SAC Consulting
Milking the opportunities of soya alternatives in dairy rations
With soya sustainability a growing concern for consumers and retailers, SAC Consulting has been exploring the use of alternative, high-performing proteins in dairy feed rations for farmers.…
- Dairy Research and Innovation Centre
- 10/11/2020
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Keep on tracking
A consultant at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has switched track from agricultural drainage to restoring a steam railway in Aberdeenshire.…
- SRUC
- 29/10/2020
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Moving to the beet
A New Zealand-based expert will take part in a series of webinars - aimed specifically at sheep, beef and dairy - on the use of fodder beet as a crop to feed livestock over the winter.…
- SRUC
- 28/10/2020
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Bouncing forward from a crisis
New Zealand farmer Doug Avery will discuss the importance of building crisis resilience in difficult times.…
- SRUC
- 27/10/2020
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Skye corncrake partnership celebrates 10 years
A collaborative partnership to help secure a future for Skye’s corncrake population is celebrating its tenth anniversary.…
- SRUC
- 26/10/2020
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BVD Stamp it Out project extended
A £5.7 million project to address Bovine Viral Diarrhoea in cattle has been extended by six months due to delays caused by the coronavirus pandemic.…
- SRUC
- 20/10/2020
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Event to explain science behind provenance
Food experts and researchers are teaming up to highlight the science behind the provenance of Scottish produce.…
- SRUC
- 19/10/2020
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How ‘natural enemies’ can be farmers’ friends
With evidence mounting that insect populations are declining, farmers are being encouraged to act now to save these vitally important species.…
- SRUC
- 02/10/2020
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SRUC names new chair of commercial board
A Scottish entrepreneur whose achievements include bringing the world’s first organic salmon to market has been named the new chair of the SAC Commercial Board.…
- SRUC
- 02/10/2020
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SRUC tops UK list for SME consulting income
Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) provides more business value to SMEs than any other higher education institution in the UK.…
- SRUC
- 29/09/2020
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Brexit and Covid-19 lead to farm changes
The combination of Brexit and Covid-19 has led to a change in the outlook of farmers and crofters in Scotland.…
- SRUC
- 28/09/2020
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SAC Consulting set to support Covid-hit charity in virtual Tour D’Office challenge
Throughout October, staff from SAC Consulting, part of SRUC, will walk, cycle, and run nearly 2000 miles as part of a virtual Tour D’Office challenge to raise money for RSABI.…
- SRUC
- 24/09/2020
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