Rural Payments and Services

Farmers, crofters and land managers are being urged to submit their Single Application Form (SAF) online.

This year’s SAF window, where applicants submit claims for support under the Common Agricultural Policy’s (CAP) Pillar 1 and 2 schemes, is now open and runs until midnight on 15 May 2018.

Rural Secretary Fergus Ewing said:

“I would encourage everyone who wishes to do so to submit their Single Application Form online.

“Although we will still accept paper applications, the online system is specifically designed to simplify the process by automatically checking applications for errors – reducing the risk of financial penalties.

Indeed more than three quarters of farmers and crofters benefited from submitting their SAF online last year, allowing for their application to be validated straightaway.

“Support is being offered to farmers, crofters and land managers who wish to make the switch to applying online – a move I would encourage everyone to consider.”