News NFU Scotland has warned that proposed changes to the rules governing lamb castration and tail docking risk harming Scotland’s sheep sector.
11/03/2026
News NFU Scotland has written to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer MP warning that escalating tensions in the Middle East are already pushing up the cost of key farm inputs and could threaten UK food security.
11/03/2026
Blog The future has become predictably unpredictable. And beset by extremes.
03/03/2026
News NFU Scotland today published its Year In Review: ShelfWatch 2025-26 annual report showing that while some retailers demonstrate strong support for Scottish produce, on average only 26% of own-label products on supermarket shelves in Scotland are Scottish.
27/02/2026
Blog NFU Scotland recognises that ravens are a protected and native species, form an important part of Scotland’s natural environment. However, we also recognise the significant damage that ravens can cause to some farm and croft businesses, particularly during lambing and calving periods when livestock are most vulnerable.
26/02/2026
Blog As Scotland moves towards net zero, major infrastructure projects are accelerating, including SSEN Transmission’s Pathway to 2030 programme.
19/02/2026
Blog Mid-February marks less than six months to go until all purchasers of pigs will be required to provide a written contract with clear terms. But what does this mean for the Scottish Pork sector?
19/02/2026
Blog The malting barley market was very challenging last year. While we remain optimistic about long-term global whisky sales growth, we are far more cautious about short-term demand. Realistically, that weaker demand is likely to weigh on prices this year, next year, and potentially even beyond.
16/02/2026
Blog At the end of last year, the UK Government announced plans to consult on banning the use of cages in egg production as part of its wider animal welfare strategy.
12/02/2026
Blog Writing our Manifesto for the Scottish Parliament elections in May was challenging – but also very important.
12/02/2026