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Farming Support
14,182 Businesses Receive Payment
Support payments of more than £322 million will reach the accounts of Scottish farmers and crofters this week.
As of 1 September, 77% of eligible Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) and Greening funding has been paid out.
The BPS supplements agriculture income, while Greening payments encourage agricultural practices that benefit the environment and climate.
The 2025 Payments Strategy timetable published sets out that 95.24% of value will be made by June 2026.
The 2025 Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme (SUSSS) is open.
— Scot Gov Rural (@ScotGovRural) September 1, 2025
Using our online service is the easiest and quickest way to apply and will help you to avoid some simple errors.
To find out more, visit Rural Payments and Services (RP&S): https://t.co/qysJtrDJDa pic.twitter.com/TbJR0WUddp
Unlike elsewhere in the UK, Scotland has maintained direct payments to farmers and crofters because we know how important it is to have stability and the ability to plan in agriculture. Getting more of the funds out at an earlier date is hugely positive for the sector and we are playing our part in supporting a resilient and stable agricultural sector to ensure our food security.
AGRICULTURE MINISTER JIM FAIRLIE
Processing of these payments has started and will begin to reach farmers and crofters from today. In total, the initial payments are worth approximately £322 million and will be paid to over 14,000 businesses across Scotland.
Rural Payments and Inspections Division staff will continue to work through remaining payments as soon as possible over the coming weeks.
