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
News NFU Scotland is urging consumers and the food service sector to choose Scottish and UK eggs as salmonella continues to be found in imported eggs following a serious Salmonella outbreak linked to imported eggs earlier this year.
19/08/2026
News Future support must be focused on those actively farming and crofting the land, rather than simply the amount of land occupied or controlled, NFU Scotland has said.
18/08/2026
Blog As Scotland develops its future agricultural support system towards 2030, there is one fundamental question we need to be prepared to answer – who, exactly, should public money be supporting?
14/08/2026
News Major supermarkets are increasing Scottish sourcing, introducing new product lines and expanding promotion of Scottish produce following continued engagement through NFU Scotland’s ShelfWatch campaign.
12/08/2026
Blog Scotland's Less Favoured Areas (LFA) cover the majority of the country's agricultural land (86%) and are essential to sustaining rural communities, food production, and environmental stewardship.
11/08/2026
Blog The Tiree branch of NFU Scotland notes with concern the recent coverage of sand and gravel extraction from the island's beaches, and the statements issued by NatureScot and Argyll Estates.
11/08/2026
Blog Currently we are seeing a worsening disease situation in parts of England, largely down to the exceptionally warm weather. While there are no current cases of bluetongue in Scotland, the situation in England has prompted a review of current controls.
07/08/2026