Rural RoundUp – Spotlight: Policy
Welcome back to the Rural Round-up hosted by me, Kerry Hammond. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. This episode was recorded on Tuesday 20th Feb 2024 and all information considered correct to this date. On today’s episode Robert, Tiffany and George are joined by Professor Steven Thomson from SRUC’s Rural Policy Centre. They discuss the potential future landscape of funding, common grazings & small holders, policy and pressures around GHG emissions, and value chain need for reduced emissions and increased biodiversity. Discussion touches on the next generation of farmers, and how policy can encourage young people into the industry.
Other Resources:
Agricultural Reform Route Map (ruralpayments.org)
Agricultural Reform What will Future Support Look Like? (ruralpayments.org)
Preparing for Sustainable Farming (PSF) (ruralpayments.org)
For more information,
visit www.FAS.scot
Twitter: @FASScot
Facebook: @FASScot
National Advice Hub
Phone: 0300 323 0161
Email: advice@fas.scot
Sign up to the FAS newsletter
Receive updates on news, events and publications from Scotland’s Farm Advisory Service