Change Ahead for Farm Subsidy in Scotland

Grants for Carbon Audits and Soil Analysis are still available to help support claimants preparing for their 2025 application.

Additional changes will be introduced to Cross Compliance requirements in 2025 for Peatland and Wetland areas prohibiting a range of activities on land with peat soils more than 50cm in depth and wetland habitats.

Changes are also to come into effect for those claiming the Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme (SSBSS) with a requirement for the dam to have a calving interval threshold of 410 days or less to be eligible.

These new conditions are to help support the transition toward a proposed more sustainable model of food production and farm businesses should start the process of preparing for these now, well in advance of making their 2025 BPS claim.

Should you wish to discuss how any of these changes may impact your rural business, please get in touch with us today.