Rural Payments Agency

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.

'Lack of functionality' in computer system is blamed

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

Agreements worth just under £59m will be issued to more than 4,000 farm businesses

RPA chief says team has worked hard to improve payment system and timing

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

Leicestershire County Council said a farmer's actions could have posed a serious risk to the UK's food supply chain

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

Gov reveals criteria for certain farmers who missed out on the scheme when it was closed without notice in March

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Olivia Midgley