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Publication - Consultation paper

Supporting Scotland's transition - land use and agriculture: easy read

Published
6 August 2025
From
Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy, +1 more … Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate, +1 more … Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural
ISBN
9781836919483

This consultation seeks views on a draft Land use and Agriculture Just Transition Plan. The Plan sets out how we are working towards achieving Scotland’s Net Zero ambitions in a fair and just way for people and communities working in or with our land-based industries.

Closed
This consultation closed 5 October 2025.

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The Vision for land use and agriculture in 2045

The Vision:

We want people who live and work in rural communities to do well. They will be supported and empowered. They will continue to have access to knowledge, skills and opportunities.

They will work together for the wellbeing of their communities and our nation. Scotland will be a world leader in farming and land use that is good for the environment.

Question 1: Does this vision help you understand what the future could look like in our rural areas?

Strongly agree?

Mostly agree?

Mostly disagree?

Strongly disagree?

Please give reasons for your answer in the box below:

Contact

Email: LAJTP@gov.scot

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