CAP budget: Potential funding levels for Scotland for 2014-2020

An analysis, published by the Scottish Government in October 2013, suggests that, under the new CAP deal negotiated by the UK Government, payments to Scottish farmers are likely to be the lowest in Europe in both Pillar 1 (Direct payments) and Pillar 2 (Rural Development Programme).

• Primary Source

United Kingdom, Scotland: The Scottish Government: News Release, 19.10.13: Scotland bottom of CAP table http://news.scotland.gov.uk/News/Scotland-bottom-of-CAP-table-546.aspx

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