SRUC Report Confirms Small Herds Hit Hardest

by SCF | Sep 9, 2026 | News

New research from Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has confirmed SCF concerns that the 410-day calving interval rule disproportionately affects smaller cattle producers. Analysis of 2025 SSBSS claims found that 74% of cows in the smallest herds met the eligibility...

SCF calls for fair distribution of Future Farming Investment Scheme funding

by SCF | Aug 3, 2026 | News

SCF has welcomed several improvements to the next round of the Future Farming Investment Scheme, including a higher 60% intervention rate for island businesses. However, serious concerns remain about how applications will be scored and whether crofters, small-scale...

Tiny Trailer Abattoir Report Released

by SCF | Jun 16, 2026 | News

Scotland’s first movable sheep and goat abattoir is set to become operational in Orkney later this year, offering a new approach to supporting crofters, small producers and high-welfare meat production in remote areas. The Tiny Trailer Abattoir (TTA) has been...

Crofting Bill Stage 3: Important improvements and a clear commitment for wholesale reform 

by SCF | Mar 24, 2026 | News

The Crofting Bill has passed Stage 3 in the Scottish Parliament today. While the changes introduced are modest, they represent important improvements to existing crofting law. Crucially, there is now a clear commitment from government to begin a comprehensive review...

Progress on Goose Management as Parliament Committee Closes SCF Petition

by SCF | Mar 12, 2026 | News

The Scottish Crofting Federation welcomes progress on goose management following consideration of our long-running petition by the Scottish Parliament’s Rural Affairs and Islands Committee. Read full statement here: SCF Press Release 12.03.26