News by year
News 2021
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Agricultural wages board proposal
14 December, 2021
Minimum hourly rate to increase by 59p per hour.
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Last chance for farmers to claim SACGS support
7 December, 2021
31 December deadline to apply for Sustainable Agriculture Capital Grants Scheme
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CAP replacement – share your views
10 November, 2021
A consultation on the Scottish Government’s proposals for replacing the Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) is closing soon.
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Increased rates for Basic Payment Scheme and Greening 2021
28 October, 2021
Following a budget review, farmers and crofters are set to receive an increased rate on Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) and Greening payments for 2021.
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UK-New Zealand Agreement in Principle – Cabinet Secretary writes to Secretary of State for International Trade
27 October, 2021
The Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands, Mairi Gougeon, has written to the Secretary of State for International Trade to highlight concerns...
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Take part in Scotland's census
20 October, 2021
Learn how to complete the census online and help get the message to other groups
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Reductions and exclusions - 2015 letters
7 October, 2021
The first tranche of letters and emails explaining reductions will be sent shortly.
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Changes to how cattle are registered
27 September, 2021
Changes come into place from Monday 4th October
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Transforming our grant application services
24 September, 2021
We're looking to improve our services and want to engage with producers who participated in SACGS or other Capital Grants schemes.
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CAP replacement consultation
15 September, 2021
Have your say on the policies that will guide farming, food production and land use in Scotland for many years to come.