SAC Consulting

Benchmarking farm performance

New benchmarking tools have been created to help farmers improve their profitability by comparing their performance against other businesses in the sector.…

SRUC
28/04/2020

Hydrogen fuelled tractor enthusiasm grows on Aberdeenshire farm

What started as a cursory interest has resulted in Mr Barron retrofitting two tractors and his farm jeep with a hydrogen electrolyser saving him 20% on his fuel costs.…

SRUC
24/04/2020

Farmers urged to prepare plan B

Farming consultants have created an emergency document to help farmers plan ahead in case they fall ill during the coronavirus pandemic.…

SRUC
01/04/2020

Beefing up efficiency

There is ‘considerable opportunity’ to improve the efficiency of the beef sector in Scotland, according to new research published by Scotland’s Rural College.…

SRUC
11/03/2020

Victoria relishing SAC Consulting challenge

Helping customers to identify growth opportunities among today’s farming challenges is a key focus for SAC Consulting’s new Head of Advisory Operations.…

SRUC
02/03/2020

Seaweed is making waves in Scotland says top food & drink development team

Seaweed is one of the most popular products in development for our SAC Consulting Food & Drink team as consumer trends drive demand for food with health and nutritional benefits.…

SRUC
28/02/2020

Create your own opportunities, new farmers told

Aspiring farmers were told to make their own opportunities at an event for new entrants to the agricultural industry this week.…

SRUC
27/02/2020

Crofting in the Outer Hebrides in ascendency says SAC Consulting

SAC Consulting’s team in the Highlands and Islands’ region is seeing a renewed interest in crofting.…

SRUC
12/02/2020

Sugar beet to make a comeback?

A Rural Innovation Support Service (RISS) group facilitated by SAC Consulting is to look into the feasibility and steps required to re-establish sugar beet and its processing in eastern Scotland.…

SRUC
10/02/2020

Farmers demonstrate ‘who dares wins’ spirit

A shepherdess, an entrepreneur who created an outdoor centre and a gin producer, will speak at an annual event highlighting the diverse range of options open to new or aspiring farmers.…

SRUC
04/02/2020

From Brexit to pensions

Employers will be given guidance on a range of issues, from the right to work in the UK after Brexit to pensions, in a series of meetings across the country.…

SRUC
13/01/2020

SRUC and ADAS join forces

Agri-business across the UK will enjoy greater access to the latest independent advice backed by world-leading research and innovation, thanks to a new partnership between SRUC and ADAS.…

SRUC
03/01/2020