Keep Scotland The Brand

We have an amazing #dairy sector in Scotland but we have lost crucial infrastructure; generic food labelling doesn't let us #SupportLocalScotland; and supermarkets are the only winners when it comes to prices.

The UK Government and DEFRA are deaf to the cries for positive change.

Scotland's Government, our #FoodandDrink sector, our communities have to come together, to embed a commitment to local produce into our food systems
#keepScotlandtheBrand

Full article here:
https://www.fwi.co.uk/business/markets-and-trends/dairy-markets/dairy-farmers-fear-future-as-perfect-storm-hits-incomes?s=09

Dairy farmers fear future as ‘perfect storm’ hits incomes - Farmers Weekly

British dairy farmers are facing a “perfect storm” of falling milk prices, labour shortages and high costs of production outstripping revenue, leaving

Farmers Weekly
Apr 29, 2023 at 1:28pmWeb
Show threadempiricismApr 29, 2023

@keepscotbrand

Agroecology is the only sustainable farming method. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agroecology

Due to the effects of the mono-agricultural animal farming methods (e.g., landscapes to feed sheep or cows) on climate and soil degradation, mono-agricultural systems will fail (they're not future proof).

That failure will make people think about better ways of farming (eventually)

Agroecology - Wikipedia

Show threadKeep Scotland The BrandApr 29, 2023
@empiricism there is some very encouraging work being done but, without a shift towards community supported agriculture, many farmers won't have the resilience needed to make the transition to regenerative practice. Bioregioning Tayside is working with agroecologists @jameshuttoninst to find ways to embed local produce in local food systems with sustainability as a key focus.
Show threadempiricismApr 29, 2023

@keepscotbrand @jameshuttoninst

Food is of course at the "heart" of our society - so good to hear people are considering sustainable options.

I was actually taken by surprise during my last trip to Scotland. A local farmer I spoke with was very knowledgeable and passionate about sustaining biodiversity on his land.

I was surprised because I'd had quite a few different types of experiences with the local farmers in the Lake District National Park (England).