Farming News - BPS 2018 applications due in the next two weeks - where to get online help
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BPS 2018 applications due in the next two weeks - where to get online help
More than 35,000 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) 2018 applications have been submitted since the application window for the scheme opened on 13 March.
With two weeks to go until the deadline to submit applications, the RPA is continuing to encourage farmers to apply early to ensure their application is submitted in good time.
The RPA has received over 88% of applications online, as farmers continue to make the switch from paper forms.
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Farming Minister George Eustice said:
“It is good to see more farmers submitting their applications online, with over 31,000 received so far. Applying online makes it easier to check and update personal and business details, as well as view and transfer land and entitlements.
“I would encourage the remaining farmers who have yet to submit their application to do so early and online, so that they can be certain the RPA will receive these ahead of the deadline.”
Farmers and land managers need to submit their BPS applications in the next fortnight before midnight on 15 May, in order claim for their single farm payment for 2018.
From 16-31 May, certain changes can be made to submitted applications without penalty. However, late applications, which can be submitted up to 11 June 2018, will be subject to penalties. After that, applications will be rejected unless exceptional circumstances apply.
Help and support for applicants is available through our online guidance, “How to” videos and by telephone. Further information can be found on https://www.gov.uk/guidance/bps-2018.
The RPA are getting a number of calls relating to Rural Payments service passwords. To make it easier for those that need to reset their password the ‘How to... Reset your password on the Rural Payments service’ is available on the RPA’s YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQOH4Duhb38