The RPA has now published the following key dates for BPS 2019, as follows: – 13st March 2019 – BPS online applications open. – 15th May 2019 – Deadline to submit BPS 2019 applications. – 15th May 2019 – Deadline for land and entitlement transfers for the 2019 scheme. Please see the full February 2019 bulletin… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Farming & Property Bulletin
Farming and Property Bulletin – February 2018
BPS 2018: Additional Greening Changes DEFRA has now confirmed additional changes to the greening rules for BPS 2018; Activities permitted after the EFA fallow period ends February 2018 Bulletin
Farming and Property Bulletin – January 2018
Countryside Stewardship Changes The Countryside Stewardship Scheme (CSS) is due for a number of improvements ahead of the 2018 application period. These aim to make it easier for farmers to access the funding it offers. Streamline Packages Four ‘packages’ covering the most common farm type will be offered and will have a shorter application form… Read more »
Farming and Property Bulletin – December 2017
New Farming Rules for Water From 2nd April 2018 all farmers in England will be required to follow a new set of farming rules for water. The rules will be: Promote good practice in managing fertilisers and manures Encourage land managers to take reasonable precautions to prevent diffuse pollution from runoff or soil erosion Require… Read more »
Farming and Property Bulletin – November 2017
The Government have this month published guidance for landlords on the minimum level of energy efficiency required to let domestic property under Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015. November 2017 Bulletin
Farming and Property Bulletin – April 2017
BPS 2017 The application period for this year’s applications is now underway. In general the online system has not changed since last year. A few points to look out for when completing your application are detailed below: Missing or Amended Land Parcels April 2017 Bulletin
Farming and Property Bulletin – January 2017
BPS Update 2016 Payments The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) confirmed on the 4th January 2017 that 91% of farmers received a payment by the 31st December 2016. They have therefore met their target to pay 90% of claimants by that date and the next target is to pay 93% of claimants by the end of… Read more »
Farming and Property Bulletin – October 2016
BPS Update 2016 Exchange Rate The Euro exchange rate applicable to BPS 2016 payments was set on the 30th September 2016. It is the average of the European Central Bank exchange rates set during September 2016 and is €1 = £0.85228. This is positive news compared with BPS 2015 which saw an exchange rate of… Read more »
Farming and Property Bulletin – March 2016
Woodland Creation Grants The window for Woodland Creation grants under the new Countryside Stewardship has now opened for applications. This is a standalone grant under the main Countryside Stewardship scheme which provides a one-off payment towards the cost of supplying and planting trees and associated items, such as fencing, required to create a woodland. The grant is… Read more »
Farming and Property Bulletin – September 2015
Delays to Environmental Stewardship Payments Natural England has advised that payments under Environmental Stewardship (ELS, HLS etc) will be later than usual this year. This is due to the extension of the annual claim deadline by a month and the lengthy process of cross-checking between BPS and agri-environment submissions. Payments should begin in October with… Read more »
