Rural Payments and Services

Processing of Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme (SUSSS) 2024 payments has commenced with the first payments expected to start reaching the bank accounts of farmers and crofters from Friday 9 May, in line with the 2024 Payments Strategy timetable.

The individual animal payment rate for 2024 is £63.49 per animal. Under the 2023 scheme the payment rate was £61.38. The increase in payment rate for 2024 is due to a small decrease in eligible animals claimed.