Rural Payments and Services

The Agricultural Reform Programme (ARP) will transform how we support farming and food production in Scotland to become a global leader in sustainable and regenerative agriculture. The Scottish Government is committed to ensuring farmers, crofters, land managers, members of the wider agricultural community and industry are given equal opportunity to play a key role in making our Vision for Agriculture a reality.

How it works

If you or someone you know is interested in taking part in research, you can sign up to our research panel. When you sign up to our research panel, you will be asked to give some information about who you are and what your connection is to the agricultural industry. If you fit the criteria for a research project, you will be contacted to ask if you want to take part. Research opportunities may include surveys, interviews, testing, workshops and more. Depending on the type of research and level of input required, some opportunities may offer a paid incentive to take part.

How to sign up

There are a few different ways you can sign up to our research panel:

• you can fill out the online form
• you can also contact our support team at ARPresearch@gov.scot to make an appointment to sign up over the phone
• you can go to your local area office to get help signing up

You are able to sign up on behalf of someone else – such as a family member or friend – as long as they have given clear permission for you to do so.

Who else can sign up

Anyone who may be affected by future changes to agricultural support in Scotland can sign up to take part in research. This includes farmers, crofters, land managers, agents, advisors, and the wider industry.

If you have any questions

Please reach out to our friendly research support team at ARPresearch@gov.scot if you have any questions about taking part in research.