The 2026 Scottish Parliament and Welsh Senedd elections have resulted in no party securing an outright majority in either nation, meaning both administrations will be required to work with other parties to take policies forward
The SNP remains in power following the 2026 election but without a majority, meaning continued policy stability alongside greater reliance on cross-party support and uncertainty around coalition working, Reform UK’s role, and potential implications for agricultural policy.
AIC Scotland’s Meetings and Dinner will be held on Wednesday, 25 November 2026 at the voco Grand Central Glasgow, featuring daytime Member Committee meetings and an evening black-tie dinner.
Ian MacDougall is stepping down from his role as AIC Scotland Policy Manager to focus on competing priorities in his life; AIC thanks Ian for his contribution on behalf of AIC Scotland members particularly during the lead up to Scottish elections.
Emma Matheson, Quality and Environmental Compliance Manager at BioMar Ltd, speaks to the Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) about the value of the Universal Feed Assurance Scheme (UFAS).
AIC Chair Graeme Logan and Scotland Policy Manager Ian MacDougall visited AIC Member Galloway & MacLeod recently, where they were hosted by Managing Director Donald Harvey and Account Manager Cameron Millar.
Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon has confirmed that over £7 million has been added to the Future Farming Investment Scheme (FFIS) budget, following exceptionally high demand.
We’re pleased to share that East of Scotland Farmers, an AIC Scotland Member, has been named Supplier of the Year at the Scottish Agriculture Awards 2025.
A free webinar on Monday, 1 September 2025, from 17:00 to 17:30, focused on Bluetongue virus (BTV) risk management and vaccination options for Scottish livestock farms.
AIC Scotland’s Meetings and Dinner will be held on Thursday, 27 November 2025 at the voco Grand Central Glasgow, featuring daytime Member Committee meetings and an evening black-tie dinner.