Question reference: S6O-01109
- Asked by: Natalie Don, MSP for Renfrewshire North and West, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 11 May 2022
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Current status: Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 19 May 2022
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what its latest assessment is of the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Scotland’s agricultural sector.
Answer
The illegal invasion of Ukraine by Russia impacts everyone in the food industry, from farmers to hauliers, processors to retailers.
We have established a short-life Food Security and Supply Taskforce, together with industry. The Taskforce met for the first time on 18 March and continues to do so.
It will seek to recommend, any short, medium and longer-term actions that can be taken to mitigate impacts, resolve supply issues and strengthen food security and supply in Scotland. It will report in due course.
Scottish Ministers remain clear in their commitment to support farmers and crofters.