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THE STATE OF SCOTLAND'S FARMED ENVIRONMENT 2005

18. THE SCOTTISH BEEF CALF SCHEME

Uptake

At this stage there is no information available about the number of claims so far.

Evaluation

According to its objectives the scheme is expected to encourage the suckler cow sector , in particular in remoter areas, providing not only economic benefits, e.g. by promoting the production of weaned calves and store animals for fattening by others, but also environmental benefits through cattle grazing. But as the SBCS is a very young scheme open for its first year, a meaningful impact assessment of the scheme can not be carried out, yet.

Sources

  • SEERAD (2004a). The Scottish Beef Calf Scheme (SBCS). External Website
  • SEERAD (2004b). Beef national envelope. Press release 29/07/2004.

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