Sophie is an award-winning Scottish artist. Her photography practice is characterised by sensitive, evocative exploration of the landscape and our relationship to it.
Nikki Yoxall a regenerative farmer living in North East Scotland runs her farm business utilising agroforestry and holistic planned grazing; restoring soils, wildlife and plants with her herd, via Grampian Graziers (#theweemob).
She works for Pasture for Life and is also undertaking a PhD to explore the role of nature connectedness in farmer
decision making.
According to the World economic Forum, Regenerative Farming improves soil fertility through increased biomass production, thereby preventing soil degradation. It helps mitigate emissions such as through carbon sequestration and improved crop resilience for climate shocks. Higher nutrient use efficiency (NUE) increases crop yield and optimizes land use efficiency, while improved water use efficiency reduces the stress on freshwater reserves. More diverse rotation and reduced pesticide usage supports biodiversity on farms while, in some cases, higher crop yields mean more natural habitats can be protected rather than cleared for agriculture. Regenerative agriculture improves long-term farmer livelihood through reduced costs, improved crop yield and crop quality, and greater resilience to market volatility and extreme climate events. It also opens new green revenue streams for farmers, such as rewarding them for carbon capture and storage in the soil.
Nikki Yoxall a regenerative farmer living in North East Scotland runs her farm business utilising agroforestry and holistic planned grazing; restoring soils, wildlife and plants with her herd, via Grampian Graziers (#theweemob).
She works for Pasture for Life and is also undertaking a PhD to explore the role of nature connectedness in farmer
decision making.
According to the World economic Forum, Regenerative Farming improves soil fertility through increased biomass production, thereby preventing soil degradation. It helps mitigate emissions such as through carbon sequestration and improved crop resilience for climate shocks. Higher nutrient use efficiency (NUE) increases crop yield and optimizes land use efficiency, while improved water use efficiency reduces the stress on freshwater reserves. More diverse rotation and reduced pesticide usage supports biodiversity on farms while, in some cases, higher crop yields mean more natural habitats can be protected rather than cleared for agriculture. Regenerative agriculture improves long-term farmer livelihood through reduced costs, improved crop yield and crop quality, and greater resilience to market volatility and extreme climate events. It also opens new green revenue streams for farmers, such as rewarding them for carbon capture and storage in the soil.
Nikki Yoxall a regenerative farmer living in North East Scotland runs her farm business utilising agroforestry and holistic planned grazing; restoring soils, wildlife and plants with her herd, via Grampian Graziers (#theweemob).
She works for Pasture for Life and is also undertaking a PhD to explore the role of nature connectedness in farmer
decision making.
According to the World economic Forum, Regenerative Farming improves soil fertility through increased biomass production, thereby preventing soil degradation. It helps mitigate emissions such as through carbon sequestration and improved crop resilience for climate shocks. Higher nutrient use efficiency (NUE) increases crop yield and optimizes land use efficiency, while improved water use efficiency reduces the stress on freshwater reserves. More diverse rotation and reduced pesticide usage supports biodiversity on farms while, in some cases, higher crop yields mean more natural habitats can be protected rather than cleared for agriculture. Regenerative agriculture improves long-term farmer livelihood through reduced costs, improved crop yield and crop quality, and greater resilience to market volatility and extreme climate events. It also opens new green revenue streams for farmers, such as rewarding them for carbon capture and storage in the soil.
Nikki Yoxall a regenerative farmer living in North East Scotland runs her farm business utilising agroforestry and holistic planned grazing; restoring soils, wildlife and plants with her herd, via Grampian Graziers (#theweemob).
She works for Pasture for Life and is also undertaking a PhD to explore the role of nature connectedness in farmer
decision making.
According to the World economic Forum, Regenerative Farming improves soil fertility through increased biomass production, thereby preventing soil degradation. It helps mitigate emissions such as through carbon sequestration and improved crop resilience for climate shocks. Higher nutrient use efficiency (NUE) increases crop yield and optimizes land use efficiency, while improved water use efficiency reduces the stress on freshwater reserves. More diverse rotation and reduced pesticide usage supports biodiversity on farms while, in some cases, higher crop yields mean more natural habitats can be protected rather than cleared for agriculture. Regenerative agriculture improves long-term farmer livelihood through reduced costs, improved crop yield and crop quality, and greater resilience to market volatility and extreme climate events. It also opens new green revenue streams for farmers, such as rewarding them for carbon capture and storage in the soil.
Nikki Yoxall a regenerative farmer living in North East Scotland runs her farm business utilising agroforestry and holistic planned grazing; restoring soils, wildlife and plants with her herd, via Grampian Graziers (#theweemob).
She works for Pasture for Life and is also undertaking a PhD to explore the role of nature connectedness in farmer
decision making.
