We need to help all farmers and crofters produce food in ways that restore nature and tackle climate change. Join me in asking our MSPs to push for a new funding system that supports sustainable farming: farmforscotlandsfuture.scot/actnow #FarmForScotlandsFuture

Supporting more farmers to reduce the use of pesticides is one of the things Scottish Government should do to make farming work better for nature, climate and people. Watch David McKay discuss pesticides' impact, and alternative pest management methods farmers can use.
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🚜Today MSPs will debate @ScotGov’s #AgricultureBill .

The #FarmForScotlandsFuture campaign, backed by over 40 organisations, is calling for a new farm funding system that helps all farmers and crofters produce food in ways that restore nature and tackle climate change. 👩‍🌾🦋🌎

Agricultural emissions are a problem for the climate, but sustainable farming practices can also help get us back on track.

Watch Vicki Swales of RSPB Scotland talk about why a stable climate is so crucial for nature and food production.

#FarmforScotlandsFuture

A stable climate and nature-rich environment are vital for food production. Farmers and crofters should be properly supported by the Scottish Government to work in harmony with nature.

We're backing the #FarmforScotlandsFuture campaign. And you can too 👇
farmforscotlandsfuture.scot/actnow

Farmers know that nature is struggling, and it's vital they get the support they need to help it thrive.

There's lots farmers can do, from planting hedgerows and woodlands to creating ponds. Learn more from Vicki Swales of RSPB Scotland in this video.

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Can't wait to start the #farmforscotlandsfuture parliamentary reception with Joanne Riggall!

If you're in Scottish Parliament JOIN US AND LEARN ABOUT GRASSLANDS!

As the Agriculture and Rural Communities Bill approaches Stage 3 Scottish Parliament, this report by Scottish Environment LINK is worth revisiting. It sets out the case for change and LINK members’ hopes for the future of farm support. farmforscotlandsfuture.scot/farm-for-scotl…

🗨️ Today we're giving evidence to the Rural Affairs & Islands Committee.
👩‍🌾 Farm subsidies should provide better & more flexible incentives for farmers to plant trees/hedges.
🌱 Scotland must get its farming policy right to meet climate & nature targets.
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Farmers can’t tackle the nature and climate emergencies on their own – they need to be better supported by Scottish Government. Watch Vicki Swales, Head of Land Use Policy RSPB Scotland detail some of the ways this could be achieved.

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#FarmforScotlandsFuture

🚜Today MSPs will debate @ScotGov’s #AgricultureBill .

The #FarmForScotlandsFuture campaign, backed by over 40 organisations, is calling for a new farm funding system that helps all farmers and crofters produce food in ways that restore nature and tackle climate change. 👩‍🌾🦋🌎

🌳 Integrating trees with farming can increase productivity by 40% 🐄 🌾 🐑 🍎

Read the full report here 👀 👉 bit.ly/3RLtqn4

🚜Support the #FarmForScotlandsFuture campaign bit.ly/3Ob3KNt

#NationalFarmersDay

Farming is Scotland’s second biggest source of climate emissions, and a major cause of wildlife loss.

A growing number of nature-friendly farmers and crofters are working hard to change this, but they need to be better supported.

Email your MSP:
farmforscotlandsfuture.scot/actnow

Many thanks to Karen Adam MSP for hosting the #FarmforScotlandsFuture reception at the Scottish Parliament yesterday and all who joined us!

It was great to discuss getting farming right for nature, climate & people at this crucial time for both agriculture and the environment.

Brilliant to attend the Scottish Environment LINK #FarmForScotlandsFuture event at Holyrood Scottish Parliament.

Great to discuss farming for climate and nature with familiar and new faces. 🪱🌾

Soil Association Scotland Environmental Rights Centre for Scotland Tim Eagle MSP Colin Smyth MSP Maurice Golden Rachael Hamilton MSP Scottish Borders

Food production depends on nature - including healthy soils, pollinators, and natural pest and disease regulators. We need a new farm funding system that helps all farmers and crofters work in harmony with nature. #AgricultureBill
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The key test for Scottish Government's new farm funding system will be in how the money is distributed. Join us in asking Mairi Gougeon to make the system work for nature, climate and people 🦋🌎 🧑‍🤝‍🧑

Write to her now: farmforscotlandsfuture.scot/write

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Badgers are excellent ecosystem engineers contributing to soil health & moisture retention, seed dispersal & species abundance. Read on for more 🔽
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Brilliant to catch up with Fidra at the Scottish Environment LINK #FarmForScotlandsFuture event last night.

We need to support farmers and crofters as they transition to more sustainable farming methods that work for them, the climate and nature.

We need to help all farmers and crofters produce food in ways that restore nature and tackle climate change. Join me in asking our MSPs to push for a new funding system that supports sustainable farming: farmforscotlandsfuture.scot/actnow #FarmForScotlandsFuture