Agroecology in Scotland

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Read more from Soil Association Scotland on agroecology and what it means for Scotland.

• Rishi Sunak, net zero and Scotland

  The need for a decade of delivery on climate and nature policy.

• Is the consensus on climate policy softening?

  Delaying or diluting climate policies today just means more drastic action will be required in the future.

• Is it time to talk about dietary change?

  A missing element in the political discourse around the climate and nature emergencies is a nuanced debate on dietary change.

• Biofach – Europe leading the way on organic

  In Scotland, we have a clear commitment to grow the sector by doubling the amount of land managed organically by 2026.

• A busy week in politics, but time to focus on Ag Bill consultation

  It is more important than ever that farmers, crofters, growers engage with the government consultation on a new Agriculture Bill.

• The new Agriculture Bill – our key asks

  Soil Association Scotland key asks for the new Agriculture Bill.

• Finding common ground – Royal Highland Show 2023

  Joining forces for nature and climate - NFU Scotland, Woodland Trust Scotland and Soil Association Scotland

• New FM must regain spirit of COP26

  It is time to deliver on the promises made for Scotland to be a Good Food Nation and to restore nature and biodiversity.

• AECS funding and organic farming support

  The commitment to continued AECS funding for 2023 – and ongoing recognition of the need to support organic farming – is very welcome.

• Soil Association Scotland view on the Agriculture Bill consultation

  The long-term sustainability of Scottish food production, and our food security, depends upon a shift to more resilient, nature-friendly systems.

How nature-friendly farming is good for business

Hear from farmers who've worked with us on how agroecological farming has been good for profit as well as planet.

• Higher output with regenerative grazing

  At Barnside Farm, Charley and Andrea Walker are using rotational grazing and habitat management to farm with nature rather than fight against it.

• Integrating farming and forestry

  Gascoigne Farm, near Biggar in the Borders, explain how trees have improved their farm business

• Farming for wildlife and biodiversity

  Peelham Farm is striking a balance between agricultural productivity and increasing biodiversity

• "Nature-friendly farming is good for business"

  Bruce McConachie says nature shows him how well he's farming, which is good for the land and for the business.