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Publication - Research and analysis

Less Favoured Area (LFA) farmers and crofters - sustainable and regenerative agricultural practices: report

Published
10 July 2025
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate, +1 more … Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural
ISBN
9781836918691

Research report exploring LFA farmers’ uptake of sustainable practices in Scotland, identifying key motivators, barriers, and support needs to inform future policy.

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Understanding Uptake of Sustainable and Regenerative Agricultural Practices among Less Favoured Area (LFA) Farmers and Crofters.

Croft land on the west coast of Scotland (left image); Highland cattle and sheep grazing on croft land (right image)

Luz Maria Lozada, Alison Karley, Lee-Ann Sutherland, Heather Beer,

Antonia Boyce

9th July 2025

Contact

Email: socialresearch@gov.scot

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