b'Investing in the Future Scottish Dairy Supply ChainsThe work undertaken over the last seven years current Farm Advisory Service is adapted to support has shown that there is demand for Scottish dairythe dairy supply chain. This may mean re-aligning the support available to deal with the demands ofproductsnot just on home turf but also beyondtodays and tomorrows pressures and opportunities.our shores. The work has also demonstrated the strength and expertise required to be a dairyInnovation support for all parts of the supplychain needs to be easily accessed as does market farmer or processor in Scotland today.development assistance for those wanting tosell products either directly to consumers or via As we move into the next phase of the work it is criticalprocessing or wholesaling customers.that there is adequate funding, including government grant schemes, to support the sectors ambition notThe Scottish Dairy Hub must also continue to havejust from government but from the sector itself. Aa central role in supporting the activities of there-alignment of existing funds used to support thesector while developing the services it offers insector could go some way to help move this work an ever-changing market.on quickly.To achieve our ambition, it is critical that innovative Key to the architecture of this growth will be continuedand responsive supply chains using unique Scottish (and potentially upweighted) investment in thecredentials must continue to be developed to allow dedicated Sector Champions who will continue to workScottish dairy to access opportunities that will drive with partners to deliver support to farming and workprofitability right through the supply chain.with producers and processors to access market opportunities, as well as ensuring the sector has aThis isnt just about now, its about supportingvoice within government. Partners will also have anthe 10-year ambition and ensuring that Scottishimportant role in leading the implementation of thedairy continues to seek out new routes to markets, recommendations identified. new markets, responds to opportunities, and is fitto respond to the constant challenges that the As farming develops and the climate change challengecommercial and physical world will continuebecomes ever more critical, it will become vital that theto present. 18'