Further to our note of 4th May, DEFRA has now released details on how to apply for a derogation to the three crop rule. Claimants need to email the RPA at [email protected], putting ‘Wet weather derogation request’ as the subject title. Include the SBI and business name in the email together with a list of the affected parcels and what crops were intended to be grown. Requests must be received by 30th June. Evidence of original cropping plans must be available on inspection.
Claimants need to ensure BPS 2018 applications show what is on the ground at 15th May. If spring cropping plans have changed following submission of a claim, certain changes can be made up until the 31st May to a claim, which has been submitted by 15th May, without penalty; see our article of 26th April for further information.
