Agriculture Bill to become law
MSPs have backed legislation that will transform how the Scottish Government supports farming and food production.
The Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Bill will ensure the Scottish Government can help farmers and crofters to produce more food more sustainably, supporting their essential role in climate mitigation and nature restoration. It will allow for a framework of payments that is responsive to the sector’s needs.
This legislation will also drive support for rural communities, the economy, and for land management and the environment.
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Published on: 19 June, 2024