SAC Consulting

Event to explain science behind provenance
Food experts and researchers are teaming up to highlight the science behind the provenance of Scottish produce.…
- SRUC
- 19/10/2020

How ‘natural enemies’ can be farmers’ friends
With evidence mounting that insect populations are declining, farmers are being encouraged to act now to save these vitally important species.…
- SRUC
- 02/10/2020

SRUC names new chair of commercial board
A Scottish entrepreneur whose achievements include bringing the world’s first organic salmon to market has been named the new chair of the SAC Commercial Board.…
- SRUC
- 02/10/2020

SRUC tops UK list for SME consulting income
Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) provides more business value to SMEs than any other higher education institution in the UK.…
- SRUC
- 29/09/2020

Brexit and Covid-19 lead to farm changes
The combination of Brexit and Covid-19 has led to a change in the outlook of farmers and crofters in Scotland.…
- SRUC
- 28/09/2020

SAC Consulting set to support Covid-hit charity in virtual Tour D’Office challenge
Throughout October, staff from SAC Consulting, part of SRUC, will walk, cycle, and run nearly 2000 miles as part of a virtual Tour D’Office challenge to raise money for RSABI.…
- SRUC
- 24/09/2020

Lessons in farm management
Farmers will be given tips on how to get the best from staff in a new series of webinars.…
- SRUC
- 24/09/2020

Plant disease poses gin threat
An invasive plant disease is posing a threat to one of the UK’s favourite tipples.…
- SRUC
- 24/09/2020

Signposting the way to responsible countryside behaviour
With the influx of visitors to rural Scotland during the coronavirus pandemic, land managers are in a prime position to promote responsible behaviour in the countryside.…
- SRUC
- 14/09/2020

Food businesses need to stay relevant, says SAC Consulting
Retaining new customers is the overriding challenge currently being faced by many local food and drink businesses in Scotland as lockdown eases.…
- SRUC
- 03/09/2020

Scottish tea growers seeking perfect blend
When you think about where your morning cuppa comes from, you might not picture a plantation in the heart of the Scottish landscape.…
- SRUC
- 25/08/2020

Six Scottish farms collaborate to develop gluten-free oat supply chain
The market opportunity for gluten free oats drove six Aberdeenshire farmers to investigate a new supply chain that guarantees provenance, assurance and full traceability.…
- SRUC
- 20/08/2020