Countryside Stewardship
You can now submit your 2024 revenue claim for Countryside Stewardship (CS) or Environmental Stewardship (ES). You have until 11.59pm on Wednesday 15 May 2024 to submit your claim without reduction. Countryside Stewardship Last year we simplified the process for …
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 …
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 …
Recently, we published a series of blogs about the importance of keeping the registered land details on your digital maps up to date. This blog summarises what this series of blogs has covered, together with links to those blogs so …
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 …
When you are submitting a Countryside Stewardship (CS) capital claim, there are a number of things that you need to remember to avoid any delays to receiving your payment. We have put together some top tips of things that …
Hello, my name is David Gale and I work in Countryside Stewardship (CS) Inspections. I work at the RPA’s Carlisle site, starting as a fresh-faced 20-year-old, and am now, 19 years later, a not so fresh-faced 39-year-old! In my role …
The application window for Countryside Stewardship (CS) Mid Tier and Wildlife Offer agreements, to start from 1 January 2024, opened today. Earlier this year, Farming Minister Mark Spencer announced an average increase of 10% for CS revenue payment rates, so …
You can now submit 2023 revenue claims for CS and ES agreements. Starting from this year, we’ve made the way you submit your CS revenue claim online more straightforward. An annual declaration will be available in the Rural Payments service …