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Vast majority of sheep payments now made

[IMG][/IMG] The rural economy has benefited from another £10.3 million in Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) funding during July, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy Fergus Ewing has confirmed. As figures show a total of £313 million has now been paid out in Scotland, Mr Ewing called on the UK Government to provide urgent clarity on plans for the future of subsidy payments which are vital to farmers and the rural economy in Scotland. [Read Full Article]