Blog Strong leadership has always been at the heart of a thriving farming community. As our industry continues to evolve - shaped by changing markets, policy priorities, and new technologies - it is more important than ever to invest in the people who will guide us into the future. With this in mind, I am delighted to share some early thoughts on a new Emerging Leaders Programme that we will be developing over the coming months.
29/05/2026
Blog The Scottish Government’s reported proposals to introduce a cap on the price of “essential” food items deserves serious consideration and scrutiny.
28/05/2026
News NFU Scotland is warning that continued pressure to drive food prices lower risks undermining Scotland and the UK’s long-term food security, rural economy and farming future.
27/05/2026
Blog The publication of the second and final Farm Assurance Review (FAR) monitoring report marks an important moment for us. Since the initial report was published in January 2025, the Farm Assurance Review and subsequent progress reports have already achieved something valuable.
27/05/2026
News Responding to the final Farm Assurance Review (FAR) progress report, the four UK farming unions said: “Our organisations continue to work hard on multiple aspects of the report’s recommendations to ensure Britain’s farmers and growers have a greater voice in the development of farm assurance standards.
27/05/2026
News NFU Scotland welcomes the UK Government’s announcement of additional support for red diesel users through a temporary reduction in duty rates from 10.18p to 6.48p per litre. The lowest rate in over 20 years.
20/05/2026
News NFU Scotland warns that recent falls in cattle prices risk halting – and potentially reversing – the fragile recovery in Scotland’s suckler beef sector.
15/05/2026
News Scotland’s pig sector is under severe and sustained pressure, with producers facing ongoing financial losses that are now driving rapid herd reduction and placing long-term production capacity at risk. NFU Scotland is warning that without immediate and coordinated action from Government, retailers and the wider supply chain, Scotland risks losing a vital part of its food production base.
15/05/2026
Blog Scotland’s beef producers are facing falling prices, which is knocking confidence in the sector. At a time of volatile and rising input costs, fluctuations in beef prices pose a significant risk, particularly for store finishers.
15/05/2026
Blog Scotland’s pig sector is facing an exceptionally difficult period, with mounting pressures combining to create what many in the industry describe as a critical situation.
15/05/2026