NFU Scotland will bring together farmers, crofters, politicians and industry leaders for its 2026 Annual General Meeting, Conference and Gala Dinner on 5 and 6 February at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Glasgow.
The two day event comes at a defining moment for Scottish agriculture, with the sector facing major political, economic and structural change in the year ahead.
Held under the theme Facing Change, Finding Opportunity, A Profitable Future For Scottish Agriculture, the conference is expected to attract hundreds of attendees for a packed programme of debate, discussion and networking.
Political representation will span both Holyrood and Westminster, with confirmed speakers including First Minister John Swinney MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands Mairi Gougeon MSP, Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity Jim Fairlie MSP, and UK Government Minister for Scotland Kirsty McNeill MP.
The programme will also feature Professor Sir John Curtice, who will offer political insight ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections, and former NFU President Baroness Minette Batters, who will present findings from the recently published UK Farming Profitability Review.
A central moment of the conference will be the launch of NFU Scotland’s 2026 Manifesto, setting out policy priorities ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections that are expected to shape farming and crofting for years to come.
The manifesto focuses on delivering a profitable and sustainable future for Scottish agriculture, with emphasis on multi annual funding, supply chain reform, food labelling, and supporting the next generation entering the industry.
NFU Scotland President Andrew Connon said:
“This year’s AGM comes at a pivotal time for farming.
“We’re proud to welcome a powerful line up of political and industry leaders who are shaping the future of agriculture.
“From Holyrood to Westminster, it’s vital that policymakers hear directly from the people who grow our food, steward our land and support rural economies.
“We have a bold vision for a profitable future and a clear set of asks.
“This event is about uniting behind that vision and driving forward the change our industry needs.”
The event follows a period of significant advocacy activity by NFU Scotland, including a UK wide campaign that led to a government rethink on proposed Inheritance Tax reforms affecting farming families.
Further momentum has also been generated through the Union’s ShelfWatch campaign, which has focused attention on supermarket sourcing practices and opened dialogue with retailers about increasing support for Scottish produce.
