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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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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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Supporting small farms and crofts
Taking the message to Holyrood: we do not want to see small farms and crofts forgotten about in this overhaul of rural policy in Scotland.
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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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Taking Agroecology to the Heart of Holyrood
Why a transition to agroecology requires a shift in mindset.
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Agroecology – facilitating mindset change
A transition to agroecology will require a shift in mindset for many farmers and crofters.
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2022 in review
A transition to agroecological farming and land use is required alongside a dietary shift to less but better meat and more vegetables, fruit and pulses.
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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.
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Pointing the way towards ‘sustainable farming’ for Scotland
We would encourage all farmers, crofters and growers to take part in the Nationa Test Programme.
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Royal Highland Show 2022
Keeping agroforestry, organics, biodiversity and climate change at front and centre of discussions.
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Post-CAP agricultural policy in Scotland
Looking at the emerging post-CAP agricultural policy north of the border.
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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