Events
We host a range of events on nature and climate-friendly farming for farmers, growers and crofters across Scotland.
Agroforestry, good grassland and water management, peatland restoration, farming for wildlife like pollinators and wading birds, cultivating soil health: these are some of the agroecological practices that farmers use to protect and restore the environment whilst producing food. Some of Scotland's foremost nature and climate-friendly farmers host our events, and we invite expert speakers, also often farmers, to share knowledge and best practice. Come and meet others and find out what you can adopt and develop on your own farm.
Events – online and in person
Making the most of a Carbon Audit: Turning insights into action
Tuesday 3 February, 10.30am–12pm, online
You may have completed a carbon audit in the last 5 years, but have you since used the results? In this webinar we'll chat to Farm Carbon Toolkit about what your carbon audit results can actually tell you, and what you can do with that data to make more informed decisions, better understand where you could make savings, and build resilience in your system.
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Measuring Biodiversity: A practical guide to using the Farm Biodiversity Scotland Tool for your Whole Farm Plan
Monday 9 February, 12.30–2pm, online
Taking part in the piloting of the Farm Biodiversity Scotland tool is one way of completing your biodiversity audit yourself. In this webinar, we will explore how mapping habitats and monitoring biodiversity can support decision making.
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Managing wet soils (with NFFN)
Late February 2026 (date TBC), on-farm
Join us for a hands-on event focused on building soil resilience in an era of unpredictable weather.
Please email jdingwall@soilassociation.org if interested in attending
Soil Health: Beyond NPK
February 2026 (date TBC), online
In this webinar we'll talk about benchmarking, monitoring and understanding soil health, interpreting soil analysis data and and how to improve soil health. Regular soil analysis, including soil organic matter (SOM) is now a requirement for all farmers and crofters receiving Basic Payments.
Please email jdingwall@soilassociation.org if interested in attending
Habitat mapping and biodiversity audits
Early March 2026 (date TBC), on-farm
Join us for an immersive session on how to identify, map, and measure the natural capital on your land.
Please email jdingwall@soilassociation.org if interested in attending
A Whole Farm approach to system change: Going organic
March 2026 (date TBC), online
Rachel Crawford transitioned her farm five years ago from an intensive arable system to organic livestock and rotational grazing. Hear how reducing inputs has helped soil health and nature thrive, and how moving to a holistic system has reduced the need for livestock treatment.
Please email jdingwall@soilassociation.org if interested in attending
Whole Farm Animal Health
March 2026 (date TBC), online
Animal Health and Welfare Plans (or Livestock Management Plans if you are organic) are now a Whole Farm Plan requirement, but what does a whole-farm approach to animal health look like in practice?
Please email jdingwall@soilassociation.org if interested in attending
IPM: Controlling weeds without chemicals
March 2026 (date TBC), online
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plans, or Crop Management Plans if you are organic, are now a Whole Farm Plan requirement - but what does a whole-farm approach to weed control look like in practice?
Please email jdingwall@soilassociation.org if interested in attending
Past events
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Scottish Organic Gathering
Thur 20 Nov 2025. Join us on Balcaskie Estate, Fife for an inspiring programme of talks, workshops and discussions dedicated to driving organic in Scotland.
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Planning for Change: A Whole Farm Approach to Animal Health
Wed 16 Jul 2025. Join us at Oakwood Mill for an interactive workshop to explore what a Whole Farm approach to animal health looks like.
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Planning for Change: Holistic Benchmarking for Whole Farm Plans
Thurs 27 Mar 2025, 12.30-1.30pm. Online. Join us for an interactive webinar on Whole Farm Plans and what the new requirements will mean.
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Sustainable Farming in LFAs
Thurs 27 Feb 2025, 12–2pm. Online. How ‘sustainable and regenerative’ practices and can be supported in Less Favoured Areas (LFAs): changes to agricultural support in Scotland.
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Planning for Change: IPM with Dr Claire Whittle
Wed 20 Aug 2025. Join us at Guardswell Farm for an engaging and practical workshop exploring what a Whole Farm approach to livestock IPM really looks like in practice.
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Planning for Change: Organic and Whole Farm Plans
Wed 9 Apr 2025, Online. Join us for an interactive webinar looking at Whole Farm Plans on Organic Farms, with a crop and livestock focus.
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Biodiversity Auditing – Making it work for farmers and crofters
Fri 7 Mar 2025, 9.30am. Join us at Laggan of Clachaig Farm, Nethybridge, to look at Biodiversity Audits and future farm management.
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Planning for Change: Using WFPs to build farm resilience
Thurs 16 Jan 2025, 10.30am-2.30pm. Join us at Lumphinnans Farm, Fife to explore Whole Farm Planning and how you can use the framework to boost the resilience of your business.
Missed an event?
You can find our previous online events around Agroforestry, Mob Grazing and more on our YouTube channel.
Can't see an event you're interested in?
We run regular, free events for farmers throughout the year on a wide range of topics. Our events cover topics such as agroforestry, peatland restoration, rush control without chemicals, woodland creation, rotational grazing, and more.
If you can't see an event on one of these topics right now, the best way to keep updated on new events is by subscribing to our fortnightly e-newsletter: