Farm leaders are calling for a £50m rise in agricultural funding ahead of next week's Budget
Farmers and crofters are to stage a rally outside the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh to voice concerns about the future of the sector.
UK ministers have defended those proposals, while the Scottish government says it is "unequivocal" in its support for the industry. Many farmers are concerned that the funds will be competing against other demands, such as health and education.It is also urging the Scottish government to make funding commitments across a number of years to provide financial stability.
Those concerned about the proposals include 26-year-old Aberdeenshire livestock farmer Nicola Wordie. Nicola says that would make it too small to farm profitably, adding: "It could be the end of this family farm as we know it."Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon says the uncertainty being faced by farmers is compounded by changes to inheritance tax relief and has called on the UK government to reverse its decision.
Scotland's Finance Secretary Shona Robison is due to deliver her Budget for 2025/26 in the Scottish Parliament next Wednesday.
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