Call for input on the future of the Fruit and Vegetables Aid Scheme in Scotland

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Closes 14 Sep 2025

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Section A: Questions on Proposal (i)

Proposals for immediate changes to legislation

Proposal (i): Provide aid based on Scottish production

Related Information

There are not currently any restrictions on growers based in other parts of the UK being members of a producer organisation with a Head Office in Scotland. While 'cross border' producer organisations have been supported under the existing scheme to date, this is not considered sustainable nor appropriate going forward now that there is no longer a UK-wide approach to the scheme.

1. Do you agree that aid provided by the Scottish Government should be based on production grown only in Scotland?
2. Do you have a preference on approach, either (a) funding producer organisations with only Scottish growers, or (b) still allowing producer organisations with members based in other parts of the UK to be funded, but not including their value in the calculation determining aid that would be provided.
3. What, if any, are the benefits to your producer organisation of having members based in other parts of the UK?