Initial BPS payment to arrive on August 1

Government says it recognises importance of support ahead of 2027 phase out

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The RPA has announced that farmers will receive 50 per cent of their BPS payment on August 1
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The RPA has announced that farmers will receive 50 per cent of their BPS payment on August 1

Basic Payment Scheme advance payments will reach bank accounts on August 1 in order to help farmers with summer season cash flow, the Government has announced. The RPA, which oversees the system, said...

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