SAC Consulting

New-look facilities for Barony campus
A £670,000 investment by SRUC has led to the creation of new teaching spaces and an upgraded dining room and external courtyard at the Barony campus.…
- SRUC
- 08/10/2021

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

The Byte stuff
Following the announcement that SRUC is investing in a vertical farm, a series of online tech training films is now available to explain the exciting range of innovative technology being used in the sector.…
- SRUC
- 24/08/2021

Take a walk on the wild side
From riverside walks to wild food workshops, Scotland’s festival of foraging is returning with a programme of online and in-person events for participants of all ages. …
- SRUC
- 23/08/2021

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

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

Re-introduction of sugar beet to Scotland a step closer
The re-introduction of sugar beet production to Scotland has taken a significant step forward after the pilot project laying its foundations received new funding.…
- SRUC
- 14/06/2021

It’s showtime
SRUC will be promoted before a global online audience when people tune in to next week’s Royal Highland Showcase.…
- SRUC
- 11/06/2021

Growing a market for Scotland’s oat drink producers
Exploring the opportunities for Scottish oat growers and businesses within the milk alternatives market was the focus of a recent Rural Innovation Support Service (RISS) group which is in the process of establishing an Association of Independent Oat Milk Producers in Scotland.…
- SRUC
- 01/06/2021

Monitor farm innovator Iain Riddell retires after 40 years
The man responsible for bringing monitor farms to Scotland is retiring after more than 40 years at SAC Consulting, part of SRUC.…
- SRUC
- 21/05/2021