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News 2023
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Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme (SSBSS) 2024
29 December, 2023
Applicants have until 31 December to submit their claims
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Remember to use the correct stamps when posting mail to our Area Offices
19 December, 2023
All stamps now must include a barcode
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Changes to rules for Basic Payment Scheme entitlement processes from 2024 onwards
18 December, 2023
The new regulations come in to force from 1 January
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Cereal production in line with ten-year average despite challenging weather conditions
15 December, 2023
An Accredited Official Statistics Publication for Scotland
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Agricultural Floodbank Repair Grant Scheme open for applications
14 December, 2023
Submit your applications by until 15 January 2024
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Vet Visits: Providing Evidence for Exports
12 December, 2023
Mandatory requirements for livestock keepers from Wednesday 13 December
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Less Favoured area support
5 December, 2023
The latest tranche of funding is set to arrive in bank accounts from today.
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Agricultural wages board - minimum wage proposal
4 December, 2023
Minimum hourly rate proposed for all agricultural workers
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Celebrating Scotland’s Food and Drink Sector
4 December, 2023
Cabinet Secretary writes to producers and businesses.
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Sheep and goat inventory
30 November, 2023
Keepers can now complete their sheep and goat inventory for 2023.
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Agri sector requires funding certainty
27 November, 2023
Cabinet Secretary calls for EU funds to be replaced.
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Farming skills for the next generation
23 November, 2023
Support for women and young people in agriculture.
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Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme (SSBSS) 2023 - apply now
21 November, 2023
The SSBSS 2023 application window is still open
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Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme (SUSSS) 2023 closes soon
20 November, 2023
The 2023 Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme (SUSSS) closes 30 November
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Agricultural Census results show mixed trends across land use, livestock and the agricultural workforce
31 October, 2023
A National Statistics Publication.
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Saving Scotland’s nature is a top priority
30 October, 2023
Over £30 million invested in restoration projects.
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Supporting local producers in Scotland
30 October, 2023
Funding for regional food and drink projects.
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Rural and Islands Housing Action Plan
17 October, 2023
Delivering more homes in rural and island areas.
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Reassuring harvest predicted despite challenges
17 October, 2023
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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New project to control disease in sheep and help reduce emissions
13 October, 2023
Funding secured to help control Ovine Pulmonary Adenocarcinoma (OPA).
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Concerns over possible UK-USA trade partnership
11 October, 2023
Scottish Ministers press UK Government for urgent clarity.
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Agriculture and Rural Communities Bill
29 September, 2023
Landmark legislation to support sustainable farming.
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Register your interest to help shape the future of Agricultural Support
29 September, 2023
Agricultural support in Scotland is changing.
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Renewed support for crofts in Scotland
20 September, 2023
New payments made to support crofting families.
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Cabinet Secretary reflects on Programme for Government (PfG)
12 September, 2023
Originally published in the Scottish Farmer on 11 September.
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Developing Nature Networks
8 September, 2023
Additional £5 million from Nature Restoration Fund to enhance biodiversity.
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New legal targets proposed for nature recovery
8 September, 2023
Further action to tackle the biodiversity crisis.
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Innovative rural projects awarded £240,000
4 September, 2023
Four projects received grants from the Knowledge Transfer and Innovation Fund
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Increased rates for Basic Payment Scheme and Greening 2023
30 August, 2023
Farmers and crofters set to receive an increased rate
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Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme (SUSSS) 2023 round open
30 August, 2023
SUSSS 2023 application window opened on Friday 1 September
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Farm Advisory Service member wins award
24 August, 2023
A member of the Scottish Government-funded Farm Advisory Service (FAS) has been recognised for her charity work.
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Improving animal health and welfare
23 August, 2023
Funding for farmers & crofters to help improve health and welfare of cattle and sheep.
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Limiting the spread of bee disease - letter from Environment Minister to beekeepers
14 August, 2023
Reminder of action that keepers should take
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Environment Minister thanks partners for avian flu response
14 August, 2023
Scottish Wild Bird Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Response Plan published.
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Two months to go before short-term lets licensing deadline
1 August, 2023
Hosts must sign up to scheme before 1 October 2023
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Agriculture Reform Programme (ARP) roadshow dates 2023
1 August, 2023
Officials representing ARP will be visiting shows, marts and area offices across Scotland.