According to the World economic Forum, Regenerative Farming improves soil fertility through increased biomass production, thereby preventing soil degradation. It helps mitigate emissions such as through carbon sequestration and improved crop resilience for climate shocks. Higher nutrient use efficiency (NUE) increases crop yield and optimizes land use efficiency, while improved water use efficiency reduces the stress on freshwater reserves. More diverse rotation and reduced pesticide usage supports biodiversity on farms while, in some cases, higher crop yields mean more natural habitats can be protected rather than cleared for agriculture. Regenerative agriculture improves long-term farmer livelihood through reduced costs, improved crop yield and crop quality, and greater resilience to market volatility and extreme climate events. It also opens new green revenue streams for farmers, such as rewarding them for carbon capture and storage in the soil.
Nikki Yoxall a regenerative farmer living in North East Scotland runs her farm business utilising agroforestry and holistic planned grazing; restoring soils, wildlife and plants with her herd, via Grampian Graziers (#theweemob).
She works for Pasture for Life and is also undertaking a PhD to explore the role of nature connectedness in farmer
decision making.
According to the World economic Forum, Regenerative Farming improves soil fertility through increased biomass production, thereby preventing soil degradation. It helps mitigate emissions such as through carbon sequestration and improved crop resilience for climate shocks. Higher nutrient use efficiency (NUE) increases crop yield and optimizes land use efficiency, while improved water use efficiency reduces the stress on freshwater reserves. More diverse rotation and reduced pesticide usage supports biodiversity on farms while, in some cases, higher crop yields mean more natural habitats can be protected rather than cleared for agriculture. Regenerative agriculture improves long-term farmer livelihood through reduced costs, improved crop yield and crop quality, and greater resilience to market volatility and extreme climate events. It also opens new green revenue streams for farmers, such as rewarding them for carbon capture and storage in the soil.
Nikki Yoxall a regenerative farmer living in North East Scotland runs her farm business utilising agroforestry and holistic planned grazing; restoring soils, wildlife and plants with her herd, via Grampian Graziers (#theweemob).
She works for Pasture for Life and is also undertaking a PhD to explore the role of nature connectedness in farmer
decision making.
According to the World economic Forum, Regenerative Farming improves soil fertility through increased biomass production, thereby preventing soil degradation. It helps mitigate emissions such as through carbon sequestration and improved crop resilience for climate shocks. Higher nutrient use efficiency (NUE) increases crop yield and optimizes land use efficiency, while improved water use efficiency reduces the stress on freshwater reserves. More diverse rotation and reduced pesticide usage supports biodiversity on farms while, in some cases, higher crop yields mean more natural habitats can be protected rather than cleared for agriculture. Regenerative agriculture improves long-term farmer livelihood through reduced costs, improved crop yield and crop quality, and greater resilience to market volatility and extreme climate events. It also opens new green revenue streams for farmers, such as rewarding them for carbon capture and storage in the soil.
Lauriston Farm is a 100 acre piece of land in North West Edinburgh, overlooking the Firth Of Forth. It is run by a workers co-operative that is focused on food growing, biodiversity, and community. When it started in 2021 it was the largest urban farm in Scotland.
Wedged between one of the poorest areas of Scotland and one of the wealthiest areas of Scotland it's a unique place. Groups of at least 3 neighbourhood households, or organisations working in the local area with local people can apply for a community allotment. There's a Ukrainian group, a polish group, a group from Hong Kong, a group from South Africa. Then there's grouops of neighbours from mixed backgrounds; people from Ecuador, France, Italy. It's a diverse place which means there are diverse and international crops.
The community orchard has been designed and planted by the local community. The north field is devoted to wetland wildlife habitat specifically for coastal migrating wading birds and in the summer highland cattle will keep the grass the right height.
In terms of biodiversity, 900 metres of double hedgerow and about 12500 trees have been planted by volunteers, there are 20 acres of deer fenced area for the market garden and food production from which they did 50 veg boxes in 2023 and there is a veg stall here every Thursday. There are also agro-forestry projects taking place, growing wheat and other indigenous heritage seeds.
Lauriston Farm is a 100 acre piece of land in North West Edinburgh, overlooking the Firth Of Forth. It is run by a workers co-operative that is focused on food growing, biodiversity, and community. When it started in 2021 it was the largest urban farm in Scotland.
Wedged between one of the poorest areas of Scotland and one of the wealthiest areas of Scotland it's a unique place. Groups of at least 3 neighbourhood households, or organisations working in the local area with local people can apply for a community allotment. There's a Ukrainian group, a polish group, a group from Hong Kong, a group from South Africa. Then there's grouops of neighbours from mixed backgrounds; people from Ecuador, France, Italy. It's a diverse place which means there are diverse and international crops.
The community orchard has been designed and planted by the local community. The north field is devoted to wetland wildlife habitat specifically for coastal migrating wading birds and in the summer highland cattle will keep the grass the right height.
