Piloting n Outcome based approach in Scotland Phase 2- Argyll

Piloting an Outcome Based Approach in Scotland is an SNH-led project working with 40 farmers and crofters in four clusters across Scotland (Skye, Argyll, Strathspey and East Lothian) to test a payment by results based approach to delivering environmental outcomes on farms and crofts in Scotland. This project is part of SNH’s Natural Capital Pilot Programme, testing natural capital and outcomes-based approaches to inform future rural policy.

The aim of the project is
a. Demonstrate how a results- based approach to agri-environment schemes can work in different regions across different farm types.
b. Understand implementation issues associated with a results-based approach including practical barriers, issues and opportunities, and farmer behaviour;
c. Test the range of outcomes that can be delivered through this approach and how these are translated to management measures and indicators at the field, farm and landscape levels.
d. Identify solutions and recommendations to inform delivering an agri-environment scheme using this approach as part of future farming support architecture beyond 2024