Cross compliance is one of the subjects to be covered by the new Farming Advice Service. Free expert advice will be provided through events such as farm workshops, farm walks, drop in clinics, newsletters, text messages and a comprehensive helpline where you can speak to experts.

The links below direct you to official guidance documents and online tools covering cross compliance:

• Official cross compliance guidance documents and other publications, on the RPA website.
• Farming services online, on the Business Link website. This includes the cross compliance self assessment tool and the Soil Protection Review online.
  For queries on any aspect of the Cross Compliance Self Assessment Tool, please contact the Defra Helpline on Tel 08459 33 55 77 or email onlinehelp@defra.gsi.gov.uk
• Key dates when certain cross compliance requirements must be met, on the RPA website.
• Information on what happens during cross compliance inspections, on the RPA website.

The menu on the left contains links to websites and publications that provide additional information on a range of topics to help you meet your cross compliance obligations and also contact details for key organisations that you may need.  See also:

• official cross compliance publications page on the RPA website
• search through the variety of publications on the Defra website