Rural Business
Crofting in the Outer Hebrides in ascendency says SAC Consulting
SAC Consulting’s team in the Highlands and Islands’ region is seeing a renewed interest in crofting.…
- SRUC
- 12/02/2020
Farmers demonstrate ‘who dares wins’ spirit
A shepherdess, an entrepreneur who created an outdoor centre and a gin producer, will speak at an annual event highlighting the diverse range of options open to new or aspiring farmers.…
- SRUC
- 04/02/2020
From Brexit to pensions
Employers will be given guidance on a range of issues, from the right to work in the UK after Brexit to pensions, in a series of meetings across the country.…
- SRUC
- 13/01/2020
Scots scientists explore options on organic oilseed
Scientists have teamed up with farmers and industry to explore the possibility of growing organic oilseed rape (Canola) in Scotland for the first time.…
- SRUC
- 07/01/2020
SRUC projects receive innovation funding
A project which aims to keep calves with their mothers for longer is among three SRUC-led projects to share more than £143,000 from the Knowledge Transfer and Innovation Fund (KTIF).…
- SRUC
- 07/01/2020
SRUC and ADAS join forces
Agri-business across the UK will enjoy greater access to the latest independent advice backed by world-leading research and innovation, thanks to a new partnership between SRUC and ADAS.…
- SRUC
- 03/01/2020
Getting to know gamekeepers
While they play an important part in the management activities of large areas of Scotland, little is known about the daily lives of gamekeepers and their attitudes, motivations and behaviours.…
- SRUC
- 19/12/2019
Back to the future
The importance of ensuring a future for ‘high nature value’ farmlands across the globe has been highlighted in a new paper published by a consortium of European scientists.…
- SRUC
- 10/12/2019
Ramming home the importance of farm computers
For farmers forking out large amounts of money for equipment such as tractors, it is often easy to forget the importance of investing in another vital piece of technology – the farm computer.…
- SRUC
- 02/12/2019
Polycrub pioneer joins SAC Consulting’s Oban team
An enterprising SAC Consulting advisor, who pioneered the use of the robust Polycrub polytunnel for numerous island businesses, has moved from Stornoway to join the Oban-based team.…
- SRUC
- 28/11/2019
Making a success of succession
Having early and honest conversations with family is vital in the farm succession process.…
- SRUC
- 05/11/2019
Crafting successful crofting succession
Crofters planning for the often daunting and complex process of passing their business on to the next generation are being offered the chance to register for a bespoke webinar.…
- SRUC
- 25/10/2019