Welsh farmers receive 80% advance payments early

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 09:07 · Archive

The Welsh government has paid 80% of annual support payments early to 94% of Basic Payment Scheme claimants and 90% of Sustainable Farming Scheme claimants.

The Welsh government has released 80% of annual support payments early to the majority of Welsh farmers. This increases the advance payment rate from the usual 70%, intended to ease financial pressures on farm businesses after the summer drought and fodder shortages.

Ninety-four per cent of Basic Payment Scheme claimants have received advance payments, as have 90% of those claiming the Sustainable Farming Scheme Universal Layer. Balance payments are due from mid-December. Farmers claiming under the SFS Universal Layer have been advised to update their SFS Universal dashboard through RPW Online to ensure payment is made.

Llyr Gruffydd, Wales's cabinet minister for rural resilience and sustainability, called the progress 'a big win', noting that 90% of farmers claiming SFS have received payments in the first year of the new scheme. Claimants who have not yet received their advance payment should check their RPW Online account for any outstanding queries. All but the most complex claims are expected to be settled by the end of March 2027.

How it is being reported

• Early payout boost as advance BPS and SFS payments increaseThe majority of Welsh farmers have received 80% of their annual support payments early.Tivyside Advertiser · 19 Oct, 08:15
• Early payout boost as advance BPS and SFS payments increaseThe majority of Welsh farmers have received 80% of their annual support payments early.South Wales Guardian · 19 Oct, 08:15

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