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What to do if a power of attorney (PoA) has been granted, or is being applied for, on behalf of a customer registered with the Rural Payments service.
This guidance explains what you need to do as an agreement holder.
Changes to Countryside Stewardship capital payment rates from January 2023.
Scheme rules for holders of agreements that started on 1 January 2021
Understand how to use the Countryside Stewardship targeting priorities interactive maps to find out the main environmental priorities for the Countryside Stewardship application area.
Read how to complete your Countryside Stewardship (CS) revenue claim form if you’re unable to submit a claim online.
Scheme rules for holders of agreements that started on 1 January 2020
Information for agreement holders about ending a Countryside Stewardship agreement.
Information for Countryside Stewardship and Environmental Stewardship agreement holders on how to prepare for a site visit and what you are asked to provide.
Details of the new payment rates for Countryside Stewardship (CS) revenue options that will apply to CS agreements from 1 January 2022
Find out the features and issues that have been identified as priorities for funding in this area.
Changes to Countryside Stewardship revenue payment rates from January 2023.
Objectives and priorities of each of the 2024 Countryside Stewardship Facilitation Fund groups.
Find out the features and issues that have been identified as priorities for funding on this site.
Information about options, supplements and capital items for CS agreements - from applications made after 9 February 2021.
Find out if you need to repay your lump sum payment from the Lump Sum Exit Scheme when you apply for CSHT.
Read the agreement holder’s guide for agreements starting on or after 5 January 2023 until 31 December 2023.
Scheme rules for holders of agreements that started before August 2019.
Changes to the terms and conditions for existing agreement holders.
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