Within the rural policy sector, the question of what happens after Brexit dominated Session 5 of the Scottish Parliament. Agriculture, forestry and environmental management have been heavily influenced by EU regulations and EU financial support, in large part through the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). Post-Brexit, UK nations are no longer required to follow CAP rules nor do they receive CAP support payments. Agriculture is a devolved policy area, therefore Scotland can decide on a new policy for Scottish farmers and crofters. Read more: https://digitalpublications.parliament.scot/ResearchBriefings/Report/2021/5/12/df69604c-1a2f-4a50-94fe-26c48f8623e7#984773a7-c83b-4a3f-ae68-7e662ecd5e05.dita
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