Business Management

New partnership offers carbon literacy accreditation to future-proof agricultural, food and land-based businesses.

A new, innovative partnership is set to deliver opportunities for people operating in the agricultural, food and drink, and land-based sectors to gain a recognised qualification in carbon literacy to future proof their business and support Scotland’s net-zero ambitions.…

SRUC
20/11/2023

Farmers’ handbook highlights volatile farm output prices

Price levels for the main farm outputs have been volatile in the last year according to the latest edition of the Farm Management Handbook. …

SRUC
25/10/2023

Cumbria’s dairy kitchen opens its doors

A bespoke new food and drink facility has been launched at the Appleby Creamery in Cumbria to support new product development and business growth in the dairy sector.…

SRUC
03/10/2023

Business skills competition offers £1k prize

A business skills competition, which encourages young professionals to think about how to manage an agricultural business, is open for applications.…

SRUC
12/09/2023

Innovators wanted to help boost rural economy

Businesses and entrepreneurs are being sought to take up residence in a multi-million pound innovation centre creating new links between science and industry in rural Scotland.…

SRUC
19/05/2023

Spring into action: Taking advantage of key food and drink trends in 2023

In the food and drink sector, consumers are looking for ‘joy in food’ in 2023, so how can you maximise the impact of this trend for your business? …

Ceri Ritchie
02/03/2023

Agrecalc appoints first CEO

In a major step towards becoming a spin-out company, Agrecalc, the award-winning and market-leading carbon footprint tool developed by SAC Consulting together with SRUC researchers, has appointed its first chief executive.…

SRUC
23/01/2023

Is growing potatoes sustainable and profitable?

Potatoes are an amazingly versatile food and an important part of our culture in Scotland. But is growing potatoes sustainable and profitable?…

Dr Phil Burgess
23/01/2023

Farmers urged to benchmark carbon footprint

SAC Consulting has again been awarded the government contract to conduct a nationwide survey which helps farms to save money while also benchmarking their carbon footprint and nitrate. Farms completing the Scottish Farm Business Survey will be given a full carbon footprint measurement using Agrecalc, SAC Consulting’s award-winning farm carbon calculator.…

SRUC
11/01/2023

Supporting Scotland’s crofting communities

In all the crofting counties, SAC Consulting has a team of local, independent advisors who are well versed in the many aspects of crofting – and there are, indeed, many. Our aim in supporting this vital aspect of agriculture in Scotland is to strengthen and progress modern crofting and give crofters the advice and knowledge that will ensure that they can thrive. …

Siobhan Macdonald
09/12/2022

SRUC support for staff and students during cost of living crisis

SRUC is committed to supporting staff and students through the cost of living crisis and helping members of our community navigate these challenging times.…

Caroline Bysh
17/11/2022

SRUC students compete for AgriScot title

Three SRUC students, including the British Farming Awards’ Agricultural Student of the Year, will take part in the final of the AgriScot Business Skills Competition.…

SRUC
10/11/2022