RPA is replacing the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) in England with delinked payments in 2024. The 2023 scheme year was the last year of BPS. Delinked payments will be paid each year from 2024 to 2027. We plan to make advance …
A new 60-day deadline for BPS queries and appeals is now in place. The deadline, approved by ministers, will help RPA manage the closure and administration of BPS efficiently. We sent an email (or letter) to our customers in December …
If you wish to cut a hedgerow during August, you must obtain written permission from the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) for a derogation. When you apply for the derogation, please send all the available evidence (for example, photographs or diagrams) …
In 2022, we made Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) payments in two instalments to support farmers and landowners at a time of increased pressure on cash flow. Advance payments of up to 50% were made from the end of July and …
From July 2023, we will be asking businesses that have not confirmed or updated their business contact details in the Rural Payments service in the previous 365 days to confirm their business details before continuing to be able to use …
RPA travels around the country throughout the year to attend a variety of agricultural shows. Our presence at these events allows us to have valuable face-to-face contact with a wide range of farmers, gaining their insight and feedback on existing …
You can now submit your 2023 BPS applications to the Rural Payments Agency (RPA). Everything you’ll need to apply for BPS this year is now available on GOV.UK including the Basic Payment Scheme rules for 2023: Basic Payment Scheme 2023 …
Over the next six months we will be trialling a live web chat service, providing an additional contact route for users of the British Cattle Movement Service (BCMS) English livestock service and Pet Travel helpline. The live web chat service …
Welcome to the fifth episode of The RPA Podcast. In our latest episode, the RPA’s Chief Executive, Paul Caldwell, speaks to Andrew Hawnt, from the RPA’s Internal Communications team, about his reflections of 2022 and ambitions for the year ahead. …
Executive Summary Interview with RPA Chief Executive Paul Caldwell Paul talks about his career in the Civil Service and his time as the RPA’s Chief Executive. Paul also discusses the successes and challenges of 2022, what’s coming up in 2023 …