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Environmentally friendly farming in Scotland given more support

Series: Scottish Executive News Release ; (SEEN589/2003) 18 August 2003, (4)Publication details: 2003Subject(s): Summary: Scottish farmers and crofters will receive further support from the Scottish Executive to help them protect Scotland's valuable natural heritage. Changes to the operation of the Rural Stewardship Scheme (RSS) will encourage collaborative applications and guarantee access to the RSS for Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA) leavers. Further finance will be made available through the Organic Aid scheme to farmers wishing to convert to organic farming. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/pages/news/2003/08/SEEN589.aspx

Scottish farmers and crofters will receive further support from the Scottish Executive to help them protect Scotland's valuable natural heritage. Changes to the operation of the Rural Stewardship Scheme (RSS) will encourage collaborative applications and guarantee access to the RSS for Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA) leavers. Further finance will be made available through the Organic Aid scheme to farmers wishing to convert to organic farming. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/pages/news/2003/08/SEEN589.aspx