Single Payment Scheme: How is the Single Payment Scheme evolving?
The Single Payment Scheme has already evolved since it began in 2005. Changes have been made to improve the way the scheme works or as a result of more far-reaching reforms of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) which have taken place.
The following links provide information on the most recent changes affecting the SPS.
- The Commission has issued a press release concerning their plans to abolish obligatory set-aside.
- The incorporation of sugar funding into the scheme.
- Decision to set obligatory set-aside rate as 0% for 2008
- Reform of the EU Fruit and Vegetable Regime
- Land at your disposal
In addition, a brochure titled ‘SPS Information for farmers and growers in England, November 2007’ has been sent out to all SPS applicants. This brochure includes information on a number of recent and proposed changes to EU legislation governing the SPS and related schemes, including:
- Set-aside rate for 2008
- Fruit and vegetable reform
- 10-month rule; and
- Aid for Energy crops.
Page last modified:
4 July, 2008
Page published: 24 October 2007