Could Scottish farmers receive a £1000 monthly basic income?
The Scottish Farmer
Scottish farmers, crofters, and farm workers are calling for a £1000 monthly basic income pilot to address financial struggles in the sector, according to a report by the Basic Income for Farmers Scotland Working Group. The proposal suggests direct payments to individuals rather than businesses and advocates shifting agricultural support from a per-hectare model to one based on the number of people working in agriculture. The report highlights that smaller farms and those in sectors like horticulture face particular challenges due to low incomes and limited government support.
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