We are placing rural issues at the heart of policy making. Our new Agriculture Strategy will set out a vision for a sustainable Scottish farming industry, maintaining its key role in rural areas.
Fisheries make an important contribution to the economy of our rural coastal communities.
We are taking action to ensure that Scottish fisheries have a sustainable long term future. Scotland has superb natural food products and the skills to add value to them. We will work to maximise that competitive advantage for our food industry. We are developing a diverse forest resource which will improve the environment and be available for people to enjoy. Scotland's agricultural and biological research institutes are international leaders in their fields.