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Agroecology in Scotland
Agroecology means:
- Nature and climate-friendly farming
- Fewer pesticides and nitrogen-based fertilisers
- A focus on soil health
- Support for agroforestry and organic farming
- More grass-fed, less grain-fed livestock
- Support for growing more fruit, vegetables and pulses
- Mixed, resilient supply chains
- Farmer-led innovation
Blog
Read more from Soil Association Scotland on agroecology and what it means for Scotland.
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Rishi Sunak, net zero and Scotland
The need for a decade of delivery on climate and nature policy.
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Is the consensus on climate policy softening?
Delaying or diluting climate policies today just means more drastic action will be required in the future.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The new Agriculture Bill – our key asks
Soil Association Scotland key asks for the new Agriculture Bill.
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Finding common ground – Royal Highland Show 2023
Joining forces for nature and climate - NFU Scotland, Woodland Trust Scotland and Soil Association Scotland
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Integrating farming and forestry
Gascoigne Farm, near Biggar in the Borders, explain how trees have improved their farm business
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Farming for wildlife and biodiversity
Peelham Farm is striking a balance between agricultural productivity and increasing biodiversity
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"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.
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