News NFU Scotland has welcomed the launch of the Scottish Government’s new Public Procurement Taskforce, saying it represents a real opportunity to get more Scottish food onto plates in schools, hospitals and other public institutions.
31/08/2026
News The UK’s four farming unions have joined forces calling for the UK Government to urgently prohibit imports of Brazilian meat and align with EU restrictions which come into force next week.
28/08/2026
News NFU Scotland is encouraging livestock farmers across Dumfries and Galloway and Ayrshire to come along to a series of local meetings this week, as the organisation steps up its support for farmers affected by Bluetongue Virus 3 (BTV-3).
26/08/2026
News NFU Scotland is calling on the Scottish Government to provide support to livestock farmers affected by the Bluetongue Temporary Control Zone (TCZ) covering much of Dumfries and Galloway and parts of Ayrshire.
25/08/2026
News NFU Scotland is urging consumers and the food service sector to choose Scottish and UK eggs following a serious Salmonella outbreak in which imported eggs are under investigation.
19/08/2026
News Future support must be focused on those actively farming and crofting the land, rather than simply the amount of land occupied or controlled, NFU Scotland has said.
18/08/2026
News Major supermarkets are increasing Scottish sourcing, introducing new product lines and expanding promotion of Scottish produce following continued engagement through NFU Scotland’s ShelfWatch campaign.
12/08/2026
News NFU Scotland is calling for a further delay to the introduction of Scotland’s muirburn licensing regime, due to come into force on the 15 September, to ensure it does not undermine wildfire prevention.
05/08/2026
News NFU Scotland is calling on the Scottish Government to provide urgent clarity on when funding will be released under the Crofting Agricultural Grant Scheme (CAGS), as delays risk holding up vital investment projects for crofters and rural businesses.
03/08/2026