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June Agricultural Census - deadline extension
28 July, 2023
2023 June Agricultural Census extended to 27 August
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Financial support for islanders
26 July, 2023
Fresh funding to ease cost of living impact on communities and businesses.
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Crofting registration available on land matching service
24 July, 2023
Aimed at encouraging new crofters and supporting existing ones
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Avian influenza outbreak confirmed in Aberdeenshire
10 July, 2023
Outbreak of avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in a commercial premises near Banff.
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Stop the spread: Taking control of sheep scab
27 June, 2023
Guidance and information on preventing sheep scab in your flock.
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Managing Scotland’s deer numbers
26 June, 2023
Measures to protect biodiversity and prevent nature loss
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Long-term food and drink stability
26 June, 2023
Ambitious ten-year collaborative strategy targets strong growth against Brexit impacts.
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New estimates explore emissions and nitrogen use on Scottish farms
26 June, 2023
An experimental statistics publication.
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Website down for essential maintenance - Saturday and Sunday
23 June, 2023
RP&S will be down from 0700 on Sat to 1800 on Sun
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Protecting Scotland’s peatlands will be key part of future rural policy
7 June, 2023
Rural Affairs Secretary re-affirms alignment to EU Common Agriculture Policy (CAP).
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June Agricultural census available
6 June, 2023
We can now receive submissions for the June Agricultural census
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Agri census unavailable
1 June, 2023
We cannot currently receive agri census submissions due to a technical fault
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Scotland’s producers deserve better, says Minister
31 May, 2023
Rural Affairs Secretary comments on UK trade deals.
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Scottish Ministers call for meaningful engagement from UK Government on issues of food security
23 May, 2023
Rural Affairs Secretary writes to Prime Minister.
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Tuberculosis (Scotland) Order 2023 changes: letter from the Chief Veterinary Officer
11 May, 2023
Letter from the Chief Veterinary Officer, Sheila Voas, to cattle keepers in Scotland
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Payment rate set for Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme (SUSSS) 2022
11 May, 2023
A payment rate has been agreed per animal
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Single Application Form (SAF) out of hours service
10 May, 2023
Out of hours service information for the 15 May deadline
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Agri wages board - minimum wage agreement
20 April, 2023
A single minimum hourly rate for all agricultural workers has been agreed by the SAWB
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Protections for Scotland’s cattle industry
12 April, 2023
Legislation strengthened to prevent the spread of infection.
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Videos to help customers apply for carbon audits and soil analysis
5 April, 2023
Helping customers to submit their carbon audit and soil analysis claims for PSF
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Wildlife management legislation introduced to Parliament
23 March, 2023
New laws to protect wildlife and biodiversity.
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Payment rates set for Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme (SSBSS) 2022
22 March, 2023
Mainland and Island payment rates have been agreed
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Single Application Form (SAF) window now open
2 March, 2023
Applicants able to submit their Single Application Form until Mon 15 May.
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SACGS claim deadline extended
24 February, 2023
Farmers, Crofters and Agricultural businesses have until Friday 31 March to submit claims
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Ending the sale of peat in Scotland
20 February, 2023
Phasing out use of peat to protect the environment.
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Funding to help nature projects grow
20 February, 2023
Supporting and scaling up responsible investment in nature.
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Routemap and list of draft measures published for Agri Reform Programme (ARP)
10 February, 2023
Timescales, draft measures and other updates relating to the Agriculture Reform Programme
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Knowledge Transfer Innovation Fund (KTIF) open for applications
10 February, 2023
Promoting skills development and knowledge transfer in the agricultural sector.
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2023 Payments Strategy timetable published
9 February, 2023
Schedule for direct payments and Scottish Rural Development Programme (SRDP) payments.
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New Habitat layer on LPIS
30 January, 2023
A new ‘Habitat’ layer has been added to the Land Parcel Identification System.
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Reductions and exclusions – 2017, 2018 and 2019 letters
23 January, 2023
Farmers who experienced a reduction to claims from previous years will receive letters soon.
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Investing in sustainable farming
20 January, 2023
Fund supports world-leading climate change ambitions.
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Funding for rural communities
5 January, 2023
Community-led projects to get £3 million funding boost.
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