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To apply for the BPS in England in 2021, follow the four steps below
Check if you need a certificate to export or move food, drink and agricultural products or export animal feed or pet food.
Information for agreement holders about transferring all or part of a Countryside Stewardship agreement to another person.
We maintain an online database of all bovine animals in Great Britain called the Cattle Tracing System (CTS). BCMS is part of the Rural Payments Agency .
This section provides the contact details for the Basic Payment Scheme.
This section provides the contact details for the Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier
Use this form to apply for a Protection and Infrastructure grant.
Find out how to claim for animal health and welfare reviews and endemic disease follow-ups.
How to contact us
Find out what to expect from a site visit carried out by an RPA field officer to check you’re complying with your SFI agreement.
Apply for capitals grants to achieve additional benefits alongside your Higher Tier agreements.
Anne-Marie Millar, Finance, Assurance and Commercial Director, joined the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) in July 2011. Her previous roles include: Director, Finance, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) Director, Department of Health Arm’s Length Body Finance Deputy Director,...
Information for agreement holders about ending a Countryside Stewardship agreement.
Find out what farmers must ask vets to do during a follow-up, and what documentation farmers need from vets.
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