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Victoria relishing SAC Consulting challenge

Helping customers to identify growth opportunities among today’s farming challenges is a key focus for SAC Consulting’s new Head of Advisory Operations.…

  • SRUC
  • 02/03/2020
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Seaweed is making waves in Scotland says top food & drink development team

Seaweed is one of the most popular products in development for our SAC Consulting Food & Drink team as consumer trends drive demand for food with health and nutritional benefits.…

  • SRUC
  • 28/02/2020
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Create your own opportunities, new farmers told

Aspiring farmers were told to make their own opportunities at an event for new entrants to the agricultural industry this week.…

  • SRUC
  • 27/02/2020
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Crofting in the Outer Hebrides in ascendency says SAC Consulting

SAC Consulting’s team in the Highlands and Islands’ region is seeing a renewed interest in crofting.…

  • SRUC
  • 12/02/2020
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Sugar beet to make a comeback?

A Rural Innovation Support Service (RISS) group facilitated by SAC Consulting is to look into the feasibility and steps required to re-establish sugar beet and its processing in eastern Scotland.…

  • SRUC
  • 10/02/2020
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Farmers demonstrate ‘who dares wins’ spirit

A shepherdess, an entrepreneur who created an outdoor centre and a gin producer, will speak at an annual event highlighting the diverse range of options open to new or aspiring farmers.…

  • SRUC
  • 04/02/2020
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From Brexit to pensions

Employers will be given guidance on a range of issues, from the right to work in the UK after Brexit to pensions, in a series of meetings across the country.…

  • SRUC
  • 13/01/2020
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SRUC and ADAS join forces

Agri-business across the UK will enjoy greater access to the latest independent advice backed by world-leading research and innovation, thanks to a new partnership between SRUC and ADAS.…

  • SRUC
  • 03/01/2020
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Common grazing dilemmas

Crofters in the Highlands and Islands will be offered solutions to common grazing dilemmas at two workshops in the New Year. Led by crofting expert Arthur MacDonald, the meetings will highlight…

  • SRUC
  • 20/12/2019
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Putting potato research into practice

The newly appointed Lead Potato Researcher and Consultant for Scotland will use his first public appearance in the role to highlight the importance of collaboration within the industry.…

  • SRUC
  • 11/12/2019
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Cutting antibiotics use in cows

Dairy farmers are being encouraged to practice selective dry cow therapy in a bid to minimise the use of antibiotics at drying off.…

  • SRUC
  • 06/12/2019
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Berry healthy

The trend for fermented foods and non-alcoholic soft drinks is being embraced by a Scottish social enterprise with the help of consultants from SRUC.…

  • SRUC
  • 03/12/2019
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