Vice President`s Blog - 12 December 2017
(WorldNews Europe)

The support of Governments and the public will be crucial factors if Scotland is to prosper in the post-Brexit era writes Vice President Martin Kennedy. As part of the Union`s work on identifying the best Brexit options for Scottish farming and crofting, I joined fellow board member Angus MacFadyen and Deputy Director of Policy Andrew Bauer on a study trip to Norway to examine the much discussed `Norwegian Model`. It was clear to all that Norwegian agriculture is recognised and supported by its government and the vast majority of the public. And although Norway is only around 50 per cent self-sufficient in food,...