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A network of 20,000 farms are taking action to drive down water pollution and protect the environment
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Farmers and land managers in a “Payment by Results” pilot are more motivated to succeed, delivering “exceptional results” for the environment
The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) has confirmed the exchange rate for Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) 2019 payments made in sterling.
Farmers affected by this summer's flooding can now apply for support through the Farming Recovery Fund
Government announces new fairer allocation of farm funding across the UK , as farm budget is topped up with over £56 million until 2022.
Local communities and businesses impacted by last week’s heavy rain and flooding will have access to £5.25m to support their recovery.
Fourth national round of funding for the Countryside Stewardship Facilitation Fund opens for applications.
Second round of funding for the popular Countryside Productivity Small Grants scheme open for applications.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Payments will be made in full to eligible farmers in agri-environment schemes who are still waiting to be paid, the government has confirmed today (19 June).
A pioneering project looking into whether temporarily flooding agricultural land around the Humber could benefit farmers and wildlife is appealing for land.
Farmers and land managers applying for BPS and claiming for CS and ES payments are urged to do so in good time ahead of the 15 May deadline.
Farmers, foresters and land managers can now apply for a range of schemes that pay for environmental benefits
The Rural Payments Agency confirms that over £1.57 billion has been paid out so far to farmers in England.
Two thirds of 2018 BPS payments made in the first day of the payment window
The importance of soil health for both productive farming and a healthy environment has been brought home today on World Soil Day (5 December).
Entitlement values and greening rates confirmed for 2018 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) after exchange rate is set.
Further rounds of funding for the popular small grants scheme for farmers has been confirmed
Scottish Secretary David Mundell welcomes announcement on the future of agricultural funding
The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) has confirmed the exchange rate for Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) 2018 payments made in sterling
A derogation from certain greening rules has been agreed with the European Commission and will come into force by 30 September 2018.
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