News NFU Scotland has responded to the Scottish Government’s Code of Practice on Sustainable and Regenerative Agriculture, published today, 25 March.
25/03/2026
News NFU Scotland has today described the Scottish Government’s Rural Support Plan (RSP) as an important step forward in shaping the future of agricultural policy.
24/03/2026
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
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
News The First Minister of Scotland today delivered a strong message of support for Scottish agriculture and rural communities at the National Farmers Union of Scotland’s (NFUS) Annual General Meeting in Glasgow, setting out a package of funding commitments and policy measures closely aligned with the priorities consistently raised by the Union.
06/02/2026
News Phil Daughtrey and Stewart Duncan recognised at Union’s Annual Dinner in Glasgow.
06/02/2026
News One of NFU Scotland’s highest accolades, the prestigious Miskelly award, has this year been awarded to Argyll farmer, David Colthart, for his service and dedication to farming and crofting in the region. Over the years, David has been a Lorn Branch Chair twice and Argyll & Islands Regional Board Member. David has hosted numerous farm visits, including those for Scottish Government Ministers.
06/02/2026
News Scottish farmer, social media and TV presenter, Cammy Wilson has been awarded NFU Scotland and NFU Mutual’s prestigious Ambassador Award at the Union’s Annual Conference, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to raising the profile of Scottish agriculture.
06/02/2026
News At today’s NFU Scotland Annual Conference and AGM in Glasgow, Deputy CEO and Head of Policy Jonnie Hall launched the Union’s 2026 Manifesto, outlining a clear vision for a profitable, sustainable, and resilient future for Scottish farming, crofting, and rural communities.
05/02/2026