Question reference: S6W-15047
- Asked by: Jim Fairlie, MSP for Perthshire South and Kinross-shire, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 9 February 2023
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Current status: Initiated by the Scottish Government. Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 10 February 2023
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the future support framework for agriculture in Scotland.
Answer
I am pleased to confirm that we have today published a package of announcements to provide information and financial certainty farmers and crofters need to help them prepare for the change necessary to deliver the ambitious aims set out in the Scottish Government’s Vision for Agriculture. Links are available here:
- New payment for farmers to improve animal health and welfare launched under Preparing for Sustainable farming ;
- Route Map for agricultural reform ;
- Guidance on the list of the measures being considered and evaluated for inclusion for future agriculture support in Scotland ;
- Full 2023 Payment Strategy timetable ;
- Opening of a new round of the Knowledge Transfer and Innovation Fund (KTIF) .