Rural Payments and Services

News 2016

• New opportunities for farming

  29 February, 2016

  Even more starter farm units created on public land

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• Reminder on Cross Compliance

  26 February, 2016

  Trimming hedges / branches

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• Tackling wildlife crime

  24 February, 2016

  Tough new penalties for wildlife offences

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• Agriculture 'safety net'

  19 February, 2016

  £20m Scottish Government scheme to ease cash flow concerns

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• £2 million boost for farming

  16 February, 2016

  Rural Affairs Secretary announces funding for projects in the Scottish farming sector.

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  Inspections affected by flooding

  15 February, 2016

  Questions and answers

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• Farming hardship scheme

  12 February, 2016

  £20m Scottish Government backing to ease cash flow concerns

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• 2016 Cross Compliance guidance

  11 February, 2016

  Now available on Rural Payments and Services

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• Enhancing land reform

  11 February, 2016

  Rural Affairs Secretary confirms amendments to strengthen legislation

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• Tail docking consultation

  10 February, 2016

  Views sought on possible exemption for working dogs

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