Looking Ahead to 2023 - Grants & Schemes

Here’s a quick round up of what we are expecting to see in 2023.

Agri-environment Schemes
From the 1^st January 2023 all ES (Environmental Stewardship), HLS (Higher Level Stewardship) and CS (Countryside Stewardship) agreement holders will all be on the same Terms & Conditions - hopefully this means there will be greater flexibility and opportunities for agreement holders, including a chance to switch to new schemes and apply for new capital grants offerings, whilst using a simplified application/amendment system.

• Countryside Stewardship (CS) – Details for the 2023 application window of new agreements starting 1^st January 2023 will be released by the end of February.
• Capital Grant Scheme (CGS) – Opportunity to apply for the Capital Grant Scheme remains open year-round at this time.
• Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) – Operating the same as 2022, hopefully we will receive new information regarding the future of:
  • Entitlements
  • Delinked payments – BPS claimants must claim BPS in 2023 to be eligible
  • Reduction of payments
  • Split payment approach (July/December)

Entitlement/land transfer window expected to open at the end of January 2023.

• Farm Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) Round 1 – Claims are still being paid. RPA aim to have paid those not needing to provide further information by the 31^st January 2023.
• Slurry Infrastructure Grant – Initial application window remains open until 31^st January 2023.
• Farm Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) Round 2 – Expected to be released in early 2023, covering productivity, slurry equipment, animal health and welfare items.

Cross compliance visits will continue to happen – 2022 saw a record number of farmers/landowners getting visits to look at Cross Compliance and the management of schemes.  Make sure you are prepared!

If you would like any advice on the above or would like to be contacted when a grant application opens up, please get in contact with Emily at  emilybunn@fcgagric.com or Tel: 07944 680469.