Written Question · S3W-40004 · Session 3
What funding is available for farm diversification for equine activities.
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive what funding is available for farm diversification for equine activities.
The answer
There are a number of options under the Rural Priorities element of the Scotland Rural Development Programme, including diversification outwith agriculture and development/creation of micro-enterprises, aimed at supporting diversification to improve the viability of existing agricultural businesses. This may include various leisure, recreation and sporting activities, including equine activities. More details can be found on the Rural Priorities website at:
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/farmingrural/SRDP/RuralPriorities.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/farmingrural/SRDP/RuralPriorities.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S3W-40004 by reference.