SAC Consulting

Spring calving warning

After a summer of exceptional grass growth, beef cows across the country are generally in very good condition. Beef farmers should consider delaying weaning over the winter months to ensure cows…

SRUC
30/10/2019

Crafting successful crofting succession

Crofters planning for the often daunting and complex process of passing their business on to the next generation are being offered the chance to register for a bespoke webinar.…

SRUC
25/10/2019

Managing the risk of Grass Staggers

In the last week, there has been a large increase in cases of hypomagnesemia (Grass Staggers) in beef cows. SAC Consulting, part of Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), has now issued advice to farmers to…

SRUC
16/10/2019

Focus on what you can control

With the outcome of Brexit still far from certain, many farm businesses have little clear idea of what they could – or should – be doing to prepare. The latest edition of the Farm Management Handbook,…

SRUC
14/10/2019

Making the most of farm woodland

Forestry professionals are set to share their expertise on how to boost the productivity of existing woodland. Organised through the Scottish Government’s Farm Advisory Service (FAS), a free event…

SRUC
09/10/2019

The graze debate

An award-winning farmer will be among the experts discussing the impact of different grazing methods on soil health and animal performance at a conference next month. Charley Walker and his wife…

SRUC
07/10/2019

Cabinet Secretary launches new land matching service

The launch of a new land matching service to tackle the issue of an ageing farming population and improve access for new entrants has been welcomed by consultants at Scotland’s Rural College.…

SRUC
27/09/2019

Minimising emissions from fertilisers

Farmers are being advised to minimise the effect of fertilisers on the environment by taking part in specialist training courses.…

SRUC
25/09/2019

Sheep sharing

An EU network to increase sheep productivity and flock profitability by knowledge exchange is celebrating the end of its three-year partnership with an event in Perth. During this time, the SheepNet…

SRUC
24/09/2019

Heavy bale warning

Farmers are being warned about the dangers posed by heavy straw bales due to the recent poor weather conditions. Scotland’s Farm Advisory Service (FAS) has issued guidance to farmers after parts of…

SRUC
13/09/2019

Funding for farm resilience planning

Specialist support and advice worth up to £1,000 has been announced for farm resilience planning in the face of current Brexit and market uncertainty.…

SRUC
11/09/2019

Beware summer mastitis

A beef expert at Scotland’s Rural College has highlighted the importance of checking cattle following reports of large numbers of summer mastitis cases. Senior Beef Consultant Dr Basil Lowman, of SAC…

SRUC
30/08/2019