...in regular newsletter updates to members. “The groups are each led by a steering group who guide the project delivery, ensuring that topics are useful to those farming in the...
...provide root growth that maintains soil structure, supports soil biology and minimises nutrient leaching, soil erosion and runoff. Under the new guidance, there are no set requirements for how farmers...
...help them secure the outcomes of their agreements, prior to checking compliance with scheme controls. As part of this supportive approach, we have introduced a new visit record checklist. This...
...to process mapping changes and may reduce the need for further clarification conversations. During the COVID pandemic we introduced an email route for submitting RLE1 forms. This was a new...
...With more exciting opportunities in existing and new schemes to come, at RPA we are busy making the remaining 2022 payments, issuing Sustainable Farming Incentive agreements and payments and working...
...forms via email. This is a relatively new approach, but one that has been very popular, making it easier and cheaper for farmers to submit mapping changes. Mapping will remain...
...be eligible for on their land, to queries on the new SFI schemes. I’ve built fantastic relationships with my immediate team as well as with colleagues across our offices. This...
...farms, to promote uptake of the new schemes, such as Countryside Stewardship 2023. My proudest moments in RPA have always been whenever I’m able to help make things better for...
...from 1 January 2023. All revenue claim payments made for 2023 will be updated to reflect these uplifts before payment is issued. Option Old payment rate (per hectare) New payment...
...successful year for the Rural Payments Agency (RPA). We faced many challenges to deliver new initiatives as well as striving to improve performance on existing schemes and payments, against the...