Blog The future has become predictably unpredictable. And beset by extremes.
03/03/2026
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
Blog A year has passed since the last NFUS Conference and AGM, where we welcomed the First Minister’s announcement on using Ultra High Frequency (UHF) in the implementation of Bovine EID, with the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands confirming this will be introduced by the end of 2026. With that only being 11 months away, we are working with the Bovine EID Industry Stakeholder Working Group to engage with Scottish Government officials on how the phased approach will be delivered and the timelines alongside it.
04/02/2026
Blog Defra are seeking views on reforming the legislation on lamb castration and tail docking, the proposals seek to ensure that, where castration and tail docking is carried out, pain caused to the animals by these procedures is appropriately minimised. They also seek to align the devolved nations and ensure that a consistent approach is adopted across the UK.
27/01/2026
Blog NFU Scotland fully supports the Scottish Government’s position that there should be no reintroduction of lynx or other large carnivores in Scotland.
23/01/2026