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The Vision
"We want a prosperous and sustainable farming industry, one of Scotland's success stories, which benefits all the people of Scotland. It should be:
- focused on producing food and other products for the market;
- a major driver in sustaining rural development, helping rural communities prosper;
- a leading player in the protection and enhancement of the environment;
- a major contributor to key objectives on animal health and welfare and human health and well-being;
- keen to embrace change and market opportunities.
- Rural Scotland is not a single entity and the type of farming varies from place to place. The role of agriculture and the range of economic, social and environmental benefits expected from it will differ from one part of Scotland to another."
AGRICULTURE STRATEGY GROUP
Ross Finnie MSP, Minister for Environment and Rural Development
Gareth Baird, Scottish Agricultural Organisation Society
Chris Brown, Asda Stores Ltd
Julie Fitzpatrick, Moredun Research Institute
David Gass, Scottish Enterprise
Stuart Housden OBE, RSPB Scotland
Geoffrey John CBE, formerly Scottish Food and Drink Industry Strategy Group
Bob Kass, Highlands and Islands Enterprise
John Kinnaird, NFU Scotland
Bill McKelvey, Scottish Agricultural College
Jimmy McLean, Royal Bank of Scotland
Ena McNeill, Scottish Crofting Foundation
John Markland CBE, Scottish Natural Heritage
Jeff Maxwell OBE, environment interests
Graeme Millar CBE, Chairman, Scottish Consumer Council
Neil Stoddart, Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers
Jim Walker CBE, Producer
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