New Crofting Research

Important new crofting research has just been published on the subject of support mechanisms for crofting. The research was commissioned by the Crofting Commission and carried out by Gwyn Jones, a director with the European Forum on Nature Conservation and Pastoralism.

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The remit of the report was to analyse current support for crofting and the feasibility of introducing new forms or mechanisms of support.

In particular, the report examines the extent to which the support payments currently available to crofters are likely to achieve the Scottish Government’s objectives for crofting, and identifies alternative support systems which might deliver greater benefits in the future.

Gywn’s report can be viewed here.

The Crofting Commission’s press release can be seen here.

The Scottish Crofting Federation’s press release can be seen here.