NFU Scotland

recognising excellence

Cammy Wilson will be back to host

Best of Scottish agriculture set for awards showdown

Andrew Connon, NFU Scotland president, told delegates that Scotland’s livestock sector is at a 'critical juncture;

Andrew Connon, NFU Scotland president, told delegates that Scotland’s livestock sector is at a 'critical juncture;

NFU Scotland president warns livestock sector faces critical months

Representatives from the four UK farming unions during a visit to Cae Haidd, Nebo

Representatives from the four UK farming unions during a visit to Cae Haidd, Nebo

UK farming unions unite to champion uplands' role in food production

Critics of a blanket cap argue that support targeted at households most in need could be more effective than reducing prices for everyone

Critics of a blanket cap argue that support targeted at households most in need could be more effective than reducing prices for everyone

Cheap food sounds good. But who pays the price?

The Wyllie family has been producing pigs for decades, with the first shed built in the 1970s

The Wyllie family has been producing pigs for decades, with the first shed built in the 1970s

‘I couldn’t do it again’: Pig producer closes final unit

Industry leaders warn food price caps could shift costs from supermarkets onto farmers and food producers

Industry leaders warn food price caps could shift costs from supermarkets onto farmers and food producers

Industry warning

Confederation of British Industry (CBI)

Industry leaders warn Scottish food price caps could backfire

The future of agricultural support may depend on how funding is targeted towards active farming and crofting

The future of agricultural support may depend on how funding is targeted towards active farming and crofting

Scotland urged to target agricultural support at active farmers and crofters

NFU Scotland has submitted its Autumn Budget 2026 priorities to HM Treasury

NFU Scotland has submitted its Autumn Budget 2026 priorities to HM Treasury

‘Warm words’ not enough as farmers press UK Government

The NFU Scotland Autumn Conference will take place at The Pavilion at Ingliston on October 29

The NFU Scotland Autumn Conference will take place at The Pavilion at Ingliston on October 29

Autumn Conference

NFU Scotland conference to tackle farming’s resilience challenge

Young people interested in a future in agriculture are being invited to the NFUS Next Generation event at Clonhie on September 19

Young people interested in a future in agriculture are being invited to the NFUS Next Generation event at Clonhie on September 19

Next generation

NFUS Next Generation event to inspire future farmers at Clonhie

NFU Scotland wants sufficient vaccine supplies prioritised for farms inside the zone and a surrounding buffer area

NFU Scotland wants sufficient vaccine supplies prioritised for farms inside the zone and a surrounding buffer area

NFUS Bluetongue

Bluetongue virus

Farmers 'cannot be expected to carry alone' burden of bluetongue restrictions

The Tealing-Kintore 400kV line will face a dedicated hearing on its potential impact on agricultural operations

The Tealing-Kintore 400kV line will face a dedicated hearing on its potential impact on agricultural operations

SSEN under pressure as 400kV line farming hearing confirmed

NFU Scotland policy director Jonnie Hall says public money must reach those actively farming and crofting

NFU Scotland policy director Jonnie Hall says public money must reach those actively farming and crofting

NFU Scotland demands sharper focus for agricultural support

ShelfWatch aims to make Scottish produce easier for consumers to identify

ShelfWatch aims to make Scottish produce easier for consumers to identify

Supermarkets increase Scottish sourcing amid ShelfWatch pressure

The £1bn transmission project is the subject of an ongoing Scottish Government public inquiry

The £1bn transmission project is the subject of an ongoing Scottish Government public inquiry

Safety Concerns

Farmers challenge safety measures for Kintore-Tealing power line

The new carbon border tax starts on January 1, 2027 and could see farm inputs rise significantly

The new carbon border tax starts on January 1, 2027 and could see farm inputs rise significantly

Carbon border tax raises fresh fertiliser cost fears for farmers

Scotland’s muirburn licensing scheme is due to begin on September 15

Scotland’s muirburn licensing scheme is due to begin on September 15

Muirburn Debate

Scots farmers urge delay to muirburn licence over wildfire fears

NFU Scotland says delays could affect crofters, contractors and rural suppliers relying on planned investment work

NFU Scotland says delays could affect crofters, contractors and rural suppliers relying on planned investment work

NFU Scotland urges action over delayed crofting grant payments

The second round of the Future Farming Investment Scheme will provide £14.25 million to at least 725 farming and crofting businesses

The second round of the Future Farming Investment Scheme will provide £14.25 million to at least 725 farming and crofting businesses

Future Farming Investment Scheme

Second-round Future Farming Investment Scheme grants open winter 2026

Matthew Steel, NFU Scotland poultry committee chair

Matthew Steel, NFU Scotland poultry committee chair

Cheaper imports increase pressure on Scottish egg producers

NFU Scotland says UK–EU talks on SPS and pesticide rules could eventually affect the use of glyphosate as a pre‑harvest desiccant

NFU Scotland says UK–EU talks on SPS and pesticide rules could eventually affect the use of glyphosate as a pre‑harvest desiccant

Roundup use in Scotland under scrutiny amid UK-EU trade talks

Union demands fairer prices for dairy farmers now

Union demands fairer prices for dairy farmers now

NFU Scotland demands higher milk prices as spot values soar

Harriet Cross MP met farmers and NFUS representatives at the New Deer Show to discuss the challenges facing Scottish agriculture

Harriet Cross MP met farmers and NFUS representatives at the New Deer Show to discuss the challenges facing Scottish agriculture

Harriet Cross hears key farming concerns at New Deer Show

2025 ASW applicant Philip Cantlay and his newly planted 0.25ha woodland

2025 ASW applicant Philip Cantlay and his newly planted 0.25ha woodland

Aberdeenshire Sma Wids named beneficiary of Turriff Show auction

Scottish Government Reporters have requested further evidence on safety issues surrounding SSEN's proposed Kintore to Tealing overhead line

