Regulator profile

RPA

Rural Payments Agency

Enforcement Regulator

3 areas of regulation · 3 official guidance documents · 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

Official guidance from RPA

Curated guidance documents to help you understand your obligations.

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