14,182 Businesses Receive Payment Support payments of more than ÂŁ322 million will reach the accounts of Scottish farmers and crofters this week. As of 1 September, 77% of eligible Basic
14,182 Businesses Receive Payment Support payments of more than ÂŁ322 million will reach the accounts of Scottish farmers and crofters this week. As of 1 September, 77% of eligible Basic
Applications for ÂŁ14m Fund to Open in July A new flexible grants scheme offering farmers and crofters capital investment will open next month, Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon has announced.
Upland Sheep Support funding. More than ÂŁ6 million support for hill farmers has been paid out to more than 1,000 businesses. For the second year running the Scottish Upland Sheep
Support for young people in agricultural careers. More than ÂŁ2 million will be available to support young people entering farming through a pre-apprenticeship programme and training fund. Speaking at a
Flexible grants to drive efficiency, support nature and climate friendly farming. Farmers and crofters will benefit from ÂŁ20 million additional capital support this year and ÂŁ26 million next year, First
Chancellor’s Decisions Betray Lack of Understanding In the wake of last week’s Labour budget, Rachael Reeves appeared on the Laura Keunsberg show last Sunday morning. One clear takeaway from this
Knowledge Transfer & Innovation Fund Grants Awarded Projects to increase farming skills, tackle environmental impacts and enhance competitiveness in food production will share more than ÂŁ300,000 in newly-announced grant support.
Early Payment to 11,500+ Businesses Scottish farming businesses will see support payments start to reach their bank accounts this week with initial payments worth approximately ÂŁ243 million. The Scottish Government
Supporting Sustainable Farming & Crofting Legislation to support Scotland’s rural economy and communities has passed Stage 1 in Parliament. MSPs voted in favour of the principles behind reforms to how
Funding Farming to Help Tackle Climate Change More than ÂŁ7 million has been awarded to 517 rural businesses in 2023 from the Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS). Overall, ÂŁ27m will be