SAP events
Understanding Agroecology with Nikki Yoxall
Wednesday 18 February,
5–7pm, online
A Scottish Agroecology Partnership event on the core principles of agroecology and how they connect with regenerative and organic approaches.
It will clarify similarities, differences and shared values, and discuss what these frameworks mean in practice for farming and crofting in Scotland, supporting resilient, nature-positive and economically viable land management systems.
Food and farming hustings: The voters who feed and steward Scotland
Monday 30 March,
6.30–9pm, Bowhouse, Balcaskie Estate, Fife
Join a number of organisations from the Scottish Agroecology Partnership at Bowhouse, Fife for a Food and Farming Hustings rooted in the real, day-to-day realities of running profitable, sustainable rural businesses.
Hosted sessions with Pam Brunton (Inver Restaurant) and Jock Gibson (Edinvale Farm), plus Q&A.
Submit questions by email (up to 24hrs before) to nim.kibbler@nffn.org.uk, in writing on arrival, or live on the night.
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Roots and boundaries: Hedgelaying for nature-friendly farms
Wednesday 25 February 2026, Guardswell Farm, Perthshire, 9.30am–4pm
Join expert hedgelayer Torquil Varty for a full day of practical learning designed for farmers, land managers, and stewards who will actively use these skills on the land.
Scotland's Food Systems Conference
Our Good Food Nation: where do we go from here?
Thursday 26 February 2026, Central Hall, 2 W Tollcross, Edinburgh EH3 9BP, 10am–5pm
With Scotland's Good Food Nation plan published and the Local Food Plans to come we are convening a conference to build the movement for a just, sustainable and tasty food system. Whether you produce, catch, process, distribute, cook, serve, or just eat food – we all have a role to play.
Scottish Crofting Federation
Crofting for the future training. A two-day course on making your croft more sustainable, economically and environmentally.
Tree fodder online workshop: Join Phil Knott, crofter and tree expert, in exploring the almost forgotten practice of tree fodder and how to integrate appropriate species into your croft.
Other events
Visit the The Agroecological Learning Collective (TALC) website – a new UK-based collective of trainers, mentors, advisors, centres of learning and demonstration farms that work together to share and deliver the skills and knowledge needed for a regenerative future.