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Soil Association Scotland @soilassocscot.bsky.social · 5h

Standing up for Scotland's nature and for climate action is crucial for food and farming 🌱

By embracing nature-friendly practices, farming can become more resilient, sustainable, and profitable through:

🪱Healthier soils
🌍Reduced chemical reliance
🌳And improved carbon capture.

WWF Scotland @wwfscotland.bsky.social · 13h

In Scotland we’re known for braving the cold, battling the wind and pretending it’s ‘taps aff’ weather at 12°C. But there’s one thing we won’t just tough out - losing Scotland’s wild places.

It’s in our nature to act. Sign our petition and stand up for nature: www.wwf.org.uk/scotland/202... ✏️

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Soil Association Scotland @soilassocscot.bsky.social · 12h

Agenda reveal for the Scottish Organic Gathering 🌿

Join us on 20 Nov at Balcaskie Estate, Fife, for a day of shared learning, farm tours and big conversations about the future of #Organic in Scotland.

👉 View the full agenda and register for free here: www.soilassociation.org/certificatio...

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Soil Association Scotland @soilassocscot.bsky.social · 1d

We were delighted to be at #ScottishNFFNSummit25 today hearing from @linesmartin.bsky.social:
"Healthy soils and healthy nature drive our businesses"

and #DeniseWalton: "We need strong leadership – while we’re waiting, let’s roll up our collective sleeves, get on and drive that change"

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Soil Association Scotland @soilassocscot.bsky.social · 6d

🎉 Congrats to @orkneycouncil.bsky.social on renewing their
Bronze #FoodForLifeServedHere Award! 🥦🍎

Fresh, healthy & local food on school plates – supporting kids & producers across Orkney. 🌱👏 #ScottishSchoolMeals

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Soil Association Scotland @soilassocscot.bsky.social · 13d

🎉 Congrats to BaxterStorey at @qmuniversity.bsky.social for achieving the #FoodforLifeServedHere Bronze Award at
Guthrie’s Kitchen! 🌱

200+ scratch-cooked meals daily, Scottish produce, free-range eggs & zero additives 👏

👉 Read more: soilassociation.org/our-work-in-...

#PublicSectorCatering

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SEFARI Gateway @sefariscot.bsky.social · 14d

📢 New @sefariscot.bsky.social fellowship opportunity with @naturescot.bsky.social

Explore how Scotland’s Agriculture & Knowledge Information System can support sustainable & regenerative agriculture

To apply and for more information ➡️ tinyurl.com/AKISfellowship

⌛Apply by: 17th Oct 2025

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Soil Association Scotland @soilassocscot.bsky.social · 16d

🌱Exciting news! The Scottish Organic Gathering comes to #BalcaskieEstate, Fife on 20 November 2025.

Open to businesses, farmers, policy voices and others working in the organic supply chain.

Join us to help shape the future of #organic in Scotland👇 www.soilassociation.org/certificatio...

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Soil Association Scotland @soilassocscot.bsky.social · 21d

"Farmers and crofters across Scotland are showing that nature-friendly farming can restore habitats, bring back wildlife, and cut emissions while producing high-quality food."

Scottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 21d

Investing in nature recovery on farms and crofts is investing in Scotland’s future. Better nature, better farming, and better food means a healthier, fairer and more resilient Scotland.

Read @nffn.bsky.social's statement supporting #ScotlandLovesNature

www.scotlandlovesnature.scot/nature-frien...

Nature Friendly Farming Network: Invest in nature recovery on Scotland’s farms and crofts - Scotland Loves Nature

Farmers and crofters across Scotland are showing that nature-friendly farming can restore habitats, bring back wildlife, and cut emissions while producing high-quality food. When our fields, rivers an...

www.scotlandlovesnature.scot

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Soil Association @thesoilassociation.bsky.social · Sep 8

Whatever part of the journey you’re on, join us & #TheWoodlandTrust on 10 & 11 Sept!🍃

🌳From hands-on farm walks, design clinics & live demos, to inspiring talks & panel discussions – this is where #Agroforestry comes alive!

🥬Buy your ticket now! www.agroforestryshow.com

@wtscotsocial.bsky.social

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Glasgow Food Policy Partnership @glasgowfpp.bsky.social · Sep 4

Check out Soil Association Scotland's work with Argyll and Bute Council and Wild Jura to include venison in school meals below ⬇️

Soil Association Scotland @soilassocscot.bsky.social · Sep 4

Happy #EatScottishVenisonDay! 🦌

We're all about making good food the easy choice, and it's brilliant to see Scottish venison on the menu like schools on Islay and Jura.

Want to read about a pilot project that brought venison to school plates? 👇
www.soilassociation.org/our-work-in-...

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Soil Association Scotland @soilassocscot.bsky.social · Sep 4

Happy #EatScottishVenisonDay! 🦌

We're all about making good food the easy choice, and it's brilliant to see Scottish venison on the menu like schools on Islay and Jura.

Want to read about a pilot project that brought venison to school plates? 👇
www.soilassociation.org/our-work-in-...

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Soil Association Scotland @soilassocscot.bsky.social · Aug 26

🚜🌱 Join us and our friends from the #scottishagroecologypartnership – a network of over 3000 farmers and crofters – in demanding a meaningful just transition for farming in Scotland 👇
📅Wednesday 3 September
📌Outside the Scottish Parliament
⏲️12–2pm
🪱Register here:
www.tickettailor.com/events/thesc...

