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The CAP
The CAP: All You Need To Know!
The CAP (Common Agricultural Policy) has been around since 1947. Since then it has gone through a number of changes, all of which have had different implications for farming and farmers in Scotland.
What is the CAP?: Introduction
CAP History: History and aims of the Common Agricultural Policy
Why have a CAP?: Uniqueness of the agricultural industry
Subsidies and Support: Main elements of the CAP
CAP Reforms: Has the CAP been successful?
Key Dates: Development of the CAP reforms
More Information: Additional resources
What is CAP?
The aim of the common agricultural policy is to provide farmers with a reasonable standard of living, consumers with quality food at fair prices and to preserve our rural heritage.
More Information
Additional information on the CAP and the implementation of the SFP including Cross Compliance, Modulation, Land Management, Contracts, etc.

