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The article discusses the increase concerns of Peter Kendall, the former president of the National Farmers' Union, over the government's proposed agricultural policy on cheap food imports in Great Britain.

The article reports that changes in the rules regarding the 2018 Basic Payment Scheme have been announced by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland. The changes were the result of amendments to the European Union (EU) regulations that were signed in 2017. Farmers in England, Wales, and Scotland are advised to consider guidance notes from their individual government departments because some rule are implemented differently in Great Britain.

The article reports on the opposition of the Ulster Farmers' Union to a decision to eliminate a two-stage appeals process for farmers who criticize any decisions over their area-based payments claim. The Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs is planning to adopt a single-stage review process in Northern Ireland from April 2018 to accelerate decision-making. The department has promised to introduce further monitoring and quality assurance by line management.

The article informs that auctioneers are reporting a rise in the number of on-farm machinery sales, with more farmers restructuring their businesses as a result of changes in farming policy. It mentions that low commodity prices, uncertainty over Brexit and the desire of some farmers to take their lives back are among the factors driving sales of machinery and equipment.

The article reports that National Farmers Union (NFU) has asked Liz Truss, secretary of the Great Britain Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, to take action in order to clear confusion of farmers over Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) applications in England. It informs that NFU vice-president Guy Smith has expressed his concern over Rural Land and Entitlement (RLE1) forms. It mentions deadline for submission of BPS Single Application Form (SAF) in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

The article reports on the clarifications offered by the European Commission of the European Union (EU) on its ban on the use of plant protection products on crops grown as an ecological focus area (EFA) following the complete ban on the use of pesticides on nitrogen-fixing crop in EFAs.

The article reports on the payment-by-results scheme for farmers in England. It stats that the scheme promises less red tape and greater control over how farmers manage their land. It notes that the pilot schemes were set up in 2016 and will run for about three years. It mentions that 19 farms participated in the scheme.

The article reports on the trading for English lowland Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) entitlements in Great Britain. Topics discussed include the deals struck by Hugh Townsend of Exeter-based agent Townsends with non-severely disadvantaged area (non-SDA) entitlements, the average price of entitlements in 2017, and the arrival of the 2017 BPS payment in the back accounts of farmers.

Several questions and answers related to the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) are presented including tracking of BPS 2016 claim's progress, paperwork and BPS 2016 entitlements statement.

The article reports the warning issued by officials in the European Union (EU) as of late September 2016 that the plan by the EU Commission to simplify Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) greening rules will adversely affect farmers. The rules include the prohibition of crop protection products on ecological focus areas (EFA). Also cited are the comments by farm leaders like Richard Wordsworth of the National Farmers' Union (NFU) on the plan.

The article reports the claim by the National Farmers Union (NFU) as of mid-August 2016 that stakeholders in Great Britain should have a united stand on the agricultural policy that should be implemented after Great Britain exits as member of the European Union (EU). Among the possible policies are the direct payments, insurance schemes, and the 1970s-style deficiency payments. Also cited is the comment by NFU president Meurig Raymond on the issue.

The article focuses on the call by farm leaders for the British Treasury to step up the process of reviewing rural development spending in the wake of the country's exit from the European Union. Topics covered include their warning that the current freeze on spending will cause damage to the countryside and rural economy, and the urging by Country Land & Business Association (CLA) president Ross Murray for the funding suspension to be lifted urgently.

The article informs that calculations by the National Farmers' Union (NFU) has revealed that farmers in England could be waiting for as much as 120m pound in 2015 Basic Payment Scheme support. It is noted that Rural Payments Agency (RPA) on May 1, 2016 revealed that all farmers had received either a full Basic Payment System (BPS) or a bridging loan worth 50% of the value of their 2015 claim.