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Forest Policy Group @forestpolicygroup.bsky.social · Aug 15

Another excellent contribution to the forestry world by FPG!

We are delighted to announce our next webinar offering: "Who Owns Scotland's Forests and Does it Matter?" Wednesday 17th September, 10-12 noon.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/who-owns-s...

Who Owns Scotland's Forests and Does it Matter?

Explore who owns Scotland’s forests, why it matters, and how ownership shapes policy, communities and the environment.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Forest Policy Group @forestpolicygroup.bsky.social · Aug 15

Episode 2 of "Let's Talk Better Forestry" has now landed! Tune in and listen to independent forester Andrew Macqueen join Morag Paterson to share the variety in his day-to-day work, and the experimental approaches he’s exploring.

Worth a listen!

www.forestpolicygroup.org/news/ep-2-le...

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Soil Association Scotland @soilassocscot.bsky.social · Aug 14

Join SAP outside #TheScottishParliament on Wed 3 Sept for:

👨‍🌾Farmers & crofters speaking out for change
🌱Clear demands & proposals for a just transition for Scottish agriculture
🍲Delicious hot food
🤝Solidarity for a fairer food & farming system

All welcome! 👇
www.tickettailor.com/events/thesc...

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Soil Association Scotland @soilassocscot.bsky.social · Jul 31

🐄Join us at for a FREE, practical workshop exploring #WholeFarm approaches to regenerative disease and pest management, including poking around in poo for dung beetles!🪲
Book your place 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/livestock-...

📅Wed 20 Aug
⏲️10.30am–2.30pm
📍Guardswell Farm, Perthshire
🎟️Lunch included!

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Soil Association Scotland @soilassocscot.bsky.social · Jul 15

Book your spot!🐄
Join us at Oakwood Mill Farm TOMORROW to explore what a #WholeFarm approach to #AnimalHealth looks like👇
eventbrite.co.uk/e/animal-hea...
Join the cows in their happy place🌞
See for yourself how a focus on breeding & genetics can mean less need for intervention🐮

Soil Association Scotland @soilassocscot.bsky.social · Jul 8

“Sustainability & profitability can go hand in hand”, says Stuart Henry (Oakwood Mill Farm) of their low-intervention, #Organic beef enterprise.

Join us on Wed 16 July to explore a #WholeFarm approach & #AnimalWelfare in action.

Book your free place now👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/animal-hea...

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Soil Association Scotland @soilassocscot.bsky.social · Jun 24

Planning for Change: A Whole Farm Approach to Animal Health🐄🌱

📅Wed 16 Jul 👇
eventbrite.co.uk/e/animal-hea...

Join us at Oakwood Mill Farm, Selkirk to explore what a #WholeFarm approach to #AnimalHealth looks like

A focus on breeding & genetics can mean less need for intervention 🐮
Free to attend!

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · Jun 19

“We’ve often praised the Scottish Government for their ambition and positive words around regenerative agriculture and nature-friendly farming, with the caveat that these words must be followed by transformative action. Sadly, this new scorecard highlights that this has not been the case to date."

A graphic titled "Agriculture report card". The graphic includes three rows each with a large red "X" next to them indicating lack of progress. The first row reads "Progress towards: Transformation of support for farming and food production in Scotland."
The second row reads "Progress towards: Halting biodiversity loss by 2030 and restoring Scotland’s biodiversity by 2045."
The final row reads "Progress towards: Net zero emissions by 2045 including 31% reduction in agricultural emissions by 2032."
Below there is a red stamp that reads "REALITY CHECK" alongside the Scottish Wildlife Trust and WWF Scotland logos.

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Soil Association Scotland @soilassocscot.bsky.social · Jun 16

Join the #ScottishAgroecologyPartnership (SAP) at #RHS2025👇
www.tickettailor.com/events/lwa/1...
📅Thurs 19 June, 3–4pm

🪱Discover SAP's Vision for a fairer, more sustainable food system
🤝 Connect with farmers, policymakers & passionate individuals
🌱 Hear direct farmer insights on regen practices

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Soil Association @thesoilassociation.bsky.social · May 28

🦉 Last chance for Early Bird tickets for the #AgroforestryShow - book yours by 31 May!

🌳 The show is back, after a sell-out debut in 2023, bigger, bolder, & packed with even more inspiration & opportunities.

🍃 Your chance to be part of the next chapter👇
agroforestryshow.com

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Nature of Scotland Awards @naturescotawards.bsky.social · May 19

If you've been out working in or enjoying the beautiful spring sunshine & you're running a bit behind with your #NatureOfScotland application, good news! The deadline has just been extended to 11.59pm on 3 June. Spread the word! Apply here bit.ly/2025categories
@rspbscotland.bsky.social

📷Ben Andrew

A mallard duckling surrounded by green vegetation. It's backlit by sunlight, which is making its fluffy feathers glow.

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Soil Association Scotland @soilassocscot.bsky.social · May 27

📢@eastayrshire.bsky.social, long-standing gold #FoodforLifeServedHere certified caterer, is seeking partners to provide fresh, local & sustainable food for school meals, incl #organicproduce
Join a movement that values health, environment&community. www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/...

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Soil Association Scotland @soilassocscot.bsky.social · May 15

The #FoodforLifeScotland team are excited for Day 1 of #assistconf2025.

Come and see us at Stand 44. We're looking forward to a day of interesting talks and discussions and catching up with colleagues from across the #schoolmeals sector! #ScottishSchoolMeals

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