Award of ARE/001/26 - Understanding the Small Edible Horticultural Industry in Scotland
Reference ocds-r6ebe6-0000827563 · The City of Edinburgh Council
Awarded to Risk Management Partners for £49,917.
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IntroductionThe Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate of the Scottish Government would like to understand more about the small scale edible horticultural industry in Scotland.Background & ContextThe Vision for Agriculture sets out the Scottish Government’s ambitions to produce high quality, nutritious, local food. Although the edible horticultural industry has long been recognised as producing high-quality food, the sector is varied and complex, and we are now seeking a greater understanding of the sector as a whole in order to identify potential gaps in support.Fruit and vegetables are important for nutrition, and are sectors in which Scotland produces less than its requirements. Increased production would therefore be positive, as would a diversity of businesses in this sector to provide resilience. However, it is currently unclear how significant the contribution made by small producers is, or has the potential to be, in terms of volume, affordability, and reliability.The Scottish Government has one dedicated horticultural support scheme, the Fruit and Vegetables Aid scheme. This scheme relies on collaboration with other producers, and has conditions attached which are pe…
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| Awarded to | Amount | Bids received | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Risk Management Partners | £49,917 | 2 | — |
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