Resilient Farm Network
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority (LLTNPA) is inviting applications from land managers to become one of three Resilient Farm Network Host Farms for the 2026–2030 programme. Host farms will be part of a network that will trial innovative approaches to profitability, biodiversity, soil health, and climate resilience supported by peer collaboration and specialist advice
What is the Resilient Farm Network?
The Resilient Farm Network (RFN) programme is being developed by LLTNPA to support farmers and land managers to strengthen business resilience, transition to regenerative and nature‑friendly farming, and contribute to the National Park’s long‑term vision for sustainable, resilient land use that supports nature to thrive and progress towards Net Zero.
Farmers and land managers are at the heart of thriving, nature‑rich, resilient communities within the National Park. The aim of the Resilient Farm Network is to bring people together, encouraging land managers to share knowledge, learn from one another, and work on practical projects that test new ideas and deliver:
- More resilient and profitable farming businesses, less reliant on support payments and purchased inputs through system design, and refinement, for low-cost forage-based production
- Climate resilient landscapes through improved grassland management, soil health, and data‑driven planning
- Stronger social resilience through community support networks and better work‑life balance
- A nature rich LLTNPA with connected habitats, abundant wildlife, and increased carbon storage through peatland, soil, and woodland restoration.
- On‑farm trial design and implementation support, with all changes fully costed to assess true value to the business.
- Access to specialist advisers, successful demonstration farms, and industry expertise.
- Priority places on the Resilient Farmer training programme (visioning, financials, business planning, and more).
What we aim to achieve:
Our aim is to empower host farms to thrive – both as resilient businesses and as leaders in nature-positive land management.
It is envisaged that each farm will identify and implement actions that could strengthen productivity, enhance biodiversity and build long‑term resilience, for example changes in grazing strategies, habitat creation or reseeding with diverse swards, and the NPA will help with the delivery of projects supporting these actions.
Annual performance reviews will support continuous learning, ensuring decisions remain data‑driven and helping each business track the financial, environmental and social benefits of the changes they make.
How to apply:
If you are interested in applying to become one of the Resilient Farm Network host farms, or just interested in being part of the Network, please fill in the Expression of Interest (EOI).
Applications to become a host farm in 2026 will be open until the Friday 3rd of April.
Please contact landmanagement@lochlomond-trossachs.org if you have any questions about the form or the programme.