Summary

• The RPA continue to work mostly from home due to the pandemic though inspections have now resumed.
• An extension to capital claims has been announced for 2018 and 2019 agreement holders.
• The countryside stewardship application window for 2021 start dates has now officially closed, though those that triggered the exception process will be able to submit their applications until the end of August.
• More than 95% of CS and ES 2019 payments have now been made.
• The RPA have announced the removal of greening requirements from next year.

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