In terms of biodiversity, 900 metres of double hedgerow and about 12500 trees have been planted by volunteers, there are 20 acres of deer fenced area for the market garden and food production from which they did 50 veg boxes in 2023 and there is a veg stall here every Thursday. There are also agro-forestry projects taking place, growing wheat and other indigenous heritage seeds.
Lauriston Farm is a 100 acre piece of land in North West Edinburgh, overlooking the Firth Of Forth. It is run by a workers co-operative that is focused on food growing, biodiversity, and community. When it started in 2021 it was the largest urban farm in Scotland.
Wedged between one of the poorest areas of Scotland and one of the wealthiest areas of Scotland it's a unique place. Groups of at least 3 neighbourhood households, or organisations working in the local area with local people can apply for a community allotment. There's a Ukrainian group, a polish group, a group from Hong Kong, a group from South Africa. Then there's grouops of neighbours from mixed backgrounds; people from Ecuador, France, Italy. It's a diverse place which means there are diverse and international crops.
The community orchard has been designed and planted by the local community. The north field is devoted to wetland wildlife habitat specifically for coastal migrating wading birds and in the summer highland cattle will keep the grass the right height.
In terms of biodiversity, 900 metres of double hedgerow and about 12500 trees have been planted by volunteers, there are 20 acres of deer fenced area for the market garden and food production from which they did 50 veg boxes in 2023 and there is a veg stall here every Thursday. There are also agro-forestry projects taking place, growing wheat and other indigenous heritage seeds.
Lauriston Farm is a 100 acre piece of land in North West Edinburgh, overlooking the Firth Of Forth. It is run by a workers co-operative that is focused on food growing, biodiversity, and community. When it started in 2021 it was the largest urban farm in Scotland.
Wedged between one of the poorest areas of Scotland and one of the wealthiest areas of Scotland it's a unique place. Groups of at least 3 neighbourhood households, or organisations working in the local area with local people can apply for a community allotment. There's a Ukrainian group, a polish group, a group from Hong Kong, a group from South Africa. Then there's grouops of neighbours from mixed backgrounds; people from Ecuador, France, Italy. It's a diverse place which means there are diverse and international crops.
The community orchard has been designed and planted by the local community. The north field is devoted to wetland wildlife habitat specifically for coastal migrating wading birds and in the summer highland cattle will keep the grass the right height.
In terms of biodiversity, 900 metres of double hedgerow and about 12500 trees have been planted by volunteers, there are 20 acres of deer fenced area for the market garden and food production from which they did 50 veg boxes in 2023 and there is a veg stall here every Thursday. There are also agro-forestry projects taking place, growing wheat and other indigenous heritage seeds.
Lauriston Farm is a 100 acre piece of land in North West Edinburgh, overlooking the Firth Of Forth. It is run by a workers co-operative that is focused on food growing, biodiversity, and community. When it started in 2021 it was the largest urban farm in Scotland.
Wedged between one of the poorest areas of Scotland and one of the wealthiest areas of Scotland it's a unique place. Groups of at least 3 neighbourhood households, or organisations working in the local area with local people can apply for a community allotment. There's a Ukrainian group, a polish group, a group from Hong Kong, a group from South Africa. Then there's grouops of neighbours from mixed backgrounds; people from Ecuador, France, Italy. It's a diverse place which means there are diverse and international crops.
The community orchard has been designed and planted by the local community. The north field is devoted to wetland wildlife habitat specifically for coastal migrating wading birds and in the summer highland cattle will keep the grass the right height.
In terms of biodiversity, 900 metres of double hedgerow and about 12500 trees have been planted by volunteers, there are 20 acres of deer fenced area for the market garden and food production from which they did 50 veg boxes in 2023 and there is a veg stall here every Thursday. There are also agro-forestry projects taking place, growing wheat and other indigenous heritage seeds.
Nikki Yoxall a regenerative farmer living in North East Scotland runs her farm business utilising agroforestry and holistic planned grazing; restoring soils, wildlife and plants with her herd, via Grampian Graziers (#theweemob).
She works for Pasture for Life and is also undertaking a PhD to explore the role of nature connectedness in farmer
decision making.
According to the World economic Forum, Regenerative Farming improves soil fertility through increased biomass production, thereby preventing soil degradation. It helps mitigate emissions such as through carbon sequestration and improved crop resilience for climate shocks. Higher nutrient use efficiency (NUE) increases crop yield and optimizes land use efficiency, while improved water use efficiency reduces the stress on freshwater reserves. More diverse rotation and reduced pesticide usage supports biodiversity on farms while, in some cases, higher crop yields mean more natural habitats can be protected rather than cleared for agriculture. Regenerative agriculture improves long-term farmer livelihood through reduced costs, improved crop yield and crop quality, and greater resilience to market volatility and extreme climate events. It also opens new green revenue streams for farmers, such as rewarding them for carbon capture and storage in the soil.
