@ScotGovSASA

Providing scientific advice, services, research and training to support Scottish agriculture and the environment.

 Edinburgh, Scotland
sasa.gov.uk
Joined June 2016
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🎙️ New episode of Agri Culture out now! Mary-Jane Lawrie chats with Australian farmer Katja Williams about farm life, family and supporting women in agriculture, plus how her podcast inspired Harvest Her Power. 🌱 🎧 Tune in now! player.captivate.fm/episode/… @SRUC
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BBKA@britishbeeOct 15
Proud to have the BBKA represented at SWARM 2026, an invited gathering of bee scientists & policy specialists. Our islands together from left: Helen Mooney (Irish Beekeepers), Mairi Carnegie (Scottish Government), Lynfa Davis (WBKA) & Jane Medwell (BBKA).
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Event | Walking and Talking Trees 🌳 📍Reidchalmai Croft, Rogart - Tuesday 20 October Discover how Fran Lockhart and Mark Foxwell are using woodland grazing and woodland creation to support a resilient crofting business. Book your free place: tickettailor.com/events/inte…
A picture of a Highland cow with trees and the wording "Integrating Trees Network. Walking and Talking Trees with Fran and Mark from Reidchalmai Croft. Tuesday 20 October - 10am to 1pm."

ALT A picture of a Highland cow with trees and the wording "Integrating Trees Network. Walking and Talking Trees with Fran and Mark from Reidchalmai Croft. Tuesday 20 October - 10am to 1pm."

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🎧 Have you listened to our latest Thrill of The Hill episode? Rebecca Audsley joins Alex to reflect on 15+ years of Farming for a Better Climate, its impact on Scottish agriculture, and what’s next for practical climate action. 🌱 🎧 Listen now! player.captivate.fm/episode/… @SRUC
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How can dairy farming, renewable energy & tomato production work together? 🍅🐄 Discover how Standhill Farm is making the most of farm resources! 📖 Read the case study: fas.scot/article/case-study-… 🎥 Watch the video: youtu.be/fUsChfXE_ZQ @SweetRedBalls @SRUC
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Scotland’s #Wildlife Incident Investigation Scheme Q2 2026 data published @PAWScotland #SASAChemistry #Pesticides sasa.gov.uk/animal-poisoning…
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RESAS@SGRESASOct 13
New 3D high resolution Light Detecting and Ranging (LiDAR) data covering Scotland’s land and coast released at remotesensingdata.gov.scot/. Find out more at blogs.gov.scot/digital/2026/…
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RESAS@SGRESASOct 13
Interested in finding out how we can use Light Detecting and Ranging (LiDAR) data and meeting other users? Join us at the Scottish LiDAR user conference - building resilience in our landscapes - in Edinburgh on Wednesday 2 December. Register at bit.ly/47cG2dx
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@AyrshireRT is helping protect and enhance Ayrshire's freshwater environments through habitat restoration, invasive species control and partnership working across the region. Discover the difference they're making in this case study: fas.scot/article/working-tog…

Working Together Across a Catchment - Ayrshire Rivers Trust | Helping farmers in Scotland

The Ayrshire Rivers Trust, based in the southwest of Scotland, is an independent charity established to protect and enhance freshwater and associated

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In the Borders and thinking of a Biodversity Audit? 🦋 Join one of our workshops in Selkirkshire (20 Oct) or Berwickshire (12 Nov) to explore audit options, learn how to do it yourself, and see the Farm Biodiversity Scotland App in action. Book now at fas.scot/events
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In this month's Business & Policy News, Rebecca Audsley explores regenerative agriculture, outlining the Scottish Government Code of Practice, and upcoming FAS publications showcasing farmer-led outcomes. fas.scot/article/business-an… Find out more at fas.scot/newsletters

Business and Policy October 2026 - Regenerative Agriculture: Supporting Farm Soils | Helping...

We've been hearing the term regenerative agriculture - regen ag for short - a lot more.  Although the concept has been around for a while, there has been

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Ever wondered what happens to your soil sample once it reaches the laboratory? This article focuses on one of the five key elements of the whole farm plan - soil analysis - and explains how to take a soil sample, what is tested and why it's important.
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🎙️ Have you listened to the latest Natural Capital? We’re joined by Derek Robeson from Tweed Forum to explore catchment-scale action across the River Tweed, from natural flood management to Eddleston Water and Destination Tweed. 🎧 Listen now: player.captivate.fm/episode/…
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Event | Walking and Talking Trees with Matt Griffin 🌳 📍Peebles - Wed 14 October, 1pm to 4pm Join us for a walk at Edston Farm. Discover how trees can help to build a more resilient livestock system through shelter, woodland grazing, browse and more. tickettailor.com/events/inte…
An image of a cow resting below trees with the wording "Integrating trees network. Walking and talking trees with Mat Griffin from Neidpath Farms. Wednesday 14 October - 1pm to 4pm."

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REMAIN VIGILANT - YELLOW-LEGGED HORNET The Scottish Government has recently issued a notice for #Scottish #Beekeepers to remind everyone to remain vigilant for sightings of the yellow-legged hornet (Vespa velutina) ⬇️ the full notice scottishbeekeepers.org.uk/ne… #yellowleggedhornet
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🎙️ Have you listened to our latest TOTH episode? We’re joined by Ewan Johnston to explore what farmers and crofters need to consider before converting to organic. 🌱 🎧 Listen now! player.captivate.fm/episode/… @SRUC
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🥬📰 A scoping study carried out as part of the ‘Pathways for an Agroecological Urbanism’ project has revealed the potential for carbon negative vegetable farming in the UK. Read about the results here ➡️ ow.ly/8Nzm50ZT5Eo @CoventryCAWR #SustainableFarming #RegenAg
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Our Autumn crop update is here! Mark & Neil are in the field looking at oilseed rape, covering herbicides, fungicides, insecticides — and what to watch for when it comes to winter stem weevil. Watch the latest update! youtu.be/QvPUbofhGTo

Crop Update for Scotland's Farmers - Autumn 2026

In our first crop update of the autumn, Mark and Neil take a closer...

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Interested in understanding the economic & soil health benefits of using inoculated biochar in small-scale horticulture? Our Biochar in small scale horticulture learning network connects growers who are curious about the topic. form.typeform.com/to/bEd22Ky…
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Farmers and crofters are invited to a free event in Sutherland exploring how trees and woodland grazing can support productive and resilient land-based businesses: forestry.gov.scot/news/suthe…
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