SAC Consulting News
Maximise Returns from Finishing Lambs This Winter
As grass quality drops, careful management and smart feed choices are vital to maintain growth rates and profitability. Kirsten tells us how to finish lambs efficiently while protecting next year’s forage.…
- SAC Consulting
- 12/11/2025
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Meet the Consultant - Cara Campbell
From her own beef and sheep farm to supporting clients, Cara helps farmers with livestock nutrition, business planning, and grants. She also produces FAS TV, sharing inspiring stories from farming businesses across Scotland.…
- SAC Consulting
- 14/10/2025
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The “Golden Hoof” – Sheep Grazing Winter Crop
Discover how grazing winter cereals can boost crop health, improve lamb performance, and ease winter feed pressures.…
- SAC Consulting
- 14/10/2025
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Malting Spring Barley – What’s the Alternative?
With 2025 spring barley quality and contract volumes low, many farmers are exploring alternative crops. Discover practical options from oats and beans to green manures, and how they could improve margins and soil health for 2026.…
- SAC Consulting
- 14/10/2025
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Trading Straw for Farmyard Manure
Straw-for-muck exchanges offer a win-win for livestock and arable farmers, supplying bedding and boosting soil fertility with organic manure. Fiona tells us how clear agreements and good planning can maximise benefits for both businesses.…
- SAC Consulting
- 14/10/2025
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Succession Planning for Crofters
Passing on your croft or planning for the future can be challenging, but early conversations, a clear will, and a Power of Attorney can help protect the future of your croft.…
- SAC Consulting
- 14/10/2025
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Preparing for Sustainable Farming (PSF) - Calf Respiratory Disease Investigation
Time is running out to access PSF before it ends in December 2025. Discover how testing and tailored prevention plans can cut pneumonia losses, improve calf performance, and boost efficiency.…
- SAC Consulting
- 14/10/2025
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Sheep Scab: Protecting Flock Health
Sheep scab is a fast-spreading, costly disease that hits flock health and welfare hard. Learn how to spot the signs early, prevent infection, and make the most of funding support available before 2026.…
- SAC Consulting
- 15/09/2025
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Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment (MTD for ITSA): What You Need to Know
Discover what it means for your farm business and how to stay compliant with the right tools and planning.…
- SAC Consulting
- 15/09/2025
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Meet the Consultant - Ellie Newlands
From growing up on her family’s upland beef and sheep farm to and travelling the world, Ellie brings a wealth of experience and passion for agriculture to her new role at SAC Consulting.…
- SAC Consulting
- 15/09/2025
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The Benefits of Early Pregnancy Scanning in Cattle
There are several benefits to scanning suckler cows early, the most obvious being to determine whether cows are in calf or not. Laura discusses these benefits as spring calving herds are now taking bulls out from cows. …
- SAC Consulting
- 15/09/2025
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Know Your Thistles
Thistles may be Scotland’s national flower, but on farms they can be a persistent challenge. Helen tells us how to identify the main species, understand their biodiversity benefits, and get practical tips on managing them without harming your grassland.…
- SAC Consulting
- 15/09/2025
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