Introduction and updates
Date published: 29 August, 2019
For recent changes to this guidance, please see the bottom of the page.
This guidance is effective from 1 January, 2020.
Following an extended period of wet weather the Scottish government has approved a derogation for Crop Diversification 2020. The two/three crop rules will not be implemented for the scheme year 2020.
This guidance provides details on the three Greening elements of the Common Agricultural Policy and should be read in conjunction with the guidance for the Basic Payment Scheme and Cross Compliance.
Please ensure that you read all the relevant elements of this updated guidance (including the annexes) if you are intending to apply under the Basic Payment Scheme.
Scheme and other changes for 2020
o Clarification of EFA Margin requirements – You must not use to store materials or use for regular access.