The article reports that the British Rural Payments Agency (RPA) has admitted that it has missed its target number of farmers that will be paid by the end of March 2016 under the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS). Topics discussed include the number of farmers paid by RPA as of March 31, 2016, the National Farmers Union (NFU) calling on the RPA to explain the reason behind the delay in farmers' payments and the impact of the delayed payments on farmers' cash flow.

The article informs that farm leader in Scotland have warned that confidence in the Scottish government's 178m pound Information Technology (IT) system for applications is low. It is stated that many farmers are confused about their 2016 claims by implementation of Basic Payment Scheme by the deadline of May 16, 2016.

The article informs that British farmers with common land will find it difficult to complete their 2016 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) application because they could lack of the information, as of March 2016. It informs that the changes in in the rules for claiming on common land were introduced in the country in 2015.

The article suggests that farmers in Great Britain should consider whether the new five-year tax averaging option, as of March 2016. Topics discussed include used of averaging option to help fund machinery purchases and reduce this year's tax liability; views of Mike Butler, senior director at accountants Old Mill, on the issue; and economic aspects of buying machinery purely to save tax.

The article focuses on a report commissioned by the Yorkshire Agricultural Society which found that leaving the European Union (EU) would lead to reduced subsidies for British farmers. Topics discussed include the proposed referendum vote to exit EU, and a 2005 Treasury policy statement in which it said its vision for Great Britain's agriculture was for it to be internationally competitive without reliance on subsidy or protection.

The article reports on a policy of non-cooperation with the government being called by farm producers in protest for the single farm payment (SFP) delays in Great Britain. Discussions have been taking place on agricultural Internet sites on whether farmers should engage in direct action to raise awareness on SFP delays. Guy Smith, a farmer from Essex, England, warns other farmers over the idea of direct action.

This article presents an interview with Peter Kendall, the president of the National Farmers Union. He emphasizes his plans to change the perception of farming from being unimportant to being an important part of daily life. He discusses the benefits provided by farming to the economy. He plans to form an alliance with other organizations to gain more credibility.

The article presents the results of a survey on agricultural levy bodies in Great Britain conducted by the periodical Farmers Weekly. Majority of respondents is in favour of the continuation of the levy bodies. Fifty-two percent of respondents thought the British Potato Council should continue while 58 percent supported the continuation of the Horticultural Development Council. Almost 70 percent of the respondents opposed a new overseeing organisation being formed to collect levies and oversee the work of the individual sector bodies.

Interviews several Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs senior officials regarding new rules to be introduced under Common Agriculture Policy reform in Great Britain in 2004. Definition of permanent pasture; Information on new set-aside management rules; Requirements for soil protection in 2005.

The article reports that the farmers in Great Britain do not like the new flagship agri-environment scheme launched by the government. It mentions on the reasons behind low applications including inconvenient application window, problems with guidance publication, and limited options for upland farmers. It states the views of George Eustice, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs minister, Great Britain, on the farmers interest in the Countryside Stewardship scheme.

The article reports on the British Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs' (Defra) postponement of a plan by natural environment adviser Natural England to impose new record-keeping requirements on farmers with environmental stewardship agreements. Topics covered include an earlier demand for farmers who use livestock options to keep stocking records at a land parcel level and consideration of farmers' protests about the plan's lack of practical detail.

The article reports that Great Britain's organization National Farmers' Union has been contacted by many farmers who are struggling to get hold of application for Basic Payment Scheme, the means by which European Union funding under the Common Agricultural Policy is distributed to farmers in Great Britain. It presents the views of John Emmett, from Tregassa Farm in Portscatho, Cornwall, England, and Tom Matthews from Common Farm in Uffington, Oxon, England, on this problem.

The article informs about the issuance of Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) forms to famers though electronic mails (email) along with guidance notes for filling up the forms by Great Britain Rural Payments Agency (RPA). Topics discussed include suggestions to farmers to read the guidelines before starting BPS applications, views of RPA customer director Justin Chamberlain on the same, and availability of support centres for farmers to submit their applications and for basic check of their forms.

