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News 2026
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Understanding the Vulnerabilities of Scotland’s Water Resources to Drought
11 August, 2026
The project involved an in-depth evaluation of Scotland’s national Drought Risk Assessment Tool (DRAT) used for identifying severe drought events in Scotland.
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Future Farming Investment Scheme 2026 announced
4 August, 2026
At least 725 farming and crofting businesses will share £14.25 million as part of the next round of the Future Farming Investment Scheme.
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Future Farming Investment Scheme 2025 - Evidence Submission Deadline Extended
17 July, 2026
Evidence submission deadline extended until 23:59 on 30 September 2026
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Underpinning National Capacity: Spotlight on the Commonwealth Potato Collection
24 June, 2026
The James Hutton Institute is the custodian of the Commonwealth Potato Collection.
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Agricultural Census 2026
2 June, 2026
The Scottish Government’s 2026 Agricultural Census is now open.
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Agri-Environment Climate Scheme 2026
19 May, 2026
Information on system downtime and changes in application deadlines
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Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme (SUSSS) 2025 payments
15 May, 2026
The SUSSS individual animal payment rate for 2025 has been calculated
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Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme (SSBSS) 2025 payments
2 April, 2026
The SSBSS 2025 individual animal payment rates have been calculated
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The Impact of Pest and Pathogen Collections on Policy, Environment and the Economy
25 March, 2026
The James Hutton Institute and Moredun Research Institute maintain nationally important reference collections of pests and pathogens with Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (ENRA).
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The Lewis and Harris Animal Health and Welfare Project
17 March, 2026
A Living Lab in the Hebrides: Tackling Sheep Scab and Strengthening Communities
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The Single Application Form (SAF) 2026 window is now open
13 March, 2026
The 2026 Single Application Form window runs from 13 March 2026 to 15 May 2026, and applicants can now submit their SAF.
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Long term collaborative investments in agricultural and environmental research deliver material societal benefits
10 March, 2026
An independent review of the current research programme identified excellent and outstanding impact across a wide range of stakeholders.
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Ayr RPID Office is Relocating to Kilwinning
23 February, 2026
Ayr RPID Office is Relocating to Kilwinning
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Agri wages board minimum wage proposal
26 January, 2026
A single minimum hourly rate for all agricultural workers, irrespective of age and duties has been proposed by the Scottish Agricultural Wage Board (SAWB).
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Have your say in our Landscape Collaboration consultation
19 January, 2026
If you are a farmer, crofter or land manager in Scotland, we want to hear from you.
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Sheep and Goat Inventory closing soon
15 January, 2026
The annual Sheep and Goat Inventory closes at midnight on 30 January.
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Updated Land Maintenance Form
17 December, 2025
An updated Land Maintenance Form (PF06) is effective from 17 December 2025.
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Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) 2026 guidance updates
15 December, 2025
The Agricultural Reform Programme (ARP) Route Map was updated in October 2025 to state that the Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS...
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Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme extended
15 December, 2025
The Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme (SSBSS) 2025 application window has been extended
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Rural Payments and Services Website Scheduled for Essential Maintenance
15 December, 2025
The Rural Payments and Services (RP&S) website will undergo essential maintenance during the festive period, resulting in a temporary closure of the platform and several related services.
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Scottish Government Small Producers Pilot Fund – Capital Grants
5 December, 2025
The Scottish Government Small Producers Pilot Fund is providing £500,000 in capital funding in 2025/26.
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RPID Area Office Buildings Festive Arrangements
24 November, 2025
As we approach the festive season, we want to inform users of our arrangements
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Livestock health and welfare strategy 2025 to 2030 published
19 November, 2025
This strategy aims to protect and improve the health and welfare of livestock in Scotland, building on the work carried out under the 2016 strategy.
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AgriScot: Ministerial speech
20 November, 2025
Speech delivered by the Minister for Agriculture Jim Fairlie at AgriScot on 19 November 2025.
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Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme (SUSSS) 2025
17 November, 2025
The 2025 Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme (SUSSS) application window closes at midnight on Sunday 30 November.
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Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme 2025 now open
12 November, 2025
The application window for Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme (SSBSS) 2025 applications has been extended and will close at midnight on Wednesday 14 January 2026.
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A good cereal harvest predicted for 2025
16 October, 2025
An Accredited Official Statistics Publication for Scotland. The Chief Statistician has released predictions for the 2025 Scottish harvest.
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Additional funding announced for Future Farming Investment Scheme
23 October, 2025
Additional funding to more than £21 million.
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Have your say on the future of agricultural tenancy data in Scotland
9 October, 2025
The Scottish Government has asked Alma Economics, together with the James Hutton Institute, to explore how agricultural tenancy data should be collected.
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Ministers have confirmed the 2026 round of the Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS)
7 October, 2025
Ministers have confirmed the 2026 round of the Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS)
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Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme - 2025 application window open
1 September, 2025
Applications are now open for the Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme 2025
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Payment rates set for Basic Payment Scheme and Greening 2025
20 August, 2025
Payment rates set for Basic Payment Scheme and Greening 2025
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Knowledge Transfer and Innovation Fund
15 July, 2025
Agriculture support applications open. Applications for up to £200,000 a year to build farming skills and improve biodiversity have opened.
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Agricultural Household Survey launches
7 July, 2025
This summer the Scottish Government is sharing the Agricultural Household Survey direct to your inbox or through your door.
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Fruit and Vegetables Aid Scheme Consultation Launched.
27 June, 2025
Fruit and Vegetables Aid Scheme consultation launched
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Agricultural Census 2025
4 June, 2025
The Scottish Government’s 2025 Agricultural Census is now open.
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Supporting small food and drink businesses
4 June, 2025
Funding to promote local and regional products.
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Agricultural industry profit recovers in 2024
29 May, 2025
The Chief Statistician has released 2024 figures on total income from farming, the official measure of the profit (output minus costs) of the agricultural industry in Scotland.
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Farmer payments begin
28 May, 2025
Upland Sheep Support funding. More than £6 million support for hill farmers has been paid out to more than 1,000 businesses.
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Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme (SUSSS) 2024 payments to commence
1 May, 2025
Processing of Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme (SUSSS) 2024 payments has commenced.
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Single Application Form out of hours service
1 May, 2025
During the following out of office hours, IT support will be available to help you resolve any IT-related issues, such as account access and password reset.
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Shows and Marts 2025
24 April, 2025
Our local teams will be attending shows and marts all across Scotland this year.
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The Whole Farm Plan - What you need to do in 2025
14 April, 2025
This year, new rules apply to agricultural payments in Scotland. The biggest change is the start of the Whole Farm Plan.
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Investing in Scotland’s natural resources
31 March, 2025
Funding to help local authorities restore biodiversity.
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Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme (SSBSS) 2024 payments to commence
24 March, 2025
Processing of Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme (SSBSS) 2024 payments has commenced.
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The Single Application Form (SAF) window is now open
14 March, 2025
Applicants can now submit their Single Application Form.
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Restoring Scotland’s natural environment
21 February, 2025
New targets to enhance nature and protect biodiversity.
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Supporting Orkney’s farmers and food producers
11 February, 2025
Plans for new abattoir get funding boost.
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New deal for agriculture
11 February, 2025
Flexible grants to drive efficiency, support nature and climate friendly farming.
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2025 Payments Strategy timetable published
10 February, 2025
The 2025 payment timetable covers Direct Payments and Scottish Rural Development Programme (SRDP) payments.
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Avian Influenza Prevention Zone
27 January, 2025
Avian Influenza Prevention Zone declared in Scotland and England
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The Sheep and Goat Inventory is closing
23 January, 2025
The Sheep and Goat Inventory will close on 30 January 2025.
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Area Monitoring Pilot
8 January, 2025
As we modernise our agricultural support, we will be piloting new ways of working and new technology. As part of that, we are running a pilot of an Area Monitoring Service (AMS).
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Average year for overall cereal harvest despite challenging wet conditions
12 December, 2024
The Chief Statistician has released figures on the 2024 Scottish harvest. Total cereal production from the 2024 harvest is around 3.0 million tonnes.
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Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme 2024 upcoming deadline
18 December, 2024
The Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme (SSBSS) 2024 application window will close at midnight on Tuesday 31 December.
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Single case of BSE disease confirmed in Dumfries and Galloway.
6 December, 2024
A case of atypical Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) has been confirmed in a cow on a farm in Dumfries and Galloway.
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Scottish Land Commission appointments approved by Parliament
28 November, 2024
Ministers have welcomed Parliamentary approval of three new proposed Commissioners to the Scottish Land Commission.
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Ministers call for increased agriculture and marine funding
28 November, 2024
Ahead of a meeting with National Farmers' Union of Scotland, Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon and Finance Secretary Shona Robison wrote to the Chief Secretary to the Treasury...
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Sheep and Goat Inventory is now live
2 December, 2024
The Sheep and Goat Inventory is a mandatory requirement and is now available to complete online.
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Agricultural wages board - minimum wage proposal update
25 November, 2024
A single minimum hourly rate for all agricultural workers, irrespective of age and duties has been proposed by the Scottish Agricultural Wages Board.
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2024 Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme (SUSSS) closing soon
18 November, 2024
The 2024 Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme (SUSSS) application window closes at midnight on Saturday 30 November.
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New Integrated Pest Management guidance page launched
18 November, 2024
A new Integrated Pest Management (IPM) guidance page has recently been launched to help farmers, growers and land managers adopt different IPM approaches.
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New report launched on potential interventions to tackle foodborne pathogens on livestock farms
14 November, 2024
A new report has been launched looking at the risk factors for foodborne pathogens on livestock farms.
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RSABI urges agricultural community to apply for Help for Heating grants
13 November, 2024
RSABI is reminding the agricultural community about its Help for Heating grants which have increased to £400 this year.
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Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme (SSBSS) 2024 applications now open
11 November, 2024
The Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme (SSBSS) 2024 is open for applications until Tuesday 31 December.
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Supporting food and drink businesses in Scotland
29 October, 2024
New funding to promote regional products. Projects from across Scotland are being awarded grants of up to £5,000 to help to promote regional food and drink products and open up new markets.
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Agricultural Census Statistics, June 2024
24 October, 2024
The June Agricultural Census 2024 shows a drop in the numbers of livestock in Scotland with the long-term trend in declining cattle numbers continuing.
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Early estimates suggest an average cereal harvest
15 October, 2024
Early estimates predict a total cereal harvest of around 3.1 million tonnes, just above the ten-year average. Despite challenging weather at crucial times of the season.
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Knowledge Transfer and Innovation Fund grants awarded
3 October, 2024
Projects to increase farming skills, tackle environmental impacts and enhance competitiveness in food production will share more than £300,000 in newly-announced grant support.
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Share your views on the livestock feed consultation
3 October, 2024
The Scottish Government has launched a consultation on livestock feed controls for TSEs (transmissible spongiform encephalopathies).
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Launch of the Scottish Kept Bird Register (SKBR)
3 September, 2024
The Scottish Kept Bird Register (SKBR) has now been launched.
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Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme 2024 now open
2 September, 2024
The 2024 Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme (SUSSS) is now open for applications.
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Take part in user research for Scottish Government Agricultural Reform Programme (ARP)
19 August, 2024
If you or someone you know has difficulty using online services, we want to hear from you to help us shape the future of Scottish agricultural support.
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Payment rates set for Basic Payment Scheme and Greening 2024
16 August, 2024
Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) and Greening payment rates for 2024 have been set.
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Scottish Rural Development Programme report (SRDP) published
15 August, 2024
Evaluation of Capital Grants Scheme now available
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Budget finalised for Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) 2024
30 July, 2024
The budget available for slurry storage and stand-alone irrigation lagoons in the AECS 2024 round has now been finalised.
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UK Preliminary Best Practice Bracken Management Guidance published
9 July, 2024
New preliminary guidance promotes best practice in bracken management across the UK.
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Consultation on crofting reform
1 July, 2024
People across Scotland are being invited to have a say on how crofting is reformed.
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Scottish Agriculture Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Nitrogen Use Statistics
27 June, 2024
An official statistics in development publication for Scotland.
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Agriculture Bill to become law
19 June, 2024
Supporting sustainable and regenerative farming and crofting.
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Record high peatland restoration
3 June, 2024
More than 10,000 hectares of damaged peatland has been restored in Scotland over the last year.
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Agricultural Reform Programme (ARP) roadshow dates 2024
3 June, 2024
Officials representing ARP will be visiting shows, marts and area offices across Scotland.
