Agriculture

AI biosecurity tool could help save farmers time

Scientists are developing a new webtool which will use Artificial Intelligence to give time-pressured farmers tailored advice on how to protect their livestock from disease.…

SRUC
21/03/2025

Seamus Murphy: Exploring net zero and agriculture

In light of the publication of the Climate Change Committee's Seventh Carbon budget, two questions have resurfaced in my mind: is net zero in agriculture in the UK possible by 2050 and is it ultimately necessary to meet our climate goals? These are questions I have mulled over for nearly a decade working as a sustainability consultant at SAC Consulting, working in the food and drink sector.…

Seamus Murphy, SAC Consulting
21/03/2025

Crop updates: March 2025

Our regular round up of the issues affecting crops around Scotland, summarises how crops are developing, and what weather and other issues are affecting them. The update provides information on the progress with key field work activities as well as news on the pest, weed and disease problems being noted in crops.…

SAC Consulting
17/03/2025

First UK courses in Agricultural Communications open for applications

Promoting the national importance of farming – as well as tackling misinformation – has led to the creation of the UK’s first ever courses in agricultural communications.…

SRUC
13/03/2025

SRUC sweeps Lantra Scotland ALBAS awards with record-breaking 15 gongs

Students from SRUC scooped a record-breaking 15 trophies at this year’s Lantra Scotland Awards for Land-based and Aquaculture Skills (ALBAS).…

SRUC
12/03/2025

SRUC showcases apprenticeship a-peel with Albert Bartlett for Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2025

Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) is shining a spotlight on four apprentices who recently began their careers in food production with Albert Bartlett as part of Scottish Apprenticeship Week.…

SRUC
07/03/2025

SAC welcomes new Head of Consulting

Scotland helps provide farmers with some of the best conditions in the world to be successful – and SAC Consulting is ready to help ensure they have the information, expertise, and support that they need. That is the message Chloe McCulloch, the new Head of SAC Consulting wanted to highlight as she insisted the potential is there to succeed despite a challenging and constantly evolving landscape for agriculture.…

SAC Consulting
04/03/2025

Crop Updates: February 2025

Winter barley has established and tillered well. Our regular round up of the issues affecting crops around Scotland, summarises how crops are developing and what weather and other issues are affecting…

SAC Consulting
13/02/2025

Tiffany Stephenson wins prestigious SAC Consulting prize

Senior Agricultural Consultant Tiffany Stephenson has two reasons to celebrate, securing the prestigious Elrick Prize and entering her sixth year as a key member of the SAC Consulting team. Tiffany was nominated for the accolade for her work promoting sustainable farming, as well as supporting clients and colleagues.…

SAC Consulting
04/02/2025

Crop Updates: January 2025

Our regular round up of the issues affecting crops around Scotland, summarises how crops are developing and what weather and other issues are affecting them. The update provides information on the…

SAC Consulting
21/01/2025

New vertical farm a first for Scottish education

SRUC has stepped up its commitment to global and local food production and security by becoming the first higher education institution in Scotland to open a commercial-sized vertical farm.…

SRUC
16/01/2025

SRUC seeks agri-businesses to take on students for placement projects

SRUC is looking for farms and agri-businesses across the country to take part in an new student placement programme beginning in September 2025.…

SRUC
09/01/2025