Leven Farmer Network

The farmer network brings together farmers, land managers & landowners in the Leven Catchment to share experiences, learn from each other, and collaborate on practical topics and projects like soil health, water management, crop rotations, fertiliser use, and more to support thriving farm businesses and landholdings. 

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How it works

The Leven Farmer Network is here to help farmers connect, learn, and grow. Through farmer-to-farmer learning, training days, and seed funding it offers a space to share experiences, learn new skills, and explore fresh ideas to strengthen farm resilience. As a farmer-led initiative, the shape and focus on the network depends on the interests of those who are part of it.  

Whether you’re an individual looking for support, or part of a cluster or co-op already collaborating but needing a little extra capacity or funding, the network can help. Join today and tell us how we can support your farm, your projects, and your ambitions for a resilient future.

Topics of Interest to Farmers so far

Shaped by our meet-ups and farm walks since November, these topics reflect what farmers in the Leven Catchment want to explore together. Led by farmer interest and experience, click on them for the latest news, updates and practical insights. As the network evolves, these will continue to develop – join an event to help shape what comes next.

Soil Health & Nutrient Management

Grazing & Grass Production

Integrating Trees on Farm

Water Resilience & Management

Diversified Cropping

Socialising & Shared Challenges

Whats on offer? 

By joining the network, you can access a wide range of support and opportunities tailored to farmers’ needs and interests. Here are some examples of the topics and opportunities farmers have explored (or expressed interest in exploring) so far:

Learning & Knowledge Exchange

  • Farm Visits & Walks
  • Grants to get certifications & attend learning courses
  • Free Attendance to sustainable farming conferences & festivals

Collaborative Action

  • Water quality monitoring across the burns & rivers of the catchment
  • Alternative funding schemes to those offered by the government
  • Accessing alternative supply chains & routes to market

Outreach & Socialising

  • Pub & Pint meet-ups to get together with other farmers in the catchment
  • Sharing stories from the farming community more widely
  • Farm visits to explore other farm systems & setups

Get Involved

Below you can find upcoming events and opportunities to get involved.

Join Groundswell Scotland Meet-Up!

A small group of Forth Rivers Trust staff, farmers, and landowners will be heading to Groundswell with the Leven Catchment Farmer Network.  We thought it would be nice to create an informal space for people making the same trip from Scotland to connect, see who else is attending, and share…

Fertiliser Inputs: Benefits and Drawbacks of Different Types

Wed 27 May 2026 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM. Kilrie Farm, KY2 5UW Event Info Rising fertiliser prices, a wide range of options, and the need to make every application count make it as important as ever to discuss the pros and cons of different fertiliser types. Join us for a hands-on day at Kilrie Farm…

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