The article offers suggestion for Great Britain farmers to read the guidelines before starting their Basic Payment Scheme applications and risks in making mistakes resulting in delay of their claims. Topics include issuance of BPS forms along with guidance notes to farmers by Great Britain Rural Payments Agency (RPA), views of RPA customer director Justin Chamberlain on the same, and availability of support centres for farmers to submit their applications and for basic check of their forms.

The article mentions that the National Farmers Union (NFU) president Meurig Raymond has urged the government of Great Britain to support the food and farming industry of Great Britain. Raymond states that measures should be taken by the government to increase productive potential of farming and increase investments in agriculture sector. It states that Direct payments method has been a lifeline for farmers in Great Britain and most of the farm's net income comes from the single farm payment.

The article reports that Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) of Great Britain has issued a guidance that include the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) reform questions and answers related to how people who have an environmental stewardship agreement will be affected. It informs that document claims 90 percent of Entry Level Stewardship (ELS) and all High Level Stewardship (HLS) agreements that will not need to have their payments adjusted for greening.

The article reports on Rural Payment Agency (RPA) of Great Britain's chief executive officer (CEO) Mark Grimshaw's admission that the RPA is facing one of the most challenging periods in its history in relation to the implementation of the common agricultural policy (CAP) initiative.

The article discusses the challenges facing the Rural Payments Agency as it implements the common agricultural policy (CAP) initiative in Great Britain. Topics discussed include RPA chief executive officer (CEO) Mark Grimshaw's claim that RPA is prepared for the release of the 2014-2015 business plan and the problems encountered by the RPA during the 2005-2006 CAP reforms.

The author explains the importance of implementing an effective badger culling policy in Great Britain. He notes the unrest among Members of Parliament (MP) about the pilot culls and its potential impact on the farming industry. He suggests the government to learn from how the Irish tackled the problem of culling methods. He stresses the need to take action to prevent the spread of bovine tuberculosis (TB).

The article discusses Scotland's plans for its rural development programme for the period 2014-2020. Some of the proposals are continuing funding for less favoured areas, expanding the existing advisory service and funding for rural broadband and agri-environment climate initiative. Rural affairs minister Richard Lochhead claims that the programme will deliver key priorities of sustainable economic growth, environmental sustainability and vibrant rural communities.

The article reports that British Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) minister Jim Paice has pledged that English farmers should be given the opportunity to opt out of an agri-environment agreement without penalty if it would be affected by Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) reform. It describes how concerns relating to CAP influenced the agreement renewal plans of farmers. National Farmers Union (NFU) adviser Gail Soutar welcomed the pledge given by Paice.

The article reports that the British Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is seeking for public opinion from the British farming sector on the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) reform.

The article offers information on several terms that every farmer in Europe should learn about Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) reform proposals. The term "pillar 1" refers to the way people understand the difference between the varying parts of the CAP budget which considered as important to unraveling CAP reform proposals. According to the author, "pillar 2" is used to determine the expenses that could be added up as the policy's sharing and caring part.

The author comments on the proposals concerning the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) reforms in Great Britain. She says that the position of European ministers in the plans will surely affect the future of agriculture in the country. She reflects on the changes implemented in 2003 and the effect of these on single farm payment system in Scotland and Wales.

The article reports on the report released by the British Members of the Parliament who are members of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs committee on the Common Agricultural Policy reform, which addresses the same issues raised by farmers in the recent weeks.

The author discusses several factors that will affect the agricultural industry in Europe in 2011. She predicts that the Belgian city of Brussels will be high on the agenda with the Common Agricultural Reform (CAP). The Member States and the European Parliament will discuss the blueprint for farm policy for 2014-2020 and the European Union (EU) Commission will table formal legal proposals in the middle of 2011. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is expected to make an announcement on badger culling.

