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Farming: Single Payment Scheme
The Single Payment Scheme (SPS) is the principal agricultural subsidy scheme in the European Union. Under the scheme farmers have greater freedom to farm to the demands of the market as subsidies are no longer linked to production, and environmentally friendly farming practices (known as cross compliance) are better acknowledged and rewarded.
Rural Payments Agency
The Rural Payments Agency, an Executive Agency of Defra, is the
single paying agency responsible for CAP schemes in England and
certain schemes throughout the UK. Visit the RPA
website for up
to date information about payments under the Single Payment Scheme,
including forms and guidance.
Funding Scheme information & guidance at Business Link
Visit www.businesslink.gov.uk/sps for plain English guides on the Single Payment Scheme in the new farming section on Business Link, including:
- Cross compliance
- GAECs
- Statutory management requirements
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Note
The information on the Single Payment Scheme applies to England only - for information on the scheme in the other parts of the United Kingdom, contact the appropriate Devolved Administration.
Page last modified: 23 December 2009