Regulator profile

RPA

Rural Payments Agency

Enforcement Regulator

3 areas of regulation · 1 law enforced · England

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.

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Types of regulation

Cross Compliance Farm Inspections Subsidy Payments

Legal framework

Legislation that RPA directly enforces.

Secondary legislation

Legislation connected to RPA's remit but not directly enforced — establishing Acts, amendments, referenced legislation, and context.

Sectors regulated

Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets

Coverage area

England