Commenting as the NFUS launch their manifesto for the Scottish Parliament elections, Liberal Democrat Rural Affairs spokesperson Liam McArthur said:
"I am pleased to see that Scottish Liberal Democrats and the NFUS are singing from the same hymn sheet in so many areas. Joined up working is so important for the safeguarding of the agricultural industry.
"Scottish Liberal Democrats understand just how important the industry is to Scotland and the challenges that those within the industry face. We take our responsibility to the industry extremely seriously.
"We want to cut red tape and bureaucracy for farmers and crofters, reform procurement rules to encourage the purchase of local food and help smaller producers and farmers access the large public sector market. We are also committed to winning a fair deal on CAP funding for Scotland's farmers and crofters who currently receive some of the lowest payments in Europe.
"These are the right solutions for the Scottish agriculture and it is the Scottish Liberal Democrats who will protect this vital industry."