🐮 Sharing our passion for animal health
Visit the SRUC Bovine Health Hub at NBA Beef Expo
📍 Melton Mowbray Livestock Market
📅 Saturday 30th May
Explore practical tools to boost beef herd welfare, performance and profitability—designed for real farms and real challenges.
#PCHS #Agrecalc #BeefExpo
We're on the lookout for a Trainee Agricultural Consultant to join our team in Edinburgh! 🚜
Find out more about working with us: zma.to/8Uf
Apply now: sruc.ac.uk/connect/jobs-at-sruc
Our Beef Consultant Sarah Balfour shares practical advice on optimising suckler fertility this season 🐄👇
Our latest edition of Perspectives magazine is here 🐮
Packed with fresh insights, expert analysis, and the latest industry trends, read it here: issuu.com/sruc1/docs/s...
The latest Scottish Farm Business Survey (SFBS) results have been published 📝
The results show a welcome recovery in farm incomes following the sharp downturn in 2023–24. Read the full report here 👉 www.gov.scot/.../scottish...
Are you eligible for the new Food and Drink Processing Scheme in Scotland? Our team is here to help!
The FPMC Grant offers funding which could cover partial costs involved in the food and drink supply chain – including farmers, processors and livestock producers as well as food and drink businesses.
Find out more about the funding here: scotlandfooddrink.formstack.com/forms/fdpss
Falling deadweight prices challenge Scotland’s finishers as store cattle values stay strong, raising calls for stability across the beef supply…
This year's SACAPP conference brought together growers, researchers and industry experts to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the sector – from climate pressures to new technologies and crop innovation.
Read more about the insights shared: www.sruc.ac.uk/all-news/dri...
The 2026 Nature of Scotland Awards are OPEN for entries 👉 www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
Tell us about the amazing action for nature taking place across Scotland. Submit your nomination and celebrate the passionate people protecting our wildlife and wild places 🏆 🌿
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We were honoured to receive a prestigious Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education from His Majesty The King at St James’s Palace, recognising our work on the Scottish Farm Business Survey.
Read more 👉 www.sruc.ac.uk/all-news/sru...
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Check out this article written by our Agricultural Technician Jamie Houstoun👇
A practical on farm event looking at watercourse management with @Forthriverstrust.bsky.social and and SAC Consulting's
@alexclarkpirie.bsky.social on 3rd March near Airth. More info and sign up details below.
Looking for practical tips on waterway management? We are planning an on-farm event with @forthriverstrust.bsky.social and SAC Consulting's @alexclarkpirie.bsky.social - more to follow! www.farmingandwaterscotland.org/resource/ditches-and-dredging-part-what-do-you-need-to-know/
There's less than a week to go until this years SACAPP conference! 🥔
Our 2026 conference brings together an exciting mix of international and home‑grown expertise, with speakers joining us from Japan, Orkney, and Aberdeen.
Book your place by emailing: sacapp@sac.co.uk ✉️
From research projects to innovative solutions, join us at the annual SACAPP conference to hear from leading industry experts, including Jacob Smith from @Fibe .
📍 Apex City Quay Hotel, Dundee
📆 Thursday 5 February
Secure your place by emailing: sacapp@sac.co.uk
Compare your crop yields to national averages and similar-sized farms by joining the Scottish Farm Business Survey 🌾
See where you stand, and where you can grow.
To take part email us at ScottishFarmBusinessSurvey@sac.co.uk
We're inviting farms across Scotland to take part in this year’s Scottish Farm Business Survey🚜📝
Email us at: ScottishFarmBusinessSurvey@sac.co.uk
Learn more: www.sruc.ac.uk/all-news/cal...
Join us at the SACAPP Conference to hear from keynote speaker Marc Skivington, Founder of Smart Farmer Limited, as he shares practical ways to create safer working environments across potato production.
Apex City Quay Hotel, Dundee | Thursday 5 February
Register now: sacapp@sac.co.uk 📩
Join us at the annual SAC Association of Potato Producers (SACAPP) Conference!🥔
Join us for a packed day with sessions covering applied projects, production improvements, and innovative new solutions.
✉️ Book your place: sacapp@sac.co.uk
Every farming business is unique, and we believe your support should be too.
From cattle and sheep production systems to grassland management and forage crops, our expert team is here help.
Find out how we can support you: zma.to/ubb
Need expert advice on livestock management? We combine local knowledge with national expertise to provide trusted, research-backed advice to help your business grow.
Find out more: zma.to/ubb
From cattle and sheep production to financial benchmarking and grassland management, our specialist team can help make your livestock systems more resilient for the future 🐮🌱
Want to find out more about our livestock services? Visit: zma.to/OKs
Some of our team recently spent the day in Inverness for a livestock training day, sharing knowledge and keeping up to date with the latest in livestock systems and management.
Check out a few snaps from the day 👇
From a 423-acre family farm in Ayrshire to a 3,000-acre diversified enterprise, Drew Young has embraced change and championed the next generation of farmers.
Hear Drew's story on how he has grown a business rooted in community and innovation: zma.to/yOa
We’re here to help you get the best from your land and livestock. Our trusted team combines specialist knowledge and practical experience to provide you with the guidance you need.
See how we can support you: zma.to/ubb
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
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
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
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.
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/...
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