Lauriston Farm is a 100 acre piece of land in North West Edinburgh, overlooking the Firth Of Forth. It is run by a workers co-operative that is focused on food growing, biodiversity, and community. When it started in 2021 it was the largest urban farm in Scotland.
Wedged between one of the poorest areas of Scotland and one of the wealthiest areas of Scotland it's a unique place. Groups of at least 3 neighbourhood households, or organisations working in the local area with local people can apply for a community allotment. There's a Ukrainian group, a polish group, a group from Hong Kong, a group from South Africa. Then there's grouops of neighbours from mixed backgrounds; people from Ecuador, France, Italy. It's a diverse place which means there are diverse and international crops.
The community orchard has been designed and planted by the local community. The north field is devoted to wetland wildlife habitat specifically for coastal migrating wading birds and in the summer highland cattle will keep the grass the right height.
In terms of biodiversity, 900 metres of double hedgerow and about 12500 trees have been planted by volunteers, there are 20 acres of deer fenced area for the market garden and food production from which they did 50 veg boxes in 2023 and there is a veg stall here every Thursday. There are also agro-forestry projects taking place, growing wheat and other indigenous heritage seeds.
Lauriston Farm is a 100 acre piece of land in North West Edinburgh, overlooking the Firth Of Forth. It is run by a workers co-operative that is focused on food growing, biodiversity, and community. When it started in 2021 it was the largest urban farm in Scotland.
Wedged between one of the poorest areas of Scotland and one of the wealthiest areas of Scotland it's a unique place. Groups of at least 3 neighbourhood households, or organisations working in the local area with local people can apply for a community allotment. There's a Ukrainian group, a polish group, a group from Hong Kong, a group from South Africa. Then there's grouops of neighbours from mixed backgrounds; people from Ecuador, France, Italy. It's a diverse place which means there are diverse and international crops.
The community orchard has been designed and planted by the local community. The north field is devoted to wetland wildlife habitat specifically for coastal migrating wading birds and in the summer highland cattle will keep the grass the right height.
In terms of biodiversity, 900 metres of double hedgerow and about 12500 trees have been planted by volunteers, there are 20 acres of deer fenced area for the market garden and food production from which they did 50 veg boxes in 2023 and there is a veg stall here every Thursday. There are also agro-forestry projects taking place, growing wheat and other indigenous heritage seeds.
Lauriston Farm is a 100 acre piece of land in North West Edinburgh, overlooking the Firth Of Forth. It is run by a workers co-operative that is focused on food growing, biodiversity, and community. When it started in 2021 it was the largest urban farm in Scotland.
Wedged between one of the poorest areas of Scotland and one of the wealthiest areas of Scotland it's a unique place. Groups of at least 3 neighbourhood households, or organisations working in the local area with local people can apply for a community allotment. There's a Ukrainian group, a polish group, a group from Hong Kong, a group from South Africa. Then there's grouops of neighbours from mixed backgrounds; people from Ecuador, France, Italy. It's a diverse place which means there are diverse and international crops.
The community orchard has been designed and planted by the local community. The north field is devoted to wetland wildlife habitat specifically for coastal migrating wading birds and in the summer highland cattle will keep the grass the right height.
In terms of biodiversity, 900 metres of double hedgerow and about 12500 trees have been planted by volunteers, there are 20 acres of deer fenced area for the market garden and food production from which they did 50 veg boxes in 2023 and there is a veg stall here every Thursday. There are also agro-forestry projects taking place, growing wheat and other indigenous heritage seeds.
Lauriston Farm is a 100 acre piece of land in North West Edinburgh, overlooking the Firth Of Forth. It is run by a workers co-operative that is focused on food growing, biodiversity, and community. When it started in 2021 it was the largest urban farm in Scotland.
Wedged between one of the poorest areas of Scotland and one of the wealthiest areas of Scotland it's a unique place. Groups of at least 3 neighbourhood households, or organisations working in the local area with local people can apply for a community allotment. There's a Ukrainian group, a polish group, a group from Hong Kong, a group from South Africa. Then there's grouops of neighbours from mixed backgrounds; people from Ecuador, France, Italy. It's a diverse place which means there are diverse and international crops.
The community orchard has been designed and planted by the local community. The north field is devoted to wetland wildlife habitat specifically for coastal migrating wading birds and in the summer highland cattle will keep the grass the right height.
In terms of biodiversity, 900 metres of double hedgerow and about 12500 trees have been planted by volunteers, there are 20 acres of deer fenced area for the market garden and food production from which they did 50 veg boxes in 2023 and there is a veg stall here every Thursday. There are also agro-forestry projects taking place, growing wheat and other indigenous heritage seeds.
Lauriston Farm is a 100 acre piece of land in North West Edinburgh, overlooking the Firth Of Forth. It is run by a workers co-operative that is focused on food growing, biodiversity, and community. When it started in 2021 it was the largest urban farm in Scotland.
