Guidance

Apply for a lump sum payment to leave or retire from farming

Information about the Lump Sum Exit Scheme and what you need to do.

Applies to England

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The application period for the Lump Sum Exit Scheme closed on 30 September 2022.

The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) will manage the Lump Sum Exit Scheme.

You should read this scheme guidance before you apply for a lump sum payment. There are dates by which you must take action to qualify for lump sum payments.

Contact RPA

PO Box 352
Worksop
S80 9FG

Email: ruralpayments@defra.gov.uk

Telephone: 03000 200 301

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Published 12 April 2022
Last updated 30 November 2022 + show all updates
  1. Information added about withdrawing an application

  2. Information added to confirm that customers who applied online can withdraw their application on the Rural Payments service

  3. Information updated following the closure of the application period on 30 September 2022.

  4. Changed the application guidance to say you need ‘Business details: Full Permission’ level to apply through the Rural Payments service.

  5. First published.