RPA

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'

Rita Poulson speaks out after Ofsted's announcement it would replace one-worded grading system with five-point report card

Department says December payments will deliver nearly £300m into rural economy

The CAAV said an increase in applications and growing budget pressures has meant Rural Payments Agency has paused offers