SAVED: PAGE: ACTIVE AREA:

Union Calls for Temporary Changes to Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme to be Made Permanent

NFU Scotland is calling for the temporary changes made to the Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme (SUSSS) for this year to be made permanent.

In recognition of the poor weather, and its impact on crofters and hill farmers, Scottish Government took the welcome decision following a request from NFU Scotland, to move the application deadline for the 2017 scheme to 30 November.  It also changed the retention period from 1 December 2017 to 31 March 2018.

At a recent meeting of the Union’s Less Favoured Areas committee, members welcomed the extension to SUSSS rules granted by the Scottish Government.  It took account of the dire weather situation and the impact that this had on farmers and crofters being able to safely gather sheep on hills and crofts.  The extension benefitted many of the scheme applicants.

Members of the committee are eager to see the scheme changes implemented on a permanent basis.

NFU Scotland will now formally request that the extended deadline of 30 November become the standard application deadline in future scheme years, with the retention period being from 01 December to 31 March.

Ends

Contact Bob Carruth on 0131 472 4006

Author: Bob Carruth

Date Published:

News Article No.: 191/17


< Article List

Close

Report Abusive Comment

Comment Content:

Why it offends me (optional):



Have Your Say

No-one has commented on this article yet. Be the first to have your say...

New Comment

Share

Total Pages:
Total Results:
Page Start:
Page Result #:

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.

Quick Contact

 
 
Which Region do you live in?  
Are you a member of NFU Scotland?  
 
 

This form collects and sends the information supplied to NFU Scotland. You can read our privacy policy for full details on how we protect and manage your data.
  I consent to having NFU Scotland collect the above details.

Registred Address

NFU Scotland
Head Office
Rural Centre - West Mains
Ingliston, Midlothian
EH28 8LT

Place of registration: Scotland

Company Registration Number: SC214564

Tel: 0131 472 4000
Email: info@nfus.org.uk

NFU Mutual Logo

Get the App

NFUS App QR Code

©NFU Scotland • All Rights Reserved • Web design by Big Red DigitalLog in

Close

Contact Us

 

 

 

No Robots:

This form collects and sends the information supplied to NFU Scotland. You can read our privacy policy for full details on how we protect and manage your data.
  I consent to having NFU Scotland collect the above details.