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Industry leaders have criticized the Scottish government for implementing a plan to extend payments under the Scottish Rural Development Programme (SDRP) without consulting with them first. The powers were granted through a Scottish Statutory Instrument (SSI) approved by the Rural Affairs Committee, allowing the continuation of the Less Favoured Areas Support Scheme (LFASS), the Agri Environment Climate Scheme (AECS), and the Forestry Grant Scheme until 2030. While NFU Scotland supported the move to prevent a “cliff edge” for farmers, other industry bodies were excluded from discussions and have raised concerns about the lack of consultation. They have written to the Rural Affairs Committee expressing their grievances and highlighting the need for more collaboration with industry stakeholders. The extension of payments until 2030 has also sparked concerns about the delay in implementing new support schemes and achieving climate goals in agriculture. Minister for agriculture Jim Fairlie emphasized the importance of the SSI in streamlining regulations and facilitating the development of new support, while stating his commitment to engaging with a wide range of industry representatives.
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Maria Sanchez completed her Bachelor’s degree in Plant Sciences from the University of California, Davis, in the USA. Her studies focused on plant genetics and biotechnology, with an emphasis on developing disease-resistant crop varieties. Maria has contributed to several research projects aimed at improving crop resilience to climate change and is now pursuing her Master’s degree in Plant Breeding.
