Funding support scheme delivers for agri sector

Payments to support Scottish farming businesses through the current financial crisis have exceeded targets by three months.

Payments have been issued to more than 14,200 businesses, totalling £328 million.

Sharp rises in energy, fuel and fertiliser costs for the agriculture sector prompted legislative changes to allow early payment of Scottish Government support schemes.

The legislative changes came into effect on 18 September and work to process payments began the next working day.

Background

Funding support scheme delivers for agri sector - full press release (gov.scot)

Farm payment dates to be brought forward - full press release (gov.scot)

Published on: 4 October, 2022