SAC Consulting
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Future of SRUC Farms
Following a national recruitment exercise, SAC Consulting’s George Baikie is moving to a new role to manage all farming operations across Scotland’s Rural College.…
- SRUC
- 02/12/2019
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Ramming home the importance of farm computers
For farmers forking out large amounts of money for equipment such as tractors, it is often easy to forget the importance of investing in another vital piece of technology – the farm computer.…
- SRUC
- 02/12/2019
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SAC Consulting strengthens Beef and Sheep Team
SAC Consulting has strengthened its beef and sheep team with the appointment of two Beef Consultants.…
- SRUC
- 29/11/2019
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Polycrub pioneer joins SAC Consulting’s Oban team
An enterprising SAC Consulting advisor, who pioneered the use of the robust Polycrub polytunnel for numerous island businesses, has moved from Stornoway to join the Oban-based team.…
- SRUC
- 28/11/2019
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Making a success of succession
Having early and honest conversations with family is vital in the farm succession process.…
- SRUC
- 05/11/2019
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Spring calving warning
After a summer of exceptional grass growth, beef cows across the country are generally in very good condition. Beef farmers should consider delaying weaning over the winter months to ensure cows…
- SRUC
- 30/10/2019
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Crafting successful crofting succession
Crofters planning for the often daunting and complex process of passing their business on to the next generation are being offered the chance to register for a bespoke webinar.…
- SRUC
- 25/10/2019
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Managing the risk of Grass Staggers
In the last week, there has been a large increase in cases of hypomagnesemia (Grass Staggers) in beef cows. SAC Consulting, part of Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), has now issued advice to farmers to…
- SRUC
- 16/10/2019
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Focus on what you can control
With the outcome of Brexit still far from certain, many farm businesses have little clear idea of what they could – or should – be doing to prepare. The latest edition of the Farm Management Handbook,…
- SRUC
- 14/10/2019
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Making the most of farm woodland
Forestry professionals are set to share their expertise on how to boost the productivity of existing woodland. Organised through the Scottish Government’s Farm Advisory Service (FAS), a free event…
- SRUC
- 09/10/2019
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The graze debate
An award-winning farmer will be among the experts discussing the impact of different grazing methods on soil health and animal performance at a conference next month. Charley Walker and his wife…
- SRUC
- 07/10/2019
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Cabinet Secretary launches new land matching service
The launch of a new land matching service to tackle the issue of an ageing farming population and improve access for new entrants has been welcomed by consultants at Scotland’s Rural College.…
- SRUC
- 27/09/2019