Climate Change

Introduction to Peatland Webinar

We heard from Policy Manager, Rhianna Montgomery, who will gave an overview of the policy context we find ourselves in. We then heard from Stephen Varwell and Gearoid Murphy from Peatland ACTION who talk about what peatland is and the basic principles of peatland restoration, as well as how Peatland ACTION can support farmers and crofters through the process. Finally, we hear from Joyce Campbell, NFUS member who has firsthand experience of peatland restoration.

Next Generation Climate Change Competition

Patrick Barbour has won the search for Scotland’s climate friendly farming champion. The competition was organised by NFU Scotland’s Next Generation group and supported by Royal Bank of Scotland.  It encouraged Scotland’s farmers and crofters to record on video the many steps they are taking to reduce emissions and deliver wider environmental benefits.

A Transformation Pathway Webinar

In February, NFU Scotland hosted webinar focussed on the Farming for 1.5°C Inquiry’s Interim Report. The Farming for 1.5°C Inquiry aims to find consensus on the best way forward for Scottish agriculture to meet the challenge of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The event, chaired by NFU Scotland President Martin Kennedy, allowed the Inquiry's co-chairs, Chief Executive of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society, Mike Robinson and former NFU Scotland President, Nigel Miller, to share information about the Interim Report and answer questions from NFU Scotland members.