The Scottish Government has agreed to roll out Less Favoured Area Support Scheme (LFASS) payments by the end of March, following a meeting with stakeholders.
Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead confirmed the Scottish Government will provide cash support within weeks to almost 11,500 farming businesses in Scotland’s most remote and rural areas whilst basic payments are being processed.
Mr Lochhead said: “I recognise that farmers and crofters in Scotland’s very remote and rural areas are particularly vulnerable to the tough market conditions and extreme weather that have been exacerbating cash flow issues in the industry. For them, LFASS can be a lifeline.
“LFASS payments have always started in March and, to avoid delays, the Scottish Government is taking action using national funds to ensure the vast majority of claimants will receive payments in March as usual.”
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