REGENERATIVE FARMING NETWORK
For Farmers and Growers in Scotland
The Regenerative Farming Network is an AWARD WINNING peer to peer knowledge exchange group offering farm walks, talks, webinars and more. For anyone just curious about regenerative farming, or for those with years of experience.
When you sign up you will:
- Receive the weekly RegenRoundup - an email packed full of information and resources, links to webinars, events and podcasts.
- Have the opportunity to sign up first for our Farm Walks and other events.
- Get access to the resource library
- Options to join and help shape our evolving Cluster Groups: South West Soil Health, Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire, South West Vegetable Producers
- Get involved in shaping Scottish Government Policy and knowledge sharing by joining our Policy Group
- The opportunity to
share your own knowledge and resources
And - it's completely free.
Vision
The Regenerative Farming Network wants farming in Scotland to be part of the solution to the climate, nature and public health crises. We want farming to be profitable, sustainable, resilient and nature friendly.
Aims
- Share and disseminate information about agroecological, sustainable, regenerative, holistic and nature friendly farming
- Create and facilitate opportunities for farmers to share knowledge and learn from each other through regional clusters
- Grow a connected community of farmers and landworkers who support each other to make changes on their farms
- Be an open and welcoming space for farmers and landworkers with different views and perspectives
- Actively engage with and respond critically to changing policy both regionally and nationally
- Be transparent and accountable, and representative of members of the network
- Work collaboratively with other groups and organisations who have similar visions and aims
- To apply our work in the task of building a sustainable, just and socially responsible food system.
Farm Walks
Our next Farm Walk is on
Wednesday 16 April to Pleasance of Cargen Farm nr Dumfries. Soil Health for Vegetable Producers will be an opportunity to network with and meet other fruit and vegetable producers growing food for local markets. Mark Ross produces a wide range of vegetables which he sells mainly via the Galloway Food Hub. There will be opportunities to share knowledge around soil health for veg production.
On Wednesday 21 May we have a farm walk at Castlemilk and Corrie Estate in-hand farms near Lockerbie.
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Starting from Scratch with a Regenerative System, we will hear from Farm Manager Andy Heath who is implementing a low input system aimed. The aims are a profitable business model, nutrient dense meat, wildlife habitats, carbon sequestration and improved hydrology.
Resources
Whether you are looking for inspiration for your own farm, want to learn more about regenerative farming and agroecology, or how to get involved with ongoing projects check out our resource library.
Soil Health Group
Our Soil Health Group is for Farmers in South West Scotland who want to take a deeper dive into creating healthy living soils on their farms.
We have a focus on the 'underground livestock' and how this supports plant health, animal health, biodiversity and carbon sequestration.
Voices of Farmers
Listen to audio recordings from farmers telling their own stories about living and working on the land.
We hear from Irene, Naomi, Neil, Ruth and Heather - all members of the RegenFarm Network, and all working hard to produce food profitably and in harmony with nature.
Share an Acre
Share an acre is for farmers and landowners who are willing to 'share an acre' (or more!) with a market gardener or vegetable producer.
This is our response to getting more vegetables produced for local retail in Dumfries and Galloway. We need more veg production for diversity, resilience and health!