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Lotting in the Land Reform Bill: a step too far?

Last week, we discussed another concerning proposal in the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill and how this has the potential to slash confidence within the sector. Nobody understands the land better than those who live and work it, but proposals to break-up large landholdings into smaller parcels for sale, otherwise known as lotting, have us concerned.

11/06/2025

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Enhanced Greening – changes for 2026…but it’s bigger than that.

It’s been no time since the close of the Single Application Form (SAF) window on 15 May, wrapping up applications for the key direct support schemes that underpin most farms and crofts across Scotland.

05/06/2025

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Why Retaining the 3,000ha Threshold in Scotland’s Land Reform Bill Matters

The Land Reform (Scotland) Bill plans to give greater transparency over how land is owned and managed.

04/06/2025

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Licensing Muirburn: Make it Work or Risk More Wildfire

In his latest blog, Vice President Duncan Macalister shares the Union’s concerns over tightened muirburn regulation

02/05/2025

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Precision Breeding: What is it and why should we care?

Senior Policy Manager John Flanagan assesses gene editing technology and its place in Scottish Agriculture

08/04/2025

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Europe’s Young Farmers ‘Ready to Fight’ for a Thriving Agriculture Industry

NFUS Policy Manager Lucy McGillivray reflects on European Union Young Farmer Leadership Programme

02/04/2025

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Guest Blog: Getting supplementary colostrum right this lambing time

In a guest blog, Dumfriesshire-based vet and researcher Ali Heggarty discusses the results of on-farm research highlighting the serious impact of failing to look after supplementary colostrum for lambs properly. She also provides a helpful colostrum checklist.

03/03/2025

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A proposal for a Galloway National Park – What happens now?

The consultation period for the proposal for a new National Park in Galloway closed on Friday 14 February and many will be asking: What happens now?

26/02/2025

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President Martin Kennedy's address to #NFUS2025 AGM and conference

After four years int he role, NFU Scotland President Martin Kennedy made his final address to the Union's AGM and conference.

06/02/2025

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The Growing Disconnect Between Farmers and Policymakers – Max Schulman

Ahead of speaking at NFU Scotland’s National Conference, Finnish farmer and lobbyist Max Schulman, stressed the importance of involving farmers in agricultural policy-making. Teasing what delegates can expect from his speech, Mr Schulman warned of a widening gap between lawmakers and farmers in his pre-conference guest blog.

05/02/2025

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