Soil Association Scotland

08/10/2026

Walking and Talking trees with Matt Griffin

Peebles - Wednesday 14 October, 1pm to 4pm

Join us for a walk at Edston Farm. Discover how trees can help to build a more resilient livestock system through shelter, woodland grazing, browse and more.

Book your free place: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/integratingtreesnetwork

08/10/2026

Join the Integrating Trees Network on 20 October for a look at woodland grazing and woodland creation to support a resilient crofting business 👇

🌳Event | Walking and Talking Trees 🌳

Reidchalmai Croft, Rogart, Sutherland - Tuesday 20 October, 10am to 1pm

Discover how Fran Lockhart and Mark Foxwell are using woodland grazing and woodland creation to support a resilient crofting business.

Book your free place: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/integratingtreesnetwork

24/09/2026

🌱 A great opportunity to see woodland grazing in action!

Join the Integrating Trees Network in Sutherland to explore how targeted cattle grazing can support woodland regeneration, wildlife and the crofting business.

🌳Event | Walking and Talking Trees 🌳

Reidchalmai Croft, Rogart, Sutherland - Tuesday 20 October, 10am to 1pm

Discover how Fran Lockhart and Mark Foxwell are using woodland grazing and woodland creation to support a resilient crofting business.

Book your free place: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/integratingtreesnetwork

21/09/2026

🌳🐄 Could trees unlock new opportunities for your farm?

Join the Integrating Trees Network on Wednesday for inspiring speakers, practical advice, funding insights and a visit to the biodiversity-rich, award-winning Knockbain Farm.

Your farm's future: Trees an option and opportunity?

Strathpeffer Community Centre - Wednesday 23 September, 10am to 3pm

Explore how trees can support farming businesses. Hear from SRUC's Davy McCracken and Richard Lockett visiting the award-winning Knockbain Farm and get advice on woodland creation and funding.

Book your free place: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/integratingtreesnetwork

14/09/2026

🌳 Join the Integrated Trees Network at Portnellan Farm on the shores of Loch Lomond to discover how trees can boost farm resilience, biodiversity and productivity.

Hear from the Scott-Park family, and learn about funding, woodland creation and practical support available to farmers and land managers 👇

Walking and Talking Trees: Objectives, options and opportunities for your farm

Portnellan Farm, near Balloch - Thursday 17 September, 10am to 3pm

Join the Scott-Park family to explore how trees can benefit your farm business.

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/integratingtreesnetwork

14/09/2026

🌱 New farming opportunity in West Lothian 🌱

Are you a new or recent entrant to farming looking for your next opportunity?

West Lothian Council is seeking proposals for agricultural land and buildings at Beecraigs Country Park, with preference given to applicants who can demonstrate a strong commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible land management.

Full details, including information on the opportunity and scheduled viewing days, can be found here 👇

🔗 https://property.westlothian.gov.uk/opportunity/agricultural-land-buildings/

Please share with anyone who may be interested!



Scotland's Farm Advisory Service - FAS Scottish Agroecology - SAP SAYFC Young Farmers

03/09/2026

A great opportunity for the right people to help shape sector strategy, gain valuable leadership experience and contribute to a vital part of Scotland's rural economy.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Could you help shape the future of Scotland’s red meat sector?

We are recruiting four new Board members to help guide our organisation as we supports a resilient, sustainable and profitable Scottish red meat sector.

Candidates are being sought with knowledge and experience of pig production, together with:
🥩 an understanding of QMS and the wider Scottish red meat sector
🤔 ability to contribute effectively to the Board at a strategic level
💻 ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a range of stakeholders

Appointments are made on merit, with the aim of bringing together the right mix of skills, knowledge and experience.

Could you bring your expertise to QMS?

👉 Find out more and apply via the Scottish Government website: https://ow.ly/Xl9r50ZFGhG

02/09/2026

Our Soil Association Scotland co-director, David McKay, giving evidence today on the need for agricultural policy reform to move much further and faster, with more targeted spending to deliver on The Scottish Government climate, nature and high quality food objectives.

02/09/2026

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