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

ConservativeSkipton 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 Eagle
The 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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