Agroecology in Scotland

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Taking Agroecology to the Heart of Holyrood

  Why a transition to agroecology requires a shift in mindset.

• Agroecology – facilitating mindset change

  A transition to agroecology will require a shift in mindset for many farmers and crofters.

• 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.

• 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.

• Pointing the way towards ‘sustainable farming’ for Scotland

  We would encourage all farmers, crofters and growers to take part in the Nationa Test Programme.

• Royal Highland Show 2022

  Keeping agroforestry, organics, biodiversity and climate change at front and centre of discussions.

• 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.

• 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.