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Agricultural Census 2024 - deadline extended
3 June, 2024
The Scottish Government’s 2024 Agricultural Census is now open.
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Capital Grant Scheme survey
15 May, 2024
Take part in our survey to help us shape the future of the Capital Grant Scheme.
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Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) case in Ayrshire
13 May, 2024
A case of classical Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) has been confirmed on a farm in Ayrshire.
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Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme (SUSSS) 2023 payments to commence
10 May, 2024
More than 1,000 sheep farming businesses will receive their share of around £6.6 million from today.
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Single Application Form (SAF) out of hours information
2 May, 2024
Out of hours service for 15 May deadline.
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Fair Work First grant conditions
1 May, 2024
We want to make sure everyone working in rural Scotland earns a decent wage. Through Fair Work First, new conditions have been added to agricultural grants.
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American Foulbrood found in Perthshire beehive
8 April, 2024
Beekeepers within 3km of affected hive encouraged to increase biosecurity.
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Agricultural support is changing
26 March, 2024
Further details about the actions farmers and crofters will have to take to receive agricultural support payments from 2025 have been unveiled.
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Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme (SSBSS) 2023 payments to commence
25 March, 2024
Payments for 2023 Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme are commencing in line with the 2023 payments strategy timetable.
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Scheduled maintenance this weekend
22 March, 2024
We are carrying out essential system maintenance this weekend from 5:00pm on Friday 22 March to 7:00am on Monday 25 March.
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Farm income at record high in 2022 to 2023
21 March, 2024
Figures for 2022 to 2023 show farm incomes at a record high since 2013.
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New measures to help protect poultry industry from bird flu
19 March, 2024
New registration requirements for bird keepers - all bird keepers must register their birds and update records annually.
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Slurry storage and irrigation lagoon application period
19 March, 2024
The Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) slurry storage and standalone irrigation lagoon options will close in one month.
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Single Application Form (SAF) window is now closed
15 March, 2024
Applications for the Single Application Form is now closed.
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Introducing the new Land Maintenance Form
12 March, 2024
The new Land Maintenance Form (PF06) comes into effect today.
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2024 Payments Strategy timetable published
9 February, 2024
Schedule for direct payments and Scottish Rural Development Programme (SRDP) payments.
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Roll out of test to identify TB infection in tissue samples
26 January, 2024
Faster identification to control disease
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Good Food Nation plans published
25 January, 2024
Proposals to improve access to healthy, locally produced food
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Preparing for Sustainable Farming (PSF) – 2023 claims
16 January, 2024
Claims must be submitted by 29 February 2024
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No ‘real evidence’ for labelling burden on Scottish businesses
15 January, 2024
Rural Affairs Secretary does not support ‘Not for EU’ food labelling proposals
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Supporting local food and drink businesses
15 January, 2024
£100,000 funding to promote regional products
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Managing deer numbers for nature and climate
8 January, 2024
Enabling sustainable measures for deer management
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Rural Payments and Services (RP&S) now open
3 January, 2024
Rural Payments and Services (RP&S) is now open following essential maintenance.
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Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme (SSBSS) 2024
29 December, 2023
Applicants have until 31 December to submit their claims
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Remember to use the correct stamps when posting mail to our Area Offices
19 December, 2023
All stamps now must include a barcode
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Changes to rules for Basic Payment Scheme entitlement processes from 2024 onwards
18 December, 2023
The new regulations come in to force from 1 January
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Cereal production in line with ten-year average despite challenging weather conditions
15 December, 2023
An Accredited Official Statistics Publication for Scotland
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Agricultural Floodbank Repair Grant Scheme open for applications
14 December, 2023
Submit your applications by until 15 January 2024
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Vet Visits: Providing Evidence for Exports
12 December, 2023
Mandatory requirements for livestock keepers from Wednesday 13 December
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Less Favoured area support
5 December, 2023
The latest tranche of funding is set to arrive in bank accounts from today.
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Agricultural wages board - minimum wage proposal
4 December, 2023
Minimum hourly rate proposed for all agricultural workers
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Celebrating Scotland’s Food and Drink Sector
4 December, 2023
Cabinet Secretary writes to producers and businesses.
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Sheep and goat inventory
30 November, 2023
Keepers can now complete their sheep and goat inventory for 2023.
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Agri sector requires funding certainty
27 November, 2023
Cabinet Secretary calls for EU funds to be replaced.
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Farming skills for the next generation
23 November, 2023
Support for women and young people in agriculture.
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Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme (SSBSS) 2023 - apply now
21 November, 2023
The SSBSS 2023 application window is still open
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Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme (SUSSS) 2023 closes soon
20 November, 2023
The 2023 Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme (SUSSS) closes 30 November
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Agricultural Census results show mixed trends across land use, livestock and the agricultural workforce
31 October, 2023
A National Statistics Publication.
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Saving Scotland’s nature is a top priority
30 October, 2023
Over £30 million invested in restoration projects.
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Supporting local producers in Scotland
30 October, 2023
Funding for regional food and drink projects.
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Rural and Islands Housing Action Plan
17 October, 2023
Delivering more homes in rural and island areas.
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Reassuring harvest predicted despite challenges
17 October, 2023
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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New project to control disease in sheep and help reduce emissions
13 October, 2023
Funding secured to help control Ovine Pulmonary Adenocarcinoma (OPA).
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Concerns over possible UK-USA trade partnership
11 October, 2023
Scottish Ministers press UK Government for urgent clarity.
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Agriculture and Rural Communities Bill
29 September, 2023
Landmark legislation to support sustainable farming.
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Register your interest to help shape the future of Agricultural Support
29 September, 2023
Agricultural support in Scotland is changing.
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Renewed support for crofts in Scotland
20 September, 2023
New payments made to support crofting families.
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Cabinet Secretary reflects on Programme for Government (PfG)
12 September, 2023
Originally published in the Scottish Farmer on 11 September.
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Developing Nature Networks
8 September, 2023
Additional £5 million from Nature Restoration Fund to enhance biodiversity.
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New legal targets proposed for nature recovery
8 September, 2023
Further action to tackle the biodiversity crisis.
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Innovative rural projects awarded £240,000
4 September, 2023
Four projects received grants from the Knowledge Transfer and Innovation Fund
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Increased rates for Basic Payment Scheme and Greening 2023
30 August, 2023
Farmers and crofters set to receive an increased rate
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Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme (SUSSS) 2023 round open
30 August, 2023
SUSSS 2023 application window opened on Friday 1 September
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Farm Advisory Service member wins award
24 August, 2023
A member of the Scottish Government-funded Farm Advisory Service (FAS) has been recognised for her charity work.
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Improving animal health and welfare
23 August, 2023
Funding for farmers & crofters to help improve health and welfare of cattle and sheep.
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Limiting the spread of bee disease - letter from Environment Minister to beekeepers
14 August, 2023
Reminder of action that keepers should take
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Environment Minister thanks partners for avian flu response
14 August, 2023
Scottish Wild Bird Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Response Plan published.
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Two months to go before short-term lets licensing deadline
1 August, 2023
Hosts must sign up to scheme before 1 October 2023
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June Agricultural Census - deadline extension
28 July, 2023
2023 June Agricultural Census extended to 27 August
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Financial support for islanders
26 July, 2023
Fresh funding to ease cost of living impact on communities and businesses.
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Crofting registration available on land matching service
24 July, 2023
Aimed at encouraging new crofters and supporting existing ones
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Avian influenza outbreak confirmed in Aberdeenshire
10 July, 2023
Outbreak of avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in a commercial premises near Banff.
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Agriculture Reform Programme (ARP) roadshow dates 2023
1 August, 2023
Officials representing ARP will be visiting shows, marts and area offices across Scotland.
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Stop the spread: Taking control of sheep scab
27 June, 2023
Guidance and information on preventing sheep scab in your flock.
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Managing Scotland’s deer numbers
26 June, 2023
Measures to protect biodiversity and prevent nature loss
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Long-term food and drink stability
26 June, 2023
Ambitious ten-year collaborative strategy targets strong growth against Brexit impacts.
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New estimates explore emissions and nitrogen use on Scottish farms
26 June, 2023
An experimental statistics publication.
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Website down for essential maintenance - Saturday and Sunday
23 June, 2023
RP&S will be down from 0700 on Sat to 1800 on Sun
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Protecting Scotland’s peatlands will be key part of future rural policy
7 June, 2023
Rural Affairs Secretary re-affirms alignment to EU Common Agriculture Policy (CAP).
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June Agricultural census available
6 June, 2023
We can now receive submissions for the June Agricultural census
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Agri census unavailable
1 June, 2023
We cannot currently receive agri census submissions due to a technical fault
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Scotland’s producers deserve better, says Minister
31 May, 2023
Rural Affairs Secretary comments on UK trade deals.
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Scottish Ministers call for meaningful engagement from UK Government on issues of food security
23 May, 2023
Rural Affairs Secretary writes to Prime Minister.
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Tuberculosis (Scotland) Order 2023 changes: letter from the Chief Veterinary Officer
11 May, 2023
Letter from the Chief Veterinary Officer, Sheila Voas, to cattle keepers in Scotland
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Payment rate set for Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme (SUSSS) 2022
11 May, 2023
A payment rate has been agreed per animal
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Single Application Form (SAF) out of hours service
10 May, 2023
Out of hours service information for the 15 May deadline
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Agri wages board - minimum wage agreement
20 April, 2023
A single minimum hourly rate for all agricultural workers has been agreed by the SAWB
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Protections for Scotland’s cattle industry
12 April, 2023
Legislation strengthened to prevent the spread of infection.
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Videos to help customers apply for carbon audits and soil analysis
5 April, 2023
Helping customers to submit their carbon audit and soil analysis claims for PSF
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Wildlife management legislation introduced to Parliament
23 March, 2023
New laws to protect wildlife and biodiversity.
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Payment rates set for Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme (SSBSS) 2022
22 March, 2023
Mainland and Island payment rates have been agreed
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Single Application Form (SAF) window now open
2 March, 2023
Applicants able to submit their Single Application Form until Mon 15 May.
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SACGS claim deadline extended
24 February, 2023
Farmers, Crofters and Agricultural businesses have until Friday 31 March to submit claims
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Ending the sale of peat in Scotland
20 February, 2023
Phasing out use of peat to protect the environment.
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Funding to help nature projects grow
20 February, 2023
Supporting and scaling up responsible investment in nature.
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Routemap and list of draft measures published for Agri Reform Programme (ARP)
10 February, 2023
Timescales, draft measures and other updates relating to the Agriculture Reform Programme
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Knowledge Transfer Innovation Fund (KTIF) open for applications
10 February, 2023
Promoting skills development and knowledge transfer in the agricultural sector.
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2023 Payments Strategy timetable published
9 February, 2023
Schedule for direct payments and Scottish Rural Development Programme (SRDP) payments.
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New Habitat layer on LPIS
30 January, 2023
A new ‘Habitat’ layer has been added to the Land Parcel Identification System.
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Reductions and exclusions – 2017, 2018 and 2019 letters
23 January, 2023
Farmers who experienced a reduction to claims from previous years will receive letters soon.
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Investing in sustainable farming
20 January, 2023
Fund supports world-leading climate change ambitions.
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Funding for rural communities
5 January, 2023
Community-led projects to get £3 million funding boost.
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Budget protects rural and island economy
21 December, 2022
Payments to farmers made early to mitigate cost of living crisis.
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Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme 2022 - application window closes 31 December
20 December, 2022
The Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme (SSBSS) 2022 application window will close at midnight on 31 December.
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Agri wages board - minimum wage proposal
8 December, 2022
Minimum hourly rate proposed for all agricultural workers
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Monitor farm project develops global offering
7 December, 2022
Funding for growing agritourism sector.
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Croft House Grant Scheme - change to claims process
5 December, 2022
Funds to be released earlier in the build process
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Supporting agricultural innovation
16 November, 2022
New round of monitor farms to optimise production in the farming sector.
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Supporting food and drink businesses
7 November, 2022
Food and drink businesses across Scotland will benefit from a share of more than £10 million to improve supply-chain efficiency, increase production and run feasibility studies.
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Claim funding through PSF and SACGS
2 November, 2022
Customers able to submit soil analysis and capital grants claims.
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Supporting innovation and knowledge sharing in Agriculture
14 October, 2022
Projects receive funding through Knowledge Transfer and Innovation Fund.
