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Whats new for 2023

The cross compliance rules that you must meet have not changed.

Due to the way rural payments were funded, we applied penalties differently in previous years dependant on a number of factors. All BPS claims and CS agreements will be under domestic terms and conditions from 1 January 2023. This means regardless of the scheme youre claiming for, or the year your agreement began, all cross compliance penalties will be applied in the same way.

Weve added a new section to tell you about our plans to replace BPS with delinked payments in 2024 and what this means for cross compliance.

If you need help

The Farming Advice Service (FAS) is funded by Defra to provide free, confidential advice to farmers and farming industry advisers to help them understand and meet requirements for cross compliance, water use and quality, and pesticide use including integrated pest management planning.

Call them on 03000 200 301 or search online for more information about the Farming Advice Service.

Contact Rural Payments Agency

Email ruralpayments@defra.gov.uk

Helpline 03000 200 301