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Agriculture

Scottish agriculture accounts for 5 per cent of the rural workforce and contributes 1.3 per cent GVA to the Scottish economy.

In rural areas, where the industry is regarded as an integrated part of the rural economy, the contribution to economic, environmental and social benefits can be significantly higher.

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vegetablesScottish food grant scheme

A new £60 million scheme to help develop and promote Scottish food opens for business this week. For the first time, the scheme for food producers and processors will support greater collaboration in the supply chain, in line with a future national food policy.

Up to £10 million per year is available to help:

  • construct new facilities, refurbish existing premises and purchase new equipment
  • support wider marketing and business, including website development and consumer education
  • provide resources to support collaboration within the food chain such as distribution and accessing markets

more about the grant scheme

Page updated: Tuesday, May 6, 2008