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Funding support scheme delivers for agri sector
4 October, 2022
More than £300m payments made early to mitigate cost of living crisis.
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Advance payments 2022 - Frequently Asked Questions
30 September, 2022
Questions answered on the National Basic Payment Support Scheme (NBPSS) 2022
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Reductions and exclusions - 2016 letters
30 September, 2022
Farmers and crofters who experienced a reduction to their various 2016 payment schemes to receive an explanation
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Payments make tree planting another option
27 September, 2022
Small areas of woodland on farms and crofts will soon attract funding supporting sustainable agriculture under planned changes to legislation.
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Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme 2022 - Update
23 September, 2022
The Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme 2022 is still open for applications.
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Agri Bill consultation events - schedule
20 September, 2022
Come along to one of our events to have your say on the Scottish Government's vision for agriculture
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Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme (SUSSS) 2022 open to applications
1 September, 2022
The 2022 Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme (SUSSS) opened for applications Thursday 1 September.
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Increased rates for Basic Payment Scheme and Greening 2022
31 August, 2022
Farmers and crofters set to receive an increased rate.
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Agriculture Bill consultation launched
29 August, 2022
The next stage in making Scotland a global leader in sustainable and regenerative agriculture has been launched.
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Concerns over New Zealand Free Trade Agreement
22 August, 2022
The UK’s Free Trade Agreement with New Zealand will allow for much higher quantities of produce to come into the UK tariff-free
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Latest COVID guidance for farmers and crofters
19 August, 2022
Guidance summary for agricultural businesses across Scotland
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Preparing for advance payments
10 August, 2022
Businesses are being urged to ensure their contact and funding details are up-to-date, in anticipation of advance payments
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Agri sector leading the way in sustainability
4 August, 2022
Demand for Carbon Audits in the first six months of the year has exceeded the number completed last year.
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Supporting local food and drinks projects
25 July, 2022
A total of 24 projects have received £110,000 from the Regional Food Fund to help promote and showcase quality produce.
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Have your say on the future of Land Reform
21 July, 2022
Transformative changes are being proposed to the way Scotland’s land is used and managed.
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Survey of the Economic Conditions of Crofting 2019-2022
15 July, 2022
Crofters across Scotland will be invited to take part in a survey of the Economic Conditions of Crofting.
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Sustainable Farming Survey Closed
11 July, 2022
Testing Actions for Sustainable Farming (TSF) survey is now closed.
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Come visit us at the Royal Highland Show
23 June, 2021
If you're headed to Ingliston then pop into the pavilion to hear about the work we do in ARE, and talk with our friendly volunteers.
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Farm payment dates - Frequently Asked Questions
15 June, 2022
Further information regarding the announcement to bring annual farm payments forward
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Updated COVID guidance for farmers and crofters
26 May, 2022
Guidance summary for agricultural businesses across Scotland
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SAF final weekend out of hours service
13 May, 2022
Reminder of out of hours service before the 16th May application deadline
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UPDATE - Manage Applications and Claims Service - additional functionality and improvements
12 May, 2022
You may not be able to access Manage Applications and Claims Service for a short time
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COVID-19 Guidance for Farmers and Crofters
9 May, 2022
Update to COVID-19 guidance for Farmers and Crofters
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Manage Applications and Claims Service - additional functionality and improvements
6 May, 2022
You may not be able to access the Manage Applications and Claims Service for a short period on 11 and 24 May to allow us to release additional functionality and improvements for SACGS.
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New LPIS Map Viewer and Editing Functionality
6 May, 2022
Customers will now be able to access a new version of the Land Parcel Identification System (LPIS) Map Viewer.
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AECS 2022 - General deadline and issue with supporting document upload functionality.
29 April, 2022
Currently there is an issue with the functionality to upload supporting documents to AECS applications
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Sustainable Agriculture Capital Grants Scheme (SACGS) opens
26 April, 2022
Providing financial support to help businesses invest in sustainable agricultural equipment
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Avian Influenza housing measures to be lifted
26 April, 2022
The mandatory housing measures for poultry and captive birds, which were introduced across the United Kingdom to help stop the spread of bird flu, will be lifted from 00:01 on Monday 2 May 2022.
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Rural Payments Strategy 2022
30 March, 2022
Payments Strategy for 2022 is aiming to ensure farmers and crofters are paid as early as possible.
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Suckler Beef payment rates approved
29 March, 2022
The SSBSS 2021 payment rates have been calculated
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Important reminder - bird gatherings
22 February, 2022
Current requirements regarding gatherings of Galliformes and Anseriformes.
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Applying for 'Improving Public Access' (IPA) funding - webinar
22 February, 2022
Webinar for prospective applicants to the Improving Public Access fund
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AECS 2022 application window open
28 January, 2022
The AECS 2022 application round webpages have now been updated on RP&S. A full list of those updated pages can be found on the Agri-Environment Climate Scheme landing page.
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Reductions and Exclusions - 2015 letters on request
17 January, 2022
Some customers will not receive a letter regarding a reduction or exclusion on Pillar 1 payments
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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.
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Increasing sustainability through collaboration
15 September, 2021
Applicants can now apply for funding to undertake projects to improve sustainability and support the sector to make climate change mitigations and address the biodiversity crisis.
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Beef Efficiency Scheme - Tagging round for spring born animals
10 September, 2021
A tagging selection for calves born in spring 2021 has been made and tags will be issued in batches from Wednesday 8 September.
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Fundamental funding for Farmers and Crofters
8 September, 2021
Over 11,000 farmers and crofters will start to see their share of £275.80 million of vital financial support
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Extension to Sustainable Agriculture Capital Grant Scheme (SACGS) claim deadline
8 September, 2021
Applicants now have until 31 December 2021 to submit claims for the Sustainable Agriculture Capital Grants Scheme (SACGS)
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Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme open to applications
2 September, 2021
This scheme provides additional support, on top of the Basic Payment Scheme, to sheep producers who farm in Scotland's rough grazing areas.
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Last chance to complete customer satisfaction survey
26 August, 2021
Customers have until 6 September to provide feedback
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IT systems down for essential maintenance
26 August, 2021
No access to IT systems between midnight on Friday 27 August to 7:00am Monday 30 August
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How would you improve our payments service?
20 August, 2021
We are looking to design a new, improved payments service and need your help.
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Providing certainty to farmers and crofters
19 August, 2021
Launch of the 2021 National Basic Payment Support Scheme
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Reductions and Exclusion letters for 2021
6 August, 2021
Farmers and crofters will soon receive an email or letter if a reduction has been made to their Pillar 1 applications
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Sustainable Agriculture Capital Grant Scheme deadline approaching
2 August, 2021
Producers who have been awarded grant funding under the Sustainable Agriculture Capital Grant Scheme
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Ferret owners reminded to register their ferrets to protect public health
27 July, 2021
Although there have been no human outbreaks of COVID-19 associated with ferrets
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Help shape future priorities for Scottish agriculture
26 July, 2021
The Scottish Government is asking users of their data to complete a voluntary questionnaire to help improve the evidence it supplies to meet the needs of Scottish Agriculture.
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Farm Safety Week 2021
19 July, 2021
2021 marks the 9th year of the Farm Safety Foundation and will have the continued support of ScotGov Rural
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Delivering on farming payments
13 July, 2021
Farming support payments exceeded target across all schemes in 2020, Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon has confirmed.
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Mandatory CCTV in slaughterhouses
5 July, 2021
It is now mandatory for abattoirs to record on CCTV all areas where live animals are present.
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Agricultural Census deadline extended to August
28 June, 2021
Farmers are reminded to complete the mandatory June Agricultural Census
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Ferret owners’ register created as COVID-19 virus prevention measure
17 June, 2021
Ferret keepers are being asked to submit details of their animals on a voluntary basis
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Payment services planned downtime - tonight
26 May, 2021
External rural payments services will be unavailable tonight between 5 and 7 pm.
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Final call for tenant farmer feedback on rent review process
21 May, 2021
Farmers asked to complete survey by Monday 24th May
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Quarantine requirements for seasonal workers from red list countries
13 May, 2021
Seasonal workers arriving from red list countries...
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Out of office hours IT support
6 May, 2021
With the 17 May SAF deadline fast approaching, we are offering outside of office hours IT support this weekend.
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Scottish Upland Sheep payments to commence
26 April, 2021
Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme (SUSSS) 2020 payments are expected to reach the bank accounts of farmers and crofters
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Capital Grants Scheme application window extended
24 March, 2021
SACGS applicants will now have until 30 September to submit claims
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Ensuring delivery of islanders’ priorities
24 March, 2021
Delivering a fair, integrated, green and inclusive approach to island policy is at the heart of a new document published today.
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Farmers and crofters to receive payments
23 March, 2021
From 24 March Financial Discipline reimbursement (FDRI) payments will reach farmers and crofters bank accounts.
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Crop diversification not applicable
22 March, 2021
Customers and agents completing the Single Application Form (SAF) have been advised to ignore any references to crop diversification requirements...
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Supporting pig farmers
19 March, 2021
Pig farmers affected by the temporary closure of an abattoir in Brechin will be eligible for hardship support through a new £715,000 scheme.
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Seasonal Agricultural Workers
19 March, 2021
Commenting on the FLEX report, Rural Affairs Minister Ben Macpherson said:
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Proposals to protect the welfare of animals during transport
16 March, 2021
Following closure of the public consultation on the recommendations made by the Farm Animal Welfare Committee
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New web chat option for customers
16 March, 2021
To improve our customer service we’ve launched a web chat facility on the Rural Payments & Services website.
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Land Maintenance Forms during SAF application window
15 March, 2021
Any customers submitting a Land Maintenance Form (LMF) to ‘add new land’ or ‘move land’ during the forthcoming Single Application Form window
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Farm inspections to recommence
12 March, 2021
Inspectors from RPID Area Offices will shortly recommence suspended on farm/croft inspections
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Farmers reminded to submit SACGS claims by 31 March
9 March, 2021
Applications must be in by end of March - even if some items are not yet purchased
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COVID-19 update - SAF form submissions
2 March, 2021
We recognise that COVID-19 can impact on customers submitting their applications
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Applications open for scheme to improve public access
1 March, 2021
Members of the public can now apply for funding for projects
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Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands
25 February, 2021
Mairi Gougeon has been named as Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands
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Integrating trees on farm land event - spaces still available
24 February, 2021
If you're a farm business interested in integrating trees on your land then sign up for this free event
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20 years since the UK's worst Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak
19 February, 2021
Chief Veterinary Officer Sheila Voas remembers the devastation of the 2001 Foot and Mouth Outbreak
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Free webinar on transforming Scottish Farming through digital innovation
17 February, 2021
SAOS, SmartRural, NatureScot and RSABI are hosting a free webinar
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Farmers urged to respond to business survey
15 February, 2021
Annual farm business survey particularly keen to hear from smaller beef and sheep farms
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Pillar 1 2020 Reductions and Exclusions Letters
15 February, 2021
The Scottish Government will begin to contact farmers and crofters who had a reduction made to their 2020 claim
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Beef Efficiency Scheme - Update for 2021 scheme year
10 February, 2021
Beef Efficiency Scheme - Update for 2021 scheme year
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Temporary removal of new LPIS mapping functionality
8 February, 2021
New system to be reinstated after SAF window closes
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Compensation needed for Scotland’s food and drink businesses
14 January, 2021
Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing has urged the UK Government to provide compensation to Scotland’s beleaguered food and drink sector as a result of the current trade issues.
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Scottish Food and Drink Exports
18 December, 2020
Commenting on the Scottish Food & Drink elements of the HMRC Export Statistics for Q1-Q3 2020, Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing said:
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Revisions to SACGS Claims procedure
17 December, 2020
The Scottish Government has been made aware that there are problems with the supplies of certain items of equipment that are available through SACGS
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Livestock identification for export to EU after Brexit
17 December, 2020
From 1 January 2021 there will be some changes to the requirements around the export of livestock from Scotland to the European Union (EU) and movements to Northern Ireland (NI).
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Changes for tenant farmers
15 December, 2020
Commenting on the laying of The Agricultural Holdings (Relinquishment and Assignation) (Scotland) Regulations 2020.
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Supporting farmers and crofters
11 December, 2020
Farmers and crofters will receive their funds at the earliest point since 2015 as the 2020 scheme year payments have commenced.
