LINK’s SRDP Mid Term Evaluation

This note focuses mostly on the Rural Priorities scheme. While we criticise aspects of its implementation, this is because out of all schemes included in the Rural Development Programme, it has the most potential to deliver environmental benefits. We believe the CAP should be reformed along the lines laid out in our publication “Beyond the CAP” with greater emphasis on targeting all agricultural funds to support the provision of public goods e.g. protecting Scotland’s environment, heritage and landscapes.