The Scottish Croff ing Federation (SCF) has emphasised in its response to the government’s Stability and Simplicity consultation that change is urgently needed in the agricultural and rural development payments regime to get a fair deal for croff ers.
‘Certainty is more important than stability,’ said Russell Smith, chairman of the SCF.
‘Why emphasise stability when we can take the opportunity to improve the system? Many of the issues raised in this consultation are relevant whether there is a transition period or not, but are imperative due to the uncertainties about the UK withdrawal.