Business Services
Rising to the challenge
Our business services work across food supply chains and the natural economy to help clients rise to the challenge of climate change and scientific and technological transformation.
Commercial opportunities
At the heart of enterprise – supporting growth, new ideas, entrepreneurs and the sustainable development of our natural economy.
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SAC Consulting
Whether your business is the production of beef or biomass, grain or gin, SAC Consulting offers expertise, reach and local knowledge.
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Veterinary & Laboratory Services
Our leading experts provide support to clients in areas of animal disease, diagnosis and surveillance.
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Animal feed, crop & soil analytical services
SRUC Veterinary and Analytical Laboratory provide UKAS accredited testing, supporting SAC Consulting, the agricultural sector and other industries.
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Managing business finances
SAC specialist business consultants offer a range of services that will enhance your business profitability and help you to plan for the future.
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Commission project management & research
Combining business and research to increase impact
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Brand, marketing & digital advice
Would you like to develop your brand, create a marketing strategy or improve your digital capability? We're on hand.
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Diversification
Sharing our passion for farm and rural business diversification as a means of driving additional income for farmers, crofters and rural businesses, and growing our rural economy.
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Business and enterprise in numbers
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25 offices alongside our Veterinary and Analytical Laboratory and 7 Disease Surveillance Centres/Hubs
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300 staff across Scotland, with teams working in the UK and internationally
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More than 12,000 clients – from crofters and farmers to governments and international corporates
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Agricultural production
National or global, family farm or large corporation, SAC can help your business.
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Farm business management
We deliver a range of business management services, using specialist and generalist consultants to ensure clients can meet their objectives.
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Development planning & design
Working with our clients SAC Consulting can create a roadmap setting out the key project goals while providing reliable and independent advice.
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Farm woodlands & forestry
New or existing woodlands can enhance farming operations and grow your business.
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Farm animal health
Livestock health planning
SAHPS is a user friendly, web based, health planning system for suckler herds and sheep flocks.
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Sustainability
SAC Consulting can build sustainability into your designs to avoid depletion or degradation of natural resources, helping to protect and support a long-term environmental quality for all.
Sustainability
Natural resource management
The management of natural resources such as land, water, soil and plants is critical to ensuring to future sustainability of major industries and affects the quality of life both for present and future generations.
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More veterinary & laboratory services
Veterinary diagnostics
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Training courses
We have years of expertise in delivering business skills, growth learning, CPD and training courses to a wide range of clients all over Scotland and the UK. We deliver multiple levels of courses and workshops across the food and drink supply chain, suitable for entrepreneurs, managers, and seasoned businesses.
We will work with you to ensure our courses and workshops are tailored to meet your business needs and aspirations.
We also have a wealth of knowledge in other business areas, such as diversification, agritourism, digital, environment, data and innovation, and new product development, and can build a bespoke package suitable for your needs.
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SAC Consulting
Our consultants in 25 offices across Scotland and northern England turn research into advice and advantage for business and public sector alike.
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Vet & laboratory services
Our leading experts provide support to clients in areas animal disease, diagnosis and surveillance.
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Research services
Our work addresses health and productivity in animals, animal welfare and crops, promotes low carbon farming and increases farm output through efficiency and innovation.
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