Farmers who need extra blank field data sheets may use photocopied versions, but only if they are copied from their own application form.
The Rural Payments Agency has said farmers need to first use the blank field data sheets (SP5B, SP5C and SP5D) issued with the application packs.
But if extra supplementary sheets are required, RPA will accept the following:
The continuation sheets produced and supplied by RPA. These can be ordered from the RPA on 0845 603 7777. They will also be available from RPA”s processing sites and drop-in centres from the middle of next week.
Exceptionally, photocopies of blank field data sheets from the farmer”s own application form. Photocopies of other farmers” application forms will not be accepted, as they have the wrong barcode.
Exceptionally, computer-generated field data sheets, where they are produced in the same format and contain the same information as the official forms and the farmer writes on each extra field data sheet the alpha-numeric reference number that is next to the Helpline number at the bottom of each page on his main form and, where it is known, his Single Business Identifier.
The RPA also reminds customers that they need to sign all continuation sheets in ink.
