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Read more from Soil Association Scotland on food and farming policy and what it means for Scotland.
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RAI committee session on climate change
Soil Association Scotland joined an expert panel with the Rural Affairs and Islands (RAI) Committee.
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Finding signs for optimism in 2025
A snapshot of the work that is going on in the sustainable food and farming space.
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Scottish Budget for 2025/26
We need to support our farmers and crofters to continue to produce high quality food.
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The case for an Organic Action Plan
The Scottish Government needs to follow through on its commitments to organic.
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First minister's announcement on farm payments
Will the 'transformation' promised in the government’s Vision for Agriculture be achieved?
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Review of the year 2024
Read David McKay (our Scotland Co-Director)'s blog: Review of the year 2024.
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New legislation and changes to farm payments
David McKay on the new Bills announced as part of the Programme for Government.
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Decisions ahead for a new parliamentary session
The need for a shift towards incentivising and rewarding regenerative practices on farm.
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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