Background Evidence Papers
A paper prepared for the Inquiry by Scottish Government Rural and Environment Analytical Services (REAS) reviewing literature on risks in agriculture and the tools available to manage them.
An analysis of responses to Phase 1 of the Inquiry into future Support for Agriculture in Scotland. Thematic and quantitative analysis of the 105 responses received.
An analysis of responses to Phase 2 of the Inquiry into Future Support for Agriculture in Scotland. Thematic and quantitative analysis of the 105 responses received.
A paper prepared for the inquiry into the future of support for agriculture in Scotland by the Scottish Government Agriculture and Rural Development Division setting out an analysis of the arable sector in Scotland.
A paper prepared for the Inquiry by Forestry Commission Scotland.
A paper prepared for the Inquiry by Marks & Spencer sharing their perspectives on what is required in order that the food supply chain mitigate the effects of Climate Change.
A paper prepared for the Inquiry by Scottish Government Rural Payments and Inspections Directorate on the IT issues that any future changes to payment schemes would need to address.
A paper prepared for the Inquiry by the Scottish Government Rural and Environment Research and Analysis Directorate providing a summary of USA farm support policy.
A Literature Review prepared for the Inquiry by SAC on the Value of Public Goods from Agriculture and the Production Impacts of the Single Farm Payment Scheme.
A paper prepared by Scottish Government Rural and Environment Analytical Services to provide an evidence base for the inquiry into the future of support for agriculture in Scotland. The paper reviews recent trends in Scottish agriculture and how they compare with other regions of the United Kingdom, other European Union Member States and with non-EU countries.
A paper prepared by Scottish Natural Heritage to provide an evidence base on Scotland's farmed environment for the inquiry into the future of support for agriculture in Scotland.
A paper outlining the importance of livestock production to the Scottish Economy prepared for the inquiry into the future of support for agriculture in Scotland by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).