The BBC have reported that a grant system to help farmers across Scotland to repair man-made flood banks has opened for applications.
They report that the Scottish government scheme was announced earlier this year with £1m set aside covering nine different local authorities around the country; The Agricultural Floodbank Repair Grant Scheme (AFRGS) includes the Dumfries and Galloway area. It said it had worked with NFU Scotland to try to deliver ‘targeted help with minimal red tape’.
Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead said repairs up to a cap of £20,000 per business could be funded.
NFUS President Allan Bowie urges that ‘those with damaged floodbanks to apply before the deadline closes at the end of February with applications to be approved shortly after.’ He said it was important to note that grant approval would be needed before starting any repair works.
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