This is the first of two instalments this year.
The RPA has also brought forward the second instalment, which this year will be paid from 30 September. Farmers will receive continued support through delinked payments until 2027.鈥��
Delinked payments are based on the average BPS payment made to the business for the 2020 to 2022 scheme years. Progressive reductions will be applied when the RPA calculates delinked payments each year from 2024 to 2027.
You can visit our essential information page on delinked payments to stay up to date with the latest information.
Swift action on payments
Responding to the news, NFU Deputy President David Exwood said: 鈥淲e commend the RPA for their remarkable achievement in processing over 98% of payments in a single day, surpassing their own projections significantly. We also extend our thanks to the RPA staff for their dedication and hard work in making this possible.
鈥淭his swift action provides crucial investment in our sector, following a year of weather volatility and high input costs, ensuring they can continue their vital work with improved financial stability.鈥�
鈥�This swift action provides crucial investment in our sector, following a year of weather volatility and high input costs.鈥�
NFU Deputy President David Exwood
RPA Chief Executive Paul Caldwell said he knew farmers continued to face 鈥渁 range of challenges this year, with the wet weather and rising costs impacting bottom lines鈥�.鈥���
He offered his assurance that farmers will be 鈥減aid promptly to improve cash flow during this challenging period鈥�.聽
Keep account details up to date
The payments are made directly to farmers鈥� bank accounts via BACS transfer and so the RPA is encouraging farmers to make sure their account details are up to date on the Rural Payments Service.
If you need to update your details, you can call the Rural Payments Agency helpline on 03000 200 301, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm.
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