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News
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Rural Payments and Services (RP&S) website - essential maintenance
9 October, 2026
RP&S will undergo essential maintenance from 5pm on Monday, 26 October until Friday 30 October, resulting in a temporary closure of the platform and several related services.
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Have your say on Continuing Professional Development (CPD) proposals
21 September, 2026
We are looking for your views on how we can best help farmers and crofters develop their skills and knowledge.
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Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme 2026 opens
1 September, 2026
The Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme 2026 is now open for applications.
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The Scottish Government's Economic Condition of Crofting Survey
26 August, 2026
Economic Condition of Crofting Survey launched on 18 August.
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Payment rates set for Basic Payment Scheme and Greening 2026
25 August, 2026
Payment rates set for Basic Payment Scheme and Greening 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.