Action 32
"From July 2001, grant schemes offering £70 million over
the following 5 years will be available throughout Scotland
to help farmers wanting to restructure and diversify their
businesses."
Progress
The Agricultural Business Development Scheme (ABDS) and
the Farm Business Development Scheme (FBDS) opened to
applicants in 2001.
The schemes operate within the ambit of the Rural
Development Regulation (EC) No 1257/99. Their aim is to
increase the income generating capacity of the farming
family. They were designed in full consultation with
partners and are being delivered through innovative
arrangements which involve representatives from partner
organisations sitting on local project assessment
committees. As at 31 October 2004, the two schemes had
awarded over £20.3 million in grant support to 1,425
successful projects.
The schemes are excellent examples of how partnerships
can work together in the interests of the people of
Scotland.
SEERAD continues to work closely with partners and
stakeholders to develop and deliver both schemes. The
schemes are scheduled to close during 2006 and the
innovative delivery arrangements are now firmly established
and working well.
Links
- Agricultural Business Development
Scheme:-
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Agriculture/grants/Diversification/
- Farm Business Development
Scheme:-
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Agriculture/grants/FBDS/
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