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Preparing Scottish businesses for import and export rule changes from 1 January 2021
4 December, 2020
With the outcome of Brexit negotiations still undecided, the Scottish Government has written to Scottish businesses
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Exporting sheep to Northern Ireland post EU exit
4 December, 2020
With less than a month to go until the end of the transition period, the Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing has written to the UK Government
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Reductions and Exclusions advice
20 November, 2020
The Scottish Government is set to begin contacting farmers and crofters...
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Beef Efficiency Scheme 2020 – reminder
18 November, 2020
As the Beef Efficiency Scheme (BES) year comes to a close, many participants’ contracts will cease 31 December 2020.
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Rural Payments Strategy 2020-21
16 November, 2020
The Rural Payments Strategy for 2020-21 aims to improve on last year’s timetable, it was announced today.
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Increased rates for Basic Payment Scheme and Greening 2020
13 November, 2020
Following a budget review, farmers and crofters are set to receive an increased rate on Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) and Greening payments for 2020.
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BES Events Planning Autumn 2020 – Carbon Audit reminder
6 November, 2020
BES participants have until the 15th of November to update their Carbon Audit and watch the Management training programme online.
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Face covering guidance for agriculture sector
19 October, 2020
From Monday 19th October face coverings must be worn in all communal areas in indoor workplaces.
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Poultry farmers and pet bird keepers urged to prepare for winter avian flu
13 October, 2020
Chief Veterinary Officers across the UK are encouraging poultry keepers to take action to reduce the risk of disease in their birds over the winter.
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UK Plant Health Week – The importance of SASA and the Scottish Plant Health Service
17 September, 2020
UK National Plant Health week (21 – 27 September) provides the perfect opportunity to highlight the importance of SASA and the Scottish Plant Health Service in protecting Scotland’s plant health.
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Scottish Broadband Voucher Scheme open to applications
15 September, 2020
The Scottish Broadband Voucher Scheme (SBVS) aimed to help rural homes and businesses get superfast broadband is now live and open to applications.
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Greening to continue in 2021
11 September, 2020
Scotland’s £130 million greening scheme will continue next year, Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing has confirmed.
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Pilot grant scheme launched to support green recovery
3 September, 2020
On Monday 7 September the Scottish Government will be launching a pilot grant scheme called the Sustainable Agriculture Capital Grant Scheme (SACGS).
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Livestock inspections to start soon
28 August, 2020
Inspectors from RPID Area Offices will soon begin on farm livestock inspections.
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Voucher scheme to ensure superfast broadband access for all
21 August, 2020
A new voucher scheme to help rural households and businesses access superfast broadband has been announced.
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Beef Efficiency Scheme events planning Autumn 2020
20 August, 2020
Beef Efficiency Scheme participants are required to engage with the BES advisory services each year.
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Warning not to plant mystery seeds received in the post
14 August, 2020
Households in Scotland are being warned not to plant seeds they may receive in the post as part of a possible scam.
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June Agricultural Census still available to be completed
13 August, 2020
The June Agricultural Census is still available to complete on paper.
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Keeping children safe on farms
23 July, 2020
We know farms can be wonderful places for children to grow up, where independence and responsibility are fostered and family relationships are strengthened. But farms are not playgrounds.
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RSABI - #KeepTalking
22 July, 2020
In support of Farm Safety Week, Norette Ferns from RSABI talked to Rural Matters about the success of their #KeepTalking campaign, and the support RSABI can offer to those in need.
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Psychology researchers develop tractor safety app
21 July, 2020
A group of psychology researchers from the University of Aberdeen has created a tractor safety app aiming to encourage farmers to stop, think and take action to stay safe .
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Farm Safety Week 2020
21 July, 2020
This week is the 8th year the Farm Safety Foundation will bring attention to the number of serious incidents and fatal injuries in the industry and highlight ways to address this.
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Agriculture loan scheme launches
17 July, 2020
A loan scheme to support farmers and crofters through the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis has been announced by Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing.
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Farm Business Survey – collecting information from farms
15 July, 2020
SAC Consulting will be arranging to visit some farms participating in the Farm Business Survey (FBS) to collect and return documents.
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Farm inspections to restart
7 July, 2020
Inspectors from RPID Area Offices will shortly commence on farm inspections for land and certain aspects of cross compliance.
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Innovative local food producers tap into sustainable health foods market
3 July, 2020
Rural Matters crossed paths with Shore Seaweed at last year’s Royal Highland Show, where they shared their story with us.
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Beef Efficiency Scheme 2020 - Early selection from spring born animals
30 June, 2020
As per the 2020 Scheme update, businesses had the opportunity to voluntarily enter their spring born calving data by 9 June.
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Calving deadline for the Beef Efficiency Scheme
25 June, 2020
The deadline to data capture all 2020 spring born animals – that is animals born between 1 January and 1 June – is 15 July 2020.
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Agricultural census deadline
25 June, 2020
Farmers are being encouraged to complete the 2020 Agricultural Census before the extended deadline of Friday 31st July.
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Farming never stops – inspections to restart
24 June, 2020
With some inspections restarting soon, Rural Matters spoke to Agricultural Officer Graham Henderson from the Perth Area Office about staff and farmer safety.
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COVID-19 guidance for farmers and crofters
24 July, 2020
Guidance for farmers and crofters to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) has been published.
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Mobile testing unit locations - 8 June
9 June, 2020
On May 1st the First Minister announced a further expansion of coronavirus (COVID-19) testing in Scotland.
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“The Skills Matching Service gave me the exact person I was looking for"
4 June, 2020
Rural Matters chatted with dairy farmer David Murdoch of Laigh Smithstone Farm, Kilwinning, and Heather McNeil from Kilmarnock.
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June Agricultural Census 2020
1 June, 2020
The June Agricultural Census is available to complete as of today (1 June). This year’s census will only be available online.
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Mobile testing unit locations 1 June
1 June, 2020
On May 1st the First Minister announced a further expansion of coronavirus (COVID-19) testing in Scotland.
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Early selection of Spring born calves
27 May, 2020
The BES Scheme year update indicated that an early selection would be provided for those that are likely to sell spring born animals early.
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Mobile Testing Unit locations 25 May
21 May, 2020
A list of this weeks Mobile Testing Unit locations.
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SAF amendment deadline
21 May, 2020
If the application was submitted by the 15 May 2020 it can be amended to add or remove certain information up to 1 June 2020 without penalty.
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Mobile Testing Unit locations 18 May
18 May, 2020
Where you can find Mobile Testing Units from 18 May.
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COVID-19 testing expansion
4 May, 2020
A further expansion of coronavirus (COVID-19) testing in Scotland has been announced by the First Minister.
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RESAS: revised schedule of agricultural surveys and outputs
29 April, 2020
Due to the current COVID-19 guidance the planned schedule of statistical surveys for 2020 is changing.
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Minister writes to garden centres
23 April, 2020
Mairi Gougeon MSP has written a letter encouraging garden centres to operate a home delivery service.
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Agricultural workers
22 April, 2020
Agricultural workers and food producers are critical to national infrastructure.
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SAF Application
21 April, 2020
Commenting on Single Application Form applications 2020, Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing reminds farmers and crofters not to leave applications to the last minute.
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Currency and Exchange rate
20 April, 2020
Direct Payments for scheme years 2015 through to 2019 have been fully funded by the European Commission (EC) with the base entitlement values and ceiling amounts set in euros.
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Updated COVID-19 advice for animal owners
16 April, 2020
Scottish Government have updated its advice to owners of livestock, pets and companion animals.
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Entitlement value displaying incorrectly on SAF 2020
9 April, 2020
Within the online Single Application Form (SAF) there is a section titled Entitlements.
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Skills matching service to help rural business
9 April, 2020
A new service is being launched to match rural businesses with potential employees and volunteers during the response to coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Tenant Farming Commissioner functions: review
8 April, 2020
The ‘Tenant Farming Commissioner functions: review’ has been published on gov.scot.
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Suspension of muirburn
7 April, 2020
On Wednesday 1 April 2020 the Scottish Parliament passed the Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill. The Bill puts in place measures to address the threats posed by Coronavirus COVID-19.
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Guidance on statutory testing of livestock
6 April, 2020
Sheila Voas, Chief Veterinary Officer Scotland, has given the following advice, which will be updated as required
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Farm payment schemes to alleviate COVID-19 pressures
6 April, 2020
Around 7,000 specialist beef producers will benefit from payments worth around £40 million in the coming weeks
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Stay alert against scammers
1 April, 2020
Fraudsters are increasingly targeting the public, businesses and organisations with fraudulent emails, texts, telephone calls and messages related to the coronavirus.
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Coronavirus guidance for animal owners and beekeepers published
31 March, 2020
Guidance for animal owners related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has been published by the Scottish Government.
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Area Office update
30 March, 2020
From Monday 30 March, all Area Offices are moving to an answer machine service.
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Single Application Form submission window COVID-19 update
25 March, 2020
The Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate (ARE) is continually monitoring the situation with COVID-19 and we will continue to review the situation and provide updates when necessary.
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Restricted inspection activity
20 March, 2020
We have suspended inspections where there is a requirement for close contact with customers.
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Area Offices closed
19 March, 2020
Offices will be restricted to staff and booked appointments only until further notice.
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Beef Efficiency Scheme (BES) - tagging round for autumn born animals
10 March, 2020
A tagging selection for calves born in autumn 2019 has now been made.
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£86.2 million of convergence payments now underway
4 March, 2020
CAP Convergence payments now underway
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Latest award of Agri-Environment Climate Scheme
20 February, 2020
Rural projects that protect the environment and mitigate the impact of climate change will share £34 million.
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AECS 2019 Round
20 December, 2019
Due to the current unprecedented political climate we are, unfortunately, unable to make any approval decisions at this time regarding the 2019 AECS application Round.
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BES – Performance Data and advice for your farm
11 December, 2019
BES – Performance Data and advice for your farm
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Farmers reminded to be vigilant against fraud
3 October, 2019
Scottish farmers given advice for fraud prevention during payment periods.
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RPID processing 2018 payments and AECS reminder for variation documents
15 August, 2019
RPID processing 2018 payments and AECS reminder for variation documents
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Beef Efficiency Scheme – spring born calving selection
7 October, 2019
Beef Efficiency Scheme – spring born calving selection
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Chief Veterinary Officer awarded Honorary Fellowship
3 October, 2019
Chief Veterinary Officer awarded Honorary Fellowship
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National LFASS update
12 March, 2019
Loan payments to begin to arrive in bank accounts in the coming days.
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Rural Payments & Services weekend downtime
21 February, 2019
Rural Payments & Services weekend downtime
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TB controls and compensation arrangements
12 December, 2018
changes to bovine TB controls and compensation arrangements in Scotland
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RP&S unavailable from midnight Friday 31 May until midnight Sunday 2 June
31 May, 2019
RP&S will be unavailable from midnight Friday 31 May until midnight Sunday 2 June 2019
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Rural Payments and Services downtime - Tue 9 October
8 October, 2018
Rural Payments and Services downtime will be down on Tuesday 9 October 2018
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Rural Payments and Services - Downtime - 28 November
27 November, 2018
RPS will be unavailable on Wednesday 28 November from 5pm until 11pm.
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Rural Payments and Services downtime - Thurs 1 November
31 October, 2018
RPS will be unavailable on Thursday 1 November from 5pm-7pm.
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Environmentally friendly farming news release
20 December, 2018
Environmentally friendly farming news release
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28 September - Farm payment Euro rate
28 September, 2018
2018 direct payment scheme exchange rate confirmed.
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Clarity and certainty over when farmers and crofters can expect to receive their 2018 CAP payments.
28 December, 2018
Clarity and certainty over when farmers and crofters can expect to receive their 2018 CAP payments.
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Rural Payments & Services downtime 26 March
22 March, 2019
Rural Payments & Services downtime 26 March
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Rural Payments and Services unavailable Saturday 6 July
5 July, 2019
Rural Payments and Services will be unavailable on Saturday 6 July 2019 from 10:00am to 12:00pm. This is to allow for routine maintenance.
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Rural Payments and Services Downtime - 6 December 2018
5 December, 2018
Rural Payments and Services will be unavailable on Thursday, 6 December from 5pm until 7pm.
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Doug Avery Tours Scotland
14 September, 2018
Doug, a farmer from New Zealand will be travelling around Scotland telling his story.
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Beef Efficency Scheme update
5 October, 2018
There are a few things to note as we draw closer to the end of the Beef Efficiency Scheme year.
