Consulting and Commercial

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

FAS TV returns with summer special

Succession planning, farm safety and watercourse management are among the subjects of the new series of FAS TV, which is returning after a summer break. …

SRUC
18/08/2021

Public consultation for proposed poultry pedigree breeder laying farm at Kinkell Bridge

SAC Consulting is undertaking a public consultation, which has lodged a Proposal of Application Notice for a new pedigree breeder laying farm at Kinkell Bridge.…

SRUC
12/08/2021

Call for entrants – Diversified Farm of the Year Award

Applications are now open for the new AgriScot Diversified Farm of the Year award, sponsored by Royal Bank of Scotland and supported and facilitated by SAC Consulting, part of SRUC.…

SRUC
14/07/2021

Strathfillan Wigwams Statement

The Principal and Chief Executive of SRUC has confirmed that he would like the Strathfillan Wigwams to remain open, but that any operating model must be financially resilient and also align with SRUC’s strategy.…

SRUC
05/07/2021

Applying organic materials scheme to demonstrate duty of care

Contractors applying recycled organic materials to land are encouraged to take part in a scheme to ensure they minimise the risks to others.…

SRUC
05/07/2021

Transitioning to reduced tillage

Farmers can save money and help the environment by reducing tillage, but they must also be wary of its pitfalls.…

SRUC
24/06/2021

Poster competition to raise awareness of farm safety

A poster competition aims to raise children’s awareness of the dangers on farms and crofts.…

SRUC
23/06/2021

Rural leadership course aims to boost skills

Rural leaders looking to grow their businesses to get through the recent turbulent times are invited to join the Scottish Enterprise Rural Leadership Programme.…

SRUC
22/06/2021

Re-introduction of sugar beet to Scotland a step closer

The re-introduction of sugar beet production to Scotland has taken a significant step forward after the pilot project laying its foundations received new funding.…

SRUC
14/06/2021

It’s showtime

SRUC will be promoted before a global online audience when people tune in to next week’s Royal Highland Showcase.…

SRUC
11/06/2021