Scottish farmers are being urged to participate in the Scottish Society for Crop Research (SSCR) Winter Meeting 2025, organised in collaboration with the James Hutton Institute in Invergowrie, Dundee.
Focusing on the topic ‘Future Research’, the meeting aims to bridge the gap between science and agriculture, allowing farmers not only to learn about recent discoveries but also to influence them.
Subjects will encompass soil health, crop resilience, pest and disease management, and climate-smart farming – all crucial for maintaining the productivity and sustainability of Scottish agriculture.
The organisers state that the meeting will provide farmers with early access to practical innovations, ensuring that research priorities are aligned with the realities faced on farms. Growers of cereals, potatoes, soft fruit, and energy crops are encouraged to attend, as there will be opportunities for networking, sharing ideas, and taking away actionable insights for the upcoming year.
Looking Ahead
The SSCR winter meeting represents one element of a broader agricultural knowledge system encompassing research institutions, advisory services, farmer networks and policy mechanisms. As Scottish agriculture confronts the twin challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss while maintaining food production and rural livelihoods, the effectiveness of this system in translating scientific advances into practical farm-level outcomes will prove increasingly critical.
The organisation’s emphasis on direct dialogue between researchers and farmers, combined with its governance structure that includes both scientific and industry perspectives, positions it to help navigate the complex transitions ahead. Whether Scotland succeeds in becoming a global leader in sustainable and regenerative agriculture, as government policy aspires, will depend substantially on the strength of such collaborative mechanisms.
This gathering is scheduled for November 27, running from 12 pm to 5 pm at the James Hutton Institute in Invergowrie, Dundee.
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