News NFU Scotland and the Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) have brought together leaders from across Scotland's food, farming, hospitality and tourism sectors to identify opportunities to increase the sourcing of Scottish produce and strengthen links throughout the supply chain.
10/06/2026
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
News NFU Scotland has brought together members from across the country as part of a new leadership initiative designed to strengthen the future voice of Scottish agriculture.
03/06/2026
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
News NFU Scotland is warning that continued pressure to drive food prices lower risks undermining Scotland and the UK’s long-term food security, rural economy and farming future.
27/05/2026
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
News Responding to the final Farm Assurance Review (FAR) progress report, the four UK farming unions said: “Our organisations continue to work hard on multiple aspects of the report’s recommendations to ensure Britain’s farmers and growers have a greater voice in the development of farm assurance standards.
27/05/2026
News NFU Scotland welcomes the UK Government’s announcement of additional support for red diesel users through a temporary reduction in duty rates from 10.18p to 6.48p per litre. The lowest rate in over 20 years.
20/05/2026
News NFU Scotland warns that recent falls in cattle prices risk halting – and potentially reversing – the fragile recovery in Scotland’s suckler beef sector.
15/05/2026