News by year
News 2020
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Coronavirus guidance for animal owners and beekeepers published
31 March, 2020
Guidance for animal owners related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has been published by the Scottish Government.
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Area Office update
30 March, 2020
From Monday 30 March, all Area Offices are moving to an answer machine service.
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Single Application Form submission window COVID-19 update
25 March, 2020
The Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate (ARE) is continually monitoring the situation with COVID-19 and we will continue to review the situation and provide updates when necessary.
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Restricted inspection activity
20 March, 2020
We have suspended inspections where there is a requirement for close contact with customers.
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Area Offices closed
19 March, 2020
Offices will be restricted to staff and booked appointments only until further notice.
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Beef Efficiency Scheme (BES) - tagging round for autumn born animals
10 March, 2020
A tagging selection for calves born in autumn 2019 has now been made.
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£86.2 million of convergence payments now underway
4 March, 2020
CAP Convergence payments now underway
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Latest award of Agri-Environment Climate Scheme
20 February, 2020
Rural projects that protect the environment and mitigate the impact of climate change will share £34 million.
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