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Single Payment Scheme 2013 – Agency makes payments to highest ever number of English farmers on first day

The payments, reaching 92.3 per cent of the RPA’s Single Payment Scheme customers, represent 89.3 per cent of the estimated fund value, £1.48bn in total. Mark Grimshaw, RPA Chief Executive, said: “Today we have delivered nearly £1.5bn on the first banking day of the payment window, £100m more than we did on the same day […]

Farmers urged to ensure they update maps

Farmers urged to ensure they update maps

Many farmers only update their maps when they submit their SPS application form rather than telling the Agency about land changes as soon as they happen. Letting the RPA know immediately not only saves time later, it also ensures that pre-populated SPS application forms are up to date and accurate, making the application process smoother […]

Agents enjoy benefits of SPS account management approach

Following a successful pilot, the Rural Payments Agency has introduced this new way of working to improve the service it offers agents in England. The Agency has set up a dedicated team to work with agents and each agent’s individual client applications are now being managed by a single case worker or team. This team […]

Online SPS claims surpass paper for first time

By the final June 10 deadline more that 104,000 applications had been made, with 55,800 submitted electronically – some 54 percent. The number of farmers using RPA’s own SPS Online service increased from 38,500 in 2012 to just under 51,600 – a huge rise of 34 percent. A further 4,200 applications were made using farm […]

Deadline for late SPS applications extended

The deadline for late Single Payment Scheme (SPS) 2013 applications has been extended by 24 hours until midnight on 10 June. The EU Commission instructed the extension as 9 June falls on a non-working day (Sunday). The main deadline for SPS applications passed on Wednesday 15 May. Late applications are normally allowed for a further […]

FUW issues warning over SAF computer errors

The Farmers’ Union of Wales today warned farmers to double check their Single Application Form (SAF) acknowledgment letters to make sure they do not lose out due to computer scanning errors or if any of the information is incorrect. “Although the busy time of completing SAF forms came to an end on May 15, it […]

SPS 2013 – RPA announces latest figures

As of 15 May, the Agency had received 99,481 applications, with 55,332 of these made electronically and 44,149 on paper. The numbers are likely to increase as further applications are received and assured, with the final numbers known in mid June. RPA Customer Services Director Justin Chamberlain said: “It is great to see that thousands […]

Drop-in centres for SPS 2013 applications

The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) will be opening five Single Payment Scheme (SPS) drop-in centres in England this year. Increasing numbers of applicants are choosing to make their claims online, saving time, paperwork and money while also benefiting from the reassurance of an instant receipt. This surge in online activity has reduced the demand for […]

Groundbreaking SPS payment performance continues

The Rural Payments Agency has achieved its end of March SPS payment target more than five weeks ahead of schedule, paying 98.4 percent of SPS customers and 97.2 percent of the estimated fund value by 19 February 2013. This is the best ever performance on the part of the Agency which has now paid £1.6 […]

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