The farming unions from Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland say it is essential that all devolved governments guarantee that Treasury funds are spent on agriculture as announced.
Following the announcement by Chancellor Phillip Hammond that Government would commit to agricultural funding until 2020, the four union presidents pledged to continue their joint lobbying to promote the importance of UK food and farming against a backdrop of intense competition for public spending post Brexit.
NFU Scotland President Allan Bowie said: “We know that each devolved administration is facing significant spending pressure, however the Chancellor has been clear, he expects each of the devolved governments to use the money for agriculture. This is the clear intention for which the money has been guaranteed.
NFU President Meurig Raymond said: “This guarantee of domestic agricultural budget through to the end of 2020 provides vital assurance to farm businesses during the uncertainty of political negotiation and market volatility. We are also pleased that we have been given some clarity on how agri-environmental funding sits within this and will work with government on how this is developed long-term.”
NFU Cymru President Stephen James highlighted the importance of securing time for farm business to plan ahead. He said: “The announcement also buys time to build a clear path for agricultural policy beyond the point the UK leaves the EU.
“Further, commitment to honour EU agreements, even where these go beyond projected Brexit, is very important as this protects significant public benefits, and the farm businesses supplying these benefits, built up over decades.”
In addition, UFU President Barclay Bell said: “The UK Government's guarantee means that farmers are able to continue to fulfil their role of providing high quality food, produced to exacting welfare and environmental standards.”
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