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News
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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