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Independent, research driven, industry-leading expertise, advice and solutions for agricultural, food, and land-based businesses. Part of @SRUCnews. 🌱🚜🌍
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Optimising feed, forage, and grazing can improve production outcomes while managing your costs.

In her recent Perspectives article, Lorna discusses practical strategies for smarter nutrition, healthier animals, and more profitable farming: zma.to/34Y
November 10, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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We are at Mains Farm nr Eaglesham tomorrow by kind permission of host George Strang, with SEPA and @alexclarkpirie.bsky.social from SAC Consulting to talk about ditches and dredging. Might still be places available - contact the SAC Consulting Ayr office to book. @sacconsulting.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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What do changing farm policies, nutrition advice, and data tools really mean for your day-to-day decisions?

Join us at AgriScot on 19th November for our seminar with @srucnews.bsky.social. Come with your questions and leave with ideas you can put into action 💬

📍 Seminar Room 1 | 3:30 - 4:40pm
November 7, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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We’ve launched a new report! 📝

Our climate is changing - drier summers and wetter winters challenge farmers like never before. ‘Farming for the Future’ shows how advice, training and knowledge-sharing can help Scottish agriculture thrive whilst protecting nature. 🍃

➡️ www.wwf.org.uk/our-reports/...
Stuart on his nature-friendly farm in the Scottish Borders, inspecting the quality of bales of hay. In the background are rolling hills and surrounding farms.
November 4, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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Exciting news - only a few weeks til we visit Mains Farm, Eaglesham with SEPA and @alexclarkpirie.bsky.social from SAC Consulting. We'll look at ditches and dredging on farm, what to be mindful of, and when to speak to SEPA. See flyer for details @sacconsulting.bsky.social @scottishepa.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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This summer, Isla joined our Stirling office for her SAC Consulting placement - building on earlier experience at @srucnews.bsky.social

From soil sampling and habitat mapping to carbon audits
Isla gained hands-on experience with a wide range of farm businesses.👏

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Stepping into Agricultural Consultancy: My SAC Consulting Experience
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October 15, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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How can communities lead the way on renewable energy? Our work with Community Energy Scotland showcases the potential of local projects to deliver environmental, social, and economic benefits.

Read the full case study:
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#ScotClimateWeek
SAC Consulting case study | Community Energy Scotland
Carbon Neutral Islands: Equipping island communities with the confidence to achieve their emission reduction objectives.
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October 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Our Carbon Literacy course, in partnership with @keepscotbeautiful.bsky.social gives agricultural, food and drink, and land-based businesses the knowledge and tools to help their employees engage with net-zero.

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#ScotClimateWeek
October 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Is net zero in UK agriculture by 2050 possible? Séamus Murphy explores the opportunities and challenges in his article: www.sruc.ac.uk/all-news/seamus-murphy-exploring-net-zero-and-agriculture/

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Seamus Murphy: Exploring net zero and agriculture
In light of the publication of the Climate Change Committee's Seventh Carbon budget, two questions have resurfaced in my mind: is net zero in agriculture in the UK possible by 2050 and is it ultimatel...
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October 3, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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A great day ouy on @rspb.bsky.social's Springwell Farm as part of @iucn-uk-peat.bsky.social #PeatConf25 looking at peatland restoration of old cutting site, forest to bog, haggs and gullies and drains. Great learning experience!
#generationrestoration #peatlandsmatter
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At this point, I did not know that I was about to see a digger in action! Challenging terrain, wet bog, abundance of sphagnum and sundews. A lovely site! The site was really wet (and so are my socks) but the summer has been dry like most of the UK. It's amazing how quickly peatlands re-wet after it's rained for a few weeks and how much they change in appearance. A sundew looking like an alien, out of this world creature.
October 1, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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The autumn edition of #Perspectives has arrived!

In this issue, we shine a light on nature-positive farming, fresh thinking on lamb castration, and hear perspectives from voices across the sector including a conversation with farmer Drew Young

Read the full edition here 👉 issuu.com/sruc1/docs/s...
October 1, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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@srucnews.bsky.social’s GreenShed shows how methane capture and circular farming can cut emissions, save costs, and power new opportunities.

