Consulting and Commercial

Elrick Prize winner recognised for advancing crofting on her native Skye

A senior agricultural consultant who has helped advance crofting and farming practices on her native island of Skye has been named as this year’s winner of the Elrick Prize.…

SAC Consulting
20/02/2026

Crop updates: February 2026

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 progress with key field work activities as well as news on the pest, weed and disease problems being noted in crops. The health issues being seen in crops are a key part of the topical update and lets growers and agronomists adjust management practices appropriately.…

SRUC
17/02/2026

Crop updates: January 2026

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 progress with key field work activities as well as news on the pest, weed and disease problems being noted in crops. The health issues being seen in crops are a key part of the topical update and lets growers and agronomists adjust management practices appropriately.…

SRUC
19/01/2026

SRUC commissions study on growth opportunities in Fife

A world-renowned academic is to lead an independent study into future economic growth opportunities for SRUC in North-East Fife, including its Elmwood Campus. …

SRUC
13/01/2026

Crop updates: December 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 progress with key field work activities as well as news on the pest, weed and disease problems being noted in crops.…

SRUC
06/01/2026

Call for farmers to help shape Scotland’s future agricultural policy

Scotland’s farmers are being asked to take part in annual data gathering that will help shape policy and strengthen the future of the nation’s agricultural sector. Every year, the Scottish Farm…

SAC Consulting
12/12/2025

Conference speakers to showcase solutions and spark potato sector innovation

From details of a Japanese knowledge exchange to water scarcity and how potato harvest waste can be used to make clothes, the annual SAC Association of Potato Producers (SACAPP) conference has a packed agenda.…

SAC Consulting
04/12/2025

Crop updates: November 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.…

SRUC
18/11/2025

Stepping into Agricultural Consultancy: My SAC Consulting Experience

I completed the SAC Consulting summer placement in Stirling, building on my earlier experience during my second year at SRUC Barony, where I worked with a consultant for a month.…

SAC Consulting
14/10/2025

Crop updates: October 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 progress with key field work activities as well as news on the pest, weed and disease problems being noted in crops.…

SRUC
14/10/2025

New dairy farm contractor hails ‘once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’

Jordan Duddy, contract farmer at SRUC's Acrehead Farm.A 23-year-old from Carlisle has taken on the role of contract farmer at SRUC’s Acrehead dairy farm after a competitive selection process. The…

SRUC
30/09/2025

Crop updates: 25 September 2025

Left: Wheat going in in drying conditions Kelso. Right: Oilseed rape growing away well Kelso.Our regular round up of the issues affecting crops around Scotland, summarises how crops are developing and…

SRUC
30/09/2025