The RPA Podcast

The RPA Podcast - Episode 14

Welcome to the fourteenth episode of The RPA Podcast. In this episode we take a look at the benefits of moving over to CTS Online. We look at the new RPA email notification and how to avoid being the target of fraud, we look at the controlled roll-out of Countryside Stewardship Highter Tier and in a new section at the end of the podcast, we do a round-up of shorter items of news from RPA over the past few months.  The RPA Podcast is an opportunity to engage with farmers and land managers in a new way, and we encourage you to contact us with suggestions of particular topics that you’d like us to cover with our subject experts. You can email us at External.Affairs@rpa.gov.uk [External.Affairs@rpa.gov.uk]. Follow us on social media for the latest updates and information on the following accounts. * Follow us on Twitter @ruralpay [https://twitter.com/Ruralpay] * Sign up for our blog at blog.gov.uk [https://ruralpayments.blog.gov.uk/] * Facebook: facebook.com/RuralPaymentsAgency [https://www.facebook.com/RuralPaymentsAgency] * YouTube: Rural Payments Agency [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCephlX7TU4emwmA03yOZ1pQ] By following and subscribing to our social channels and blog, you’ll be able to see the latest updates about important information.

The RPA Podcast - Episode 13

Welcome to the thirteenth episode of The RPA Podcast. In this episode we take an in depth look at two of the How to videos produced by RPA to provide farmers with helpful information about what to expect from an RPA field officer visit.  These cover sheep and goat, and also cattle visits. We also look at what other RPA videos are available, designed to support farmers with advice on various topics.  The RPA Podcast is an opportunity to engage with farmers and land managers in a new way, and we encourage you to contact us with suggestions of particular topics that you’d like us to cover with our subject experts. You can email us at External.Affairs@rpa.gov.uk [External.Affairs@rpa.gov.uk]. Follow us on social media for the latest updates and information on the following accounts. * Follow us on Twitter @ruralpay [https://twitter.com/Ruralpay] * Sign up for our blog at blog.gov.uk [https://ruralpayments.blog.gov.uk/] * Facebook: facebook.com/RuralPaymentsAgency [https://www.facebook.com/RuralPaymentsAgency] * YouTube: Rural Payments Agency [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCephlX7TU4emwmA03yOZ1pQ] By following and subscribing to our social channels and blog, you’ll be able to see the latest updates about important information.

The RPA Podcast - Episode 12

Welcome to the twelfth episode of The RPA Podcast. In our latest episode, we speak with Peter Clampett from RPA’s Regulatory and Advice Service about the hedgerows management regulations covering which hedgerows the rules apply to, the hedgerow cutting ban which is in force from the 1 March to the 31 August each year, how the rules apply to the 2 metres buffer strip, exemptions to the rules, how to apply for a derogation and when civil sanctions may be used.   The implementation of the new hedgerow regulations (Management of Hedgerows (England) Regulations 2024 [https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/680/made]) came into force in May 2024. There is more information on GOV.UK. Farmers, land managers and general public can read the Hedgerow-management-rules-cutting-and-trimming [https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hedgerow-management-rules-cutting-and-trimming] page. There is also the Hedgerow management rules: buffer strips [https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hedgerow-management-rules-buffer-strips] page on GOV.UK You should also consider that if you do need to cut your hedgerow in the closed period, does it fall under an exemption?  And if it does, and you need to apply for a Derogation, read How to apply for written permission (a derogation) [https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hedgerow-management-rules-cutting-and-trimming#when-you-need-written-permission-derogations-for-exemption-from-the-rules]. You can find guidance on all the rules and exemptions on GOV.UK. The RPA Podcast is an opportunity to engage with farmers and land managers in a new way, and we encourage you to contact us with suggestions of particular topics that you’d like us to cover with our subject experts. You can email us at External.Affairs@rpa.gov.uk [External.Affairs@rpa.gov.uk]. Follow us on social media for the latest updates and information on the following accounts. * Follow us on Twitter @ruralpay [https://twitter.com/Ruralpay] * Sign up for our blog at blog.gov.uk [https://ruralpayments.blog.gov.uk/] * Facebook: facebook.com/RuralPaymentsAgency [https://www.facebook.com/RuralPaymentsAgency] * YouTube: Rural Payments Agency [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCephlX7TU4emwmA03yOZ1pQ] By following and subscribing to our social channels and blog, you’ll be able to see the latest updates about important information.

