SRUC

Consulting and Commercial

Integrated Carbon Farming not all about trees

In light of the Scottish Government’s legal commitment to reaching Net zero emissions by 2045 there is increasing reference to, and interest in, ‘carbon farming’. …

  • Christine Beaton
  • 04/10/2022
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Understanding the diversification opportunity

What does diversification do for farming businesses? It can mean different things.…

  • SRUC
  • 22/09/2022
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Helping customers to simplify the complexity of Scope 3 emissions

It is becoming increasingly important for businesses to consider their contribution to the climate crisis and begin to reduce their impact.…

  • SRUC
  • 21/09/2022
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Food and drink producers face 'puzzling task' over packaging

Food and drink producers often face a difficult trade-off between the environmental impact of using plastic and contributing to food waste.…

  • SRUC
  • 16/09/2022
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Enterprise in the midst of upheaval

Disruption is often the driver of enterprise and entrepreneurial behaviour. This is evidenced by recent industry activities and the 2021 GEM report.…

  • SRUC
  • 06/09/2022
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Time to think about Food and Footprint

As SAC Consulting launches its Food & Footprint campaign, Andrew Bauer says now is the time for the industry to take credible action.…

  • SRUC
  • 23/08/2022
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Carbon audits boom, but are they relevant?

Carbon audits must not be treated as another tick box exercise for farmers but viewed as an opportunity to add value to a farming business.…

  • SRUC
  • 15/08/2022
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Environmental and productivity ‘win-wins’ on Scottish livestock farms

Sheep and beef specialists from SAC Consulting will showcase examples of environment and productivity synergies with farmers across Scotland this year at four Graze Up debate events.…

  • SRUC
  • 04/08/2022
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A time to shine for diversified farming businesses

Following the success of the inaugural award in 2021, AgriScot, in partnership with SAC Consulting, has today launched the 'AgriScot Diversified Farm of the Year 2022' award.…

  • SRUC
  • 25/07/2022
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SRUC celebrates successful return to Royal Highland Show

SRUC handed out 3,500 milkshakes and conducted more than 1,200 steak taste tests in a triumphant return to the Royal Highland Show.…

  • SRUC
  • 29/06/2022
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Kaia delivers winning Agrecalc pitch

A research assistant with SAC Consulting, part of SRUC, won a ‘Best Pitch’ award in the semi-finals of Scotland’s largest company creation programme for the university sector.…

  • SRUC
  • 27/06/2022
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Learn how drones can elevate your business

Visitors to the Royal Highland Show will be able to learn how drones are playing an increasingly important role in rural life.…

  • SRUC
  • 21/06/2022
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