Basic Payment Scheme full guidance
Full guidance and rules for the Basic Payment Scheme
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Introduction
Introduction to the Basic Payment Scheme
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Key dates
Key dates for the Basic Payment Scheme
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Main features
The main features of the scheme
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Payment rates
Information on how payment rates will change over the course of the programme
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Eligible hectares and minimum agricultural activity
Guidance on minimum activity and how to complete an Environmental Assessment
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Assessing your land eligibility
Information on what land is and is not eligible for the Basic Payment Scheme
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Mapping rules for land managers
Guidance on mapping rules for land managers
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How to apply
How to apply and activate and claim your entitlements
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Payments
How we will pay you
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Transfer of entitlements
Detailed information on transferring payment entitlements
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Other aspects
Penalties, transfer of holdings and force majeure
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Reductions and penalties
Guidance on how and why we may apply penalties to your payment
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Appeals
How to appeal a decision we've made
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Complaints
What to do if you have a complaint
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Greening
Information on the Greening requirements of the Basic Payment Scheme
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Cross-border holdings
Guidance for farmers with land in more than one part of the UK