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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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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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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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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 research for Scottish Government to make sure future Agricultural Support is accessible and inclusive
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.