The Crofting Commission has responded to the Scottish Government’s consultation on the National Good Food Nation Plan, welcoming the plan’s focus on creating a sustainable and secure food system for Scotland.
However, the commission stressed the importance of recognising crofting’s role in achieving this goal.
Gary Campbell, Chief Executive of the Crofting Commission, said: “Crofting is a unique and valuable part of Scotland’s agricultural sector.
“Crofters play a vital role in providing high-quality, locally produced food across the crofting counties and beyond, particularly in remote and rural areas.
“There is much made of the global issue of food miles, which, due to the nature of crofting, is already addressed in a sustainable manner by a system that has contributed to food production at a local and regional level in a sustainable manner for more than a century.”
The Crofting Commission’s response to the consultation highlights two key areas:
Gary said: “Crofting has the potential to be an even greater contributor to Scotland’s food security.
“By recognising the challenges and opportunities facing crofters in the National Good Food Nation Plan, the Scottish Government can ensure that this vital sector thrives and benefits communities across the country.”
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