The article reports that the British Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) will modify the timing of environmental stewardship payments to certain points during the year instead of making payments on a rolling basis. Payments due to farmers after June 30, 2011 will move to an annual cycle but will not affect agreements that were put into place before February 1, 2007. Concerns are expressed about the change's impact on farmers' cash flow for their businesses.

The article reports on the initiative of the National Farmers Union (NFU) to seek British growers' views on the voluntary prior notification scheme, in light of an ongoing court case between anti-pesticide advocate Georgina Downs and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). Under the scheme, farmers would voluntarily alert neighbours by text message before they go spraying. Downs' case accuses DEFRA of failing to carry out its duty to protect neighbours under European Union (EU) pesticide regulations.

The article deals with the position of the National Farmers' Union of England and Wales (NFU) that the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) of Great Britain must not rush into introducing compulsory measures to mitigate the environmental consequences of scrapping set-aside. The NFU has sent a letter to DEFRA to protest about an interim report by the High-Level Group on Set-aside (HLSG). The report concluded that removing set-aside has had an impact on biodiversity.

The article reports that the British Rural Payments Agency (RPA) had paid 100,599 farmers for 2006, but approximately 8,500 claimants were yet to receive any single farm payment, according to Department for Environment and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) secretary David Miliband. It reveals that the agency has 25,000 claims from 2005 under examination. Also noted is that the majority of farmers who had received nothing had claims worth less than £680 or were complicated cases.

The article focuses on the confusion of British farmers on single farm payment entitlements. Farmers are expected to tackle paperwork for Single Payment 5 (SP5) applications due on May 15, 2007. Country Land and Business Association senior economist Derrick Wilkinson cited that cash-flow problems are the same as they were in 2006. National Farmers Union (NFU) president Peter Kendall expressed concern about the payments to be delivered by the Rural Payments Agency (RPA).

The article highlights a report on the role of the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) in the implementation of the Single Payment Scheme (SPS) in Great Britain. According to the report, the RPA should streamline its inspection regime and offer advice to farmers about meeting the rules of the SPS, rather than just operating as an enforcement agency. The report said that the SPS inspections conducted by the RPA were seen by the industry as overly punctilious and positively threatening.

The article reports that the British Rural Payments Agency (RPA) has started making partial single farm payments to farmers in England in 2007. As promised by Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs secretary David Miliband, the RPA has switched from making full payments to interim ones. A spokesman for the RPA said more than forty thousand farmers had already been paid a full payment. The agency maintains it may take up to three weeks to complete the process.

The article focuses on penalties imposed on failure to comply with single farm payment (SFP) scheme implemented in England. According to the Rural Payments Agency (RFA), farmers in England suffered SFP penalty reductions worth over £15 million in 2005. Changes to Fruit, Vegetable and Potato (FVP) authorisation allocation were needed for several reasons, including incorrect data being entered on customer forms.

The article reports on the plan of Great Britain Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs regarding the simplification of red tape for farmers. The plan involves the revision of the RB209 by spring 2008, examination of the rules regarding the rights of seeds and plant breeders in Great Britain and the European Union and elimination of the authorized entitlement requirements for fruit, vegetable and potato growers. It notes that complex regulations burden farmers with costs, time and lack of clarity.

The article reports on the admission by the British Rural Payments Agency about the need to recheck the Single Payment Scheme entitlement allocations due to possible errors. An agency spokesman said that the corrections are done as a part of housekeeping to examine whether there is a need to make an adjustment of farmers' payment. It cites that there are several commercial farmers who are still waiting to receive their single farm payment.

The article focuses on the concerns expressed by farmers on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) of the European Union during a special meeting at the Royal Show in Great Britain. The "Vision for the CAP" document of the government recommended phasing out all direct payments and market support for agriculture by 2020. Guy Smith, a farmer from Essex, England, challenged the members of the Parliament over their attitude towards agriculture. Committee chairman Michael Jack credited the contribution of the farmers to the inquiry.