Consulting and Commercial

New year, new attitude to farm and croft safety
At the start of the new year, farmers and crofters are being encouraged to look at the measures in place to ensure children’s safety on farm.…
- SRUC
- 04/01/2022

Kirsten and Robin pick up Consulting awards
A sheep specialist and a manager with more than 30 years’ experience have picked up special awards from SAC Consulting.…
- SRUC
- 15/12/2021

Farmers sought for business survey
Farmers looking to improve their business performance are being offered the chance to take part in a survey in return for free financial and environmental reports.…
- SRUC
- 14/12/2021

Showcasing agricultural climate action
A new network for farmers and crofters to highlight and share climate change mitigation actions is to be established.…
- SRUC
- 08/12/2021

Going against the grain
A farm which lets visitors take alpacas for a walk and another which uses a converted grain silo as part of a stunning wedding venue are among the finalists in a new diversification award.…
- SRUC
- 22/11/2021

Focus on foods of the future
Research to develop future innovative foods and food systems at SRUC will be highlighted at a free virtual event this month.…
- SRUC
- 01/11/2021

Top tips for beef finishing
Beef farmers facing rising feed prices this winter will get help in maximising margins at an event organised by SRUC this month.…
- SRUC
- 28/10/2021

Farmers’ handbook highlights need to address climate change
With COP26 starting in Glasgow this month, reducing greenhouse gas emissions should be a top priority for all businesses – including farms.…
- SRUC
- 18/10/2021

Thriving Natural Capital Podcast
Dr Hannah Rudman talks about SRUC’s Thriving Natural Capital Challenge Centre and a new podcast that looks at three exciting projects in Scotland that are securing investment for nature-based solutions.…
- Hannah Rudman
- 15/10/2021

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

Winning posters highlight dangers on farms
Two children have been named as the winners of a poster competition to raise awareness of the dangers on farms and crofts.…
- SRUC
- 05/10/2021

SRUC spinout company begins early heart disease detection in cats and dogs
An award-winning Scottish start-up company has begun the first commercial phase of a diagnostic service that detects early-stage heart disease in companion animals.…
- SRUC
- 02/09/2021