The nation’s farmers and crofters feel they are being failed by the Scottish Government.

NFU Scotland’s 2023 ‘Intentions Survey’ saw a record 555 responses and first analysis has shown that they see growing uncertainty over Scottish Government’s future agricultural policy as the greatest threat to their business.

As an immediate response, the union called on the Scottish Government to address those concerns and continuing uncertainty by quickly bringing forward much-needed detail on new policy measures that farmers and crofters will have to adopt from 2026 if they are to deliver on the food, climate, nature and rural development ambitions being set by the ScotGov.

NFU Scotland president, Martin Kennedy, said: “This survey, with responses from all parts of the country and all sectors, is a robust reflection of the sombre mood of Scotland’s farmers and crofters as we enter an incredibly challenging 2023.

“Already, some headlines are stark but unsurprising. It’s evident that the number one concern of those producing the nation’s food is the growing uncertainty around what Scotland’s future agricultural policy will look like beyond 2025 and what measures will be open to farmers and crofters for support as part of that policy.

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