Scottish farmers to benefit from £6.39m in early payments

Around 15,250 Scottish farmers and crofters will shortly receive £6.39m ahead of schedule under the Financial Discipline Mechanism.

Ewan Pate
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Scottish farmers to benefit from £6.39m in early payments

Around 15,250 Scottish farmers and crofters will shortly receive £6.39m ahead of schedule under the Financial Discipline Mechanism. The payments, which will commence this week aim to keep the Common...

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