Conservation

Organic Growth

Land entering organic conversion more than doubled in 2025

Organic acres surge as Scottish farmers enter conversion

Dawn Meats has cut Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 77% since 2018

Dawn Meats has cut Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 77% since 2018

Dawn Meats Group

Dawn Meats reports major cut in operational emissions

The Government has announced £65m of additional support for farmers

The Government has announced £65m of additional support for farmers

£65m drought lifeline as Burnham seeks farming reset

Ross Ewing said recovery funding was vital but should be matched by greater investment in wildfire prevention

Ross Ewing said recovery funding was vital but should be matched by greater investment in wildfire prevention

Scottish Government announces £3 million Cairngorms wildfire business recovery fund

Just 14.3% of England’s 4658 surface water bodies achieved good ecological status in the latest assessment

Just 14.3% of England’s 4658 surface water bodies achieved good ecological status in the latest assessment

Just 14% of England's rivers, lakes and estuaries meet good environmental standards

Kinetic7 is developing hydrogen-on-demand systems for businesses and homes

Kinetic7 is developing hydrogen-on-demand systems for businesses and homes

Energy Resilience

Hydrogen technology firm promotes on-demand gas amid energy security concerns

Three new trustees have joined Scotland's Finest Woods board

Three new trustees have joined Scotland's Finest Woods board

Scottish Forestry

Scotland's Finest Woods appoints three new trustees to charity board

Scotland’s muirburn licensing scheme is due to begin on September 15

Scotland’s muirburn licensing scheme is due to begin on September 15

Muirburn Debate

Scots farmers urge delay to muirburn licence over wildfire fears

Visitors will explore farming research at Glensaugh Research Farm

Visitors will explore farming research at Glensaugh Research Farm

Glensaugh visit

James Hutton Institute

Hutton to highlight sustainable farming at Glensaugh open event

Yara’s flagship Sluiskil plant will capture and liquefy around 800,000 tonnes of CO₂ each year

Yara’s flagship Sluiskil plant will capture and liquefy around 800,000 tonnes of CO₂ each year

Europe's largest carbon capture starts this summer at fertiliser plant

Scottish Environment LINK is calling for Scotland to double its organic farmland by the end of the 2026-31 parliamentary term

Scottish Environment LINK is calling for Scotland to double its organic farmland by the end of the 2026-31 parliamentary term

Environment charities urge Scotland to double organic farmland by 2031

The organisation says the ongoing Cairngorms wildfire and last year's Dava fire highlight the need for better-equipped, community-based wildfire response

The organisation says the ongoing Cairngorms wildfire and last year's Dava fire highlight the need for better-equipped, community-based wildfire response

Volunteer wildfire group calls for partnership with Scottish Fire Service

The Macallan Estate team

The Macallan Estate team

Scottish Land & Estates

Macallan Estate becomes Scotland's first accredited whisky distillery estate

Dutch farmers have resumed protests against government plans to reduce agricultural nitrogen emissions

Dutch farmers have resumed protests against government plans to reduce agricultural nitrogen emissions

The Netherlands

Dutch farmers return to protests over nitrogen emission plans

The River Carron Conservation Association (RCCA) has been running its restoration programme since the 1990s

The River Carron Conservation Association (RCCA) has been running its restoration programme since the 1990s

Genetic research finds evidence to save salmon after 30-year conservation effort

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order expanding federal support for regenerative agriculture while ordering further review of glyphosate's health impacts

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order expanding federal support for regenerative agriculture while ordering further review of glyphosate's health impacts

Trump promotes regenerative farming after Supreme Court glyphosate ruling setback

(L to R) Vera Silva and Alfie Vaughan of Root Games, Gaynor McKenzie, curator of the Commonwealth Potato Collection, and Dr Andrew Reid, lecturer in Games Production at Abertay University

(L to R) Vera Silva and Alfie Vaughan of Root Games, Gaynor McKenzie, curator of the Commonwealth Potato Collection, and Dr Andrew Reid, lecturer in Games Production at Abertay University

Gaming education

Partnership brings potato history to life in new educational game

Forestry and Land Scotland has recorded its highest-ever black grouse lek count in the Angus Glens

Forestry and Land Scotland has recorded its highest-ever black grouse lek count in the Angus Glens

