Grampian Graziers
HIH Case Study
Grampian Graziers are agro-ecological graziers whose herd of beef cattle is continually on the move across a range of pastures.
The organisation is a champion of a very low-input farming method which...
Angus Growers
HIH Case Study
Partnership working and innovation in sustainability has led to a substantial fall in the carbon footprint of soft fruit production by Angus Growers and Angus Soft Fruits.
The Arbroath-based...
Auchlyne & Suie Estate
HIH Case Study
Auchlyne & Suie Estate is a family run estate based on traditional values looking forward to the future.
It encompasses both agricultural and sporting operations, as well as native woodland creation...
Scottish Association of Young Farmers Cultivating Leaders Programme
HIH Case Study
Scottish Association of Young Farmers ‘Cultivating Leaders’ programme offers young farmers the opportunity to build skills in leadership, advocacy and business knowledge with a group of likeminded...
In the Face of Climate Change, Embrace Resilience: Why Scottish Farmers Must Seize the Opportunity of Policy Transition
Blog Post
SLE's Senior Policy Adviser for Agriculture and Climate Change, Eleanor Kay, explores some of the challenges and opportunities ahead for Scotland's farmers against a backdrop of a changing climate and...
Two new senior appointments at Scottish Land & Estates
News
Scottish Land & Estates is delighted to announce that two leading figures in Scottish and UK agriculture and rural policy have rejoined the organisation to enhance its headquarters team.
Eleanor Kay...
FAST calls for urgent co-design commitment from Scottish Government
News
The recently-established Food & Agriculture Stakeholders’ Taskforce (FAST) today challenged the Scottish Government to take urgent steps to include the farming industry in the co-design of future...
Early payment of farm support welcomed
News
Early payment of farm support has been welcomed by Scottish Land & Estates.
Simple steps can free rural Scotland from livestock attacks this Easter
News
Dog-walkers, land managers and farmers can work together to reduce the risk of attacks on livestock during Easter and beyond.
Scottish Land & Estates (SLE), which represents rural businesses, said it...
‘Green’ investment can deliver economic, social and environmental benefits for all in rural Scotland
News
Scottish Land & Estates said today that the debate around investment in natural capital should not ignore the urgency of the climate and nature emergencies - and should focus on maximising the...
UK-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement
Blog Post
In his latest blog, our Policy Adviser (Agriculture & Climate Change) Paul Richardson summarises the impacts on agriculture from the UK-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement announced on 28 February.
On...