March 2026: Policy, cereal, beef, sheep and milk updates…

About this episode

Along with our regular monthly updates on policy, cereals, beef, sheep and milk, in this edition we also have a spotlight on how a turbulent global trading environment is shaping the outlook for Scottish agriculture. Show Notes 00:35 News in Brief 05:42 Policy Briefs – Agri-Tourism Investment Scheme (AIS), Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS), National Islands Plan, Securing Homes in Rural and Island Communities, Upcoming Grant Funding, Lamb Castration Consultation, Key Dates, Consultations and Publications. 14:19 Cereals – Latest news and market update 20:42 Beef – Latest news and market update 27:48 Sheep – Latest news and market update 30:50 Milk – Latest news and market update 37:45 Sector focus – How a turbulent global trading environment is shaping the outlook for Scottish agriculture 47:26 Further articles – ‘Preparing for calving (FAS TV), ‘All things insurance’ (podcast) and ‘Alternative Protein Crop Overview’ (FAS article) FAS Links and Resources: Newsletters - Business & Policy Edition - Farm Advisory Service advice@fas.scot Other Links and Resources: Agritourism Investment Scheme 2026 (FAS) Agritourism Investment Scheme contact Management Options Capital Items Fair Work First National Islands Plan - gov.scot Affordable Housing Supply Programme Rural and Island Housing Fund Lamb Welfare: Consultation Accelerating Home-building in Scotland (closing date 30.04.26) Scottish Law Commission’s Report on Section 53 of the Title Conditions (Scotland) Act 2003 (closing date 15.05.26) Onshore electricity generation: increasing the threshold for applications (closing date 27.05.26) Short-term lets: regulation information - gov.scot (25.02.26 publication date) Supporting Scotland's transition - land use and agriculture - gov.scot (25.02.26 publication date) Scottish farm business income - gov.scot (2024-25 link available from 27.03.26) Is whisky tourism on the rocks? - BBC News Scotch whisky production slows as tariffs and weak demand bite | EasternEye What the India tariffs deal means for Scotch whisky - BBC News Chinese whisky tariff cut to come into force - BBC News Impact.economist.com/key-findings FAS TV Series 5 Ep 27 - Preparing for Calving All things Insurance - FAS (Rural Roundup podcast) Alternative Protein Crop Overview For more information, visit www.FAS.scot Facebook: @FASScot National Advice Hub Phone: 0300 323 0161 Email: advice@fas.scot