SAC Consulting

Common grazing dilemmas

Crofters in the Highlands and Islands will be offered solutions to common grazing dilemmas at two workshops in the New Year. Led by crofting expert Arthur MacDonald, the meetings will highlight…

SRUC
20/12/2019

Putting potato research into practice

The newly appointed Lead Potato Researcher and Consultant for Scotland will use his first public appearance in the role to highlight the importance of collaboration within the industry.…

SRUC
11/12/2019

Cutting antibiotics use in cows

Dairy farmers are being encouraged to practice selective dry cow therapy in a bid to minimise the use of antibiotics at drying off.…

SRUC
06/12/2019

Berry healthy

The trend for fermented foods and non-alcoholic soft drinks is being embraced by a Scottish social enterprise with the help of consultants from SRUC.…

SRUC
03/12/2019

Future of SRUC Farms

Following a national recruitment exercise, SAC Consulting’s George Baikie is moving to a new role to manage all farming operations across Scotland’s Rural College.…

SRUC
02/12/2019

Ramming home the importance of farm computers

For farmers forking out large amounts of money for equipment such as tractors, it is often easy to forget the importance of investing in another vital piece of technology – the farm computer.…

SRUC
02/12/2019

SAC Consulting strengthens Beef and Sheep Team

SAC Consulting has strengthened its beef and sheep team with the appointment of two Beef Consultants.…

SRUC
29/11/2019

Polycrub pioneer joins SAC Consulting’s Oban team

An enterprising SAC Consulting advisor, who pioneered the use of the robust Polycrub polytunnel for numerous island businesses, has moved from Stornoway to join the Oban-based team.…

SRUC
28/11/2019

Making a success of succession

Having early and honest conversations with family is vital in the farm succession process.…

SRUC
05/11/2019

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