News by year
News 2020
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Rural Payments Strategy 2020-21
16 November, 2020
The Rural Payments Strategy for 2020-21 aims to improve on last year’s timetable, it was announced today.
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Increased rates for Basic Payment Scheme and Greening 2020
13 November, 2020
Following a budget review, farmers and crofters are set to receive an increased rate on Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) and Greening payments for 2020.
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BES Events Planning Autumn 2020 – Carbon Audit reminder
6 November, 2020
BES participants have until the 15th of November to update their Carbon Audit and watch the Management training programme online.
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Face covering guidance for agriculture sector
19 October, 2020
From Monday 19th October face coverings must be worn in all communal areas in indoor workplaces.
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Poultry farmers and pet bird keepers urged to prepare for winter avian flu
13 October, 2020
Chief Veterinary Officers across the UK are encouraging poultry keepers to take action to reduce the risk of disease in their birds over the winter.
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UK Plant Health Week – The importance of SASA and the Scottish Plant Health Service
17 September, 2020
UK National Plant Health week (21 – 27 September) provides the perfect opportunity to highlight the importance of SASA and the Scottish Plant Health Service in protecting Scotland’s plant health.
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Scottish Broadband Voucher Scheme open to applications
15 September, 2020
The Scottish Broadband Voucher Scheme (SBVS) aimed to help rural homes and businesses get superfast broadband is now live and open to applications.
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Greening to continue in 2021
11 September, 2020
Scotland’s £130 million greening scheme will continue next year, Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing has confirmed.
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Pilot grant scheme launched to support green recovery
3 September, 2020
On Monday 7 September the Scottish Government will be launching a pilot grant scheme called the Sustainable Agriculture Capital Grant Scheme (SACGS).
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Livestock inspections to start soon
28 August, 2020
Inspectors from RPID Area Offices will soon begin on farm livestock inspections.