Wedged between one of the poorest areas of Scotland and one of the wealthiest areas of Scotland it's a unique place. Groups of at least 3 neighbourhood households, or organisations working in the local area with local people can apply for a community allotment. There's a Ukrainian group, a polish group, a group from Hong Kong, a group from South Africa. Then there's grouops of neighbours from mixed backgrounds; people from Ecuador, France, Italy. It's a diverse place which means there are diverse and international crops.
The community orchard has been designed and planted by the local community. The north field is devoted to wetland wildlife habitat specifically for coastal migrating wading birds and in the summer highland cattle will keep the grass the right height.
In terms of biodiversity, 900 metres of double hedgerow and about 12500 trees have been planted by volunteers, there are 20 acres of deer fenced area for the market garden and food production from which they did 50 veg boxes in 2023 and there is a veg stall here every Thursday. There are also agro-forestry projects taking place, growing wheat and other indigenous heritage seeds.
Lauriston Farm is a 100 acre piece of land in North West Edinburgh, overlooking the Firth Of Forth. It is run by a workers co-operative that is focused on food growing, biodiversity, and community. When it started in 2021 it was the largest urban farm in Scotland.
Wedged between one of the poorest areas of Scotland and one of the wealthiest areas of Scotland it's a unique place. Groups of at least 3 neighbourhood households, or organisations working in the local area with local people can apply for a community allotment. There's a Ukrainian group, a polish group, a group from Hong Kong, a group from South Africa. Then there's grouops of neighbours from mixed backgrounds; people from Ecuador, France, Italy. It's a diverse place which means there are diverse and international crops.
The community orchard has been designed and planted by the local community. The north field is devoted to wetland wildlife habitat specifically for coastal migrating wading birds and in the summer highland cattle will keep the grass the right height.
In terms of biodiversity, 900 metres of double hedgerow and about 12500 trees have been planted by volunteers, there are 20 acres of deer fenced area for the market garden and food production from which they did 50 veg boxes in 2023 and there is a veg stall here every Thursday. There are also agro-forestry projects taking place, growing wheat and other indigenous heritage seeds.
Lauriston Farm is a 100 acre piece of land in North West Edinburgh, overlooking the Firth Of Forth. It is run by a workers co-operative that is focused on food growing, biodiversity, and community. When it started in 2021 it was the largest urban farm in Scotland.
Wedged between one of the poorest areas of Scotland and one of the wealthiest areas of Scotland it's a unique place. Groups of at least 3 neighbourhood households, or organisations working in the local area with local people can apply for a community allotment. There's a Ukrainian group, a polish group, a group from Hong Kong, a group from South Africa. Then there's grouops of neighbours from mixed backgrounds; people from Ecuador, France, Italy. It's a diverse place which means there are diverse and international crops.
The community orchard has been designed and planted by the local community. The north field is devoted to wetland wildlife habitat specifically for coastal migrating wading birds and in the summer highland cattle will keep the grass the right height.
In terms of biodiversity, 900 metres of double hedgerow and about 12500 trees have been planted by volunteers, there are 20 acres of deer fenced area for the market garden and food production from which they did 50 veg boxes in 2023 and there is a veg stall here every Thursday. There are also agro-forestry projects taking place, growing wheat and other indigenous heritage seeds.
Lauriston Farm is a 100 acre piece of land in North West Edinburgh, overlooking the Firth Of Forth. It is run by a workers co-operative that is focused on food growing, biodiversity, and community. When it started in 2021 it was the largest urban farm in Scotland.
Wedged between one of the poorest areas of Scotland and one of the wealthiest areas of Scotland it's a unique place. Groups of at least 3 neighbourhood households, or organisations working in the local area with local people can apply for a community allotment. There's a Ukrainian group, a polish group, a group from Hong Kong, a group from South Africa. Then there's grouops of neighbours from mixed backgrounds; people from Ecuador, France, Italy. It's a diverse place which means there are diverse and international crops.
The community orchard has been designed and planted by the local community. The north field is devoted to wetland wildlife habitat specifically for coastal migrating wading birds and in the summer highland cattle will keep the grass the right height.
In terms of biodiversity, 900 metres of double hedgerow and about 12500 trees have been planted by volunteers, there are 20 acres of deer fenced area for the market garden and food production from which they did 50 veg boxes in 2023 and there is a veg stall here every Thursday. There are also agro-forestry projects taking place, growing wheat and other indigenous heritage seeds.
Lauriston Farm is a 100 acre piece of land in North West Edinburgh, overlooking the Firth Of Forth. It is run by a workers co-operative that is focused on food growing, biodiversity, and community. When it started in 2021 it was the largest urban farm in Scotland.
