Scottish farmers need recognition in Brexit and climate change targets

摘要

As we edge ever closer to 2021, there have been some indications as to what a post-Brexit world will look like.If anything is tc be recognised is that we all will be aboard the same boat come Friday 1st January 2021, as we embark into the unknown and navigate the Scottish Government's route of'simplification and improvement'. This would, inarguably, be easier ifthere was a clear roadmap with a strong policy direction to address transformation opportunities and approach - the sooner, the better.We do know the Less Favoured Area Support Scheme will return to levels received in 2018.These amendments ensure the maintenance of vital support as the industry faces the impacts of Brexit and recovery from Covid-19.Talks have been ongoing since 2019 ona sheep compensation scheme, but no indicative clarifications have been made in the event of a no-deal Brexit and trading upon World Trade Organisation terms.