SAC Consulting

Seeking Shelter in Trees

Forestry and woodlands have an unrivalled history of providing shelter - to livestock, crops, and settlements, but also to farmers, landowners, businesses and investors during times of uncertainty. …

Ben Law
11/10/2022

Understanding the diversification opportunity

What does diversification do for farming businesses? It can mean different things.…

SRUC
22/09/2022

Helping customers to simplify the complexity of Scope 3 emissions

It is becoming increasingly important for businesses to consider their contribution to the climate crisis and begin to reduce their impact.…

SRUC
21/09/2022

Enterprise in the midst of upheaval

Disruption is often the driver of enterprise and entrepreneurial behaviour. This is evidenced by recent industry activities and the 2021 GEM report.…

SRUC
06/09/2022

SRUC celebrates successful return to Royal Highland Show

SRUC handed out 3,500 milkshakes and conducted more than 1,200 steak taste tests in a triumphant return to the Royal Highland Show.…

SRUC
29/06/2022

Kaia delivers winning Agrecalc pitch

A research assistant with SAC Consulting, part of SRUC, won a ‘Best Pitch’ award in the semi-finals of Scotland’s largest company creation programme for the university sector.…

SRUC
27/06/2022

Diversification award goes to Newton Farm

A farm which offers visitors the chance to walk alpacas, feed the animals and groom a highland cow has received a new diversification award.…

SRUC
09/02/2022

Elrick Prize recognises work to improve sustainability

A new annual prize has been created by SAC Consulting – part of SRUC – in memory of Senior Consultant Gavin Elrick.…

SRUC
24/01/2022

Potato conference signposts new direction for industry

Potato experts from across the UK and USA will provide Scotland’s growers with valuable advice on how to tackle topical issues such as climate change and labour shortages. …

SRUC
18/01/2022

New year, new attitude to farm and croft safety

At the start of the new year, farmers and crofters are being encouraged to look at the measures in place to ensure children’s safety on farm.…

SRUC
04/01/2022

Kirsten and Robin pick up Consulting awards

A sheep specialist and a manager with more than 30 years’ experience have picked up special awards from SAC Consulting.…

SRUC
15/12/2021

Farmers sought for business survey

Farmers looking to improve their business performance are being offered the chance to take part in a survey in return for free financial and environmental reports.…

SRUC
14/12/2021