SRUC | SAC Consulting

Independent advice. Trusted expertise. Driving sustainable growth.

Over decades we have served farmers, crofters and rural estate owners, as well as we have SME's multinationals and governments. As demands, diversity and expectations around land management have evolved, so have we - advising as expertly on the carbon footprint of lamb production as on lambing itself; on energy storage as on the storage of potatoes; on natural capital assessments as on soil nutrient budgeting; on product development as on reducing carbon in your supply chain.

SAC Consulting is uniquely placed as part of SRUC to support the sustainable growth and prosperity of agriculture and land based businesses; working across food supply chains as they collectively rise to the challenge of climate change, biodiversity loss and food security. Our consultants offer technical advice which is grounded in the latest research, providing valued and trusted support to businesses and public sectors alike.

With roots that go back over 100 years, our trusted teams offer nationwide experience and local support through tailored to your business. Always working to build value through long-term customer relationships - we are ready to help you meet your next challenge and your next opportunity.

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Headwinds and High Spots: The Economic State of Scottish Farming

Earlier in April, the Scottish Government published its annual Scottish Farm Business Survey results for 2023-2024. This detailed economic and environmental data is gathered from 400 volunteer commercial farms in Scotland across the traditionally supported sectors.

Top Award for Consultant Who Champions Women in Agriculture

SAC Consulting’s Mary-Jane Lawrie was last night named ‘Agricultural Advisor of the Year’ at a glittering ceremony in London.

Skye’s the limit for corncrakes thanks to crofting boost

The Skye Crofting and Corncrake Partnership - supported by SAC Consulting (part of SRUC) - is showing signs of success, with the number of calling corncrake males on Skye in 2024 up on the previous year.

Mary-Jane Lawrie talks farming, biodiversity, and empowering women in agriculture

Senior Agricultural Consultant, Mary-Jane Lawrie has been shortlisted for a top industry prize.

Seamus Murphy: Exploring net zero and agriculture

In light of the publication of the Climate Change Committee's Seventh Carbon budget, two questions have resurfaced in my mind: is net zero in agriculture in the UK possible by 2050 and is it ultimately necessary to meet our climate goals? These are questions I have mulled over for nearly a decade working as a sustainability consultant at SAC Consulting, working in the food and drink sector.

The importance of new product development for food and drink businesses

In today’s competitive food and drink industry, new product development (NPD) is a vital strategy for food businesses seeking to maintain relevance and meet the evolving demands of consumers.