News by year
News
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Sheep and Goat Inventory is now live
2 December, 2024
The Sheep and Goat Inventory is a mandatory requirement and is now available to complete online.
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Agricultural wages board - minimum wage proposal update
25 November, 2024
A single minimum hourly rate for all agricultural workers, irrespective of age and duties has been proposed by the Scottish Agricultural Wages Board.
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2024 Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme (SUSSS) closing soon
18 November, 2024
The 2024 Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme (SUSSS) application window closes at midnight on Saturday 30 November.
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New Integrated Pest Management guidance page launched
18 November, 2024
A new Integrated Pest Management (IPM) guidance page has recently been launched to help farmers, growers and land managers adopt different IPM approaches.
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New report launched on potential interventions to tackle foodborne pathogens on livestock farms
14 November, 2024
A new report has been launched looking at the risk factors for foodborne pathogens on livestock farms.
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RSABI urges agricultural community to apply for Help for Heating grants
13 November, 2024
RSABI is reminding the agricultural community about its Help for Heating grants which have increased to £400 this year.
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Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme (SSBSS) 2024 applications now open
11 November, 2024
The Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme (SSBSS) 2024 is open for applications until Tuesday 31 December.
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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.