Part 1 Objectives and planning

1 Overarching objectives of agricultural policy
(1) For the purposes of this Act, the objectives of Scottish agricultural policy are—
(a) the adoption and use of sustainable and regenerative agricultural practices,
(b) the production of high-quality food,
(c) the promotion and support of agricultural practices that protect and improve animal health and welfare,
(d) the facilitation of on-farm nature restoration, climate mitigation and adaptation, and
(e) enabling rural communities to thrive.
(2) The Scottish Ministers may, by regulations, amend the objectives of agricultural policy under subsection (1).
(3) Regulations under this section are subject to the affirmative procedure.

S. 1 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 38(2)
S. 1 in force at 16.6.2025 by S.S.I. 2025/167, reg. 2(1)