Scottish Government announces £19m support for farmers
The Scottish Government has issued payments worth £19.1 million to almost 6,000 farmers and crofters in Scotland’s most remote and rural areas from the Less Favoured Area Support Scheme (LFASS).
The majority will receive balance payments on top of the 95% loan paid between January and March this year.
Fergus Ewing, rural economy secretary, said: “It is vital that we continue to support those who most need it during these unprecedented times, and this Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) funding supports farmers and crofters on some of Scotland’s most challenging land.
“For a long time, Scotland was the only part of the UK to offer this extra support for farmers and crofters through the CAP scheme. We know it can be a lifeline payment for many and at this difficult time it will provide a welcome boost to incomes.
“I would encourage farmers and crofters to use their CAP payments to pay their bills and make investments for the seasons ahead to keep the food supply chain moving and keep money flowing through Scotland’s rural economy.”
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