Recommendation 5

In relation to proposals in the draft CCP targeted at reducing emissions from non-road machinery and fertilisers, the Committee heard evidence from industry that, while many farming businesses are already adopting low-emissions technologies, uptake remains slow due to efficacy and affordability. The Cabinet Secretary told the Committee these measures in the draft CCP are in early development. The Committee believes it would be helpful for the Scottish Government to provide further information on how it will progress these initiatives going forward, including what financial models it could deploy to support farmers with the start-up costs of investing in low-emissions technologies such as electric and alternative-fuelled tractors.