RPA praised as farm support payments delivered in record time

Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) payments worth 1.64 billion and 109 million in Countryside Stewardship (CS) and Environmental Stewardship (ES) has reached farmers’ bank accounts in record time.

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RPA praised as farm support payments delivered in record time

Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) payments worth £1.64 billion and £109 million in Countryside Stewardship (CS) and Environmental Stewardship (ES) has reached farmers' bank accounts in record time. Figures...

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