News by year
News
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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.