News NFU Scotland has welcomed the Scottish Fiscal Commission’s latest report on climate change and fiscal sustainability as an important step in recognising the scale of investment needed to meet Scotland’s net zero targets.
17/09/2025
News NFU Scotland was pleased to host a constructive and forward-looking meeting with Baroness Minette Batters in Edinburgh on Monday 15 September. The meeting centred on the ongoing Farming Profitability Review, which Baroness Batters is leading, with a final report due to be submitted to the UK Government in October.
17/09/2025
News NFU Scotland has submitted a formal response to the UK Government’s consultation on the Draft Finance Bill, warning that proposed changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) would have “severe and far-reaching consequences” for Scottish agriculture.
16/09/2025
News NFU Scotland has welcomed confirmation that around £322 million in Basic Payment Scheme and Greening support will begin arriving in the bank accounts of over 14,000 farm and crofting businesses this week - representing approximately 77% of the total budget.
04/09/2025
News NFU Scotland has responded to the European Commission’s latest budget proposal with alarm, warning that sweeping cuts to agricultural funding in Europe, and similar moves across the UK, underscore the importance of Scotland’s distinct approach to farm support.
23/07/2025
News NFU Scotland has welcomed Müller UK & Ireland’s announcement of a £45 million investment in its Skelmersdale site, describing it as a positive step for the sector.
17/07/2025
News Union’s new CEJA membership ensures Scottish young farmers are represented in key European policy discussions.
03/07/2025
News From today, cattle and sheep must fit new criteria prior to travelling from England to Scotland.
01/07/2025
News NFU Scotland has welcomed a UK Government announcement stating that it will carry out a review of the arable supply chain.
19/06/2025
News NFU Scotland is warning that key elements of the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill risk damaging rural businesses, disrupting the land market, and piling red tape on farmers and crofters.
19/06/2025