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Beef Efficiency Scheme 2019 – early selection from spring born animals
29 July, 2019
Beef Efficiency Scheme (BES) – 2019 – early selection from spring born animals
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Rural Payments and Services downtime - 1 April
27 March, 2019
RPS will be unavailable of Monday, 1 April from 7am to 9am.
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Rural Payments and Services downtime - Thur 27 Sept
26 September, 2018
RPS will be unavailable on Thursday, 27 September from 5pm-7pm.
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News Release - Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme
3 April, 2019
Payments underway ahead of schedule
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Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme 2018: application submission deadline
12 December, 2018
Deadline for 2018 applications is Monday 31 December 2018.
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Rural Payments and Services - Downtime - 22 November
21 November, 2018
Rural Payments and Services will be unavailable on Thursday, 22 November from 5pm until 7pm.
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Beef Efficiency Scheme - Advisory Services
26 September, 2018
Group events now available to all farmers and crofters due to the unprecedented weather.
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Beef Efficiency Scheme - Fourth Tagging Round for 2018
28 November, 2018
The fourth tagging selection for calves born in 2018 has now been made.
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Agri-Environmental Climate Scheme application deadline extended
10 April, 2019
Deadline has been extended to Wednesday 17 April 2019.
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Communications Log Unavailable
1 November, 2018
Communications Log Unavailable due to erdm being down
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Rural Payments and Services scheduled downtime
19 September, 2018
RP&S will be unavailable on Thursday evening and over the weekend.
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Scheduled downtime - Rural Payments and Services
11 December, 2018
RPS will be unavailable Wednesday and Thursday.
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Beef Efficiency Scheme calving deadline
24 June, 2019
Deadline to record calving data and disposals is around a month away.
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2019 National Basic Payment Support and Greening loan scheme announced
27 July, 2019
2019 NBPS and Greening loan scheme announced
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Women in Agriculture release infographic
13 March, 2019
Women in Agriculture release infographic for trainers.
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Changes to Bovine Fallen Stock Cattle sampling fees
4 March, 2019
Changes to Bovine Fallen Stock Cattle sampling fees
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Rural Payments and Services downtime - 13 September
12 September, 2018
RP&S will be unavailable on Thurs, 13 Sept from 5pm-7pm
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Rural Payments and Services - Thursday 8 November
7 November, 2018
RPS will be unavailable on Thursday 8 November from 5pm - 7pm
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Third tagging round for Beef Efficiency Scheme 2018
4 September, 2018
The third tagging selection for calves born in 2018 has now been made.
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Rural Payments and Services weekend downtime
5 September, 2018
RPS will be unavailable from Saturday, 8 September at 07:00 until Sunday, 9 September at 18:00
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National Basic Payment Support Scheme 2018 closing date
21 January, 2019
National Basic Payment Support Scheme 2018 closing date announced
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Environmentally friendly farming
26 September, 2018
A new funding round under the Agri-Environmental Climate Scheme for 2019 has been announced.
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Beef Efficiency Scheme (BES) – 2019 – early selection from spring born animals
24 July, 2019
Beef Efficiency Scheme (BES) – 2019 – early selection from spring born animals
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Agricultural Weather Advisory Panel - Planning for Winter
6 November, 2018
Advice on how farmers and crofters can prepare for extreme Winter weather conditions.
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Rural Payments and Services downtime - Thurs 18 October
17 October, 2018
RPS will be unavailable on Thursday 18 October from 5pm-7pm
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CAP loan offers made
5 September, 2018
Loan offer letters for the National Basic Payment Support Scheme issued today.
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RP&S Agent and Customer Update
6 March, 2019
Update on upcoming activity as we approach the opening of the 2019 SAF window.
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Area Offices closed for Public Holidays
24 May, 2019
Area Offices will be closed on Friday 24 and Monday 27 May for public holidays
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Rural Payments and Services - Downtime
15 November, 2018
Rural Payments and Services will be unavailable on Thursday evening and this weekend.
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Knowledge Transfer Innovation Fund deadline
30 July, 2019
Knowledge Transfer Innovation Fund deadline
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Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme opens for applications
1 September, 2018
The Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme (SUSSS) opens for applications today
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Brexit 'no deal' technical papers publication
23 August, 2018
‘Technical Notices’ to prepare for leaving the EU without a withdrawal agreement
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Rural Payments and Services downtime
22 August, 2018
RP&S will be unavailable on Thursday, 23 August from 5pm until 7pm.
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2018 Greening rules within Ecological Focus Areas (EFAs)
20 August, 2018
highlighting flexibility that currently exists under 2018 Greening rules
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Rural Payments and Services downtime - 16 August
15 August, 2018
RP&S will be unavailable on Thurs 16 August from 5pm-7pm.
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Agricultural Weather Panel update
13 August, 2018
The Agriculture Weather Advisory Panel met on 8 August
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Rural Payments & Services downtime - 9 August
8 August, 2018
Rural Payments and Services will be unavailable on Thursday, 9 August from 5pm until 8pm.
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June 2018 Agricultural Census Reminder
6 August, 2018
The June 2018 Agricultural Census should have arrived with those selected to take part.
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Rural Payments and Services downtime - 26 July
25 July, 2018
RPS will be unavailable on Thurs, 26 July from 5pm-9pm.
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Rural Payments and Services - slow access continues
19 July, 2018
slower access to the Comms Logs and tasks being generated
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Scottish Natural Heritage update
10 July, 2018
Scottish Natural Heritage email addresses are changing
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Beef Efficiency Scheme - Second Tagging Round
29 June, 2018
Tagging for BES – early selection for participants who plan to sell their animals in September
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Food and drink sales
29 June, 2018
Scotland’s food and drink growth sector generated £13.9 billion in turnover in 2016
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Rural Payments and Services downtime - 26 June
25 June, 2018
RP&S will be unavailable on Tues 26 June from 5pm-7pm.
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Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme - Payments to arrive in bank accounts.
18 June, 2018
Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme - Payments to arrive in bank accounts.
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Beef Efficiency Scheme - calving data for calves born 2 June 2017 and 31 December 2017, by 12 July 2018
14 June, 2018
Beef Efficiency Scheme
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Rural Payments and Services downtime - Thurs 14 June
13 June, 2018
RP&S will be unavailable on Thurs 14 June from 5pm-7pm.
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Agriculture Census access issue
12 June, 2018
Some agents are having difficulty accessing the Agriculture Census
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Rural Payments and Services downtime - 7 June
6 June, 2018
RP&S will be unavailable from 5pm-7pm on Thurs 7 June.
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Record numbers go online
6 June, 2018
Record number of farmers, crofters and land managers have submitted their SAF online.
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£4 million boost for Perth meat processor.
6 June, 2018
A major meat processor in Perth has been awarded £4 million.
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Rural Payments and Services - weekend downtime
30 May, 2018
RPS unavailable from Sat 2 June, 7am to Sun 3 June, 5pm.
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AECS - Improving Public Access 2018 - Application Submission
29 May, 2018
Some customers experiencing difficulties submitting IPA applications
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Rural Payments and Services downtime - Tuesday 29 May
24 May, 2018
RP&S will be unavailable on Tuesday, 29 May.
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Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) – Collaboration and Improving Public Access application deadlines
24 May, 2018
Thursday, 31 May 2018
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Rural Payments and Services downtime - Wednesday 23 May
22 May, 2018
RP&S will be unavailable from 5pm-6pm
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June 2018 Agricultural Census
18 May, 2018
June 2018 Agricultural Census will be open from 1st June 2018
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New funding announced for rural mental health support
17 May, 2018
Cabinet Secretary Fergus Ewing announces renewed support for the National Rural Mental Health Forum
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Single Application Form reminder
8 May, 2018
deadline for submitting the 2018 Single Application Form
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Single Application Form reminder
8 May, 2018
deadline for submitting the 2018 Single Application Form
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Fergus Ewing welcomes Commissioner Hogan's decision
4 May, 2018
One season derogation on three crop rule
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Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme (SSBSS) - 2 May 2018
2 May, 2018
Payments to arrive in bank accounts
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Bee disease confirmed near Perth and Dumfries
2 May, 2018
European Foulbrood (EFB) detected near Perth and Dumfries
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Rural Payments and Services (RP&S) downtime - 3 May 2018
2 May, 2018
RP&S unavailable on 3 May from 5pm-9pm
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New FAQs published
19 April, 2018
We've published some new FAQs about 2018 payments and our new mapping system
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Exercise Blackthorn
19 April, 2018
Testing our ability to deal with a UK-wide foot and mouth disease outbreak
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Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) - 2018 Application process
6 April, 2018
Portlet error message has now been resolved.
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Straw and forage study
4 April, 2018
Rural Secretary Fergus Ewing has welcomed a report published today by Scotland’s Rural College
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Rural Economy Secretary confirms first national LFASS loan payments made
3 April, 2018
More than 7,000 payments worth over £42.8 million have been processed
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Beef Efficiency Scheme - First Tagging Round
3 April, 2018
The genotyping selection of calves born in autumn 2017 has been made.
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Agri-Environment Climate Scheme closing date
3 April, 2018
AECS Application deadline is Friday 13 April, 2018.
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Be aware of fraud
29 March, 2018
Farmers across Scotland are advised to be alert to on-going banking scams
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Agri-Environment Climate Scheme - 2018 Application and Assessment Process
29 March, 2018
Further information on guidance that was introduced for the 2018 AECS application round.
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Area Office Closure - Easter weekend
29 March, 2018
All Areas Offices will be closed for the coming Easter weekend
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New Entrants Capital Grants Scheme
1 September, 2018
The grants have been popular since they were launched in 2014
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2018 Entitlement Transfer application closing date
23 March, 2018
new closing date for 2018 Entitlement Transfer application
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RP&S and the new Land Parcel Identification System (LPIS)
22 March, 2018
RP&S will be unavailable on Sunday 25 March
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Rural Payments and Services maintenance window - 22 March
21 March, 2018
RP&S will be unavailable on Thursday, 22 March
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2018 AECS - Collaboration Applications Reminder
14 March, 2018
Extension of AECS submission deadline for Collaborative Applications
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SAF 2018 Application Window opens
14 March, 2018
News Release announcing that the SAF 2018 application window is open
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Minimum Agricultural Activity
14 March, 2018
How to define minimum agricultural activity in time for SAF18.
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Single Application Form (SAF) 2018
9 March, 2018
Single Application Form (SAF) window for 2018 opens 15 March
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Rural Payments and Services - maintenance window - Tuesday, 13 March
9 March, 2018
Rural Payments and Services will be unavailable on Tuesday, 13 March
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AECS contracts
7 March, 2018
The AECS contract offers arising from the 2017 application round have been issued
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Rural Payments and Services - maintenance window - 28 February 2018
26 February, 2018
Rural Payments and Services maintenance window
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Rural Issues is changing...
25 April, 2018
We're getting ready to re-launch our monthly newsletter and we need your help to make it great!
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Rural Payments and Services - downtime
20 February, 2018
RP&S unavailable Thursday evening and this weekend.
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Rural Innovation
20 February, 2018
A support service has been launched to help farming and forestry businesses
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News Release - Positive change to CAP regulations
20 February, 2018
Positive change to CAP regulations news release
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New version of the Muirburn Code
15 February, 2018
Reminder that you should be using the updated version of the Muirburn Code
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Volunteers needed - help us improve our guidance
13 February, 2018
We're looking volunteers to join our online user group
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LFASS loan scheme confirmed
9 February, 2018
Hill farmers and crofters will be offered a nationally-funded loan
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Brexit and rural Scotland – EU migrant workforce is essential
6 February, 2018
Access to EU migrant workforce is vital to rural Scotland’s continued success
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Rural Payments and Services - system downtime - 7 February 2018
6 February, 2018
Rural Payments and Services - system downtime - 7 February 2018 - 5pm to 7pm
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Report - Testing of the Rent Review System
6 February, 2018
The Testing of the Rent Review System Report is now available.
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CAP greening report published
2 February, 2018
The final report of Professor Griggs CAP Greening Review Group has been published.
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Rural Payments and Services - downtime - Friday 2 February
1 February, 2018
Rural Payments and Services will be unavailable Friday, 2 February.
