News NFU Scotland has used Back British Farming Day to take key concerns facing Scotland’s farmers and crofters directly to MPs at Westminster, with the Autumn Budget and growing concerns around imports at the top of the agenda.
09/09/2026
Blog The Scottish Government has announced that the Bluetongue Temporary Control Zone (TCZ) in south-west Scotland will become a Restricted Zone from 10 September, covering the same area. This follows evidence that BTV-3 is now circulating within the zone.
08/09/2026
News NFU Scotland is inviting the next generation of farmers and those looking to take the next step in their agricultural careers to a special open day at Clonhie Farm, Penpont, this month.
04/09/2026
News NFU Scotland is urging action to clear outstanding Future Farming Investment Scheme (FFIS) verification checks, with more than 1,200 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) claims still requiring verification.
03/09/2026
News NFU Scotland has welcomed the launch of the Scottish Government’s new Public Procurement Taskforce, saying it represents a real opportunity to get more Scottish food onto plates in schools, hospitals and other public institutions.
31/08/2026
News The UK’s four farming unions have joined forces calling for the UK Government to urgently prohibit imports of Brazilian meat and align with EU restrictions which come into force next week.
28/08/2026
News NFU Scotland is encouraging livestock farmers across Dumfries and Galloway and Ayrshire to come along to a series of local meetings this week, as the organisation steps up its support for farmers affected by Bluetongue Virus 3 (BTV-3).
26/08/2026
News NFU Scotland is calling on the Scottish Government to provide support to livestock farmers affected by the Bluetongue Temporary Control Zone (TCZ) covering much of Dumfries and Galloway and parts of Ayrshire.
25/08/2026
Blog The BTV-3 situation is developing and movement requirements may change at short notice. Livestock keepers should always check the latest Scottish Government guidance before moving animals and treat this as the definitive source for current requirements. The information below reflects the position at the time of publication.
20/08/2026
Blog NFU Scotland has responded to the confirmation of an isolated case of classical Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) in Dumfries and Galloway.
19/08/2026