Scottish Government Reporters have requested further evidence on safety issues surrounding SSEN's proposed Kintore to Tealing overhead line

Safety concerns

NFU Scotland backs scrutiny of controversial overhead line proposal

High temperatures and limited rainfall are creating mixed conditions for farmers across Scotland

High temperatures and limited rainfall are creating mixed conditions for farmers across Scotland

Scotland heatwave

Dry conditions start to challenge farms across parts of Scotland

Andrew Connon welcomed government support but warned that lasting recovery depends on creating a fairer marketplace for Scottish pig producers

Andrew Connon welcomed government support but warned that lasting recovery depends on creating a fairer marketplace for Scottish pig producers

NFU Scotland welcomes pig aid but warns crisis continues

Applications for the scheme open this week

Applications for the scheme open this week

Scottish pig producers receive £2 million emergency support package

NFU Scotland welcomes business rates review but calls for urgent reform

Andrew Connon, NFU Scotland president

Andrew Connon, NFU Scotland president

NFU Scotland warns tariff suspensions could harm food security

NFU Scotland made the call during the Royal Highland Show

NFU Scotland made the call during the Royal Highland Show

'Delivery, delivery, deliver' says NFU Scotland

Duncan Macalister

Duncan Macalister

Rising food imports put pressure on domestic farming

Robert Neill, NFU Scotland vice president

Robert Neill, NFU Scotland vice president

Scrap the board

NFU Scotland calls on the abolition of the Agricultural Wages Board

First Minister John Swinney met farming leaders and exhibitors on the opening day of the Royal Highland Show

First Minister John Swinney met farming leaders and exhibitors on the opening day of the Royal Highland Show

Swinney launches Rural Renewal Bill engagement at Royal Highland

John Davidson, NFU Scotland CEO

John Davidson, NFU Scotland CEO

Home-grown sourcing push gives boost to Scottish farmers

Price caps on essential food? Serious questions are already being raised

Price caps on essential food? Serious questions are already being raised

Protect farmers

Price caps will not fix Scotland’s food system, but they could break it

John Davidson, Caroline Millar, Jenn Stewart and Jim McLaren

John Davidson, Caroline Millar, Jenn Stewart and Jim McLaren

NFU Scotland looks to next generation of leaders

NFU Scotland has warned that constant pressure to drive down food prices is squeezing profitability

NFU Scotland has warned that constant pressure to drive down food prices is squeezing profitability

NFU Scotland warns cheap food culture risks domestic production

Stronger prices, good drilling conditions and lower confidence in rival crops have lifted Scottish oilseed rape plantings for 2026

Stronger prices, good drilling conditions and lower confidence in rival crops have lifted Scottish oilseed rape plantings for 2026

Profitable oilseed rape tempts Scottish growers despite rising risks

Many farmers experience unannounced inspections each year

Many farmers experience unannounced inspections each year

Uneven progress

Farming unions say farm assurance progress 'steady but uneven'

AgriScot has opened seminar applications to the wider industry for the first time ahead of its 25th anniversary event

AgriScot has opened seminar applications to the wider industry for the first time ahead of its 25th anniversary event

Seminar shake-up

AgriScot opens seminar programme to wider industry voices

Tributes paid after long-serving NFU Scotland regional manager leaves Union

SSEN Kintore–Tealing line faces further assessment

SSEN Kintore–Tealing line faces further assessment

SSEN Kintore-Tealing line sent back over farming impact gaps

NFU Scotland president Andrew Connon

NFU Scotland president Andrew Connon

‘Critical point’ warning for Scottish beef and pigs

NFU Scotland has asked First Minister John Swinney for urgent clarity after discovering permanent grassland greening work has been paused

NFU Scotland has asked First Minister John Swinney for urgent clarity after discovering permanent grassland greening work has been paused

NFU Scotland seeks answers after Scot Gov pauses permanent grassland proposals

Bruce Mackie, NFUS milk committee chair

Bruce Mackie, NFUS milk committee chair

Economic squeeze

There are clear challenges, but also reasons for optimism in the dairy sector

Claas Lexion 760 combine

Claas Lexion 760 combine

SSEN line design based on EMF guidance, not machinery, say objectors

NFU Scotland will host the event in collaboration with the DVSA and Police Scotland

NFU Scotland will host the event in collaboration with the DVSA and Police Scotland

NFU Scotland event offers transport guidance for farmers

More than 50 young farmers gathered at Kirkton of Kinellar Farm for a machinery valuation competition and NFUS networking afternoon

More than 50 young farmers gathered at Kirkton of Kinellar Farm for a machinery valuation competition and NFUS networking afternoon

NFUS recruitment

Over 50 young farmers gather near Aberdeen for NFUS event

NFU Scotland warns of 'significant challenges' if glyphosate is banned

The NFU Scotland hustings was held in conjunction with SAYFC

The NFU Scotland hustings was held in conjunction with SAYFC

Heated hustings

Heated Stirling hustings lays bare farm funding and future fears

Representatives from the Greens, Conservatives, Lib Dems, SNP and Reform UK took questions, but Labour’s absence drew criticism

Representatives from the Greens, Conservatives, Lib Dems, SNP and Reform UK took questions, but Labour’s absence drew criticism

Packed North East hustings lays bare farmers’ pre‑election frustrations

NFU Scotland sets out four key asks for next Scottish Government

Scotland's flagship rural leadership programme celebrates new graduates

Scotland's flagship rural leadership programme celebrates new graduates

Scotland's flagship rural leadership programme celebrates new graduates