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RPA encourages farmers to apply for BPS 2017 online now
Fresh produce retailer fined following HMI investigation
Farmers and agents can now apply for BPS 2017
Bridging payments secured for eligible farmers awaiting their full BPS payment for 2016
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
New interim Chief Executive announced for the Rural Payments Agency
New RDPE Growth Programme funding available for projects which create jobs and growth in the rural economy
The Rural Payments Agency reaches its public target to pay 93% of eligible 2016 Basic Payment Scheme claims more than 2 months ahead of schedule.
2016 Basic Payment Scheme update
More farmers in England receive BPS payments
The Rural Payments Agency provides 2016 BPS payment update
The Rural Payments Agency announces 2016 BPS payments made over the first two days of the payment window.
Funding will help Lake District National Park launch 18-month project to repair and improve the county's much loved walking routes.
2016 Basic Payment Scheme
BPS payments for England are set in Euros and then converted into sterling. The rate for 2016 has now been set.
Over £1 million has been paid out by the government to more than 180 flood-hit farmers to help their business recovery after last winter’s storms.
Farming Minister George Eustice announces simpler rules for livestock keepers to register land they use for animals.
The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) has set out what it is now doing to resolve remaining queries for 2015 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) payments.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
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