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Plant Health Centre launched
1 February, 2018
Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing has launched a new virtual Centre of Expertise for Plant Health
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Lerwick area office closed for public holiday
29 January, 2018
Lerwick area office closed for public holiday on 31 January 2018
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Greening guidance update - January, 2018
24 January, 2018
Following some changes made by the European Commission, we have published revised Greening guidance
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BPS Loan Scheme
24 January, 2018
Announcing that the 2017 BPS loan scheme is to close on 9th February
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Rural Payments and Services downtime
24 January, 2018
27 January at 08:00 until Sunday, 28 January at 18:00.
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Rural Payments and Services - system downtime - Thursday 18 January.
17 January, 2018
Rural Payments and Services will be unavailable Thursday 18 January.
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New funding round for Agri-Environmental Climate Scheme (AECS)
17 January, 2018
The next round of applications for AECS is now open.
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Greening 2018 update
4 January, 2018
The European Commission has published new regulations that will mean some changes for greening 2018
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ScotMoves one year on
3 January, 2018
System protects Scotland’s livestock from the spread of disease.
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Christmas and New Year area office closures
22 December, 2017
Our area offices will be closed on the public holidays over Christmas and New Year
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Reductions and Exclusions (R&E) email notification error
18 December, 2017
Misleading R&E communication log update email notifications being sent to customers.
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Rural Payments and Services unavailable - midnight on 16 December, 2017
15 December, 2017
Work by an external supplier will mean Rural Payments and Services will be unavailable overnight
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Beef Efficiency Scheme - data capture
6 December, 2017
Don't forget to submit your data and paperwork by the 27 December deadline
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Agricultural Weather Advisory Panel
5 December, 2017
The agricultural weather advisory panel met for the first time today
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Offices closed, Friday 1 December
1 December, 2017
Our offices are observing the St Andrew's Day public holiday
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2017 Annual Sheep and Goat Inventory and December Agricultural Survey
20 November, 2017
The Survey should start arriving with customers from 22 November 2017.
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Agricultural weather advisory panel established
16 November, 2017
Fergus Ewing announced new weather advisory panel
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Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme application deadline
14 November, 2017
SUSSS deadline for applications is 30 November 2017
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Rural Payments and Services - system downtime - Thursday 9 November
8 November, 2017
Rural Payments and Services will be unavailable Thursday 9 November.
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Fraud warning
3 November, 2017
Farmers across Scotland are advised to be alert to on-going banking scams.
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Reminder: new version of the Muirburn Code
31 October, 2017
Latest version of Muirburn code launched in Sept.
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Farm payments made early - Over £292 million paid out
27 October, 2017
The majority of farmers and crofters are receiving up to 90% of their CAP basic payment support loan
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Scottish farmers owed millions in convergence payments
26 October, 2017
Scottish hill farmers are owed around £160 million in CAP funding
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Rural Payments and Services - system downtime - Thursday 26 October
25 October, 2017
Rural Payments and Services will be unavailable Thursday 26 October
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BSE negligible-risk cattle checker
25 October, 2017
Assurance systems follows Scotland achieving ‘lowest possible’ risk status.
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CAP Payments - payments to arrive in bank accounts
23 October, 2017
Payments worth £254 million will arrive in farmers’ and crofters’ bank accounts this week
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Rural Payments and Services - system downtime - Thursday 19 October
18 October, 2017
Rural Payments and Services will be unavailable Thursday 19 October
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Rural Payments and Services - system downtime - Monday 16 October
16 October, 2017
Rural Payments and Services will be unavailable Monday 16 October, between 5:00pm and 6:00pm
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Response to Nitrate Vulnerable Zones
16 October, 2017
Scottish Government Spokesperson responds to Nitrate Vulnerable Zones.
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Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme update
16 October, 2017
We recently announced that our SUSSS application deadline has been extended until 30 November 2017.
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National Basic Payment Support Scheme 2017
10 October, 2017
Payments for the 2017 NBPSS to start in November
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Scottish upland sheep support scheme - deadline extended
27 September, 2017
Scottish upland sheep support scheme - deadline extended to 30 November 2017
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Rural Payments and Services - system downtime - Thursday 28 September
27 September, 2017
Rural Payments and Services will be unavailable on Thursday 28 September, between 5:30pm and 7:30pm
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Response to meeting the devolved administrations - 26 September 2017
26 September, 2017
Fergus Ewing responded after the meeting of the devolved administrations.
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Kirkwall & St Ola Town Hall, PUBLIC MEETING ON CROFTING LAW CONSULTATION
22 September, 2017
Kirkwall & St Ola Town Hall, PUBLIC MEETING – Tuesday 26 September 2017 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Response to the publication of the updated Muirburn Code – 22 September 2017
22 September, 2017
Roseanna Cunningham comments on the publication of an updated Muirburn Code
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Rural Payments and Services - Maintenance Release – Thursday 21 Sept
20 September, 2017
RP&S will be unavailable on Thursday 21 September, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm
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Farmers get online
11 September, 2017
More farmers are to be encouraged to apply online for CAP funding
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Rural Payments and Services - system downtime – Thursday 7 Sept
6 September, 2017
RP&S will be unavailable on Thursday 7 September, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm
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RP&S document upload/retrieval still unavailable
15 September, 2017
The document upload and retrieval tool on Rural Payments & Services is unavailable
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Document upload and retrieval unavailable this weekend
1 September, 2017
The document upload and retrieval tool will be unavailable this weekend
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Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme applications open 1st September
31 August, 2017
Applications will close on 16 October.
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Beef Efficiency Scheme – Carbon Audit information
30 August, 2017
Are you a Beef Efficiency Scheme participant?
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Rural Payments and Services - system downtime – Thursday 31 August,
28 August, 2017
Rural Payments and Services will be unavailable on Thursday 31 August, between 5:30pm and 7:30pm
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Greening guidance for 2018 published
25 August, 2017
Updated guidance for the 2018 Greening scheme year has been published
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An update on Rural Priorities Payments
24 August, 2017
The first payment runs for 2016 Rural Priorities claims have been initiated this week
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New Greening Guidance for CAP 2018
23 August, 2017
New Greening Guidance for CAP 2018 has been published by Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing
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Rural Payments and Services - system downtime – Thursday 24 August
22 August, 2017
Rural Payments and Services will be unavailable on Thursday 24 August, between 5:30pm and 7:30pm
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Next phase of BVD eradication programme
21 August, 2017
A consultation to consider heftier sanctions.
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Rural Payments and Services system downtime – Friday 18 August, 12 – 12:30pm
17 August, 2017
For essential changes to improve search functionality
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Rural Payments and Services - system downtime - Thursday 17 August
16 August, 2017
Rural Payments and Services - system downtime - Thursday 17 August, 5:30pm until 8:00pm
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Rural Payments and Services - system downtime – Thursday 10 August
8 August, 2017
Rural Payments and Services system downtime – Thursday 10 August, 5:30pm until 7:30pm
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Beef Efficiency Scheme - 2 August 2017
1 August, 2017
Fergus Ewing statement urging farmers to complete any outstanding data in the BES ASAP
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Beef Efficiency Scheme - calving and tagging update, July 2017
26 July, 2017
Over 300 applicants took up the offer of submitting their calving data early.
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Customer Information Helpline closing 28 July, 2017
19 July, 2017
The RPID Customer Information line which dealt primarily with CAP payment queries is closing.
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Rural Payments and Services - system downtime - Wednesday 19 July
18 July, 2017
Rural Payments and Services - system downtime - Wednesday 19 July
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Internal System Upgrade and effect on Rural Payments and Services this weekend
6 July, 2017
Planned upgrade of an internal Scottish Government system
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Women in Agriculture Study
23 June, 2017
Results of the Scottish Government's Women in Agriculture study
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Rural Payments & Services - system downtime - Thursday 15 June
14 June, 2017
Rural Payments & Services - system downtime - Thursday 15 June
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Rural Payments & Services - system downtime - Monday 12 June
12 June, 2017
Rural Payments & Services - system downtime - Monday 12 June
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Rural Payments & Services - System downtime - Thurs 8th June
6 June, 2017
RP&S will be unavailable on Thursday from 5:30-7:30pm
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Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme payments
2 June, 2017
SSBSS payments to arrive in bank accounts soon
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Rural Payments & Services - System Downtime - Thurs 1st June
31 May, 2017
Rural Payments and Services will be unavailable on Thurs 1 June, between 05:30 and 7:30pm
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European Commission payments to Scottish rural businesses released
31 May, 2017
2015-16 figures released
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Rural Payments & Services essential maintenance downtime
31 May, 2017
There will be system downtime today for 15 minutes from 5.30 to 5.45pm
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Rural Payments and Services maintenance window
16 May, 2017
There will be system downtime today from 5.30 to 7.30pm.
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Workarounds for SAF 17 Application Submissions
9 May, 2017
Please note the following workarounds when completing your SAF 17 applications.
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Rural Payments & Services - System Downtime - Thurs 11th May
9 May, 2017
Rural Payments and Services will be unavailable on Thurs 11 May, between 05:30 and 7:30pm
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Rural Payments and Services downtime - Saturday, 6 May
5 May, 2017
Rural Payments and Services will be unavailable on Saturday 6 May, between 12:00pm and 12:15pm
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Rural Payments and Services system downtime
3 May, 2017
Rural Payments and Services will be down on Thursday 4 May, 5:30pm until 7:30pm
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Avian influenza prevention zone lifted
2 May, 2017
The avian influenza prevention zone is to be lifted in Scotland
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Maintenance Window - 27 April 2017
26 April, 2017
Essential changes to be made to improve functionality.
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Single Application Form (SAF) - creating Ecological Focus Area (EFA) maps
21 April, 2017
Highlighting guidance available on creating Ecological Focus Area (EFA) maps
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Maintenance window 20 April 2017
19 April, 2017
Essential changes to be made to improve functionality.
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Extension to Agri-Environment application window
12 April, 2017
Fergus Ewing announces an extension to submit Agri-Environment applications
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Maintenance window April 12th 2017
11 April, 2017
RP&S will be unavailable due to essential maintenance.
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Maintenance Window April 6th 2017
5 April, 2017
RP&S will be unavailable due to essential maintenance.
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Loan scheme for vulnerable farmers
4 April, 2017
Rural Secretary confirms £50 million loans for farmers in less favoured areas
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Introduction of new BVD 'positive' herd status
3 April, 2017
Fergus Ewing comments on new BVD 'positive' herd status
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AECS 2017 Application Round – Deadline
31 March, 2017
Applicants now have the opportunity to check over their applications until the 10th of April.
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*Rural Payments and Services Maintenance Window postponed.*
30 March, 2017
Maintenance window update
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Supporting the sustainable growth of aquaculture
30 March, 2017
Joint statement to enable sustainable aquaculture growth.
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Rural Payments and Services system downtime – Thursday 30 March, 5:30pm until 7:30pm
28 March, 2017
Maintenance window update
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Rural Payments and Services - maintenance release
21 March, 2017
Rural Payments and Services will be unavailable on Thursday evening
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Single Application Form 2017 - some changes for this year
16 March, 2017
This year the SAF 2017 application window will open on Wednesday, 15 March.
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Essential maintenance - Thursday, 16 March
15 March, 2017
Rural Payments and Services will be unavailable on Thursday 16 March, between 5:30pm and 7:30pm
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14th March maintenance window
14 March, 2017
Rural Payments and Services will be unavailable today, Tuesday 14 March, between 4pm and 11pm.
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Essential maintenance window
13 March, 2017
Rural Payments and Services will be unavailable today, Monday 13 March, between 4pm and midnight.
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Rural Payments and Services maintenance window
8 March, 2017
Rural Payments and Services will be unavailable on Thursday, 9 March, between 5.30 pm and 7.30 pm.
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Rural Payments and Services maintenance window
27 February, 2017
Closed on Thursday 2nd March 2017 from 5.30pm to 7.30pm
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Brexit meeting update
27 February, 2017
Urgent answers needed on powers, farming, fisheries and environment
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Rural Payments and Services system downtime – Thursday 23 February, 5:30pm until 7:30pm
22 February, 2017
There will be a maintenance window for the Rural Payments and Services.
