The Rural Payments Agency has announced a change to the arrangements for this year’s BPS payment, with the aim of supporting farmers’ business planning in the face of the rising cost fuel and agricultural commodities.
The government's new Lump Sum Exit Scheme is now open to support farmers wishing to leave the industry, and thereby create opportunities for new entrants.
If you are a 'young' or 'new' farmer, you may be may be eligible for entitlements and/or a top-up payment under the Basic Payment Scheme.
The Rural Payment Agency (RPA) has announced opening dates for Countryside Stewardship, Environmental Stewardship and Basic Payment Scheme.
The Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) is due to be phased out progressively by 2028, meaning farmers and landowners are going to be receiving less money as a grant each year until then.
The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) has confirmed the exchange rate for Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) 2018 payments made in sterling.