All NFU Scotland articles
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NewsUnions urge Government to halt Brazilian meat imports
The four farming unions across the UK have called for Government to urgently prohibit imports of Brazilian meat and align with EU restrictions.
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NewsNFU Scotland urges Government to ensure bluetongue vaccination system is “robust”
National Farmers’ Union Scotland has called on the Scottish Government to provide support to livestock farmers affected by the bluetongue Temporary Control Zone, which covers Dumfries, Galloway and parts of Ayrshire.
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NewsNFU Scotland warns pig support package “unlikely to go far enough”
The Scottish Government’s decision to provide a £2 million emergency financial support package for independent pig producers has been welcomed by the National Farmers’ Union Scotland, but it says financial pressures will remain.
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NewsAldi extends Scottish pork partnership for three years
UK discounter Aldi confirmed the extension of its Scottish pork supply for another three years, which has been delivered in partnership with Browns Food Group.
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NewsNPA and NFU Scotland call for foodservice to back British pork
The National Pig Association and the National Farmers’ Union Scotland have called on the UK foodservice sector to use more British pork and provide greater sourcing transparency.
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NewsNFU Scotland calls on Government to provide relief to producers
National Farmers’ Union Scotland has warned that conflict in the Middle East may be causing Scottish farmers and crofters to face unsustainable cost pressures.
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NewsOnly 26% of own-brand products in Scotland are Scottish, finds ShelfWatch
National Farmers’ Union Scotland has released its ‘Year In Review: ShelfWatch 2025-26’ results, finding that 54% of beef on sale in Scottish retailers was Scotch Beef.
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NewsNFU Scotland says IHT changes are “not a complete solution”
NFU Scotland has welcomed the UK Government’s announcement to raise the threshold for Agricultural and Business Property Relief under inheritance tax from £1 million to £2.5 million per individual, but says there is more still to do.
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NewsNFU welcomes changes to IHT threshold
The National Farmers’ Union has called the change to the inheritance tax threshold a “huge relief to many” after lobbying for changes to the legislation since its announcement in October 2024.
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NewsNFU Scotland finds imported lamb up 8% on the year
National Farmers’ Union Scotland has revealed that discounter Aldi has sourced 41% of its products from Scotland, topping the Scottish sourcing charts in the latest NFU Scotland ShelfWatch.
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NewsNFU Scotland spotlights Scottish producers at Labour Party Conference
National Farmers’ Union Scotland has met with more than 20 MPs and MSPs to spotlight the priorities of Scotland’s farmers at the Labour Party Conference.
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NewsCheap imports “undermine public trust”, says NFU Scotland
NFU Scotland has voiced concern following reports that imported chicken and beef are increasingly appearing on the shelves of UK supermarkets including Morrisons, Asda and Sainsbury’s.
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NewsSustainable agriculture showcased at Holyrood
NFU Scotland brought farmers and policymakers together at a Parliamentary Reception in Holyrood to highlight Scottish agriculture.
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NewsNFU Scotland ShelfWatch initiative sees “stark variations” in Scottish sourcing
NFU Scotland shared the latest ShelfWatch update, finding that less than 20% of food on sale in supermarkets was labelled as Scottish.
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NewsUK Farm Assurance Review monitoring and reporting update
Dr David Llewellyn, UK Farm Assurance Review lead commissioner, has published an update giving further information on its monitoring and reporting stage.
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NewsNFU Scotland urges Chancellor to address tax policies
Andrew Connon, president of NFU Scotland, has written to Chancellor Rachel Reeves MP calling on Government to address fiscal policies impacting agriculture.
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NewsFarming unions concern over potential US trade deal
Four farming unions under the NFU umbrella have called on Government to stand up for UK agriculture in any forthcoming trade negotiations with the United States.
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NewsAndrew Connon appointed NFU Scotland president
NFU Scotland has elected Andrew Connon as its new president, with vice president posts going to Duncan Macalister and Robert Neill.
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NewsNFU Scotland Conference to hear from ministers
Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney MSP, will address delegates at NFU Scotland’s National Conference in Glasgow.
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NewsPhase 3 ShelfWatch shows “disappointing” decline in Scottish produce
NFU Scotland has unveiled Phase 3 of its ShelfWatch initiative, expressing disappointment at the decline in support for Scottish produce.
