SAC Consulting

Transitioning to reduced tillage
Farmers can save money and help the environment by reducing tillage, but they must also be wary of its pitfalls.…
- SRUC
- 24/06/2021

Re-introduction of sugar beet to Scotland a step closer
The re-introduction of sugar beet production to Scotland has taken a significant step forward after the pilot project laying its foundations received new funding.…
- SRUC
- 14/06/2021

It’s showtime
SRUC will be promoted before a global online audience when people tune in to next week’s Royal Highland Showcase.…
- SRUC
- 11/06/2021

Growing a market for Scotland’s oat drink producers
Exploring the opportunities for Scottish oat growers and businesses within the milk alternatives market was the focus of a recent Rural Innovation Support Service (RISS) group which is in the process of establishing an Association of Independent Oat Milk Producers in Scotland.…
- SRUC
- 01/06/2021

Monitor farm innovator Iain Riddell retires after 40 years
The man responsible for bringing monitor farms to Scotland is retiring after more than 40 years at SAC Consulting, part of SRUC.…
- SRUC
- 21/05/2021

Benchmarking boost for profits
A free online resource could help farms to boost profits as well as build a more sustainable business. …
- SRUC
- 26/04/2021

Update on Strathfillan Wigwams
SRUC has issued a new statement regarding the Strathfillan Wigwams.…
- SRUC
- 20/04/2021

SRUC statement on Strathfillan Wigwams
SRUC has issued a statement regarding the Strathfillan Wigwams.…
- SRUC
- 19/04/2021

Beefing up the value of calves
The increased use of both sexed and beef semen in dairy herds has led to an opportunity for farmers to collaborate with beef finishers to create a new market.…
- SRUC
- 29/03/2021

Healthy business opportunity for farms
Health and wellness tourism in the outdoors is on the rise, and Scotland’s land-based businesses are ideally placed to capitalise on it.…
- SRUC
- 23/03/2021

Farm Business Survey more important than ever
An in-depth economic study of Scotland’s farms has been at the forefront of helping to inform agricultural policy for the last 85 years.…
- SRUC
- 10/02/2021

Lockdown projects for farm kids
With more children studying at home due to the coronavirus pandemic, SRUC has created some educational games to help them stay safe on farms.…
- SRUC
- 19/01/2021