News by year
News
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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.