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If you need a herd register you can download a copy from GOV.UK or use a paper or computer recording system for your records. To download a blank herd register or read about what details you need to include in your register, go to gov.uk/guidance/keep-… #BCMS

You can now submit your 2026 revenue claim for Countryside Stewardship (CS) or Environmental Stewardship (ES). You have until 11.59pm on 15 May 2026 to submit your claim without reduction. Read our blog to find out more 👇 ruralpayments.blog.gov.uk/2026/03/18/cou…

The Farming Equipment and Technology Fund 2026 for Productivity, Slurry and Animal Health and Welfare grants is now open for applications. Before applying, make sure your CRN and email address match those on Rural Payments: gov.uk/guidance/rural…

The Rural Payments service will be unavailable for planned downtime to update land and customer details from 6pm to 9pm on Wednesday 18 March

If you're exporting live sheep, goats or cattle from Great Britain to the EU or Northern Ireland, these animals can now travel on official ‘UK’ tags. Read more at: Cattle: gov.uk/guidance/repor… Sheep and goats: gov.uk/guidance/tag-r…

You have 3 weeks left to submit your claim for the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund 2025 for Productivity, Slurry and Animal Health and Welfare grants. The deadline for claims is midday on 31 March 2026. Claims will not be accepted after this date.

The guidance for the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund 2026 is available to review online. Applications for Productivity, Slurry and Animal Health and Welfare grants will open on 17 March. Read the guidance for more information: gov.uk/government/pub…

The Rural Payments service will be unavailable for planned downtime to update land and customer details from 6pm to 9pm on Wednesday 11 March

You can use CTS Online's upload facility to report cattle movements in bulk. Read the guide to uploading a file of movements or deaths to CTS Online: #bulk-movements" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">gov.uk/guidance/repor…

You have 4 weeks left to submit your claims for the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund 2025 for Productivity, Slurry and Animal Health and Welfare grants. Submit your claim as soon as possible to avoid any delays. The deadline to submit claims is midday on 31 March 2026.

This March, we'll be at the following events: 4 March – Farm Expo 13 to 14 March – Borderway UK Dairy Expo Come and have a chat with us if you're attending!

We’re changing the way you contact us by email about some of our grants. Read our blog to find out which email addresses will be changing, and how to contact us moving forward: ruralpayments.blog.gov.uk/2026/03/02/wer…

The Rural Payments service will be unavailable for planned downtime to update land and customer details from 6pm to 9pm on Wednesday 4 March

Today is the first day of the ‘no cutting and trimming period’ for hedgerows on or next to land used for agriculture. This is in place from 1 March to 31 August (inclusive). Read the Hedgerows management rules guidance to find out more 👇 gov.uk/guidance/hedge…

You can apply for the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) 2026 from 17 March. The guidance has been published on GOV.UK. Read the Defra Farming blog for an overview of the grants and details of an upcoming webinar 👉 bit.ly/4kSsxWr

The Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) 2026 will open for applications in June, with the second window opening in September. Read the Defra Farming blog for more information including a list of SFI26 actions and payment rates 👇 bit.ly/46Xu33D

Today at the National Farmers Union (NFU) conference, the Secretary of State Emma Reynolds shared more detail on how government will deliver its vision for agriculture in England. Read the Defra Farming blog for a summary of the announcements: bit.ly/4s7pDiT

The Rural Payments service will be unavailable for planned downtime to release new functionality and software upgrades from 5.15pm Monday 23 February to 9am Tuesday 24 February

The Rural Payments service will be unavailable for planned downtime to update land and customer details from 6pm to 9pm Wednesday 18 February

1 March is nearly here! This marks the start of the ‘no cutting and trimming period’ for hedgerows on or next to land used for agriculture. Here’s a reminder of the Hedgerow management rules gov.uk/guidance/hedge…