Agriculture

Time to think about Food and Footprint

As SAC Consulting launches its Food & Footprint campaign, Andrew Bauer says now is the time for the industry to take credible action.…

SRUC
23/08/2022

Birthday girl Rhona celebrates British Farming Awards nomination

An SRUC student had an extra reason to celebrate her 21st birthday after being shortlisted in the British Farming Awards.…

SRUC
16/08/2022

Carbon audits boom, but are they relevant?

Carbon audits must not be treated as another tick box exercise for farmers but viewed as an opportunity to add value to a farming business.…

SRUC
15/08/2022

Environmental and productivity ‘win-wins’ on Scottish livestock farms

Sheep and beef specialists from SAC Consulting will showcase examples of environment and productivity synergies with farmers across Scotland this year at four Graze Up debate events.…

SRUC
04/08/2022

Farmers urged to share climate change action

A network established to offer a space for farmers and crofters to showcase the work they are doing to tackle climate change and support biodiversity is looking for more members.…

SRUC
25/07/2022

A time to shine for diversified farming businesses

Following the success of the inaugural award in 2021, AgriScot, in partnership with SAC Consulting, has today launched the 'AgriScot Diversified Farm of the Year 2022' award.…

SRUC
25/07/2022

Digging up soil health hotspots

Farmers are being asked to check for middens – tennis ball-sized plugs constructed by earthworms – when monitoring their soil.…

SRUC
15/07/2022

Green light for £3m GreenShed

A state-of-the-art shed which will use cattle waste products to power a methane capturing system and grow indoor crops has received nearly £3 million from the UK Government through its Net Zero Innovation Portfolio.…

SRUC
08/07/2022

New Seed Potato Organisation wants to hear from growers

To learn more from other growers, the new Seed Potato Organisation (SPO) have put together a survey.…

SRUC
22/06/2022

Learn how drones can elevate your business

Visitors to the Royal Highland Show will be able to learn how drones are playing an increasingly important role in rural life.…

SRUC
21/06/2022

Partnership working key for dairy-beef supply chain

The supply of dairy-bred calves has come under the spotlight as part of a project led by SRUC.…

SRUC
17/06/2022

Animal welfare app scoops another award

A groundbreaking animal welfare app developed by an SRUC scientist has led to another major award for Waitrose.…

SRUC
15/06/2022