Agriculture Bill: consultation analysis
An independent analysis of the responses to the consultation on proposals for a new Agriculture Bill, “Delivering our Vision for Scottish Agriculture. Proposals for a new Agriculture Bill”, which was open from 29 August until 5 December 2022.
Impact on those experiencing socioeconomic disadvantage
The main areas identified in relation to socioeconomic disadvantage were:
- Impacts of potential increased costs for food resulting from proposals for those struggling with cost of living.
- Impact on farmers who are struggling of potential additional costs associated with proposals in this consultation.
- Certain low-paid workers may benefit from the proposals set out in this consultation document.
- More analysis of these impacts is needed.
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