The Scottish Croff.ing Federation (SCF) has provisionally commented on the consultation document Stability and Simplicity released by the Scottish Government.
‘This document lays out the broader issues facing agricultural support’, said Russell Smith, chairman of the SCF, ‘and possible routes forward. It is good to see an emerging strategy but it is, of course, only in its infancy – the consultation document makes this clear.
‘Clear principles such as maintaining environmental standards are welcomed, as are the suggested possibilities of innovation, such as simplifying the application process for those whose circumstances stay largely unchanged year on year.