Question reference: S6W-26393
- Date lodged: 21 March 2024
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Current status: Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 19 April 2024
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the planned minimum land size threshold required for farmers to receive agricultural payments under the Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Bill, including what assessment it undertook to arrive at the planned threshold of 3ha, and what evidence supports this decision.
Answer
The adaptive framework under the new Bill will enable tailored provisions and support to be implemented to support our food producers and we continue to co-develop effective policies to deliver the Vision for Agriculture. As a framework Bill it will not set thresholds which could restrict future flexibility.
How these powers will be used are set out in the Bills associated Policy Memorandum and Explanatory notes .
Future eligibility criteria will be co-developed with partners through the Ag Reform Programme.