Payments Strategy Timetable
Date published: 13 March, 2026
The 2026 Payment Strategy timetable.
| Scheme | Payments Commence | Regulatory target: 95.24% of total value of payments made |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) and Greening - advance | September 2026 – for claims which require no manual processing | N/A |
| Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) / Greening / Young Farmer payment - balance | December 2026 | June 2027 |
| Less Favoured Area Support Scheme (LFASS) | December 2026 | June 2027 |
| Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) | February 2027 | June 2027 |
| Rural Priorities (RP) | February 2027 | June 2027 |
| Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS) | February 2027 | June 2027 |
| Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme (SSBSS) (Mainland & Island) | April 2027 | June 2027 |
| Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme (SUSSS) | May 2027 | June 2027 |