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Renewal of Avian Influenza Prevention Zone
22 February, 2017
Renewal of Avian Influenza Prevention Zone
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Scottish rural funding confirmed
20 February, 2017
€4.6 billion support under threat by a ‘hard Brexit’
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Rural Payments and Services Downtime - Saturday 18 February, 9am until 12 noon
16 February, 2017
RPS Downtime update
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Rural Payments and Services system downtime - Wednesday 15 February, 5pm until 8pm
15 February, 2017
Rural Payments and Services system downtime - Wednesday 15 February, 5pm until 8pm
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Call for united position on Brexit rural issues
15 February, 2017
Rural Secretary says “devolved administrations must be listened to”
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Rural Priorities Scheme Contracts – Management Diaries 2017
14 February, 2017
Existing Rural Priority contract holders will shortly be sent Management Diaries
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Site maintenance - 14 February, 2017
14 February, 2017
Rural Payments and Services will be unavailable this afternoon between 5pm and 8pm
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Rural Payments and Services maintenance - 11 and 12 February
10 February, 2017
Rural Payments and Services will be unavailable this weekend
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Exchange rate helps farming bounce back
31 January, 2017
Total income from farming is estimated to have increased by £96 million in 2016
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Easing high demand for allotments
30 January, 2017
New powers could help more community groups to “grow your own”
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Crofting Commission appointment
27 January, 2017
Scottish Ministers appoint Bill Barron as Chief Executive
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Planned site maintenance - Wednesday, 25 January
24 January, 2017
Rural Payments and Services will be unavailable this Wednesday evening
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Brexit, food and farming
23 January, 2017
Cabinet Secretary highlights threat of leaving the European Single Market.
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NBPSS application window to close
19 January, 2017
National Basic Payment Support Scheme (NBPSS) application window is due to close on 20 January 2017
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ScotMoves moving on up
18 January, 2017
Since its launch at the start of the year, over 2,000 farmers have registered
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Agriculture Champions announced
16 January, 2017
Roles will help develop new Strategy for the sector.
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RP & AECS 2016 Capital claims deadline
10 January, 2017
Guidance on how to make a claim for both schemes.
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Nominations open for crofting elections
6 January, 2017
Candidates for the March Crofting Commission elections can now be put forward.
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Avian influenza prevention zone extended
4 January, 2017
The Avian influenza prevention zone announced on 6 December 2016 is to be extended
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Looking back - looking forward
30 December, 2016
Our expert panel looks back on 2016 and predicts what will be significant for agriculture in 2017
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Research to help increase local production of Scottish blueberries
29 December, 2016
New plant breeding technology is being used to help blueberries thrive in the Scottish climate
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Increased funding to shape future land reform
29 December, 2016
Overall funding for land reform will be increased by £3.4 million in 2017.
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Avian Influenza confirmed in Scotland
23 December, 2016
Disease confirmed in wild bird in Scotland and separate locations in England.
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Confirmation of Avian Influenza in a wild duck in Wales
22 December, 2016
Confirmation of presence of H5N8 in a wild duck in Wales.
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Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme (SSBSS) – Changes
22 December, 2016
Changes to the eligibility of dual purpose breeds
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New system for cattle tracing
21 December, 2016
Scheme will better protect Scotland’s livestock from the spread of disease.
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Avian Influenza
21 December, 2016
Gatherings of poultry suspended following case of H5N8 in England.
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Maintenance window - Wednesday 21 December, 2016
21 December, 2016
Rural Payments and Services will unavailable from 2pm on Wednesday
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Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme application window to close on 31 December
15 December, 2016
Get your applications in by Hogmanay before it's too late
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Poor cereal harvest confirmed
14 December, 2016
News release on statistics for Scottish cereal harvest.
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NBPSS 2016 loans - apply by 14 December
10 December, 2016
Apply to NBPSS by December 14 to receive payment by the end of the year
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Rural stakeholder letter issued
8 December, 2016
Cabinet Secretary has written to rural stakeholders to confirm guarantees of funding.
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Beef Efficiency Scheme update - 7 December 2016
7 December, 2016
Tagging kits have now been distributed to farmers
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Avian Influenza Prevention Zone declared in response to spread of H5N8 in Europe
14 December, 2016
Avian Influenza Prevention Zone
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Rural Payments and Services maintenance - 7 December 2016
6 December, 2016
RPS maintenance window 7 December
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Area office and helpline closure
30 November, 2016
Area offices and customer helpline will be closed this Friday, 2 December
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Timeline for customer letters
30 November, 2016
We've published the timeline for when letters for 2015 payments will be sent
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NBPSS loans - apply by 14 December
24 November, 2016
If you want to take up a loan offer, we need to hear from you by 14 December
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Report outlines plan to increase number of starter opportunities
23 November, 2016
Publication of a 10 point action plan aimed at kick-starting a new generation of farmers
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Update on Agri-Environment funding rounds
23 November, 2016
Update on 2016 applications and 2017 application round
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December's statistical surveys - available online
23 November, 2016
Will you complete the December Agricultural Survey online?
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Beef Efficiency Scheme update
18 November, 2016
Some further advice for producers awaiting their tissue tags
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Improving accessibility on Rural Payments and Services
17 November, 2016
A new look for Rural Payments and Services to improve accessibility
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Rural Payments and Services maintenance - 16 November 2016
15 November, 2016
Rural Payments and Services will be unavailable from 5-8pm on 16 November
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Beef Efficiency Scheme (BES) issuing tissue tags
10 November, 2016
Genotyping tags still to be issued
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Rural Payments and Services maintenance
3 November, 2016
Rural Payments and Services unavailable from 4 - 7 November
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Consultation on dairy aid
21 October, 2016
Consultation on how to distribute emergency aid for dairy farmers
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National Basic Payment Support Scheme - Reminder
14 October, 2016
A reminder to return the acceptance slip for the NBPSS loans scheme.
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Application deadline for SUSSS 2016 - Monday 17 October
14 October, 2016
Reminder that the application deadline for SUSSS 2016 is Monday 17 October
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Planned site maintenance
4 October, 2016
Rural Payments and Services unavailable between 5pm and 10pm this Wednesday
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Farm payment Euro rate September 2016
30 September, 2016
2016 direct payment scheme exchange rate confirmed
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National Basic Payment Support Scheme letters
27 September, 2016
Offer letters sent from 27 September inviting eligible farmers and crofters to apply for the loan
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Supporting the rural economy
26 September, 2016
Ewing calls for “urgent action” from UK Government on outstanding issues
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Food Processing, Marketing and Cooperation scheme
21 September, 2016
Deadline for applications for the current funding round of the FPMC scheme is 25 September 2016.
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Farm Advisory Service
20 September, 2016
New National Advisory Service Launched for Farmers and Crofters
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Support for dairy farmers
14 September, 2016
Rural Economy Secretary calls for fairer funding allocation
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Fergus Ewing unveils national loan scheme
13 September, 2016
Rural Secretary has announced a nationally-funded loan scheme for CAP Basic Payment 2016
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Milk Production Reduction Scheme
12 September, 2016
New scheme providing money to milk producers who volunteer to reduce their cows’ milk deliveries
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Delivering 100% broadband coverage
12 September, 2016
Digital connectivity ambition outlined in Programme for Government
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Record turnover for food & drink
6 September, 2016
Food manufacturing growing twice as fast as UK average
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Area Office and Helpline closures over upcoming holiday weekend
5 September, 2016
Area Offices will be closed from 12pm on 16 September and will reopen on 20 September.
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2016 Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme (SUSSS) opens Thursday 1 September
31 August, 2016
2016 Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme (SUSSS) opens Thursday 1 September
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Site maintenance - Wednesday, 24 August
24 August, 2016
Rural Payments and Services unavailable between 4pm and 8pm
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Call for funding guarantee to be extended
17 August, 2016
Rural Secretary asks for extension to cover £360 million of European money
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Site maintenance - Thursday, 11 August
9 August, 2016
Rural Payments and Services unavailable between 4pm and 10pm
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Video: Croft house grant announcement
5 August, 2016
Cabinet Secretary confirms over £700,000 funding for crofters yesterday
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BVD virus screening form updated
29 July, 2016
The farmer’s submission form has been updated to make completion easier.
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Women in Agriculture
26 July, 2016
The Scottish Government invites women to participate in Women in Agriculture research project.
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Beef Efficiency Scheme (BES) calving data deadline on 31 July 2016
26 July, 2016
Reminder to get your calving data onto ScotEID by this Sunday.
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Beef Efficiency Scheme (BES) calving data deadline extended to 31 July 2016
15 July, 2016
We have extended the administrative deadline for existing Beef Efficiency Scheme customers.
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EU food and drink exports
6 July, 2016
Rural Economy Secretary says European workers crucial to economy.
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Almost £310m paid to farmers
1 July, 2016
More than 17,700 farms have now received a subsidy payment.
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Transfer of entitlements
30 June, 2016
Processing of transfer of entitlements applications will start this autumn
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Rural Payments and Services maintenance
30 June, 2016
Rural Payments and Services unavailable this Sunday from 12-2pm
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Scotland in Europe
27 June, 2016
Rural Economy Secretary tells EU Farming Ministers Scotland committed to Europe
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New markets for meat
23 June, 2016
Rural Economy Secretary: urgent need for fair share of red meat levies
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Rural Payments and Services unavailable
23 June, 2016
Rural Payments and Services will be unavailable this afternoon from 5pm to 6pm
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Rural Payments and Services – unavailable tonight
21 June, 2016
System unavailable from 8-9pm tonight.
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Organic growth ambition
13 June, 2016
Rural Economy Secretary announces fund to strengthen Scottish organics sector.
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EU Commission grant extension to CAP direct payments deadline
8 June, 2016
An extension has been announced to the direct payments deadline.
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SAF deadline: one week to go
8 June, 2016
Farmers and crofters urged to get their SAF and BES applications in as soon as possible.
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Planned site maintenance
7 June, 2016
Planned maintenance between 18:00 - 22:00 on Wednesday, 8 June
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Planned site maintenance
2 June, 2016
Rural Payments and Services will be unavailable between 18:00 and 20:00 on Thursday, 2 June
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Environment Secretary sets out priorities
2 June, 2016
Wildlife crime review, climate change and land reform action highlighted
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Beef Efficiency Scheme application deadline
1 June, 2016
The application deadline for the Beef Efficiency Scheme (BES), is 15 June 2016.
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Cabinet Secretary Statement on Farm Payments
31 May, 2016
Today Mr Ewing made a statement to Parliament on CAP Payments following the Audit Scotland Report
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Valuing Your Soils
26 May, 2016
New Guidance for Scottish Farmers, Crofters & Land Managers from SRUC
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RPID Area Offices and Entitlements and Payments Information Helpline Closures
26 May, 2016
Friday 27 May to Monday 30 May inclusive.
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Single Application Form (SAF) application window deadline
26 May, 2016
The Single Application Form (SAF) window closes on 15 June, 2016.
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Beef Efficiency Scheme (BES) application deadline extension to 15 June
26 May, 2016
Farmers now have until 15 June 2016 to apply.
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SAF extension - reminder
18 May, 2016
Here is a quick reminder of the SAF extension and how to book an appointment
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EU Agricultural Commissioner to visit Scotland
8 April, 2016
EU Agricultural Commissioner has accepted an invitation from Richard Lochhead to visit Scotland
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Key dates and booking appointments online
12 May, 2016
Here's some key dates coming up and details on how to book an appointment
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Additional flood funding available
4 March, 2016
More money for Agricultural Floodbank Repair Grant Scheme
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Agriculture 'safety net'
19 February, 2016
£20m Scottish Government scheme to ease cash flow concerns
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£2 million boost for farming
16 February, 2016
Rural Affairs Secretary announces funding for projects in the Scottish farming sector.
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Farming hardship scheme
12 February, 2016
£20m Scottish Government backing to ease cash flow concerns
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Enhancing land reform
11 February, 2016
Rural Affairs Secretary confirms amendments to strengthen legislation
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Environmental Co-operation Action Fund (ECAF)
4 February, 2016
The 2015 application window is now closed
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"Opportunities for Growth" - New Entrants to Farming Conference
3 February, 2016
Free event at Perth Racecourse on 9 February 2016
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Common Land to be reviewed
27 January, 2016
Minister refers 1695 Commonties Act to Law Commission to consider repeal
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Food Processing, Marketing and Co-operation scheme
26 January, 2016
Producers of iconic food and drink win share of £10 million
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EU 'crucial' for Scottish farming
26 January, 2016
Rural Affairs Secretary: latest figures reinforce case for continued membership
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Forestry Grant Scheme and Agri-Environment Climate Scheme
21 January, 2016
Online applications unavailable until end January 2016
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Transparency of land ownership
14 January, 2016
Land Reform Minister confirms intention to create public register
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Avian influenza officially confirmed
14 January, 2016
Cull underway after very mild strain of H5N1 identified on Dunfermline farm.