Read more in Professor Carol-Anne Duthie’s article: issuu.com/sruc1/docs/105251_...

#ScotClimateWeek
GreenShed: Shaping the future of livestock emissions - Issuu
Beyond the hysteria and the hyperbole, however, there’s no doubt that beef farming is a major source of methane and that the industry itself has reached a turning point. It is facing greater pressure than ever before to reduce its environmental impact while also maintaining or increasing productivity as well as improving its broader sustainability.
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October 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Back at the #PeatConf25, my favourite part of the year, connecting with with researchers, policy makers, developers, contractors and other experts in the peatland restoration sector. Breaking the borders in the pursuit of nature conservation.

#generationrestoration
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September 30, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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It’s #ScotClimateWeek!

At SAC Consulting, we work with farmers, crofters, rural estates, food supply chains and land-based businesses to turn sustainability into action.

See how we’re helping businesses build a more sustainable future: www.sruc.ac.uk/business-serv...
September 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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SAC Consulting's Freya Lance gave us a recap on ammonia in agriculture; read more in our summer newsletter at www.farmingandwaterscotland.org/resource/amm...
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A Recap on Ammonia in Agriculture - Farming and Water Scotland
Ammonia, causes great impact to the natural environment & human health. 87% of the UK’s ammonia emissions is associated with agriculture.
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August 11, 2025 at 7:54 AM
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We met Alex Pirie (SAC Consulting), Struan Candlish (Ayrshire Rivers Trust) & Alan Kettle-White (Argyll Fisheries Trust) on Arran, to talk protection of riverbanks, drainage and bank stabilisation at Bridge Farm with hosts Colin & Laura Currie.
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July 31, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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Delivered in partnership with QMUs Scottish Centre For Food Development & Innovation, THRIVE is an expert-led, practical training programme designed for aspiring food businesses.

One standout success is Joanna Davies, founder of Canny Mushrooms.

Read the case study: www.sruc.ac.uk/business-ser...
July 22, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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🌍 What are the costs of action & inaction in a changing climate? 🌿

Find out in our recent SEFARI Gateway fellowship report - 🔗 tinyurl.com/3xcstxh5

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#NatureBasedSolutions #ClimateChange
Photo credit: Tullia Dean
July 22, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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Not long to go until #PotatoesInPractice2025🥔

Hosted by Hutton through the National Potato Innovation Centre (#NPIC), in partnership with @srucnews.bsky.social & Agrii

Catch the 2024 highlights 🎥: ow.ly/81wM50WiVou

📅 7th August |📍Balruddery Farm | 🕘 9am

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July 1, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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Understand carbon in your value chain - We deliver science-backed insights to drive real, measurable change across even the most complex land-based supply chains.

Want to find out more? Visit: zma.to/IjR
July 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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We're looking forward to another busy day at #Groundswell2025 with our colleagues from @srucnews.bsky.social and Agrecalc!

Make sure and pop by our stand PF B5 (Pasture Field) to say hello 🌞🌾
July 3, 2025 at 7:50 AM
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In today’s market, businesses face growing pressure from consumers, investors, and policymakers to understand emissions in their value chain. In his recent Perspectives article, Iain Boyd outlines how companies can turn this pressure into opportunity.

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July 1, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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From strategy to implementation - expert support on your sustainability journey.

We can help you to meet compliance goals, support nature recovery, and move confidently toward net zero through tailored, practical approaches rooted in evidence and experience.

Explore more of our work: zma.to/ikA
June 27, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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Better data. Better land decisions. From habitat monitoring to woodland assessments and carbon stock mapping, our services provide the data you need to support nature-based solutions and net zero goals.

Explore how we can elevate your business: zma.to/9Wb
June 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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We povide expert, evidence-based support to help your business report with clarity, integrity, and confidence.

Disover how we supported @Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere: zma.to/Mzp
Explore our corporate reporting services: zma.to/DcY
June 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM