Diversification

Shell shift

Shell has agreed to sell its European onshore renewables portfolio, including projects in the UK, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands, to TotalEnergies

Renewable energy

Shell agrees sale of European renewables business to TotalEnergies

New Government figures show renewables generated more than half of the UK's electricity in 2025, with wind remaining the country's largest source of clean power

New Government figures show renewables generated more than half of the UK's electricity in 2025, with wind remaining the country's largest source of clean power

Renewables rise

Wind and solar drive record UK renewable electricity generation

Candidates from all six main parties debated the future of Scotland’s rural economy

Candidates from all six main parties debated the future of Scotland’s rural economy

Scottish Government

Rural leaders press parties to deliver more than promises

Soil Association Scotland has called on Scotland's political parties to commit to a major expansion of organic farming ahead of the 2026 election

Soil Association Scotland has called on Scotland's political parties to commit to a major expansion of organic farming ahead of the 2026 election

Scottish Government

Organic farming target set out ahead of Holyrood election

Brewdog founders Martin Dickie and James Watt pictured in 2020 at the site of their Lost Forest, near Aviemore

Brewdog founders Martin Dickie and James Watt pictured in 2020 at the site of their Lost Forest, near Aviemore

BrewDog sells Highland estate after ‘Lost Forest’ plans abandoned

Andrew Walker with his Luing cattle in Glen Prosen

Andrew Walker with his Luing cattle in Glen Prosen

Nature Meets Farming

Forestry and Land Scotland

How cattle are helping restore nature in Scotland’s Angus glens

Katherine White, deputy director for international development and climate change

Katherine White, deputy director for international development and climate change

Climate Award Win

Diversification

Woodland Carbon Code recognised for climate partnership excellence

Part of the Kinrara Estate in Aviemore, formerly BrewDog's Lost Forest project

Part of the Kinrara Estate in Aviemore, formerly BrewDog's Lost Forest project

Scottish Government

BrewDog passes Lost Forest to Oxygen Conservation group

The Paris Symposium 2025

The Paris Symposium 2025

Biodiversity Wins

Wildlife Estates Symposium showcases European commitment to biodiversity

Cairngorms National Park enforces strict rules on open flames

Cairngorms National Park enforces strict rules on open flames

Scottish Land & Estates

Scottish Land and Estates hail new Cairngorms campfire and barbecue ban

A Scottish woodland: new survey shows strong public support for planting more trees to fight climate change

A Scottish woodland: new survey shows strong public support for planting more trees to fight climate change

Trees Tackle Climate

Diversification

Survey finds Scots want more trees for climate

Derek Robeson of Tweed Forum and Hannah Cockett of Borders Forest Trust celebrate the success of the Borders Tree Grant Scheme's first year

Derek Robeson of Tweed Forum and Hannah Cockett of Borders Forest Trust celebrate the success of the Borders Tree Grant Scheme's first year

10,000 trees planted

Diversification

Borders tree grant plants nearly 10,000 trees first year

Simmental cow and her calf

Simmental cow and her calf

Trees or Sheep?

Forest goals clash with rural life as Scottish hills lose livestock farms

The fire at Galloway Forest Park

The fire at Galloway Forest Park

Days-long blaze

Helicopters used to 'water-bomb' Galloway wildfire as crews continue to battle blaze

The Missing Lynx Project will be available to view at both the SRUC and Hawick Town Hall over the next couple of months

The Missing Lynx Project will be available to view at both the SRUC and Hawick Town Hall over the next couple of months

Lynx exhibition

Touring exhibition on potential lynx reintroduction to visit Borders town

The Scottish Wildlife Trust has acquired the 7,618-hectare Inverbroom Estate, located near Ullapool, for £17.5m, thanks to a generous private donation

The Scottish Wildlife Trust has acquired the 7,618-hectare Inverbroom Estate, located near Ullapool, for £17.5m, thanks to a generous private donation

A Landmark Move

After a £17.5m anonymous donation, a historic Scottish estate was bought

The New Timber in Construction Roadmap boosts use of homegrown timber to reduce carbon emissions and support sustainable housing

The New Timber in Construction Roadmap boosts use of homegrown timber to reduce carbon emissions and support sustainable housing

Diversification

New Roadmap to boost timber use in UK construction sector

Sisaltech's innovative insulation solutions are transforming sustainable building practices

Sisaltech's innovative insulation solutions are transforming sustainable building practices

Diversification

Wool-powered insulation: Sisaltech secures £800k to expand eco products

Restored shard fences in the Lake District preserve local heritage while supporting biodiversity (image: LDNPA)

