Cameron Consulting | Agricultural Consultant Scotland

Caithness has been very fortunate to be selected as one of the three locations in Scotland to run the Farm Resilience Programme for 2022/23. We are looking for 20 farm businesses to sign up for this winter programme of 6 workshops run by highly experienced external providers; and…

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Increased BPS Rates for 2022 Payments due to start end of September 2022 👉Region 1 rate increased from £222.14 to £223.08 (94p) 👉Region 2 rate increased from £45.09 to £45.21 (12p) 👉Region 3 rate increased…

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Family farm businesses from the Caithness and Sutherland area are invited to sign up for The Prince’s Countryside Fund’s Farm Resilience Programme starting in October 2021. Co-ordinated by Cameron Consulting the multi-million-pound programme allows up to 20 farming families to take part and there are only very limited spaces still available. Participants receive free business audit worth £2,300…

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LFASS and Convergence 2020 Payments: As most of you will be aware the LFASS payment for has been reduced to 40% of the 2018 payment rate - and I know…

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In late July England removed all of their Greening requirements for 2021, with Northern Ireland following suit yesterday. However, in Scotland although Crop Diversification (2/3 crop rule)…

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Here is a brief outline of what you need to know about this new scheme: Grant is awarded at 50% of the standard costs or 60% in the Highlands and Islands, maximum amount of £20,000 per business ( BRN). Application window runs between…

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🐑🐄Moo-ving Livestock - Paperwork needed!😏 It’s the time of year for turning stock out and using seasonal grazings so here is a wee reminder what you may need to remember about! Firstly make sure you are registered with the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) to keep livestock on that holding number (This is a common anomaly found during inspections!) 🐄Cattle -…

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💥We are working hard to keep business as normal as possible here.💥 💷With regard to SAF/IACS 2020 - at present we continue to work towards the 15th May deadline (if this changes and I will update you of any developments immediately). Can I urge all rural business's to get their application submitted asap...this is the mechanism by which some…

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💷Lots of enquiries today regarding the long awaited convergence funding, so here is what we know so far....💷 💥There is a total of £90 million available for Scotland, with…

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With some of you just recovering from the 2020 harvest (!) please be aware that the closed period for EFA Fallow land is only a few days away! So please have a think about your cropping for 2020 and make sure you either retain your exemption,…

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