Farming for nature, profit and public good

Schedule

Tue Oct 07 2025 at 09:00 am to 04:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Dynamic Earth | Edinburgh, SC

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Scotland’s first nature-friendly farming summit will explore how we scale nature-friendly farming to deliver for people, nature and climate.
About this Event

Join us for Scotland’s first nature-friendly farming summit, hosted by NFFN Scotland, bringing together farmers, land managers, researchers, policymakers and environmental leaders to shape a resilient future for food, nature and rural communities.

Taking place in Edinburgh, this landmark event will explore how Scotland can transition to a sustainable food and farming system that supports biodiversity, combats climate change, and secures long-term food production.

Through inspiring talks, panel discussions and real-life case studies, attendees will hear from pioneering farmers already putting nature at the heart of their practices, and take part in crucial conversations about reforming funding, scaling up nature-friendly methods, and ensuring profitability alongside environmental delivery.

This is a unique opportunity to drive forward a just, nature-positive transition for Scottish agriculture – and to be part of the movement shaping farming’s role in a climate-resilient Scotland.


Lunch will be provided.


This event is made possible thanks to the support of RSPB Scotland and NatureScot.


Agenda

🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:50 AM
Arrival, Tea/Coffee, Networking and Exhibitions
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Setting the Scene: Nature-Friendly Farming in Scotland

Info: This session will demonstrate what nature-friendly farming looks like in practice, highlighting the case for nature-friendly approaches, current challenges, opportunities, and progress towards the Scottish Government’s Vision for Agriculture.


🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Tea/Coffee, Networking and Exhibitions in the Stratosphere
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Scotland’s Ag Budget: Lay the Groundwork for a Nature-Friendly Farming Future

Info: This session will explore how Scotland’s agricultural budget is allocated, what outcomes it delivers, and how future spending could support profitable, nature friendly farming and food.


🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch (provided), Networking and Exhibitions in the Stratosphere
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Collaboration and Learning from Those Leading the Way

Info: A series of speakers will explore examples of how farmers and organisations are working together across landscapes, within supply chains, and through shared learning networks - to innovate, adapt, and build resilience. We’ll look at what makes these collaborations work, and how we can better support and scale them.


🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Tea/Coffee, Networking and Exhibitions in the Stratosphere
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:40 PM
How do we Grow Nature Friendly Farming in Scotland?

Info: A panel session will pull together the day’s themes to explore the actions, partnerships, and innovations needed to scale up nature-friendly farming across Scotland,


🕑: 03:40 PM - 04:00 PM
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Dynamic Earth, Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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