Hill farmers and crofters are being reminded that the Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme (SUSSS), worth more than £7 million annually, has now opened.
Scottish hill farm payment rates see slight fall
5 May 2021 |
Slight fall in payment rate as number of eligible animals claimed increases
Farmers will see a slight fall in payment rates under the Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme (SUSSS) as the number of eligible animals claimed has increased.
Direct support to help maintain sheep flocks in remote areas of Scotland started to reach farmers bank accounts this week, the Scottish government confirmed.
The upland support scheme issues funds to help farming businesses reliant on poorer quality rough grazing.
The individual payment rate for the 2020 scheme year is €67.12 (£59.80) per eligible ewe hogg, with the conversion rate set at €1 = £0.89092.