Regulator Profile

RPA

Rural Payments Agency

Enforcement Regulator
3
Areas of regulation
1
Laws enforced
UK-wide
Cross Compliance Farm Inspections Subsidy Payments

What RPA does

Executive agency of Defra. Administers agricultural subsidy schemes including the Basic Payment Scheme, Environmental Land Management schemes, and farming grants. Conducts inspections and enforces cross-compliance.

Legal framework

Legislation that RPA enforces.

Primary legislation

Sectors regulated

Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets