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Scot Gov condemned for suckler support scheme changes

MSPs have accused Ministers of failing to consult farmers on the change

Mia Willemsen
News and business reporter
clock • 3 min read
Scot Gov condemned for suckler support scheme changes

The Scottish Government announced that the suckler beef support scheme (SSBSS) will be extended to 2029 and that the calving interval threshold, which currently sits at 410 days, will be reduced to 400...

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