Special projects

We have been delivering the Farm Advisory Service (FAS) since 2016, providing information and resources aimed at increasing the profitability and sustainability of farms and crofts. Funded by Scottish Government, we design, develop, and deliver the programme throughout Scotland.

We bring together the knowledge and experience of expert consultants, researchers and  farmers to produce a wealth of resources, including videos, podcasts, events and the FAS website.

THRIVE is a free collaborative initiative from SAC Consulting, SRUC and Queen Margaret University supporting the next generation of food and drink and rural enterprise entrepreneurs. Following three successful years in 2021, 2022, and 2023, discussions are underway to deliver THRIVE 2024.

THRIVE helps students, recent graduates, and micro businesses gain essential business skills and knowledge to further develop their business idea – whether product or service – including concept development, planning, pricing, marketing, pitching, and access to general business support information. 

A leading agricultural resource efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions calculator developed by SAC Consulting and SRUC.

Agrecalc is the market-leading farm carbon calculator – a software solution that makes farm greenhouse gas emissions visible, helping actors across the food supply chain take confident and cost-effective steps towards a net-zero future. By benchmarking and monitoring farm GHG emissions, we are supporting agriculture’s transition to a low-carbon future.