The opening of the 2022 BPS window is fast approaching, and preparations can begin to be made in readiness.
Here are a few ideas to help you get a good head start.
- Ensuring an up-to-date cropping plan is in place
- Note down any new ineligible areas such as buildings, tracks, and hardstanding along with dimensions and the location on a map
- If selling land and/or entitlements, the purchasers SBI number and trading title is needed
- Do you have any surplus entitlements? If so, then think about selling these
- If a Countryside Stewardship Agreement is active, some options such as Winter Bird Food – AB9 need splitting off from the main crop. Note down which parcel this is in along with the area
Please note CXCS will continue the application process for existing BPS clients unless we are instructed otherwise.
BPS Phase out reduction
The phase out of direct payments though BPS in England continues, and the percentage rate increases in 2022 to between 20% to 35% depending on the annual payment figure.
The Progressive reductions table below gives the specific percentage based on which payment band is present.
| Scheme year | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
| £30,000.00 or less | 5% | 20% | 35% | 50% |
| Amounts above £30,000.00 and no less than £50,000.00 | 10% | 25% | 40% | 55% |
| Amounts above £50,000.00 and no less than £150,000.00 | 20% | 35% | 50% | 65% |
To plan for future years, follow the link below to give estimated payments up until 2024. Just enter the total starting payment to calculate revised payments.
Calculate my progressive reductions – GOV.UK (defra.gov.uk)
