The Scottish Government is committed to supporting rural life, rural communities and the rural economy. An important part of this agenda is its support of Scotland's livestock and livestock products industries.
Grazing land comprises over 79% of the total agricultural land in Scotland ( 2006 Agricultural Census), and approximately 47% of holdings in Scotland are involved in livestock farming. As a result the livestock and livestock products industry has a big impact on rural development in Scotland. The Scottish industry is also important to the UK as a whole as approximately 18% of all cattle and 22% of sheep in the UK are in Scotland ( Economic Report on Scottish Agriculture 2006).
The Scottish Government works closely with producers, processors, industry bodies, and researchers to develop policies that will maintain and improve the prosperity and sustainability of the livestock and livestock products industry.
The Scottish Government is also currently involved in implementation of the recommendations from a Review of the Agricultural and Horticultural Levy Bodies which was completed in 2005.
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You can contact us at:
Address:
Livestock and Livestock Products Branch
Rm 251
Pentland House
47 Robb's Loan
Edinburgh
EH14 1TY
Tel: 0131 244 6425