RPA

Rita Poulsen has criticised the response to her husband's inquest with the former teacher comparing farm inspections to the Ofsted 'regime of fear' in education

Following years of frustration with the RPA, its new chief executive, Oliver Munn, spoke to Jonathan Wheeler about the culture change he is looking for.

Three grants are available through the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund 2026 (FETF) which will open on March 17

An inquest has heard how Rodney ‘Rocky’ Poulson was found dead four days after an inspection conducted on behalf of the Rural Payments Agency

The RPA plays a key role in delivering payments and support to farmers, growers and land managers across England, helping to drive forward our agricultural transition and support rural communities

Gov says response to animal health award is delayed owing to volume of applications

Farmers have been forced to sell early to reduce dry matter demand on the farm

Applications open today (May 29) for the £46m grant scheme

RPA chief executive Paul Caldwell said he leaves the agency in a 'great position' to further maximise grant-making and deliver for its customers

Despite the Government's own website stating that it would give farmers six week notice before the closure of SFI, the Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner said it was not possible, as it would have led to a ‘further spike in applications'