Scottish Rural Development Programme 2014-2020: Evaluation of Capital Grant Schemes: Annex B - Survey data
This annex presents survey data from the independent evaluation of three capital grant schemes funded through the Scottish Rural Development Programme (SRDP) 2014-2020. This is an annex to the main evaluation report.
3. About the applicant
| Response option | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| No, I had taken on the holding from my family | 98 | 52% |
| No, I previously worked in the industry and then took on a farm or croft | 55 | 29% |
| Yes, I had no family background in farming or crofting, agricultural qualifications, or previous work in the industry | 26 | 14% |
| No, I had undertaken a farming qualification | 18 | 9% |
| Other | 5 | 3% |
N=190.
Multiple response question where respondents could select more than one option and all that applied. Percentages may total more than 100% as a result.
EKOS recoded other where the response clearly fit into one of the categories. ‘Other’ included: unspecified (3), change in partnership (1), boundaries had been surveyed (1).
| Response option | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| An interest in agriculture, farming and/or crofting | 159 | 84% |
| I enjoy working outside | 141 | 74% |
| Family tradition | 127 | 67% |
| An interest in farming and/or crofting for environmental benefits | 102 | 54% |
| I like working for myself | 95 | 50% |
| To leave a legacy | 89 | 47% |
| To support my family | 74 | 39% |
| To contribute to the nation’s food security | 64 | 34% |
| To increase regenerative farming practices | 54 | 28% |
| To promote healthy lifestyles with fresh food | 53 | 28% |
| To address local food issues | 36 | 19% |
| I can grow what I like | 28 | 15% |
| Other | 14 | 7% |
| Job security | 4 | 2% |
N=190.
Multiple response question where respondents could select more than one option and all that applied. Percentages may total more than 100% as a result.
‘Other’ includes: to keep traditional farming alive; a secondary business alongside other interests/ employment; suited my circumstances and abilities.
| Response option | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| No, I have other full-time paid employment | 70 | 37% |
| Yes | 57 | 30% |
| No, I have other part-time paid employment | 42 | 22% |
| Other | 21 | 11% |
N=190
‘Other’ includes, for example: retired; other caring responsibilities; voluntary work.
| Area | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Favoured Area | 181 | 95% |
| Non-Less Favoured Area | 6 | 3% |
| Both | 3 | 2% |
N=190.
Multiple response question where respondents could select more than one option and all that applied. Percentages may total more than 100% as a result.
In the grant recipient survey Question 11 provided a drop-down list of local authority areas in Scotland for respondents to select from in response to a question about location of farm or croft. This was the simplest way to frame the question.
Responses were then re-coded where possible by EKOS into the four SRDP regions following survey closure, Table 3.5. Helensburgh and Lomond sits under South Western Scotland while the rest of Argyll and Bute sits under Highlands and Islands – as such, respondents based in this local authority area do not nest neatly under one region. A ‘best fit’ approach was undertaken, and all Argyll and Bute respondents were categorised as Highlands and Islands.
| Local authority | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Highlands and Islands | 171 | 89% |
| South Western Scotland | 15 | 7% |
| Eastern Scotland | 5 | 3% |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1% |
N=192
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