Crofting in the Outer Hebrides in ascendency says SAC Consulting

SAC Consulting’s team in the Highlands and Islands’ region is seeing a renewed interest in crofting.




Sugar beet to make a comeback?

A Rural Innovation Support Service (RISS) group facilitated by SAC Consulting is to look into the feasibility and steps required to re-establish sugar beet and its processing in eastern Scotland.




Game for a challenge

Young chefs from two St Andrews restaurants were taken on a game-based learning journey at SRUC Elmwood.




‘Unexpected’ number of resistance genes found on pig farm

Researchers at Scotland’s Rural College have identified a high number of antimicrobial resistance genes in pig faeces at a commercial farm, following the first longitudinal study of its kind.




Farmers demonstrate ‘who dares wins’ spirit

A shepherdess, an entrepreneur who created an outdoor centre and a gin producer, will speak at an annual event highlighting the diverse range of options open to new or aspiring farmers.