Grasslands play an essential role in the future of Scottish farming. Learn more about the need for connectivity in Scotland's grasslands. farmforscotlandsfuture.scot/2023/04/24/mor…

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Looking forward to seeing Mairi Gougeon again at the ScotLINK fringe event on the #FarmforScotlandsFuture at 4.30. Come along if you are here #SNP22

On-farm technology MUST be farm proof!

In this article by Hoard's Dairyman dairy tech guru Jeffery Bewley explains how we can make smart purchasing decisions by learning from dairy’s technology graveyard: bit.ly/43An8dE

#AgTwitter #DairyTech #Nedap

We're looking forward to the #FarmForScotlandsFuture webinar this evening! As a taster, here are some words written by our three fantastic speakers. First, an article by Ruth Taylor on why Scotland needs to plan for a just transition for farming:
farmforscotlandsfuture.scot/2022/08/05/sco…

Agriculture has a huge role to play in a #GoodFoodNation , and it is vital that the Scottish Government's future Ag Bill can support more farmers & crofters to restore nature and protect our climate.

Agree?

Then sign the petition from ScotLINK now! #FarmForScotlandsFuture

Extreme weather is affecting our food security, and contributed to losses of up to £161m for Scotland’s farmers during 2017 and 2018.

We need to change the way we farm in order to better care for the climate. Read the #FarmForScotlandsFuture report:

farmforscotlandsfuture.scot/report

Reminder! ScotLINK webinar this evening, open to all. Join to hear why this year is so crucial in the transition to sustainable farming.

Great line up of speakers Howemill Helen O'Keefe

#FarmForScotlandsFuture

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ROOTS targets sophisticated North American greenhouse market as makes tech also affordable to farmers globally 🌱🌍

As well as producing food, sustainable farming is key to protecting and restoring nature, fighting climate change, and revitalising Scotland’s rural areas. Sign the petition calling on Scottish Government to fund farmers do this vital work: farmforscotlandsfuture.scot/action
#FarmForScotlandsFuture

We are looking for a #FarmForScotlandsFuture Advocacy Officer!

A varied and interesting role for a resourceful individual, with some experience in advocacy & an understanding of the agricultural sector in Scotland. More info: scotlink.org/who-we-are/vac…

Apply by 30 May 2023

This weekend the Woodland Trust🌳 Scotland policy advocacy team is out at #SNP22 supporting ScotLINK #FarmforScotlandsFuture campaign. We’re promoting our joint report with Soil Association Scotland on integrating trees on farms and crofts

At #SNP22 event by #FarmForScotlandsFuture , it’s great to hear farmer Nikki Yoxall ask the audience to think about the externalities of farming; how much does what we’re eating cost? She talks of the 3Ps - people, planet & profitability - and how nature underpins profitability.

A fantastic #Farmforscotlandsfuture webinar from @scotlink with superb speakers Howemill Helen O'Keefe Ruth Taylor about how farming in scotland does and can #restorenature . Inspiring stuff for us all to get involved.

Right now @ScotGov is asking for views on the future of farming. Join me in asking Mairi Gougeon to create a new funding system that helps ALL farmers and crofters protect and restore our unique natural environment. Take action: farmforscotlandsfuture.scot/action #FarmForScotlandsFuture

The way we fund farming is unfair and inefficient. Now is the chance to take a better approach for nature, climate and people 🌱🌍👨‍👩‍👦
Read new #FarmForScotlandsFuture report on the bold changes that are needed:
farmforscotlandsfuture.scot/report

#ICYMI check out this article on the role of grasslands in the future of Scottish Farming 👇 #FarmforScotlandsFuture

As well as producing food, sustainable farming is key to protecting and restoring nature, fighting climate change, and revitalising Scotland’s rural areas. Sign the petition calling on Scottish Government to fund farmers do this vital work: farmforscotlandsfuture.scot/action
#FarmForScotlandsFuture

1/ We’re calling on Scottish Government to provide much better support for High Nature Value farming.
Read Ruth Taylor and Andrew Midgley making the case in the The Scottish Farmer: thescottishfarmer.co.uk/news/23514772.…
#FarmForScotlandsFuture

Great to speak with the two Mairis Mairi Gougeon and Màiri McAllan at #SNP22

Between 1994-2016, 49% of Scotland’s species decreased. We are in a nature crisis, and current farming practices contribute to wildlife loss.
The New #FarmForScotlandsFuture report details how the #AgricultureBill can help farming and nature work together: ow.ly/EQYU50Olm6w

Right now @ScotGov is asking for views on the future of farming. Join me in asking Mairi Gougeon to create a new funding system that helps ALL farmers and crofters protect and restore our unique natural environment. Take action: farmforscotlandsfuture.scot/action #FarmForScotlandsFuture

Did you know that farming is Scotland’s 3rd largest source of climate emissions?

New #FarmForScotlandsFuture report sets out how the upcoming #AgricultureBill can and must deliver for nature, climate and people through a transition to sustainable farming:
farmforscotlandsfuture.scot/report

NEW ACTION: Right now @ScotGov is asking for views on the future of farming. Join Compassion in World Farming in asking Mairi Gougeon to encourage farming that prioritises animal welfare and supports nature. 🐮🌱

Take action ➡️ bit.ly/3T21KYA

#FarmForScotlandsFuture

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Just over a week ago we launched the #FarmForScotlandsFuture report, detailing the bold changes that are needed to ensure a healthy future for nature, climate and people.

You can read it online here: farmforscotlandsfuture.scot/report

#NatureFriendlyFarmingWeek

Enjoyed being part of tonight's (all women!) panel on how farming can restore nature as part of ScotLINK's #FarmForScotlandsFuture campaign 👩‍🌾

Info on the campaign & our asks of Scottish Government here farmforscotlandsfuture.scot & my views on why we need to plan for a just transition below.

New #FarmForScotlandsFuture report on need for change; case for reform; farming for #nature #climate #food . 5 case studies showing how it's done Howemill Portnellan Farm Peelham Farm Balbirnie Home Farms Middleton Croft farmforscotlandsfuture.scot/2023/05/11/new…