Restored shard fences in the Lake District preserve local heritage while supporting biodiversity (image: LDNPA)

Heritage Restored

Restored slate shard fences in the Lake District support biodiversity and heritage

All forestry work at Stobo Hope was stopped in the wake of what Scottish Forestry called

All forestry work at Stobo Hope was stopped in the wake of what Scottish Forestry called

Diversification

Counter legal action launched over 'herbicide spraying' at Stobo Hope plantation

Fraser Nicholson opted for Galebreaker's VVS side curtain system to shelter his Holstein cows from the prevailing winds

Fraser Nicholson opted for Galebreaker's VVS side curtain system to shelter his Holstein cows from the prevailing winds

Wind Protection

Diversification

Dumfries dairy farmer Fraser Nicholson found installing VVS side curtains

Duchal Moor peatland restoration project and Councillor Paul Cassidy, vice-chair of environment and regeneration

Duchal Moor peatland restoration project and Councillor Paul Cassidy, vice-chair of environment and regeneration

Award-winning peatland restoration branded 'pointless exercise' by councillor

The panel will explore the challenges and opportunities of regenerative farming (image: Cowbog Farm, Morebattle, Roxburghshire)

The panel will explore the challenges and opportunities of regenerative farming (image: Cowbog Farm, Morebattle, Roxburghshire)

Diversification

Roxburghshire Monitor Farm panel tackles the truth behind regenerative farming

Keith Muir, associate director at Davidson & Robertson, is calling for more diversified tree planting in Scotland.

Keith Muir, associate director at Davidson & Robertson, is calling for more diversified tree planting in Scotland.

Time to Diversify?

Diversification

Species diversity key in climate fight as Finland's carbon push slows

Mairi Gougeon has confirmed the consultations for the Galloway National Park will be extended by two weeks

Mairi Gougeon has confirmed the consultations for the Galloway National Park will be extended by two weeks

Consultations for Galloway National Park proposal have been extended

Environmental concerns have been raised over proposed hydro schemes.

Environmental concerns have been raised over proposed hydro schemes.

Highland Hydro Clash

Diversification

Environmental concerns rise over hydro developments

Biomass Connect are trialing plots of perennial grasses and trees to gather data to help land owners grow crops efficiently.

Biomass Connect are trialing plots of perennial grasses and trees to gather data to help land owners grow crops efficiently.

Diversification

Biomass Connect are advocating for farmers to get involved in growing biomass product

Two bison calves have been born to the herd at Blean Woods, near Canterbury, Kent

Two bison calves have been born to the herd at Blean Woods, near Canterbury, Kent

Nature’s Comeback

Diversification

Bison introduced to Kent woodland welcome two new calves to the herd

The proposed site south-west of John O'Groats has been approved despite objections

The proposed site south-west of John O'Groats has been approved despite objections

Diversification

Caithness renewable development gets approval from Scottish Government

Solar might be the solution as farmers and landowners face more challenges in the industry according to Solar Energy Scotland

Solar might be the solution as farmers and landowners face more challenges in the industry according to Solar Energy Scotland

Renewable energy

Solar may be the solution as Scot Gov pledges to produce 6GW of solar energy by 2030

NFUS North East Scotland renewables coordinator Mike Davis

NFUS North East Scotland renewables coordinator Mike Davis

Future-Proof Energy

Renewable energy

NFUS's Mike Davis discusses the best ways to install renewables on a small scale

The proposed BESS facility will aid the national grid in times of high demand to prevent potential power black outs

The proposed BESS facility will aid the national grid in times of high demand to prevent potential power black outs

Powering the future

Renewable energy

New renewable energy battery storage facility approved for Cumbrian farmland

The debate continues about building solar farms on agricultural land

The debate continues about building solar farms on agricultural land

Individual solar farms do not threaten national food security – Bradshaw

£5m from this year's £29.2m nature fund was allocated to settle local government pay disputes

£5m from this year's £29.2m nature fund was allocated to settle local government pay disputes

Nature Fund Cut

The Political Field

Scottish government redirects nature restoration funds to settle council pay dispute

A recent report reveals that half of NZ beef and sheep farmers will need to convert to trees to meet 2050 climate target

A recent report reveals that half of NZ beef and sheep farmers will need to convert to trees to meet 2050 climate target

Pine or Profit?