Forestry and Land Scotland

Black grouse numbers jump across Angus Glens after habitat restoration

New trees being planted as part of ongoing habitat and landscape improvement work at the farm

New trees being planted as part of ongoing habitat and landscape improvement work at the farm

Home Farm Nacton joins LEAF demonstration farm network

Gillian Martin, cabinet secretary for climate action and rural affairs

Gillian Martin, cabinet secretary for climate action and rural affairs

Scotland seeks common ground on farming and environment

Scotland’s invasive species threat outpaces weak controls, warns report

Scotland’s invasive species threat outpaces weak controls, warns report

Invasive species outpacing control efforts in Scotland

SRUC concluded the bird's injuries were typical of those sustained during an eagle attack

SRUC concluded the bird's injuries were typical of those sustained during an eagle attack

Scottish Borders

Gamekeepers praised after injured golden eagle found in Borders

Agricultural organisations have agreed to establish a Scottish Agri Data Partnership

Agricultural organisations have agreed to establish a Scottish Agri Data Partnership

Scottish farmers push for industry-led data partnership initiative

IFA director general Alzbeta Klein and deputy director general Patrick Heffer present the award to Peregrine Hydrogen CEO and Co-founder Friðrik Lárusson (centre)

IFA director general Alzbeta Klein and deputy director general Patrick Heffer present the award to Peregrine Hydrogen CEO and Co-founder Friðrik Lárusson (centre)

Peregrine Hydrogen claims inaugural global fertiliser innovation prize

Gillian Martin reiterated the Scottish Government's commitment to maintaining livestock numbers while supporting farmers to reduce emissions

Gillian Martin reiterated the Scottish Government's commitment to maintaining livestock numbers while supporting farmers to reduce emissions

Emissions decline

Scottish farm emissions fall as livestock numbers decline

Researchers examining the Beech trees at Ellisland, thought to have been planted by Robert Burns

Researchers examining the Beech trees at Ellisland, thought to have been planted by Robert Burns

Research suggests Robert Burns may have planted beech trees at historic farm

The survey suggests well-managed farmland can provide an important winter refuge for birds

The survey suggests well-managed farmland can provide an important winter refuge for birds

Supplementary feeding linked to stronger farmland bird numbers

More than 51,000kg of CO2e emissions were saved at the 2026 Great British Farm Fest after organisers used HVO instead of diesel

More than 51,000kg of CO2e emissions were saved at the 2026 Great British Farm Fest after organisers used HVO instead of diesel

Farm Fest saves 51,000kg emissions using HVO fuel

New figures show Scotland driving the UK’s organic expansion, yet most growth is in rough grazing

New figures show Scotland driving the UK’s organic expansion, yet most growth is in rough grazing

Organic renaissance?

Why Scotland leads UK organic expansion yet doubts remain

The Climate Change Committee says British farming is already being hit by extreme heat, flooding and drought, and must rapidly adapt crops and practices to stay viable

The Climate Change Committee says British farming is already being hit by extreme heat, flooding and drought, and must rapidly adapt crops and practices to stay viable

Climate warning

Climate report warns British farming faces escalating weather risks

A new five‑year deer strategy brings together national park, forestry, water and conservation bodies to tackle rising deer impacts on the Lake District

A new five‑year deer strategy brings together national park, forestry, water and conservation bodies to tackle rising deer impacts on the Lake District

Deer management

Lake District unveils five‑year plan for sustainable deer management

Peatland landscape near Loch Katrine

Peatland landscape near Loch Katrine

Consultation launched on first-ever industry standard for Scotland’s peatlands

Sheep farmers warn white-tailed eagles could threaten lambs

Sheep farmers warn white-tailed eagles could threaten lambs

Farmers’ fears

National Sheep Association (NSA)

Sheep farmers warn white-tailed eagles could threaten lambs

An NFU-led survey of farmers in Northern England shows 85 per cent oppose reintroducing white-tailed eagles, citing concerns over livestock welfare and upland farming

An NFU-led survey of farmers in Northern England shows 85 per cent oppose reintroducing white-tailed eagles, citing concerns over livestock welfare and upland farming

Farmers across North of England oppose return of white-tailed eagles, survey finds

The Sustainable Agriculture Tent, jointly run by the Scottish Agroecology Partnership and Smallholding Scotland, will host talks, workshops and demos

