Two more SFP booklets on way

FARMERS IN England are to receive two more booklets about applying for the Single Payment Scheme.

The Rural Payments Agency is sending all existing and newly registered customers a supplement to the SPS Handbook and Guidance for England.

They are also sending out a booklet entitled SPS Frequently Asked Questions.

The supplement contains important additional information, including common errors on forms submitted so far, as well as amendments to publications already issued.

The FAQ booklet shares the answers given to the most frequently asked questions at the regional seminars that DEFRA and RPA ran on SPS during February and March 2005.

Farmers have also been told that anyone wishing to claim SPS for the 2005 scheme year should take action if they have not received an application pack by Apr 15.

They should contact the CSC on 0845 603 7777 (calls charged at local rate) or by email: customer.service.centre@rpa.gsi.gov.uk.

The deadline for the receipt of application forms is May 16 2005.