Along with our regular monthly updates on policy, cereals, beef, sheep and milk, in this edition we also have a spotlight on Greening changes for 2027 and changes to muirburn legislation.
Timestamps:
00:48 News in Brief
06:07 Policy Briefs – Bluetongue update, Future Farming Investment Scheme, BSE in Scotland, Organic farming sector continues to grow, Payment rates for Basic Payment Scheme and Greening.
14:47 Cereals – Latest news and market update
26:39 Beef – Latest news and market update
32:36 Sheep – Latest news and market update
38:40 Milk – Latest news and market update
48:06 Sector focus – Greening changes for 2027
52.08 Specialist Article – Getting Ready for Muirburn Licensing
55:49 Further articles –Soil structure and compaction, Biodiversity auditing in Scotland, Are you tick aware? Get Livestock updates via WhatsApp channel.
FAS Links and Resources:
Newsletters - Business & Policy Edition - Farm Advisory Service
advice@fas.scot
FAS podcasts: FAS Sounds | Helping farmers in Scotland
Other Links and Resources:
Bluetongue - how to spot and report the disease
APHA Bluetongue interactive disease map
Scottish Government - declaration of a Temporary Control Zone (Bluetongue) document
AHPA bluetongue case map
APHA animal disease alert subscription service
Bluetongue: latest situation - GOV.UK
Bluetongue movement restrictions: 1 June - 9 September 2026
Bluetongue movement restrictions for animals - Movement licence information - gov.scot
The Animal Plant and Health Agency (APHA) contact number - 03000 600 704
Future Farming Investment Scheme
BSE in Scotland
BSE: how to spot and report the disease
Organic Farming in Scotland: 2025 - gov.scot
Payment rates set for Basic Payment Scheme and Greening 2026
Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme
Scottish Pig Producers Support Scheme
Basic Payment Scheme - including links to Greening Guidance
Getting Ready for Muirburn Licensing | Helping farmers in Scotland
NatureScot - Muirburn Licensing - Check your land for a muirburn application
FAS - Muirburn info, link to NatureScot & link to webinar
FAS - soil structure and compaction.
TOTH Podcast - Beyond the Hedgerow, Biodiversity Auditing in Scotland
FAS TV Series 6 Ep 9 - Are You Tick Aware?
FAS Livestock updates – WhatsApp:
https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbDCFdy0gcfPkJONju3v
For more information, visit www.FAS.scot
Facebook: @FASScot
National Advice Hub
Phone: 0300 323 0161
Email: advice@fas.scot
