Scottish Government 'fails' to commit to a multi-annual ring-fenced fund for farming

First Minister John Swinney said his Government would return the £46 million taken away from the agriculture Budget in previous years but could not guarantee a commitment to longer-term funding due to only having 'information' for one financial year

clock • 4 min read
First Minister of Scotland John Swinney said: "Uncertainty about the implications in our budget will constrain the ability of the Scottish Government to set out the multi-annual certainty that everyone in the industry would like us to do."
Image:

First Minister of Scotland John Swinney said: "Uncertainty about the implications in our budget will constrain the ability of the Scottish Government to set out the multi-annual certainty that everyone in the industry would like us to do."

First Minister of Scotland John Swinney has failed to provide a guarantee that the Scottish Government will provide multi-annual funding for farmers and crofters due to having a 'lack of information' for...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358
Register for free Join Now

 

More on Politics

Great Yorkshire Show: EU reset is a threat to innovation, says former Defra Secretary
Politics

Great Yorkshire Show: EU reset is a threat to innovation, says former Defra Secretary

George Eustice, who served as Farming Minister and Defra Secretary under Conservative Governments, gave the warning at the Great Yorkshire Show

Jonathan Wheeler
clock 14 July 2025 • 2 min read
Rural Post Office reforms should not 'sacrifice' farming communities
Politics

Rural Post Office reforms should not 'sacrifice' farming communities

Sarah Lee, director of policy at the Countryside Alliance, said postal service changes could leave rural communities at a disadvantage

Chris Brayford
clock 13 July 2025 • 4 min read
Agri-environment support schemes cannot rely solely on tree planting
Environment

Agri-environment support schemes cannot rely solely on tree planting

Should agricultural support schemes go even further than focusing on tree planting to support the environment?

Chris Brayford
clock 13 July 2025 • 2 min read