Climate and Environment
Seamus Murphy: Exploring net zero and agriculture
In light of the publication of the Climate Change Committee's Seventh Carbon budget, two questions have resurfaced in my mind: is net zero in agriculture in the UK possible by 2050 and is it ultimately necessary to meet our climate goals? These are questions I have mulled over for nearly a decade working as a sustainability consultant at SAC Consulting, working in the food and drink sector.…
- Seamus Murphy, SAC Consulting
- 21/03/2025
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First UK courses in Agricultural Communications open for applications
Promoting the national importance of farming – as well as tackling misinformation – has led to the creation of the UK’s first ever courses in agricultural communications.…
- SRUC
- 13/03/2025
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Peatlands project to tackle greenhouse gas emissions
A major new project has been launched to tackle greenhouse gas emissions from drained peatlands.…
- SRUC
- 19/02/2025
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Student’s butterfly project set to take off after challenge win
A student who has floated an idea to boost butterfly and moth populations in Scotland has won first prize in an enterprise challenge. Leòdhas Massie, who is studying for a BSc degree in Environmental Management at SRUC in Edinburgh, took home £1,000 to take his sustainable business proposal to the next level.…
- SRUC
- 12/02/2025
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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
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New vertical farm a first for Scottish education
SRUC has stepped up its commitment to global and local food production and security by becoming the first higher education institution in Scotland to open a commercial-sized vertical farm.…
- SRUC
- 16/01/2025
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‘Cool Calf’ could help accelerate dairy journey to net zero
Hilda, the first Langhill Herd calf to be born through IVF, is part of the Cool Cows project, which aims to establish a nucleus of highly methane-efficient animals.…
- SRUC
- 03/01/2025
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New SRUC course launched to help veterinary practices meet RCVS sustainability standards
A new micro-credential course has been launched by Scotland’s Rural College to aid veterinary practices in meeting sustainability requirements set by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). …
- SRUC
- 04/12/2024
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Lightbulb moment for fungi scientists
Amid the climate emergency and with energy prices remaining high, scientists are exploring new ways of producing cost-effective, sustainable and environmentally friendly ways to produce light.…
- SRUC
- 29/11/2024
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New net zero project focuses on grasslands
Scottish researchers are playing a key role in a UK-wide project aimed at transforming grasslands…
- SRUC
- 27/11/2024
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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. …
- SAC Consulting
- 22/11/2024
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Easy steps for effective sustainability communication
Do you know how to market your sustainability credentials confidently? Follow our business guide to create effective, impactful messaging which showcases your sustainability initiatives.…
- SAC Consulting
- 30/09/2024
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