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Hudghton (Verts/ALE),
Successful - that is, profitable - agriculture is an essential part of the
rural economy and a major influence on the viability of basic rural
services, from schools to post offices.
Many agri-businesses in Scotland are facing major
pressure on net incomes. In addition to the farm-gate price pressures
which all farmers face, Scots producers, especially those in Highland and
Island areas, have to cope with high costs of transportation and other
challenges such as climatic conditions.
Scots food producers must be encouraged by the new CAP
to capitalise on their already good reputation for natural production
methods and resulting production of good quality and healthy foodstuffs,
which consumers will want to choose. |
