56: What is Insetting? What farmers, land managers & rural businesses need to know

What is insetting, and why is it becoming such an importanttopic for farmers, estates, and land managers across Scotland?

 In this episode of the ScotLand Matters Podcast, host EleanorKay, Senior Policy Advisor, is joined by Laura Ferrier, Policy Advisor (Natural Capital), to unpack the growing role of insetting within agriculture and land management.

As businesses increasingly focus on reducing Scope 3emissions, decarbonising supply chains, and meeting sustainability reporting requirements, these concepts are beginning to have a real impact on farming and rural land use. But what does that mean in practice?

In this episode, Eleanor and Laura explore:

✅ What insetting is and how it works
✅ Why it has become such a prominent topic in agriculture and sustainability discussions
✅ What the growing interest in insetting means for farmers and land managers
✅ The opportunities and considerations for Scottish agriculture

Whether you're a farmer, land manager, rural business owner,or simply interested in the future of sustainable agriculture, this episode provides an accessible introduction to one of the sector's most talked-about emerging topics.

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