Consulting and Commercial
Top tips for beef finishing
Beef farmers facing rising feed prices this winter will get help in maximising margins at an event organised by SRUC this month.…
- SRUC
- 28/10/2021
Farmers’ handbook highlights need to address climate change
With COP26 starting in Glasgow this month, reducing greenhouse gas emissions should be a top priority for all businesses – including farms.…
- SRUC
- 18/10/2021
Thriving Natural Capital Podcast
Dr Hannah Rudman talks about SRUC’s Thriving Natural Capital Challenge Centre and a new podcast that looks at three exciting projects in Scotland that are securing investment for nature-based solutions.…
- Hannah Rudman
- 15/10/2021
Climate change conference inspires charity challenge
As COP26 approaches, four teams from SAC Consulting, part of SRUC, are this month taking on a charity challenge covering more than 3,500 miles.…
- SRUC
- 08/10/2021
Winning posters highlight dangers on farms
Two children have been named as the winners of a poster competition to raise awareness of the dangers on farms and crofts.…
- SRUC
- 05/10/2021
SRUC spinout company begins early heart disease detection in cats and dogs
An award-winning Scottish start-up company has begun the first commercial phase of a diagnostic service that detects early-stage heart disease in companion animals.…
- SRUC
- 02/09/2021
FAS TV returns with summer special
Succession planning, farm safety and watercourse management are among the subjects of the new series of FAS TV, which is returning after a summer break. …
- SRUC
- 18/08/2021
Public consultation for proposed poultry pedigree breeder laying farm at Kinkell Bridge
SAC Consulting is undertaking a public consultation, which has lodged a Proposal of Application Notice for a new pedigree breeder laying farm at Kinkell Bridge.…
- SRUC
- 12/08/2021
Call for entrants – Diversified Farm of the Year Award
Applications are now open for the new AgriScot Diversified Farm of the Year award, sponsored by Royal Bank of Scotland and supported and facilitated by SAC Consulting, part of SRUC.…
- SRUC
- 14/07/2021
Strathfillan Wigwams Statement
The Principal and Chief Executive of SRUC has confirmed that he would like the Strathfillan Wigwams to remain open, but that any operating model must be financially resilient and also align with SRUC’s strategy.…
- SRUC
- 05/07/2021
Applying organic materials scheme to demonstrate duty of care
Contractors applying recycled organic materials to land are encouraged to take part in a scheme to ensure they minimise the risks to others.…
- SRUC
- 05/07/2021
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