Question reference: S5W-30719
- Asked by: Claudia Beamish, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 15 July 2020
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Current status: Answered by Fergus Ewing on 30 July 2020
Question
To ask the Scottish Government when it plans to establish sector-specific groups to address climate change challenges within agriculture, further to the establishment of the Suckler Beef Climate Group.
Answer
The Scottish Government is expecting the Suckler Beef Climate Group’s report later this year. Further consideration is being given to the options surrounding the establishment of other similar sector specific, farmer led groups during this unprecedented time. The Scottish Government is keen to ensure any groups have the resources available to them in order to maximise the value of their contribution moving forward.