Wedged between one of the poorest areas of Scotland and one of the wealthiest areas of Scotland it's a unique place. Groups of at least 3 neighbourhood households, or organisations working in the local area with local people can apply for a community allotment. There's a Ukrainian group, a polish group, a group from Hong Kong, a group from South Africa. Then there's grouops of neighbours from mixed backgrounds; people from Ecuador, France, Italy. It's a diverse place which means there are diverse and international crops.
The community orchard has been designed and planted by the local community. The north field is devoted to wetland wildlife habitat specifically for coastal migrating wading birds and in the summer highland cattle will keep the grass the right height.
In terms of biodiversity, 900 metres of double hedgerow and about 12500 trees have been planted by volunteers, there are 20 acres of deer fenced area for the market garden and food production from which they did 50 veg boxes in 2023 and there is a veg stall here every Thursday. There are also agro-forestry projects taking place, growing wheat and other indigenous heritage seeds.
Lauriston Farm is a 100 acre piece of land in North West Edinburgh, overlooking the Firth Of Forth. It is run by a workers co-operative that is focused on food growing, biodiversity, and community. When it started in 2021 it was the largest urban farm in Scotland.
Wedged between one of the poorest areas of Scotland and one of the wealthiest areas of Scotland it's a unique place. Groups of at least 3 neighbourhood households, or organisations working in the local area with local people can apply for a community allotment. There's a Ukrainian group, a polish group, a group from Hong Kong, a group from South Africa. Then there's grouops of neighbours from mixed backgrounds; people from Ecuador, France, Italy. It's a diverse place which means there are diverse and international crops.
The community orchard has been designed and planted by the local community. The north field is devoted to wetland wildlife habitat specifically for coastal migrating wading birds and in the summer highland cattle will keep the grass the right height.
In terms of biodiversity, 900 metres of double hedgerow and about 12500 trees have been planted by volunteers, there are 20 acres of deer fenced area for the market garden and food production from which they did 50 veg boxes in 2023 and there is a veg stall here every Thursday. There are also agro-forestry projects taking place, growing wheat and other indigenous heritage seeds.
Lauriston Farm is a 100 acre piece of land in North West Edinburgh, overlooking the Firth Of Forth. It is run by a workers co-operative that is focused on food growing, biodiversity, and community. When it started in 2021 it was the largest urban farm in Scotland.
Wedged between one of the poorest areas of Scotland and one of the wealthiest areas of Scotland it's a unique place. Groups of at least 3 neighbourhood households, or organisations working in the local area with local people can apply for a community allotment. There's a Ukrainian group, a polish group, a group from Hong Kong, a group from South Africa. Then there's grouops of neighbours from mixed backgrounds; people from Ecuador, France, Italy. It's a diverse place which means there are diverse and international crops.
The community orchard has been designed and planted by the local community. The north field is devoted to wetland wildlife habitat specifically for coastal migrating wading birds and in the summer highland cattle will keep the grass the right height.
In terms of biodiversity, 900 metres of double hedgerow and about 12500 trees have been planted by volunteers, there are 20 acres of deer fenced area for the market garden and food production from which they did 50 veg boxes in 2023 and there is a veg stall here every Thursday. There are also agro-forestry projects taking place, growing wheat and other indigenous heritage seeds.
Lauriston Farm is a 100 acre piece of land in North West Edinburgh, overlooking the Firth Of Forth. It is run by a workers co-operative that is focused on food growing, biodiversity, and community. When it started in 2021 it was the largest urban farm in Scotland.
Wedged between one of the poorest areas of Scotland and one of the wealthiest areas of Scotland it's a unique place. Groups of at least 3 neighbourhood households, or organisations working in the local area with local people can apply for a community allotment. There's a Ukrainian group, a polish group, a group from Hong Kong, a group from South Africa. Then there's grouops of neighbours from mixed backgrounds; people from Ecuador, France, Italy. It's a diverse place which means there are diverse and international crops.
The community orchard has been designed and planted by the local community. The north field is devoted to wetland wildlife habitat specifically for coastal migrating wading birds and in the summer highland cattle will keep the grass the right height.
In terms of biodiversity, 900 metres of double hedgerow and about 12500 trees have been planted by volunteers, there are 20 acres of deer fenced area for the market garden and food production from which they did 50 veg boxes in 2023 and there is a veg stall here every Thursday. There are also agro-forestry projects taking place, growing wheat and other indigenous heritage seeds.
Lauriston Farm is a 100 acre piece of land in North West Edinburgh, overlooking the Firth Of Forth. It is run by a workers co-operative that is focused on food growing, biodiversity, and community. When it started in 2021 it was the largest urban farm in Scotland.
Wedged between one of the poorest areas of Scotland and one of the wealthiest areas of Scotland it's a unique place. Groups of at least 3 neighbourhood households, or organisations working in the local area with local people can apply for a community allotment. There's a Ukrainian group, a polish group, a group from Hong Kong, a group from South Africa. Then there's grouops of neighbours from mixed backgrounds; people from Ecuador, France, Italy. It's a diverse place which means there are diverse and international crops.
