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John Swinney delivered his third Programme for Government as First Minister, and his first since the 2026 Holyrood election, on Tuesday 1 September. Public sector reform featured heavily in the statement.

Ed Barker, AIC Head of Policy, gave evidence to Holyrood's Rural Affairs Committee on the Rural Support Plan, alongside other rural and environmental organisations, as part of the Committee's inquiry that will conclude with a report expected in October.

QMS is recruiting four new Board members, including individuals with experience of pig production.

I am pleased to report that, following a further round of recruitment in July, we have made an appointment to the role of AIC Scotland Policy Manager.

Book your tickets for the annual AIC Scotland Dinner, taking place on Wednesday, 25 November 2026 at the voco Grand Central Glasgow.

AIC Members will be aware of the case of classical Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) that has been confirmed in a cow on a farm in Dumfries and Galloway.

Booking is now open for the annual AIC Scotland Meetings and Dinner, taking place on Wednesday, 25 November 2026 at the voco Grand Central Glasgow.

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.