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Support for flood-hit farms
13 January, 2016
Practical measures to help farmers affected by recent flooding have been announced
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Financial help for flooded communities
11 January, 2016
£12 million boost to support severe weather recovery.
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Entitlements and Payments Information Helpline
11 January, 2016
To help with any questions you have, we have set up a helpline: 0300 300 2222
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'Illustration of Entitlements' letters arriving on doorsteps
8 January, 2016
Letters were available through the customer communications log from 17 December
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Greening review call
23 December, 2015
Rural Affairs Secretary: Commission must reconsider three crop rule
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Protecting the rights of low paid workers
22 December, 2015
Scottish Agricultural Wages Board to be retained.
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Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme (Mainland and Islands)
18 December, 2015
Deadline for claim submission is midnight on 31 December 2015.
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December payments 'on track'
10 December, 2015
Rural Affairs Secretary updates MSPs on farm funding timetable
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Greening 'must meet Scottish needs'
9 December, 2015
Rural Affairs Secretary seeks greater flexibility from Europe
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Farm bank support
25 November, 2015
Rural Affairs Secretary updates financial providers on payment schedule.
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Farm payments timetable announced
19 November, 2015
Scottish direct farm payments should begin arriving by the end of December
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EU dairy support payments come early for UK farmers
16 November, 2015
Scottish Government responds to news that support payments for dairy farmers are due to start today
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Pig disease consultation
13 November, 2015
Proposals to make Porcine Epidemic Diarrhoea a notifiable disease in Scotland
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Hopes rise for Scotch lamb and haggis exports
13 November, 2015
Positive US response means exports could return in 2017
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Spreading the word on Scottish dairy
11 November, 2015
Food Secretary highlights dairy brand in New York
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Scotch beef and lamb exports
10 November, 2015
Key products promoted in Canada after export ban lifted
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Flying the flag for Scottish food and drink
9 November, 2015
Food Secretary to highlight quality of our produce on North America visit.
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Electronic training collars
6 November, 2015
Views sought on banning or regulating devices for cats and dogs.
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Call for fairer parcel charges for rural Scotland
3 November, 2015
More work needed to deliver fairer parcel prices.
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Rural Affairs Secretary comments on June 2015 Agricultural Census results
27 October, 2015
June 2015 Agricultural Census results published today
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Greening guidance for 2016 released
16 October, 2015
New Greening information for 2016 is now available on Rural Payments and Services
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Cereal harvest ‘better than expected’
14 October, 2015
Rural Affairs Secretary welcomes 2015 estimates
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Cracking the international dairy market
12 October, 2015
Scottish dairy and eggs exports have rocketed since 2007.
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New bovine TB controls
9 October, 2015
Legislation covering specified non-bovine species comes into force.
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Agricultural Holding road shows
5 November, 2015
Opportunity to find out about joint industry initiatives.
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Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme
9 October, 2015
Less than two weeks to go for application deadline.
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Retailers and food companies should 'support Scottish farmers'
29 September, 2015
Rural Affairs Secretary calls for high street coffee chains to source Scottish.
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Urgent UK farm talks call
16 September, 2015
Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead requests funding split talks
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Food and drink turnover hits record high
9 September, 2015
Industry figures shatter £14 billion barrier
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New PF06 Land Maintenance Form
9 September, 2015
‘Land Business Change Form’ changed based on feedback.
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Farming minister responds to EU funding package
9 September, 2015
Answers needed over Commission's €500 million support for farmers.
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Fairer framework for farming
7 September, 2015
Lochhead suggests key elements of a fairer deal for farmers across the UK.
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How to apply online for our new schemes
7 September, 2015
Tutorials for online SUSSS and SSBSS applications
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Minimum wage increase for agricultural workers
2 September, 2015
The Scottish Agricultural Wages Board has agreed a proposed increase in minimum wage rates
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Farming support schemes launched
1 September, 2015
Beef and sheep farmers can apply for share of £38 million
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Sourcing Scottish produce
26 August, 2015
FM announces steps to help increase sales of Scottish food
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Further cases of bee disease confirmed
26 August, 2015
American and European foulbrood detected in apiaries in Glen Isla and Coupar Angus.
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Farm ministers agree urgent action
18 August, 2015
List of asks of supermarkets and caterers to be drawn up.
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Charitable donation to help farmers in need
11 August, 2015
Scottish Government awards charity grant.
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Improving Public Access
11 August, 2015
A new fund for improving public access opens for applications on 17 August, 2015
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Hedge cutting notice
11 August, 2015
Information on the ban on cutting hedges from 1 March up to and including 31 August
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UK farm summit call
7 August, 2015
Rural Affairs Secretary seeks meeting to discuss challenges facing sector
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EU audit process guidance released
6 August, 2015
A recommendation from Brian Pack’s report on cutting red tape
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Richard Lochhead responds to dairy farmer protests
6 August, 2015
Rural Affairs Secretary: “I fully recognise the difficulties being faced by dairy farmers"
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Agri-vision
4 August, 2015
Rural Affairs Secretary poses big questions about the future of Scottish farming.
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Campbeltown Creamery funding
28 July, 2015
First instalment of crucial Scottish Government funding received by First Milk.
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AECS supporting information reminder
29 June, 2015
Accompanying forms can be accepted until 30 June, 2015.
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Rural Payments and Services Update
30 June, 2015
Guidance on the appeals process and Croft House Grant Scheme amongst the changes
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Land Reform Bill introduced
23 June, 2015
Communities at heart of radical reforms to promote sustainability, fairness & transparency
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Future of forestry in Scotland
23 June, 2015
Environment Minister announces work to complete devolution of forestry
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Bulletin - 19 June, 2015
19 June, 2015
Bulletin - Single Application Form and Allocation of Entitlements submission deadline
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Pressing for recognition
19 June, 2015
Scottish Cold-Pressed Rapeseed Oil to apply for EU protected food name status
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Scottish dairy brand unveiled
18 June, 2015
Brand set to increase premium market opportunities for Scottish dairy sector
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Rural skills qualifications
18 June, 2015
New formal qualifications in rural skills are set to open for applications later this year
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Cutting CAP red tape
18 June, 2015
Action required to cut red tape for Scottish farmers highlighted by Rural Affairs Secretary
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Bulletin - 17 June, 2015
17 June, 2015
Bulletin - information on changes to Good Agricultural and Environmental Conditions (GAEC)
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New generation of farmers
17 June, 2015
Rural Affairs Secretary announces group to kick-start a new generation of farmers
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Geothermal energy projects awarded quarter million
15 June, 2015
Five schemes planning to harness Scotland’s significant energy potential.
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Economic Report on Scottish Agriculture
15 June, 2015
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Bulletin - 10 June, 2015
10 June, 2015
Information on National Reserve, system improvements and SAF / beef and sheep schemes
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Submitted your SAF?
9 June, 2015
If you haven't submitted your online SAF yet, follow these simple steps
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Bulletin - 3 June, 2015
3 June, 2015
Reminder on the SAF deadline and details of system improvements
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Farm funding applications
27 May, 2015
SAF submission tally is set to reach the halfway point this week, Richard Lochhead has revealed.
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Simplify CAP
20 May, 2015
Richard Lochhead calls on Liz Truss to take his concerns to the European Commission.
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Scotland tops on European map
18 May, 2015
A new map of Scotland’s land and freshwater habitats, has been unveiled by SNH.
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Rural Payments and Services Performance Improved
18 May, 2015
Improvements have been set out by Scotland’s Chief Agricultural Officer.
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Meeting with First Milk
18 May, 2015
Rural Affairs Secretary issues statement after meeting with dairy company.
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Calls for ‘swift’ CAP simplification
18 May, 2015
Rural Affairs Secretary urges EU to ‘be ambitious’ in simplifying farming policy.
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Concern over beef prices
6 May, 2015
Lochhead asks QMS to investigate falling cattle price and link to imports.
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Rural Payments and Services Update
29 April, 2015
Changes to Forestry Grant Scheme and Young Farmers Start-up Grant Scheme
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Rural Payments and Services Maintenance Times
27 April, 2015
Regular maintenance on Tuesdays and Thursdays
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Farm payment flexibility
20 April, 2015
Rural Secretary calls for Europe to increase flexibility around inspection process.
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Reminder to register
20 April, 2015
You must register on Rural Payments and Services to receive rural funding
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Farm payment application extension
23 April, 2015
Farmers and crofters will have an extra month to complete SAF (Single Application Form).
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SRDP Roadshow Presentation 2015
15 April, 2015
A presentation about applying for SRDP schemes in 2015
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Rural Payments and Services updated
2 April, 2015
Updates on cross-border holdings and Corncrake Mown Grassland
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Rural funding schemes live
31 March, 2015
Forestry Grant Scheme and Agri-Environment Climate Scheme open for applications.
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Rural Payments and Services updated
26 March, 2015
BPS guidance updated as well as application forms and scheme information.
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Coll becomes first Scottish island with 4G
26 March, 2015
Collaboration opens up commercial opportunities
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Planned website downtime
25 March, 2015
The website will be unavailable on Saturday, 28 March from 9am to 6pm.
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Rural Scotland rated very good place to live
23 March, 2015
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Agri-Environment Climate Scheme guidance updated
19 March, 2015
Four more sections of the detailed guidance published
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Euro boost for Show
18 March, 2015
European Commissioner accepts invitation to attend Royal Highland Show
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SRDP Roadshow Video
23 March, 2015
A short video about the Scottish Rural Development Programme Roadshow
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CAP delivery priority
17 March, 2015
Rural Affairs Secretary: latest farm stats ‘underline need’ for support
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Winter plantings steady, moderate increases in some livestock
17 March, 2015
Results from the December Agricultural Survey
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Make TTIP transparent
17 March, 2015
Food Secretary disappointed TTIP was discussed behind closed doors
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Rural Payments and Services updated
12 March, 2015
Updates to LFASS guidance and the Agri-Environment Climate Scheme
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National Reserve Guidance Updated
11 March, 2015
Updated with with more information on specific disadvantage.
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Site maintenance
26 February, 2015
To help minimise disruption to customers, we have now allocated a regular slot.
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Eat Local
25 February, 2015
Happier Mealtimes campaign highlights benefits of local, in-season food.
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New entrants are vital to industry
19 February, 2015
Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead meets with new farmers at SRUC event.
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Farm Inspections Video
16 February, 2015
A short video which explains what you can expect during an inspection
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Look for local
12 February, 2015
Rural Affairs Secretary calls on retailers and consumers to put local food first.
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Land reform consultation
5 February, 2015
Less than a week to go in the consultation on the future of land reform
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Thousands more Scottish homes set for a superfast broadband boost
11 November, 2015
Further roll-out to island locations over the next six months
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Agricultural Holdings Legislation Review
28 January, 2015
Rural Affairs Secretary reveals final recommendations.
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Income from farming falls after strong 2013
28 January, 2015
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Audit to get Scotch Beef back into USA
26 January, 2015
US officials to be invited to audit red meat processors.
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Calls for Europe to consider dairy
20 January, 2015
Rural Affairs Secretary writes to UK Government.
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Review of waste spreading
19 January, 2015
Richard Lochhead commissions review of legislation and guidance.
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Support for Scottish dairy
15 January, 2015
Cabinet Secretary Richard Lochhead has urged retailers to do more
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Rural Matters Facebook page
15 January, 2015
We hope to engage with you - our rural stakeholders - better.
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Rural Payments and Services
14 January, 2015
Farmers and crofters across Scotland invited to register for new online system
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EU exit risk to farming
14 January, 2015
Rural Affairs Secretary: EU referendum ‘biggest threat to British agriculture’
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Support for local produce
14 January, 2015
Study reveals support for local sourcing by Scotland's public sector and NHS.
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Journey towards food and drink showcase
14 January, 2015
Transport companies urged to take sourcing pledge.
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Future of crofting
14 January, 2015
Crofting generated an estimated revenue of almost £86 million last year, according to a new report.
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Rural Support Update
14 January, 2015
Scotland’s rural development programme will open to applications in early 2015,
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A new Chief Agricultural Officer for Scotland
14 January, 2015
David Barnes will take up the role from January 19, 2015.
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Superfast subsea telecoms links for Scottish Islands
14 January, 2015
Digital Scotland is celebrating the completion of a once-in-a-generation subsea telecoms project
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Largest harvest in 20 years
14 January, 2015
With an estimated production of more than three million tonnes of cereals.
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