The community orchard has been designed and planted by the local community. The north field is devoted to wetland wildlife habitat specifically for coastal migrating wading birds and in the summer highland cattle will keep the grass the right height.
In terms of biodiversity, 900 metres of double hedgerow and about 12500 trees have been planted by volunteers, there are 20 acres of deer fenced area for the market garden and food production from which they did 50 veg boxes in 2023 and there is a veg stall here every Thursday. There are also agro-forestry projects taking place, growing wheat and other indigenous heritage seeds.
Lauriston Farm is a 100 acre piece of land in North West Edinburgh, overlooking the Firth Of Forth. It is run by a workers co-operative that is focused on food growing, biodiversity, and community. When it started in 2021 it was the largest urban farm in Scotland.
Wedged between one of the poorest areas of Scotland and one of the wealthiest areas of Scotland it's a unique place. Groups of at least 3 neighbourhood households, or organisations working in the local area with local people can apply for a community allotment. There's a Ukrainian group, a polish group, a group from Hong Kong, a group from South Africa. Then there's grouops of neighbours from mixed backgrounds; people from Ecuador, France, Italy. It's a diverse place which means there are diverse and international crops.
The community orchard has been designed and planted by the local community. The north field is devoted to wetland wildlife habitat specifically for coastal migrating wading birds and in the summer highland cattle will keep the grass the right height.
In terms of biodiversity, 900 metres of double hedgerow and about 12500 trees have been planted by volunteers, there are 20 acres of deer fenced area for the market garden and food production from which they did 50 veg boxes in 2023 and there is a veg stall here every Thursday. There are also agro-forestry projects taking place, growing wheat and other indigenous heritage seeds.
Lauriston Farm is a 100 acre piece of land in North West Edinburgh, overlooking the Firth Of Forth. It is run by a workers co-operative that is focused on food growing, biodiversity, and community. When it started in 2021 it was the largest urban farm in Scotland.
Wedged between one of the poorest areas of Scotland and one of the wealthiest areas of Scotland it's a unique place. Groups of at least 3 neighbourhood households, or organisations working in the local area with local people can apply for a community allotment. There's a Ukrainian group, a polish group, a group from Hong Kong, a group from South Africa. Then there's grouops of neighbours from mixed backgrounds; people from Ecuador, France, Italy. It's a diverse place which means there are diverse and international crops.
The community orchard has been designed and planted by the local community. The north field is devoted to wetland wildlife habitat specifically for coastal migrating wading birds and in the summer highland cattle will keep the grass the right height.
In terms of biodiversity, 900 metres of double hedgerow and about 12500 trees have been planted by volunteers, there are 20 acres of deer fenced area for the market garden and food production from which they did 50 veg boxes in 2023 and there is a veg stall here every Thursday. There are also agro-forestry projects taking place, growing wheat and other indigenous heritage seeds.
Lauriston Farm is a 100 acre piece of land in North West Edinburgh, overlooking the Firth Of Forth. It is run by a workers co-operative that is focused on food growing, biodiversity, and community. When it started in 2021 it was the largest urban farm in Scotland.
Wedged between one of the poorest areas of Scotland and one of the wealthiest areas of Scotland it's a unique place. Groups of at least 3 neighbourhood households, or organisations working in the local area with local people can apply for a community allotment. There's a Ukrainian group, a polish group, a group from Hong Kong, a group from South Africa. Then there's grouops of neighbours from mixed backgrounds; people from Ecuador, France, Italy. It's a diverse place which means there are diverse and international crops.
The community orchard has been designed and planted by the local community. The north field is devoted to wetland wildlife habitat specifically for coastal migrating wading birds and in the summer highland cattle will keep the grass the right height.
In terms of biodiversity, 900 metres of double hedgerow and about 12500 trees have been planted by volunteers, there are 20 acres of deer fenced area for the market garden and food production from which they did 50 veg boxes in 2023 and there is a veg stall here every Thursday. There are also agro-forestry projects taking place, growing wheat and other indigenous heritage seeds.
Lauriston Farm is a 100 acre piece of land in North West Edinburgh, overlooking the Firth Of Forth. It is run by a workers co-operative that is focused on food growing, biodiversity, and community. When it started in 2021 it was the largest urban farm in Scotland.
Wedged between one of the poorest areas of Scotland and one of the wealthiest areas of Scotland it's a unique place. Groups of at least 3 neighbourhood households, or organisations working in the local area with local people can apply for a community allotment. There's a Ukrainian group, a polish group, a group from Hong Kong, a group from South Africa. Then there's grouops of neighbours from mixed backgrounds; people from Ecuador, France, Italy. It's a diverse place which means there are diverse and international crops.