Struggling NZ sheep farms may shift to pine amid profit pressures

Get Legal Advice

Renewable energy

Lift on ban of new onshore wind farms will see influx in new renewable developments

John MacGregor and Andy Maclachlan won the Scottish Woodlands Trophy for Young People - Farm Woodland in 2022 for Allanfauld, Kilsyth

John MacGregor and Andy Maclachlan won the Scottish Woodlands Trophy for Young People - Farm Woodland in 2022 for Allanfauld, Kilsyth

Trustees Wanted

Scotland's Finest Woods are seeking four new trustees for their charity

According to the study commissioned by Investec, 90% of farmers have been approached by third parties wishing to purchase carbon credits

According to the study commissioned by Investec, 90% of farmers have been approached by third parties wishing to purchase carbon credits

Renewable energy

Buoyant market for carbon credits - farmers being urged to invest in renewables

Alec Telfer of Broadmeadows Estate

Alec Telfer of Broadmeadows Estate

Late-life Shift

Commercial forestry has transformed Broadmeadows Estate for Alec Telfer

The underground water reserve is thought to be twice the size of Loch Ness

The underground water reserve is thought to be twice the size of Loch Ness

Water Solution?

Diversification

Hidden water reserve discovered under Sicily's Iblei mountains amid drought crisis

JBS reported that over the last two years they have used approximately 1.2 million tons of beef tallow and pork lard in the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)

JBS reported that over the last two years they have used approximately 1.2 million tons of beef tallow and pork lard in the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)

Fuel Revolution

Diversification

From animal byproducts to jet fuel: JBS Foods leads the way in sustainable aviation

Hundreds attended a meeting in Galloway about the proposed new national park

Hundreds attended a meeting in Galloway about the proposed new national park

Community opposes Galloway national park, demands referendum and inquiry

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is aiming to future-proof the country's most iconic tree species

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is aiming to future-proof the country's most iconic tree species

Save Scotland's Pines

Diversification

Forestry and Land Scotland seeks to future-proof iconic tree species

The Cashel Estate is on the east shore of the loch

The Cashel Estate is on the east shore of the loch

Former manager of Loch Lomond forest calls for halt in £4m sale

The Tweed Valley from Glentress, Tweed Valley (Credit: Forestry Commission Scotland)

The Tweed Valley from Glentress, Tweed Valley (Credit: Forestry Commission Scotland)

Diversification

Tree felling and forestry work in Tweed Valley will affect recreational visitors

Lloyds Banking Group are offering financing for agroforestry through their Clean Growth Initiative. Credit: Tim Scrivener

Lloyds Banking Group are offering financing for agroforestry through their Clean Growth Initiative. Credit: Tim Scrivener

Lloyds Bank offers funding for agroforestry through it's sustainability initiative

Wind Turbines provide an ideal opportunity in upland areas still allowing for animals to graze

Wind Turbines provide an ideal opportunity in upland areas still allowing for animals to graze

Renewable energy

Installing renewables on farm is beneficial according Scottish Power's Matthew Imrie

ScottishPower is actively seeking farmers and landowners who wish to diversify their business with renewable energy

ScottishPower is actively seeking farmers and landowners who wish to diversify their business with renewable energy

Renewable energy

Scottish Power is looking for landowners keen to diversify with new projects

New analysis of government data shows that emissions reductions for farming and land use in England are off track or going backwards

New analysis of government data shows that emissions reductions for farming and land use in England are off track or going backwards

Emissions reductions for farming and land use in England are off track

Agriculture manager, Joseph Keating and agriculture specialist, Laura Talbot

Agriculture manager, Joseph Keating and agriculture specialist, Laura Talbot

Diversification

Co-op and British farmers join forces to boost sustainability on Britain’s farms

Morrisons is the leading supermarket to collaborate with The Institiue for Agriculture and Horticultue

Morrisons is the leading supermarket to collaborate with The Institiue for Agriculture and Horticultue

Diversification

Morrisons and TIAH team up to boost farmers' skills for net zero carbon emissions

The 700-hectare Stobo plantation located near Peebles in the Scottish Borders

The 700-hectare Stobo plantation located near Peebles in the Scottish Borders

Diversification

Climate investors defend forestry project amid court challenge by opposition group

Onshore wind turbines lead in the way of low cost renewable energy in the UK (image: Pixabay)

Onshore wind turbines lead in the way of low cost renewable energy in the UK (image: Pixabay)

Diversification

Labour lifts onshore wind ban, aims to double capacity by 2023 despite challenges

Cabinet exterior

Cabinet exterior

Diversification

New lifesaving defibrillator cabinet powered by solar and wind energy launched