Agroecology in Scotland

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

• Royal Highland Show 2022

  Trees, organics and biodiversity at Royal Highland Show.

• Post-CAP agricultural policy in Scotland

  Looking at the emerging post-CAP agricultural policy north of the border.

• Don't split farming and nature

  It doesn't have to be sustainable intensification versus rewilding: farming with nature.

• The two ways Scotland can reach net zero

  This IS a climate emergency, and there are two main ways Scotland can tackle it: food and farming.

• What have the Amazon fires got to do with Scotland?

  They are linked to us here in Scotland and Europe, because those forests are being cleared so that we can fill our bellies.

• Pointing the way towards ‘sustainable farming’ for Scotland

  Soil Association Scotland would encourage all farmers, crofters and growers to take part in the National Testing Programme.

• Taking Agroecology to the Heart of Holyrood

  Why a transition to agroecology requires a shift in mindset.

• Nature-friendly farm support

  The importance of AECS funding in Scotland, including for organic farming.

• Agroecology – facilitating mindset change

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

• Scotland's Ag Bill could go further

  The Bill should set a direction for future farming support, helping farmers meet net zero and biodiversity challenges.

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.