Rural Payments Agency

02/06/2026

Near-final scheme information for this year's Sustainable Farming Incentive offer (SFI26) is now available.

Read the Defra farming blog for more information 👇

Near-final scheme information for this year's Sustainable Farming Incentive offer (SFI26) is now available on GOV.UK.

01/06/2026

You have until 11:59pm 1 September 2026 to submit your or 2026 revenue claim with reduction.

Watch our YouTube video which demonstrates how to submit a claim in the Rural Payments service 👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QkftTZ4Wuc

28/05/2026

Guidance for the 2026 Capital Grants offer is now available on GOV.UK.

It consists of guidance for applicants, agreement holders and the terms and conditions.

Read the Defra farming blog for more information 👇 https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/2026/05/28/capital-grants-2026-guidance-now-available/

Guidance for the 2026 Capital Grants offer is now available on GOV.UK. Capital Grants help farmers and land managers pay for environmental improvements that support food production, improve water and air quality, support nature, and help farms become more resilient.

20/05/2026

The Rural Payments service will be unavailable for planned downtime to update land and customer details from 5:15pm to 6:15pm on Wednesday 20 May

19/05/2026

Welcome to the fifteenth episode of The RPA Podcast.

In our latest episode, we re-visit the topic of Integrated Pest Management (IPM).

Read our blog to find out more 👇

Welcome to the fifteenth episode of The RPA Podcast.   In our latest episode, we re-visit the topic of Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Last May we discussed the research being done to help farmers tackle pests, weeds and diseases more sustainably and the funding available to help farmers...

15/05/2026

Today is the last day to submit your or 2026 revenue claim without reduction by 11.59pm.

Read the guidance for more information 👉 https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-to-make-a-capital-or-revenue-claim-for-countryside-stewardship

11/05/2026

The Rural Payments service will be unavailable for planned downtime to release new functionality and update customer details from 5:15pm Tuesday 12 May to 9am Wednesday 13 May and 6pm to 9pm on Wednesday 13 May

08/05/2026

There are 7 days left to submit your or revenue claim without reduction.

Watch our YouTube video which demonstrates how to submit a claim in the Rural Payments service 👇

06/05/2026

We’ve published the initial part of the SFI26 scheme information for farmers who may be eligible to apply in the first window.

Read the Defra farming blog to find out more 👇

Initial information on the SFI26 scheme is now live on GOV.UK for farmers who may be eligible to apply in Window 1.

06/05/2026

The Rural Payments service will be unavailable for planned downtime to release new functionality and software upgrades from 6pm on Friday 8 May to 1pm on Saturday 9 May