The Scottish Crofting Federation congratulates Mr Connon on his election as the new president of the National Farmers Union Scotland (NFUS).
This is a challenging time for crofting, with so many changes ahead in terms of agricultural policy. As a key stakeholder in determining where the journey goes, NFUS has great responsibility for the challenges and opportunities crofters will face under the new agricultural support system. Getting the details of the new policy right will be crucial for the future direction and resilience of crofting.
Jonathan Hedges, Chair of the SCF, says “We congratulate Andrew Connon on his election. Throughout the debate on what now has become the Agriculture and Rural Communities Act, the NFUS has played a central role. The Government has repeatedly reassured crofters that the policy delivered through this piece of legislation will be proportionate and adequately support crofters and other small producers. Together, we can hold the government to its promise.”
“It is essential for us to work with Mr Connon constructively and with integrity, and we are looking forward to doing so.”
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