The Sustainable Agriculture Tent, jointly run by the Scottish Agroecology Partnership and Smallholding Scotland, will host talks, workshops and demos

Landworkers' Alliance

New RHS tent to put sustainable Scottish farming in the spotlight

The NFU says farmers must be consulted before the potential reintroduction of golden eagles to the North of England

The NFU says farmers must be consulted before the potential reintroduction of golden eagles to the North of England

‘Farmers cannot carry the risk’ - NFU warns over golden eagle return plan

Sungai Tohor, Riau

Sungai Tohor, Riau

James Hutton Institute

Hutton scientist awarded £8k to help peatlands in Southeast Asia

Scottish Gamekeepers Association

Leading voice in Scottish deer management warns against hikes in cull targets

Ann Maidment, director of CLA South West with Beau Vine

Ann Maidment, director of CLA South West with Beau Vine

Application anguish

Country Land and Business Association

Wiltshire cow granted waste licence, exposing loophole for fly‑tippers

Watching the black grouse lek at sunrise at Abercairny

Watching the black grouse lek at sunrise at Abercairny

Upland conservation

Witness the black grouse lek at Abercairny this April at dawn

Forestry England and conservation partners will lead the £1m feasibility study, focusing on upland recovery zones

Forestry England and conservation partners will lead the £1m feasibility study, focusing on upland recovery zones

£1m funding boosts golden eagle reintroduction in England

White-Tailed Sea Eagle pictured feeding off a lamb in Scotland

White-Tailed Sea Eagle pictured feeding off a lamb in Scotland

Farmers’ Fury

Opposition over reintroduction of sea eagles to Lake District

Juvenile White Tailed Sea Eagle sighted over Spade Oak Reserve, in the Chilterns.

Juvenile White Tailed Sea Eagle sighted over Spade Oak Reserve, in the Chilterns.

Farmers’ fears

Farmers raise sheep predation fears over possible sea eagle reintroduction

Rare ducks facing new protection measures as numbers continue to fall across the UK

Rare ducks facing new protection measures as numbers continue to fall across the UK

UK proposes new limits on shooting threatened bird species

Tim Eagle, said feedback from farmers had highlighted increasing problems linked to species such as beavers and white-tailed eagles.

Tim Eagle, said feedback from farmers had highlighted increasing problems linked to species such as beavers and white-tailed eagles.

National Sheep Association (NSA)

Tories vow compensation fund over wildlife damage

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

Sarah-Jane Laing, CEO Scottish Land & Estates

Sarah-Jane Laing, CEO Scottish Land & Estates

Scottish Government

SLE welcomes government’s new measures to tackle wildfires across Scotland

David Allison of Reay Forest Estate, Emma Harper MSP, Emma Roddick MSP and Neil Gunn of Scottish Land & Estates

David Allison of Reay Forest Estate, Emma Harper MSP, Emma Roddick MSP and Neil Gunn of Scottish Land & Estates

Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust

Conservation success highlighted at Scottish parliament event

A male Capercaillie at RSPB Abernethy.

A male Capercaillie at RSPB Abernethy.

Plan to save iconic Scottish bird from extinction given boost

£670,000 Lottery-backed project to restore rare Loch Lomond & Trossachs woodlands and support rural jobs

£670,000 Lottery-backed project to restore rare Loch Lomond & Trossachs woodlands and support rural jobs

Funding secured

Loch Lomond secures £670k to plan £9.2m woodland restoration project

The lynx re-introduction campaign continues despite government refusal

The lynx re-introduction campaign continues despite government refusal

Scottish Government

Public meetings call for Scottish Government to change lynx stance

The restrictions have been put in place after an eagle was feared shot (stock pic)

The restrictions have been put in place after an eagle was feared shot (stock pic)

Borders landowners' gun licences suspended after eagle feared shot

More than £400,000 has awarded to support conservation work of the Scottish wildcat in the Cairngorms

More than £400,000 has awarded to support conservation work of the Scottish wildcat in the Cairngorms

Nature projects across Scotland share £5.2m funding boost

Tim Eagle warns SNP rates relief cut could harm rural jobs

Tim Eagle warns SNP rates relief cut could harm rural jobs

Rates Relief Row

Scottish Government

SNP urged to reinstate sporting rates relief as sector warns of job losses