Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 78149
Agriculture: Finance
Tabled: 10 October 2025
Answered: 20 October 2025
Question
Sir Julian Smith
Conservative — Skipton and Ripon
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to help expedite grant clearance under the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund.
Answer
Dame Angela EagleThe Rural Payments Agency (RPA) understands the importance of cashflow for farmers and rural businesses. The Agency used an Online Application system to streamline data collection and is using automation to simplify due diligence checks. Agreement Holders...
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