Scottish Organic Action Plan 2026 - 2029
Scotland's Organic Opportunity
Scotland is globally recognised for its natural resources, rich heritage, and exceptional food and drink. At the heart of this success is a growing organic food and farming sector, supported by long-standing Scottish Government commitment and six consecutive years of growth in organically managed land.
Rising demand at home and abroad makes this the ideal moment to launch the Scottish Organic Action Plan 2026 - 2029. Developed through a collaborative, industry-led approach and supported by the Scottish Government, the plan sets clear priorities to scale up production, meet demand, and support a profitable, sustainable future for organic food and farming in Scotland - strengthening our global reputation while contributing to net zero and biodiversity goals.
Did you know?
£41.6 million
£41.6 million has been directed to organic production (707 contracts) since 2015.
+13%
Between 2023 and 2024 alone, Scotland saw a 13% increase in organic farmland (fully organic and in-conversion).
20%
In 2024, 20% of Scotland’s organic land was in-conversion, signalling strong future growth.
Scottish Organic Market Report 2026
Driving Growth in the Scottish Sector
The Scottish Organic Action Plan 2026 - 2029 has enabled, for the first time, publication of a Scottish Organic Market Report, highlighting key areas of opportunity for domestic producers.
Scotland’s organic sector is driven by consumer demand. The value of the organic market has grown 20.6% in five years. More recent figures from NielsenIQ show the market in Scotland is now worth £155 million, growing nearly 3% in volume sales over the last year.
The Scottish Organic Market Report 2026 highlights where Scottish producers can step up to meet demand, for vegetables, eggs, dairy, beef and lamb.
Meet Scotland's Organic Producers
Growing naturally, in harmony with the soil, with the cycles of weather and nature, it really is a wonderfully rich way of farming.
ÒR-ganic Lorna, General Factotum
Case Study: Mossgiel Organic Farm
Led by Bryce Cunningham, Mossgiel Organic Farm is pushing boundaries in sustainable dairy production - from harnessing renewable energy to pioneering plastic-free packaging and rethinking how organic milk is produced and distributed.
Read the full case study and hear from Bryce following the farm’s double win at Scotland Food & Drink’s Excellence Awards 2023.
Mossgiel Organic Farm also won Organic Business of the Year at The Excellence Awards 2025.
Mossgiel Organic Farm
Scottish food and drink has a fantastic future. We can be world leaders, both in sustainability and quality.
Mossgiel Organic Farm Bryce Cunningham, Farmer
Download the Action Plan
Discover how Scotland plans to grow and strengthen its organic sector.