NFU Scotland Conference
Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon

-Review into introduction of sea eagles should be arriving later this year

-Huge problem for livestock farmers

First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf

"Your success (farmers) is the countries success. Scottish food is the most well renowned in the world. We have to work together on the challenges we face."

First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf

"We are concerned as a devolved nation when decisions are imposed on us without consultation which affects rural agriculture in Scotland."

First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf

"When it comes to the impacts of climate change, they are only going to be felt more regularly, we’re facing an extreme climate crisis, and we all have a job to do to tackle this, and I absolutely recognise the farming community’s role in this. We want to be partners with you in this, but not at the expense of producing our own food." 

First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf

-No funding commitments from the UK Government after 2025

- 'No idea' of Labour's plan for the environment

First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf

Mr Yousaf said farmers will have to 'earn their money' by delivering for the environment and nature

First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf

-Mr Yousaf's confirms no immediate reallocation of £61 million budget

-It will be reallocated in future budgets 

-Emphasised £500m taken away from overall Scottish budget by the UK Government