NFU Scotland says crofters are helping

In a letter to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance, NFU Scotland restated its view that one of the biggest challenges facing Scotland and public spending was that of climate change.

In previous correspondence with the Scottish Government, NFU Scotland said the nation’s agricultural industry, and its associated practices and land use, is ready to play its part.

At the same time, it will continue to deliver food production to the highest of standards – thereby underpinning the most significant sector of the Scottish economy in terms of jobs, manufacturing and export opportunities.

As hopes for post-Covid recovery become more realistic, the Union has relayed a positive message regarding the role the farming sector can play.

NFU Scotland President, Andrew McCornick said: “Scotland’s agriculture and land-based sector is best-placed to drive forward Scotland’s green recovery from Covid-19 if enabled to do so.

“More than 70 per cent of Scotland’s land is under agricultural management and if the crisis of the pandemic has shown us anything it is that Scottish farmers and crofters remain committed to producing high-quality food in an environmentally and climate-friendly manner in the toughest of circumstances.”