NFU Scotland Statement on Farming Profitability Review
NFU Scotland has welcomed the publication of the Farming Profitability Review (FPR) and is urging the UK and Scottish Governments to ensure the recommendations are embedded into meaningful and coordinated policy change.
Led by Baroness Minette Batters and commissioned by Defra, the independent review sets out 57 recommendations to improve profitability, resilience and long-term viability across the UK’s farming sector. While the report legally applies to England, NFU Scotland says the themes resonate strongly with the Scottish context – particularly the urgent need for action on investment confidence, supply chain fairness and long-term strategic frameworks.
To ensure Scotland’s priorities were reflected in the process, NFU Scotland engaged directly with Baroness Batters during the review, including hosting discussions in Edinburgh.
The UK Government has announced a new Farming and Food Partnership Board to drive forward collaboration, and a full response is expected through its 25-Year Farming Roadmap in early 2026.
NFU Scotland highlighted the cross-border implications of many of the review’s key issues, such as supply chain power imbalances, market access, and environmental regulation, and is calling for Scottish representation on the new UK-level partnership board.
The union also reiterated its commitment to work closely with both governments to ensure the Review’s findings translate into tangible policy and on-farm benefits, warning that delays would undermine confidence at a critical time for the industry.
The Farming Profitability Review can be found here. Date Published: 22/12/2025
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