RBST Scotland Conference 2025

šŸŽŸļø Tickets are now available via Eventbrite: RBST Scotland Conference 2025 Tickets, Thu 31 Jul 2025 at 09:00 | Eventbrite

Following the success of our inaugural conference, “Farm to Fork: A New Sustainable Perspective,” held at Bowhouse, Fife in 2023, RBST Scotland is delighted to announce the 2025 conference:


ā€œNative Breeds: Their Role in Scotlandā€™s Agricultural Future.ā€

šŸ“… Date: Thursday, 31st July 2025 from 9.00am
šŸ“ Location: Guardswell Farm, Inchture, PH14 9QZ

This flagship event will highlight the vital contribution of Scotlandā€™s native breeds to our agricultural landscape. Through three dynamic panel sessions and presentations from renowned keynote speakers, we will explore the opportunities and challenges these breeds present in shaping a sustainable future.

Our three keynote speakers for the conference are:

Lynn Cassells – co-owner of Lynbreck Croft, a regenerative Highlands farm with livestock including Highland cattle and native breed pigs. Lynn is a conservation expert who also leads on sales, marketing and financial planning for the croft.

Jane CooperĀ – Owner of the ā€˜Lost Flockā€™ of rare Boreray sheep in the Orkney Islands, Jane is taking a new, community-centred approach with this ancient native breed.

Jan McCourtĀ – RBST Trustee and native breed produce specialist, Jan was instrumental in the relaunch of Londonā€™s Borough Market. He farms with native livestock and runs an established farm shop on the Rutland/Leicestershire border.

Conference highlights include:

  • Three expert-led panel discussions comprising of a mixture of individuals within the Agriculture industry

  • A live butchery demonstration from head butcher Euan Simpson, Butchery Manager at Balcaskie Estate, featuring a Tamworth pig carcass

  • A farm-to-table breakfast and lunch showcasing Shetland beef and Hebridean hogget sourced directly from Guardswell Farm and provided by Field, Fire, Fork catering

The event will bring together a diverse audience, including policymakers, industry leaders, land managers, crofters, and journalistsā€”making it a must-attend for anyone with an interest in Native Breeds and their role in Scotlandā€™s agricultural future.

šŸŽŸļø Tickets are now available via Eventbrite: RBST Scotland Conference 2025 Tickets, Thu 31 Jul 2025 at 09:00 | Eventbrite

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With thanks to our trade sponsor, Soil Association: Soil Association Scotland

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