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The Rural Payment Agency's work helps @DefraGovUK encourage a thriving farming and food sector and strong rural communities.

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We'll be at the Northumberland County Show on Saturday 24 May. Come and have a chat if you’re attending. You’ll find us at stand H11 👋

We'll be at the Northumberland County Show on Saturday 24 May.  Come and have a chat if you’re attending. You’ll find us at stand H11 👋
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It's one year since The Management of Hedgerows (England) Regulations 2024 came into force. Read our blog to find out how we've supported those affected by the rules to protect hedgerows and buffer strips and we answer your frequently asked questions 👇 ruralpayments.blog.gov.uk/2025/05/23/the…

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The Rural Payments service will be unavailable for planned downtime to release new functionality and software upgrades from 5:15pm on Tuesday 27 May to 9am Wednesday 28 May

The Rural Payments service will be unavailable for planned downtime to release new functionality and software upgrades from 5:15pm on Tuesday 27 May to 9am Wednesday 28 May
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The Rural Payments service will be unavailable for planned downtime to update land and customer details from 6pm to 9pm on Wednesday 28 May

The Rural Payments service will be unavailable for planned downtime to update land and customer details from 6pm to 9pm on Wednesday 28 May
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Higher Level Stewardship increased payments rates are now available. Read the Defra farming blog to find out more 👇 defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/2025/05/28/hig…

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The Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) opens today, with grants of up to £25,000 for farmers. Worcestershire farm Colin J Collins Ltd gained new equipment to boost their efficiency. Find out more on today's Defra Farming Blog post: defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/2025/05/29/far…

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If you need a herd register you can download a copy from GOV.UK, or use a paper or computer recording system for your records. To download a blank herd register or read about what details you need to include in your register, go to gov.uk/guidance/keep-… #BCMS

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You have until 11:59pm 1 September 2025 to submit your #CountrysideStewardship or #EnvironmentalStewardship 2025 revenue claim with reduction. Watch our YouTube video which demonstrates how to submit a claim in the Rural Payments service 👇 youtube.com/watch?v=OeMsFV…

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We're at the National Sheep Association (NSA) North event at Greystoke Castle Farm near Penrith today. Come and have a chat with us if you're attending. We're at stand 3 in marquee 1.

We're at the National Sheep Association (NSA) North event at Greystoke Castle Farm near Penrith today. Come and have a chat with us if you're attending. We're at stand 3 in marquee 1.
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We're at the Royal Cornwall Show today until 7 June. Come and have a chat if you’re attending. You’ll find us at stand 336 👋

We're at the Royal Cornwall Show today until 7 June.  Come and have a chat if you’re attending. You’ll find us at stand 336 👋
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If you move a live animal off your holding to a slaughterhouse, please only report the off movement to #BCMS. You have 3 days to do this. The slaughterhouse will report the death to BCMS.

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The Rural Payments service will be unavailable for planned downtime to update land and customer details from 6pm to 9pm Wednesday 11 June

The Rural Payments service will be unavailable for planned downtime to update land and customer details from 6pm to 9pm Wednesday 11 June
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To amend a cattle passport, you don't need a reference number from BCMS. Simply cross out the incorrect details, note the correct details and return the passport to #BCMS. It will then be amended and returned to you. Please allow up to two weeks for the passport to be returned.

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The Farming Equipment and Technology Fund 2025 for Productivity, Slurry, and Animal Health and Welfare grants is open until midday 10 July. For help with your application, watch our step-by-step videos 👇 youtube.com/playlist?list=…

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We've added more dates to the list of shows and events we're attending this year. See our GOV.UK page for more details 👇 ruralpayments.blog.gov.uk/shows-and-even…

We've added more dates to the list of shows and events we're attending this year. See our GOV.UK page for more details 👇
ruralpayments.blog.gov.uk/shows-and-even…
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Non-barcoded postage stamps are no longer valid. Please use sufficient postage for the weight and size of your envelope. Failure to do so may lead to a delay in dealing with your correspondence or could mean that your post isn’t delivered to #BCMS.