A new farmer-led initiative to drive low-carbon, environmentally sustainable farming practices in Scotland has been launched.
Under reforms to the Farming For a Better Climate (FFBC) programme, a new Soil Regenerative Agriculture Group has been set up to trial and develop ideas on farms which could provide practical, innovative solutions to help climate change mitigation.
Rural Affairs Minister Mairi Gougeon made the announcement while visiting Hugh Black’s farm in Forfar. Find out more ...
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