If you have a Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) agreement or a Countryside Stewardship (CS) agreement with RPA, you’ll be aware that we use a range of methods to monitor environmental outcomes. One of the techniques we use is referred to …
We announced an increase to the Higher Level Stewardship (HLS) payment rates in May 2025. In this blog we provide a reminder of how you can estimate the value of your options and let you know when you'll receive your …
There are some actions in the SFI 2024 which are ‘rotational’. As explained in the SFI scheme information, in the second or third year of an SFI agreement, you can: *Some customers of the SFI re-opened offer will not be able …
Welcome to the thirteenth episode of The RPA Podcast. In our latest episode, we discuss the videos produced by RPA to provide farmers with helpful information about what to expect from Field Officer visits, as well as better understand schemes, …
We’re changing the email notification customers receive when they email RPA. What's changing Shorter notification containing a reference number If you’ve recently emailed the RPA email address, you will have received a long acknowledgement email. We are reducing the size …
Herbal leys can offer real rewards for your livestock, soil and your bottom line while benefitting the environment, but success depends on careful planning, establishment and management. When herbal leys are used well, they can enhance your farm's sustainability. In …
This blog explains the annual declaration process for SFI 2024. For details of the annual declaration process for SFI 2023, please read the blog published on 13 August 2024. What is the annual declaration? The annual declaration is how you, …
21-25 July marks the 13th annual Farm Safety Week. This week-long campaign has one goal - to encourage everyone in the industry to make farms safer places to live and to work. Over the past 12 years, the message from …
The regulations to strengthen the protection of hedgerows came into force on 23 May 2024. The rules now protect all hedgerows on or next to agricultural land in England. In this blog we reflect on how we’ve supported people to …
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a whole-farm approach that uses all available methods to prevent, monitor, and control pests, weeds and diseases. Adopting IPM practices can help you reduce the risks associated with pesticides, combat pesticide resistance, and support sustainable …