The community orchard has been designed and planted by the local community. The north field is devoted to wetland wildlife habitat specifically for coastal migrating wading birds and in the summer highland cattle will keep the grass the right height.
In terms of biodiversity, 900 metres of double hedgerow and about 12500 trees have been planted by volunteers, there are 20 acres of deer fenced area for the market garden and food production from which they did 50 veg boxes in 2023 and there is a veg stall here every Thursday. There are also agro-forestry projects taking place, growing wheat and other indigenous heritage seeds.
Lauriston Farm is a 100 acre piece of land in North West Edinburgh, overlooking the Firth Of Forth. It is run by a workers co-operative that is focused on food growing, biodiversity, and community. When it started in 2021 it was the largest urban farm in Scotland.
Wedged between one of the poorest areas of Scotland and one of the wealthiest areas of Scotland it's a unique place. Groups of at least 3 neighbourhood households, or organisations working in the local area with local people can apply for a community allotment. There's a Ukrainian group, a polish group, a group from Hong Kong, a group from South Africa. Then there's grouops of neighbours from mixed backgrounds; people from Ecuador, France, Italy. It's a diverse place which means there are diverse and international crops.
The community orchard has been designed and planted by the local community. The north field is devoted to wetland wildlife habitat specifically for coastal migrating wading birds and in the summer highland cattle will keep the grass the right height.
In terms of biodiversity, 900 metres of double hedgerow and about 12500 trees have been planted by volunteers, there are 20 acres of deer fenced area for the market garden and food production from which they did 50 veg boxes in 2023 and there is a veg stall here every Thursday. There are also agro-forestry projects taking place, growing wheat and other indigenous heritage seeds.
Nikki Yoxall a regenerative farmer living in North East Scotland runs her farm business utilising agroforestry and holistic planned grazing; restoring soils, wildlife and plants with her herd, via Grampian Graziers (#theweemob).
She works for Pasture for Life and is also undertaking a PhD to explore the role of nature connectedness in farmer
decision making.
According to the World economic Forum, Regenerative Farming improves soil fertility through increased biomass production, thereby preventing soil degradation. It helps mitigate emissions such as through carbon sequestration and improved crop resilience for climate shocks. Higher nutrient use efficiency (NUE) increases crop yield and optimizes land use efficiency, while improved water use efficiency reduces the stress on freshwater reserves. More diverse rotation and reduced pesticide usage supports biodiversity on farms while, in some cases, higher crop yields mean more natural habitats can be protected rather than cleared for agriculture. Regenerative agriculture improves long-term farmer livelihood through reduced costs, improved crop yield and crop quality, and greater resilience to market volatility and extreme climate events. It also opens new green revenue streams for farmers, such as rewarding them for carbon capture and storage in the soil.
Nikki Yoxall a regenerative farmer living in North East Scotland runs her farm business utilising agroforestry and holistic planned grazing; restoring soils, wildlife and plants with her herd, via Grampian Graziers (#theweemob).
She works for Pasture for Life and is also undertaking a PhD to explore the role of nature connectedness in farmer
decision making.
According to the World economic Forum, Regenerative Farming improves soil fertility through increased biomass production, thereby preventing soil degradation. It helps mitigate emissions such as through carbon sequestration and improved crop resilience for climate shocks. Higher nutrient use efficiency (NUE) increases crop yield and optimizes land use efficiency, while improved water use efficiency reduces the stress on freshwater reserves. More diverse rotation and reduced pesticide usage supports biodiversity on farms while, in some cases, higher crop yields mean more natural habitats can be protected rather than cleared for agriculture. Regenerative agriculture improves long-term farmer livelihood through reduced costs, improved crop yield and crop quality, and greater resilience to market volatility and extreme climate events. It also opens new green revenue streams for farmers, such as rewarding them for carbon capture and storage in the soil.
Nikki Yoxall a regenerative farmer living in North East Scotland runs her farm business utilising agroforestry and holistic planned grazing; restoring soils, wildlife and plants with her herd, via Grampian Graziers (#theweemob).
She works for Pasture for Life and is also undertaking a PhD to explore the role of nature connectedness in farmer
decision making.
According to the World economic Forum, Regenerative Farming improves soil fertility through increased biomass production, thereby preventing soil degradation. It helps mitigate emissions such as through carbon sequestration and improved crop resilience for climate shocks. Higher nutrient use efficiency (NUE) increases crop yield and optimizes land use efficiency, while improved water use efficiency reduces the stress on freshwater reserves. More diverse rotation and reduced pesticide usage supports biodiversity on farms while, in some cases, higher crop yields mean more natural habitats can be protected rather than cleared for agriculture. Regenerative agriculture improves long-term farmer livelihood through reduced costs, improved crop yield and crop quality, and greater resilience to market volatility and extreme climate events. It also opens new green revenue streams for farmers, such as rewarding them for carbon capture and storage in the soil.
