Executive Summary Item 1: Sustainable Farming Incentive 2023: commonly asked questions and answers There are loads of great reasons to apply to the Sustainable Faring Incentive scheme. These include enhancing productivity and resilience, while also protecting the environment your land …
Following the launch of the County Parish Holding (CPH) PDF application form last year, we’ve made significant improvements to this service - customers can now apply for a CPH number using our new online form. Anyone keeping livestock in England, …
On 21 June we announced the closure of SFI 22. All SFI 22 agreements will close, and customers have been notified of their agreement end date. Any customer who wishes to leave their SFI 22 agreement early can contact RPA …
We know farmers across the country are making decisions on the future of their farms and businesses, with many factors and opportunities to consider in a challenging climate. We also know a sense of community and shared goals is important …
It’s 25 years since the formation of the British Cattle Movement Service (BCMS), which is responsible for maintaining the central online database of all bovine animals in Great Britain. This is the Cattle Tracing System (CTS), which animal keepers use …
It’s 25 years since the formation of the British Cattle Movement Service (BCMS), which is responsible for maintaining the central online database of all bovine animals in Great Britain. This is the Cattle Tracing System (CTS), which animal keepers use …
Terry Gadd, RPA lead for livestock and trader scheme related services, is responsible for the operation of the British Cattle Movement Service (BCMS), the RPA’s specialised cattle tracing organisation, which is celebrating 25 years of operation. In this blog he …
It’s 25 years since the formation of the British Cattle Movement Service (BCMS), which is responsible for maintaining the central online database of all bovine animals in Great Britain. This is the Cattle Tracing System, which animal keepers use to …
If you’ve not already seen it, check out the RPA’s Annual Report and Accounts for 22-23 ‘Supporting the Rural Economy'. Paul Caldwell, RPA CEO said: 2022-23, was an eventful and successful year for the Rural Payments Agency (RPA). We faced …
We are pleased to announce that we’re increasing the Countryside Stewardship payment rate for option OR5 (organic conversion – top fruit). We have listened to feedback from farmers and recognise that this option requires greater effort and investment as a …