Consulting and Commercial

Crop Updates: February 2025

Winter barley has established and tillered well. Our regular round up of the issues affecting crops around Scotland, summarises how crops are developing and what weather and other issues are affecting…

SAC Consulting
13/02/2025

Tiffany Stephenson wins prestigious SAC Consulting prize

Senior Agricultural Consultant Tiffany Stephenson has two reasons to celebrate, securing the prestigious Elrick Prize and entering her sixth year as a key member of the SAC Consulting team. Tiffany was nominated for the accolade for her work promoting sustainable farming, as well as supporting clients and colleagues.…

SAC Consulting
04/02/2025

Crop Updates: January 2025

Our regular round up of the issues affecting crops around Scotland, summarises how crops are developing and what weather and other issues are affecting them. The update provides information on the…

SAC Consulting
21/01/2025

Crop Updates: December 2024

Our regular round up of the issues affecting crops around Scotland, summarises how crops are developing and what weather and other issues are affecting them.…

SAC Consulting
20/12/2024

Diversification Through a Succession Lens

Without a vision for your future, how do you know what you are working towards, or why you are doing what you do? For many farmers and crofters, their purpose comes from a drive to build a sustainable business, produce high-quality nutritious food, and protect and enhance our environment while creating a fulfilling lifestyle for their family.…

SAC Consulting
11/12/2024

Survey participation the key to the future of farming

Scotland’s farmers are being asked to participate in the vital round of annual data gathering that will help inform the direction of policy decision-making in the nation’s agricultural sector. Every year the Scottish Farm Business Survey (SFBS) gathers key economic and environmental data to provide in-depth focus and analysis. The information is used to help Scottish Government shape its future agricultural policy.…

SAC Consulting
06/12/2024

Safeguarding the future of Scotland’s potato industry at 26th SACAPP Conference

Successful potato production requires continual innovation and improvement – the market and threats to production are ever-changing. Meeting the challenges will be the focus of the 26th annual gathering in Dundee of the country’s leading potato producers and the companies that support them.…

SAC Consulting
04/12/2024

Crop Updates: November 2024

Our regular round up of the issues affecting crops around Scotland, summarises how crops are developing and what weather and other issues are affecting them. The update provides information on the…

SAC Consulting
03/12/2024

Fife course in new drive to widen golf access

Elmwood Golf Course. Under-16s will be offered free membership at a popular Fife golf club under new plans to widen access to the sport. SRUC has announced that new adult and family season tickets at…

SRUC
02/12/2024

Crofters have six months to meet future payment conditions

Scotland’s crofters risk missing vital funding if they do not embrace new payment conditions, SAC Consulting has warned. The Scottish Government wants members of the crofting community to meet new environmental guidelines as a condition of financial support.…

SAC Consulting
22/11/2024

Crofting in Stornoway: Iain Macmillan’s crofting journey

Ian Macmillan on the farm with his dog, Sam. I can honestly say that I have always been a crofter. My dad was a crofter and Harris Tweed weaver, his father was a crofter and my mother’s father was a…

SAC Consulting
15/11/2024

Crofting on the West Coast: Laura MacGregor’s crofting journey

I am a fifth-generation crofter from the village of Taynuilt on the West Coast of Scotland. My crofting journey started at a young age, with helping my grandfather and father doing jobs that involved being outside with the cattle.…

SAC Consulting
15/11/2024