RPA encourages farmers to apply for BPS 2017 online now
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Friday, 03 March 2017
Fresh produce retailer fined following HMI investigation
Wednesday, 01 March 2017
Farmers and agents can now apply for BPS 2017
Wednesday, 22 February 2017
Bridging payments secured for eligible farmers awaiting their full BPS payment for 2016
Wednesday, 25 January 2017
New RDPE Growth Programme funding available for projects which create jobs and growth in the rural economy
Tuesday, 24 January 2017
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.
Wednesday, 04 January 2017
2016 Basic Payment Scheme update
Tuesday, 20 December 2016
More farmers in England receive BPS payments
Tuesday, 13 December 2016
Fresh produce retailer fined following HMI investigation
Tuesday, 13 December 2016
The Rural Payments Agency provides 2016 BPS payment update
Tuesday, 06 December 2016
The Rural Payments Agency announces 2016 BPS payments made over the first two days of the payment window.
Monday, 05 December 2016
Fresh produce retailer fined following HMI investigation
Tuesday, 15 November 2016
2016 Basic Payment Scheme
Tuesday, 01 November 2016
Fresh produce retailer fined following HMI investigation
Tuesday, 07 June 2016
2016 BPS - 10 June deadline fast approaching
Wednesday, 11 May 2016
Farmers urged to submit their claims in good time.
Friday, 06 May 2016
BPS 2016 deadline fast approaching
Friday, 06 May 2016
BPS 2016 deadline fast approaching
Tuesday, 03 May 2016
With the two week countdown underway farmers should act now and make their 2016 Basic Payment Scheme claim before the deadline of midnight on 16 May.
Sunday, 01 May 2016
More than 7,000 farmers have now been paid bridging payments of around 50% of likely Basic Payment Scheme 2015 claim amounts.
Friday, 29 April 2016
2016 Basic Payment Scheme update
Wednesday, 20 April 2016
RPA announces bridging payments for farmers
Wednesday, 30 March 2016
Applications are being submitted online for 2016 BPS
Monday, 21 March 2016
Farmers and agents can now begin submitting 2016 BPS online applications
Wednesday, 09 March 2016
Rural Payments Agency contacting farmers this month
Wednesday, 09 March 2016
Thousands of farmers and agents start using Rural Payments service
Tuesday, 08 March 2016
Fresh produce retailer fined following HMI investigation
Monday, 07 March 2016
Apply online for BPS 2016
Wednesday, 24 February 2016
Retailer fined following HMI investigation
Tuesday, 23 February 2016
Applicants in England for Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) 2016 will be able to start their online claim from the first week of March, the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) said today.
Friday, 12 February 2016
More BPS payments made to farmers this week
Wednesday, 03 February 2016
Over £1 billion of Basic Payment Scheme payments have now been made to 66,800 farmers
Tuesday, 02 February 2016
Horticultural Marketing Inspectors investigation leads to charges for shopkeeper
Wednesday, 27 January 2016
The total number of farmers in England who have now received their BPS 2015 payments stands at 61,172 - over 70% of those eligible.
Tuesday, 19 January 2016
The RPA has now made over 57,000 BPS payments to farmers
Tuesday, 12 January 2016
Horticultural Marketing Inspectors' investigation leads to fines for wholesaler
Monday, 04 January 2016
Majority of Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) 2015 payments made
Wednesday, 23 December 2015
Rural Payments Agency continues to pay Basic Payment Scheme claims
Tuesday, 22 December 2015
Horticultural Marketing Inspectors' investigation leads to fines for shopkeeper
Friday, 18 December 2015
Farming Recovery Fund open for applications from 18 December 2015
Friday, 11 December 2015
The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) is offering support and guidance for farmers impacted by the floods in the North of England.
Wednesday, 02 December 2015
Rural Payments Agency (RPA) says farmers need to be aware of potential fraud as the 2015 BPS payment window opens
Monday, 23 November 2015
The Rural Payments Agency confirms it is on track to start making full Basic Payment Scheme payments in December
Tuesday, 10 November 2015
Rural Payments Agency confirms entitlement values for Basic Payment Scheme 2015
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