This is sufficient to deliver the programme definedby officials in consultation with stakeholders under the previousadministration and our manifesto commitment to a new entrants scheme.We shall be investing £254million in improving competitiveness of the agricultural and forestry sectors,£1,124 million on improving the environment and countryside through landmanagement, £180 million on improving the quality of life throughdiversification of economic activity and £37 million through LEADER.The crucial issue for us, asthe new Scottish Government, was to deliver a balanced programme, which wassufficiently funded to deliver environmental, social and economic benefits,without threatening an already fragile farming industry.