The RPA Podcast - Episode 11

Welcome to the eleventh episode of The RPA Podcast. In our latest episode, we look at five things you can do to ensure you’re well prepared to apply for Environmental Land Management schemes such as the Sustainable Farming Incentive. Kevin Lamacq, a Continuous Improvement Manager from RPA’s Customer team, talks about what you can do to get scheme ready, ensuring the application process will be quicker and easier. In our second section, we speak with Emma Bryan from RPA’s Regulatory and Advice Service about the public consultation which has been launched to seek views on how the implementation of the new hedgerow regulations (Management of Hedgerows (England) Regulations 2024 [https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/680/made]) which came into force in May, will be approached.  If you would like to participate and add your views to the consultation on the regulatory approach and use of civil sanctions for hedgerow management, please click here [https://consult.defra.gov.uk/legal-standards/consultation-on-hedgerow-regulatory-approach/]. The consultation closes on the 10th December 2024.  The RPA Podcast is an opportunity to engage with farmers and land managers in a new way, and we encourage you to contact us with suggestions of particular topics that you’d like us to cover with our subject experts. You can email us at External.Affairs@rpa.gov.uk [External.Affairs@rpa.gov.uk]. Follow us on social media for the latest updates and information on the following accounts. * Follow us on Twitter @ruralpay [https://twitter.com/Ruralpay] * Sign up for our blog at blog.gov.uk [https://ruralpayments.blog.gov.uk/] * Facebook: facebook.com/RuralPaymentsAgency [https://www.facebook.com/RuralPaymentsAgency] * YouTube: Rural Payments Agency [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCephlX7TU4emwmA03yOZ1pQ] By following and subscribing to our social channels and blog, you’ll be able to see the latest updates about important information.

The RPA Podcast - Episode 10

Welcome to the tenth episode of The RPA Podcast. In our latest episode, we have a roundtable discussion with RPA’s senior customer leadership team: ‘Inside the RPA: Leadership and Vision’.  And in our second part, we bring you an interview with the Farming Advice Service (FAS) to give you more information on their new partnership with Catchment Sensitive Farming. RPA senior leaders Marie Hardeman, RPA’s Customer Director, Emily Edwards, Head of Customer Insight and Gareth Jones, Head of Customer Experience engage in a discussion about how they’re working to improve customer service and how listening to, and understanding customers, are the pillars for improving the customer journey and satisfaction.   In our second section, we speak with Laura Harpham from the Farming Advice Service (FAS) about their services and their new partnership with Catchment Sensitive Farming. The FAS is a national network of qualified, independent advisers under contract to Defra who provide free and confidential government advice to farmers and farming industry advisers.  The Podcast is also an opportunity for RPA to engage with farmers and land managers, and we encourage you to reach out to us with suggestions of particular topics that you’d like us to cover with our subject experts. You can e-mail us at External.Affairs@rpa.gov.uk [External.Affairs@rpa.gov.uk] Follow us on social media for the latest updates and information on the following accounts: * Follow us on X @ruralpay [https://twitter.com/Ruralpay] * Sign up for our blog at blog.gov.uk [https://ruralpayments.blog.gov.uk/] * Facebook: facebook.com/RuralPaymentsAgency [https://www.facebook.com/RuralPaymentsAgency] * YouTube: Rural Payments Agency [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCephlX7TU4emwmA03yOZ1pQ] By following and subscribing to our social channels and blog, you’ll be able to see the latest updates about important information.  The RPA Podcast is an opportunity to engage with farmers and land managers in a new way, and we encourage you to contact us with suggestions of particular topics that you’d like us to cover with our subject experts. You can email us at External.Affairs@rpa.gov.uk [External.Affairs@rpa.gov.uk]. Follow us on social media for the latest updates and information on the following accounts. * Follow us on Twitter @ruralpay [https://twitter.com/Ruralpay] * Sign up for our blog at blog.gov.uk [https://ruralpayments.blog.gov.uk/] * Facebook: facebook.com/RuralPaymentsAgency [https://www.facebook.com/RuralPaymentsAgency] * YouTube: Rural Payments Agency [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCephlX7TU4emwmA03yOZ1pQ] By following and subscribing to our social channels and blog, you’ll be able to see the latest updates about important information.