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
Blog The 2026 Scottish Parliament election has produced a fragmented and politically complex result, but one reality remains unmistakably clear in that Scotland’s economic resilience, food security, climate ambitions and rural prosperity will depend heavily on the success of Scottish agriculture.
14/05/2026
Blog I recently travelled to Brussels alongside Andrew Connon and our UK Union colleagues to get a "boots on the ground" perspective from the heart of Europe.
12/05/2026
Blog When the latest Total Income from Farming (TIFF) figures are published each year, they tend to generate a predictable reaction. A single headline number emerges, comparisons are drawn with previous years, and conclusions are quickly formed about the overall health of Scottish Agriculture Plc.
05/05/2026
Blog We are still in the midst of a busy season, trying to get through both lambing and calving. Although the weather has been mostly on our side, these busy times still come with their challenges.
01/05/2026