Payments rewarding farmers for lowering emissions and improving nature extended for further year

In order to receive agricultural support payments under the Preparing for Sustainable Farming scheme, Scottish farmers must prove how they are lowering emissions and improving biodiversity on-farm

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Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon said: "All through the reform of direct support, we have been clear that there will be no cliff edges in payments that agriculture businesses rely on."
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Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon said: "All through the reform of direct support, we have been clear that there will be no cliff edges in payments that agriculture businesses rely on."

Farmers and crofters will continue to access payments to carry out soil analysis, carbon audits, and animal health and welfare interventions for an extra year. Sustainable farming Rural Affairs Secretary...

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