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THE STATE OF SCOTLAND'S FARMED ENVIRONMENT 2005

18. THE SCOTTISH BEEF CALF SCHEME

The Scottish Executive decided, while implementing the fully decoupled single farm payment (SFP), to make use of the option under Council Regulation (EC) 1782/2003 (article 69) to implement a beef national envelope this year (2005) recognising the specific importance of beef cattle.

Aim

The main objectives of the Scottish Beef Calf Scheme (SBCS) are to sustain quality beef production and protect environments dependent on cattle grazing.

The Scottish Beef Calf Scheme - Implementation >>