We know that farmers across the country are having to make 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 …
The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) has introduced a more supportive, partnership-based approach to inspections, moving away from the penalty-based system under the EU, to farmer-focused visits for schemes such as the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) and Countryside Stewardship (CS). To …
Hi, I’m Holly and I’m a Senior Operational Analyst with RPA based in Worcester. I’ve been with RPA since transferring from Natural England in 2018. I work within the Operational Enabling Team, part of Agricultural Transition. Basically, we’re an RPA …
Hello, I’m Norma and I’m a Customer Service Centre operative working in the call centre, based in Workington. I’ve worked for RPA for 24 years, starting with the British Cattle Movement Service (BCMS). I currently answer calls on the Countryside …
Hi, I’m Alice and I’m on a nine week internship with RPA as part of the Fast Stream Summer Diversity Internship Programme (SDIP). The SDIP is targeted at getting university students and graduates from diverse backgrounds into a career in …
At the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) we know how busy farmers and rural businesses are, and we are always looking for ways to improve access to our services to fit in with their demanding lifestyles. We have now launched a …
Hi, I’m Taran, and I’m an intern with the RPA, based in Bristol. I’m here as part of the Summer Diversity Internship Programme, (SDIP) which is an eight-week internship with the Civil Service, designed to get university students from …
Hi, my name’s Louisa and I’m part of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) Delivery Team. I’m based in Newcastle and I’ve worked for the RPA for six months. Since joining RPA, my temporary job for the first couple of months …
Hi, I’m Stuart and I’m a Team Leader within the Countryside Stewardship scheme based at Carlisle. I’ve been with RPA for 27 years. I manage the team that makes payments to customers under the Countryside Stewardship Revenue Scheme. My team …
Hi! My name is Megan, and I am a member of the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) Customer Insight Team. Together we work on various research activities, with customers and colleagues across RPA and Defra, to help improve the services and …