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Don’t Delay! Deadline Approaching for 2019 Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme

Applications to this year’s calf scheme close on 31 December

Eligible farmers and crofters are reminded to apply to the Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme (SSBSS) before the deadline of 31 December 2019.


The scheme provides support to specialist beef producers and has an annual budget of €38 million for beef calves born on the Scottish mainland and €6.6 million for claims from the Scottish islands.  

SSBSS support is available for calves provided they are at least 75 percent beef bred, born on a Scottish holding and kept there for 30 days. This means that animals born on or after 2 December 2019 will not be eligible until next scheme year.

There is no limit to the number of claims eligible farmers and crofters can make by 31 December. The scheme rate per animal will be determined by the total number of eligible animals claimed.

NFU Scotland’s Livestock Committee Chair Jimmy Ireland, who farms at Darvel in Ayrshire said: “Given what a difficult year it has been for Scotland’s iconic beef sector, with finished prices tumbling by almost £200 per head, the beef calf scheme will be more important than ever to a beef farmer’s bottom line. Every penny available under this scheme will be needed.

“This coupled support payment is a vital element in maintaining our iconic beef sector, which produces sustainable and local beef based on Scotland’s natural ability to grow grass. I would urge farmers and crofters to take advantage of this support.”

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Contact Bob Carruth on 0131 472 4006

Author: Bob Carruth

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News Article No.: 172/19


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About The Author

Bob Carruth

A dairy farmer’s son, I joined NFU Scotland in 1999 after 13 years as an agricultural journalist. Following spells as a regional manager and policy lead on milk, livestock and animal health and welfare, I became Communications Director in 2008.

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