Blog The Scottish Government’s commitment to re-run the Future Farming Investment Scheme (FFIS) in 2026 is both welcome and necessary. For many of our members, FFIS 2025 was not just another funding opportunity, it was a clear signal that capital investment remains central to the future of Scottish agriculture.
29/06/2026
Blog In recent media and press activity, we have been clear: Scotland’s pig sector is at a tipping point. For some businesses, the challenge remains insurmountable, and we are continuing to lose independent pig producers.
26/06/2026
Blog Our panel event on Fair Supply Chains at the Royal Highland Show last week offered a timely opportunity to reflect on one of the most pressing issues facing members: how we build supply chains that are not only efficient, but genuinely fair, transparent and resilient.
25/06/2026
Blog Ten years ago, the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union. The referendum triggered one of the most significant constitutional, economic and policy shifts in modern times and few sectors have experienced more uncertainty and change as a consequence than Scottish agriculture.
17/06/2026
Blog 2026 has seen another challenging year for Scottish agriculture. Our producers have seen commodity prices tumbling whilst the cost of essential inputs has soared. The recent conflict has shown yet again how exposed we are to geopolitical shocks that ultimately impact on our food system. Building more resilience in our food system cannot be a choice, but it is not going to happen overnight.
05/06/2026
Blog Strong leadership has always been at the heart of a thriving farming community. As our industry continues to evolve - shaped by changing markets, policy priorities, and new technologies - it is more important than ever to invest in the people who will guide us into the future. With this in mind, I am delighted to share some early thoughts on a new Emerging Leaders Programme that we will be developing over the coming months.
29/05/2026
Blog The Scottish Government’s reported proposals to introduce a cap on the price of “essential” food items deserves serious consideration and scrutiny.
28/05/2026
Blog The publication of the second and final Farm Assurance Review (FAR) monitoring report marks an important moment for us. Since the initial report was published in January 2025, the Farm Assurance Review and subsequent progress reports have already achieved something valuable.
27/05/2026
Blog Scotland’s beef producers are facing falling prices, which is knocking confidence in the sector. At a time of volatile and rising input costs, fluctuations in beef prices pose a significant risk, particularly for store finishers.
15/05/2026
Blog Scotland’s pig sector is facing an exceptionally difficult period, with mounting pressures combining to create what many in the industry describe as a critical situation.
15/05/2026