To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. The future of agriculture in Scotland is at a pivotal point. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the challenges faced by farmers and crofters who have worked tirelessly to ensure food production and land management continues at a time when other industries have been brought to a standstill. Their efforts have also come against the backdrop of Brexit uncertainty, in particular the implications for farm income of future changes to agricultural support payments and the potential impact of new trade deals. In addition, there is the accompanying