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Next Generation

NFU Scotland is committed to seeing farming and crofting in Scotland grow and prosper and we believe the best way to guarantee success in the future is to invest our time in the next generation. In a time of uncertainty, it has never been more important to encourage talent and innovation within industry and we are fortunate in Scotland to have a wealth of enthusiastic individuals from a variety of backgrounds all keen to enter and succeed in farming.
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Ben McClymont
Next Generation Chair

To contact Ben, please email al.walker@nfus.org.uk
NFU Scotland strives to represent the interests of all farmers and crofters across Scotland no matter their sector or background. The Union’s Next Generation Committee, led by Ben McClymont, brings together a diverse range of young farmers, new entrant farmers and crofters who meet regularly to discuss opportunities and challenges for their peers. The group is in the fortunate position where they have a presence on all NFU Scotland Commodity Committees and Regional Boards, which means the Next Gen group’s voice is present in every committee meeting held by NFU Scotland from LFA to Combinable Crops, and from Shetland to the South West. NFUS is always keen to hear from Next Generation farmers and crofters in order to support them grow and prosper to ensure Scottish Agriculture is a prosperous, sustainable and profitable sector for all.

Next Generation Meetings

Next Generation Group

Making Succession a Success

Next Generation take the opportunity to outline key issues to First Minister, Rural Affairs Cabinet Secretary, and Agricultural Minister at Scottish Government Summit 


In December 2025, NFUS Next Generation Committee and SAYFC met with First Minister, John Swinney, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform, and Islands, Mairi Gougeon, and Minister for Agriculture, Jim Fairlie, ensuring the voices of the next generation were heard. During this meeting we discussed the importance of the Next Generation to the future of Scottish agriculture. We highlighted the three key obstacles and opportunities such as, access to finance, access to land, and training and upskilling opportunities. There were also other stakeholders around the room present who could provide key insight towards these three key areas. This was a joint effort from both NFUS and SAYFC, building on their positive collaboration together, leading on from the previous Summit which took place in May 2025 hosted by NFUS and Scottish Government. We look forward to continuing our positive relationship with Scottish Government as we look to promote a profitable and sustainable future for the Next Generation of Scottish agriculture. 

Next Generation Newsletter


To sign up to the Next Generation Newsletter please email al.walker@nfus.org.uk
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