SAC Consulting
@sacconsulting.bsky.social
Independent, research driven, industry-leading expertise, advice and solutions for agricultural, food, and land-based businesses. Part of @SRUCnews. 🌱🚜🌍
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
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
November 24, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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
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
Find out more: zma.to/ubb
November 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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
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
Want to find out more about our livestock services? Visit: zma.to/OKs
November 18, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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
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 👇
Check out a few snaps from the day 👇
November 17, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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 👇
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
Hear Drew's story on how he has grown a business rooted in community and innovation: zma.to/yOa
November 14, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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
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
See how we can support you: zma.to/ubb
November 13, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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
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
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
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
In her recent Perspectives article, Lorna discusses practical strategies for smarter nutrition, healthier animals, and more profitable farming: zma.to/34Y
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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
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
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
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
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
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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/...
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/...
November 4, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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/...
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/...
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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
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
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.👏
www.sruc.ac.uk/all-news/ste...
From soil sampling and habitat mapping to carbon audits
Isla gained hands-on experience with a wide range of farm businesses.👏
www.sruc.ac.uk/all-news/ste...
Stepping into Agricultural Consultancy: My SAC Consulting Experience
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October 15, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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.👏
www.sruc.ac.uk/all-news/ste...
From soil sampling and habitat mapping to carbon audits
Isla gained hands-on experience with a wide range of farm businesses.👏
www.sruc.ac.uk/all-news/ste...
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:
www.sruc.ac.uk/business-serv...
#ScotClimateWeek
Read the full case study:
www.sruc.ac.uk/business-serv...
#ScotClimateWeek
SAC Consulting case study | Community Energy Scotland
Carbon Neutral Islands: Equipping island communities with the confidence to achieve their emission reduction objectives.
www.sruc.ac.uk
October 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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:
www.sruc.ac.uk/business-serv...
#ScotClimateWeek
Read the full case study:
www.sruc.ac.uk/business-serv...
#ScotClimateWeek
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.
www.keepscotlandbeautiful.or...
#ScotClimateWeek
www.keepscotlandbeautiful.or...
#ScotClimateWeek
October 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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.
www.keepscotlandbeautiful.or...
#ScotClimateWeek
www.keepscotlandbeautiful.or...
#ScotClimateWeek
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/
#ScotClimateWeek
#ScotClimateWeek
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
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/
#ScotClimateWeek
#ScotClimateWeek
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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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#generationrestoration #peatlandsmatter
@sacconsulting.bsky.social
October 1, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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
@sacconsulting.bsky.social
#generationrestoration #peatlandsmatter
@sacconsulting.bsky.social
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...
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
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...
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...
@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
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
@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
Read more in Professor Carol-Anne Duthie’s article: issuu.com/sruc1/docs/105251_...
#ScotClimateWeek
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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
@sacconsulting.bsky.social
#generationrestoration
@sacconsulting.bsky.social
September 30, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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
@sacconsulting.bsky.social
#generationrestoration
@sacconsulting.bsky.social
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...
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
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...
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...
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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...
@sacconsulting.bsky.social @scottishepa.bsky.social
@sacconsulting.bsky.social @scottishepa.bsky.social
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.
www.farmingandwaterscotland.org
August 11, 2025 at 7:54 AM
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...
@sacconsulting.bsky.social @scottishepa.bsky.social
@sacconsulting.bsky.social @scottishepa.bsky.social
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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.
@alexclarkpirie.bsky.social @sacconsulting.bsky.social
@alexclarkpirie.bsky.social @sacconsulting.bsky.social
July 31, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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.
@alexclarkpirie.bsky.social @sacconsulting.bsky.social
@alexclarkpirie.bsky.social @sacconsulting.bsky.social
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...
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
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...
One standout success is Joanna Davies, founder of Canny Mushrooms.
Read the case study: www.sruc.ac.uk/business-ser...
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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
@srucnews.bsky.social @sacconsulting.bsky.social @naturescot.bsky.social
#NatureBasedSolutions #ClimateChange
Find out in our recent SEFARI Gateway fellowship report - 🔗 tinyurl.com/3xcstxh5
@srucnews.bsky.social @sacconsulting.bsky.social @naturescot.bsky.social
#NatureBasedSolutions #ClimateChange
July 22, 2025 at 11:27 AM
🌍 What are the costs of action & inaction in a changing climate? 🌿
Find out in our recent SEFARI Gateway fellowship report - 🔗 tinyurl.com/3xcstxh5
@srucnews.bsky.social @sacconsulting.bsky.social @naturescot.bsky.social
#NatureBasedSolutions #ClimateChange
Find out in our recent SEFARI Gateway fellowship report - 🔗 tinyurl.com/3xcstxh5
@srucnews.bsky.social @sacconsulting.bsky.social @naturescot.bsky.social
#NatureBasedSolutions #ClimateChange
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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
🎟️ ow.ly/PTVV50WiVot
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
🎟️ ow.ly/PTVV50WiVot
July 1, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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
🎟️ ow.ly/PTVV50WiVot
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
🎟️ ow.ly/PTVV50WiVot