Guidance
Apply for a lump sum payment to leave or retire from farming
Check if you’re eligible for the Lump Sum Exit Scheme, what you need to do and how to apply.
Applies to England
Documents
Details
The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) will manage the Lump Sum Exit Scheme.
You should read this scheme guidance before you apply for a lump sum payment. There are dates by which you must take action to qualify for lump sum payments.
Contact RPA
PO Box 352
Worksop
S80 9FG
Email: ruralpayments@defra.gov.uk
Telephone: 03000 200 301
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Published 12 April 2022
Last updated 12 April 2022 + show all updates
Last updated 12 April 2022 + show all updates
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Changed the application guidance to say you need ‘Business details: Full Permission’ level to apply through the Rural Payments service.
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First published.