The Agricultural Business Development Scheme (Scotland) Regulations 2000 No. 448

Regulations 6 and 7

SCHEDULE AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SCHEME ELIGIBLE MEASURES

PART I MEASURES RELATED TO RE-STRUCTURING OF AN ELIGIBLE BUSINESS OR RE ORIENTATION OF ITS PRODUCTION

1.  Provision or upgrading of–

(a) livestock accommodation;

(b) storage sheds;

(c) provision or improvement of systems for storage and disposal of agricultural waste, where a full waste management plan is agreed and implemented;

(d) electricity supplies;

(e) water supplies;

(f) fanks and dippers;

(g) stock handling facilities for cattle;

(h) hard standings for livestock;

(i) information technology to improve agricultural business effectiveness.

2.  Training required in order to maximise the benefits of any of the measures listed in paragraph 1 above.

PART II MEASURES RELATED TO DIVERSIFICATION OF FARM INCOMES BY CREATING NEW OR IMPROVING EXISTING AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES

1.  Provision, alteration, enlargement or reconditioning of permanent buildings, including adaptation or improvement of redundant farm buildings and related structures for activities related to diversification within agriculture.

2.  Alternative agricultural production.

3.  New and innovative uses of land.

4.  Feasibility studies, market research, the obtaining of business advice and marketing in relation to the measures listed in paragraphs 1 to 3 above.

5.  Training required in order to maximise the benefits of any of the measures listed in paragraphs 1 to 3 above.

PART III MEASURES RELATED TO DIVERSIFICATION OUTWITH AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE SOURCES OF INCOME

1.  Provision, alteration, enlargement or reconditioning of permanent buildings, including adaptation or improvement of redundant farm buildings and related structures for other economic activities, but not for sale.

2.  Conversion of redundant buildings into housing for rent.

3.  New and innovative uses of land.

4.  Provision of rural services.

5.  Feasibility studies, market research, the obtaining of business advice and marketing in relation to the measures listed in paragraphs 1 to 4 above.

6.  Training required in order to maximise the benefits of any of the measures listed in paragraph 1 to 4 above.