News NFU Scotland is urging the Scottish Government to turn political ambition into practical action by committing to an increased multi-year, ring-fenced investment in farming and crofting – backing the industry as a central pillar of the nation’s economy, environment and food security.
16/12/2025
News Today, Scottish Government Ministers met with NFU Scotland’s Next Generation Committee and Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs (SAYFC) Agri-Affairs Committee representatives and key industry stakeholders at St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh, to discuss the future of agriculture in Scotland and the opportunities and challenges facing the next generation.
11/12/2025
News Following a meeting of the four UK?farming unions, a joint open letter has been written to milk processors urging responsible behaviour during what is expected to be a particularly testing period for the dairy sector.
10/12/2025
News NFU Scotland is urging the Scottish Government to use the 2026–27 Budget to deliver an increase in investment in agriculture, calling for around a £90 million uplift to support growth, resilience and transition across the sector.
09/12/2025
Blog We welcome the early, prompt payment of funds under the Less Favoured Area Support Scheme (LFASS) which started at the end of last week. For many farming and crofters, this support will deliver much-needed cash flow and financial certainty - especially in the face of increased costs and challenging conditions.
08/12/2025
News NFU Scotland (NFUS) is urging MPs to call for changes to the UK Government’s proposed Inheritance Tax (IHT) reforms, warning that the current plans risk financial devastation for family farms across Scotland.
03/12/2025