The RPA has now published guidance on how to deal with any difficulties arising from the hot and dry weather affecting BPS and CS/ES schemes.
The NFU continues to work with the RPA, Natural England and Defra on the challenges faced by farmers due to the drought conditions being experienced.
Read more:
- Farming weather summit calls for urgent action
- Farming weather summit: How the NFU led the way
- Impact of hot weather on CS and ES agreements
- Countryside Stewardship Update: June 2018
- NFU outlines immediate action needed from Defra on Countryside Stewardship
- Mid-Tier Countryside Stewardship deadline extended