Positive welfare in farmed animals focuses on creating conditions that allow animals not only to avoid suffering but to flourish, experiencing comfort, interest, and to express their natural behaviours. Research has identified key resources and management practices on farm that provide livestock with these opportunities, contained within Good Life Frameworks in the scientific literature. We […]
This online meeting is another opportunity for Agritourism businesses in Scotland and Tasmania to connect to share valuable experiences and learning. We will hear from Satellite Monitor Farmer, Lindsay Robertson, Long Islands Retreats. Lindsay and DJ Cameron who are custodians of their croft on South Uist with their young family. The agritourism business offers tours […]
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 […]
Biodiversity audits are one of the 5 requirements of the new Whole Farm Plan, and all farmers and crofters receiving Basic Payments (BPS) must complete all of the relevant plans/audits by 2028. Join us on 9 February for the second in our 2026 series of interactive webinars on the different elements of Whole Farm Plans, […]
Business structures. What is the best way to structure your agritourism, farm retail and farming businesses? One business or two or more? Learn about advantages and disadvantages for tax planning, business rates, family succession and other factors with this one hour webinar hosted by Ian Craig and Alan Glen, Azets. There will be the chance […]
Join this free Soil Association webinar exploring the potential of agroforestry as a pollinator friendly farming practice.
Join us for a practical look at how one farm approached the organic conversion process and what support is available. Rachel Ives 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 […]
Practical, nature-friendly approaches to livestock parasite control that protect both animal health and wildlife. 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? This webinar, jointly hosted by Soil Association Scotland […]
Join this free Soil Association and OGA webinar to hear the latest IPM research and how it can be put into practice on the ground. This webinar, presented in collaboration between Soil Association, Soil Association Scotland and the Organic Growers Alliance, will combine some of the latest research in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) grounded in […]
Join us for an exploration into a biologically active soil; truly going beyond the usual NPK analysis. Regular soil analysis, including soil organic matter (SOM) is now a requirement for all farmers and crofters receiving Basic Payments. Join us for an insightful and interactive session! FREE and open to farmers, crofters, growers and land managers. […]
We’re bringing together the voters who feed Scotland – farmers, crofters, growers, and food producers – to discuss the realities of running profitable, sustainable rural businesses in today’s economic and ecological climate. This isn’t a standard hustings. It’s rooted in the day-in, day-out practical reality of Scottish food and farming – what it takes to […]
Join this Soil Association webinar to learn about the organic conversion process and the practical realities of organic dairy farming. Hear directly from organic advisors, an inspector from Soil Association Certification, and an experienced organic dairy farmer, and gain valuable guidance to support your transition.
Join this free webinar hosted by Fenland SOIL and Soil Association, exploring new developments in sustainable farming systems on the Fens. Lowland peat soils support some of the most productive farming systems in the country but are also responsible for a significant proportion of agricultural greenhouse gas emissions. Farmers working these soils face growing pressure […]
This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of the SFI26 scheme, outlining the available options and offering practical guidance on planning and preparing applications. The session is designed for both organic and non-organic farmers, helping attendees understand how the scheme can be integrated into different farming systems. It will also highlight opportunities for capital grants […]
Join our online hustings to discuss the potential of regenerative farming with MSPs and party spokespeople from across Scotland. What does the future hold for regenerative farming in Scotland? As the nation moves toward more sustainable land use, the Nature Friendly Farming Network (NFFN) and the Scottish Agroecology Partnership (SAP) invite you to a national […]
