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Stepping into Agricultural Consultancy: My SAC Consulting Experience

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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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.

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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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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...

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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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.

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!
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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

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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.

@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_...

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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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.

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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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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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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.

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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 🌞🌾

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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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.

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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

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
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Participants at a workshop during the Royal Highland Show, gathered around tables having a discussion about nature friendly farming.

We had a great time at The Royal Highland Show, chatting all things nature-friendly farming! 🚜

A huge thanks to everyone who joined our workshop on Friday with @sacconsulting.bsky.social - exploring how advice and skills development is key to supporting climate- and nature-friendly farming. 🌍

With growing demand for transparency and sustainable practices, addressing Scope 3 emissions has never been more critical.

Discover how we supported Angus Soft Fruits: zma.to/Z9i

We are at Royal Highland Show today with guests from the Voluntary Initiative! Come and see us in the SRUC pavilion (opposite Marks and Spencer).
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Gain an in-depth understanding of carbon emissions and their impact on your land through our Carbon Literacy Training, delivered in partnership with @keepscotbeautiful.bsky.social

Join our one of our regular courses or get training commissioned exclusively for your business. zma.to/FAE

With growing focus on nature-related risk and regulation, understanding your natural capital assets and biodiversity impacts is no longer optional, it’s essential.

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Looking to futureproof your business and meet your sustainability goals?

From carbon audits and biodiversity assessments to drone surveys and natural capital reporting, we can help you understand your land and its potential: zma.to/lmg

Find us at NSA Highland Sheep🐑 11th June. Please come & chat to our colleagues in SAC Consulting & SRUC Vet Services about everything sheep! Find us at⭐Stand 46⭐We look forward to seeing you there! #EAE #HISHA #MaediVisna #Johnes #togetherwecan @sacconsulting.bsky.social @srucnews.bsky.social

How can community-led ventures support both people and planet? We worked with @highlandsrewilding.bsky.social on its Community Joint Ventures - from food growing to foraging tours - offering strategy, market insight and financial modelling to help them thrive.

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Scottish farm profits drop despite price surge

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Sterre Vester shares her experience studying Ecological Economics at SRUC and how the course shaped her career path.

Now working as a consultant at @sacconsulting.bsky.social, Sterre reflects on what she enjoyed most about her time at SRUC.