Blog From 1 April 2026, the new Scottish Agricultural Wages Order (SAWO) comes into force, and as always, it brings a fresh round of updates to pay and conditions across the sector. On the surface, it looks like a fairly straightforward year: wages are up, a few allowances have shifted, and several familiar provisions remain unchanged.
27/03/2026
Blog Many of you will now be aware that the Scottish Government is developing proposals for Permanent Grassland Ecological Focus Areas (PGRS EFAs) as part of the future Tier 2 Enhanced support framework.
26/03/2026
Blog The UK Government has stated several times that ‘food security is national security’. In the face of the Middle East conflict, we wrote to the Prime Minister highlighting the issues being faced by Scottish Agriculture.
24/03/2026
Blog From 1 April 2026, changes to Non-Domestic Rates Relief will mean most shootings and deer forests can no longer access the Small Business Bonus Scheme (SBBS). While transitional relief will phase in increases over three years, many members could still see a rise in their rates bill.
19/03/2026
Blog Over the past few years, Scottish farmers and crofters have had stark reminders that global events can quickly translate into local pressures. From the war in Ukraine to disruption in global supply chains, geopolitics has increasingly shaped the costs of producing food.
17/03/2026
Blog In a recent blog I wrote about the need to let dust settle on concerns surrounding the Future Farming Investment Scheme (FFIS), to look to the future and to consider the bigger picture of future support.
17/03/2026
Blog The future has become predictably unpredictable. And beset by extremes.
03/03/2026