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<p>Having taken over responsibility for this task in October 2018, the Rural Payments
Agency is working to process outstanding agri-environment payments and agreements
as soon as possible. We know how important these payments are to customers, which
is why for Countryside Stewardship claimants, we will be making bridging payments
worth 75% of their current claim value to farmers who have not received their advance
payments in April.</p><p> </p><p>While our priority remains to deliver a negotiated
deal, we fully recognise the concerns of the organics sector and are working hard
to mitigate the impact of a no deal on organic operators.</p><p> </p><p>We have already
confirmed that food and feed products that are certified as organic in the EU will
be recognised after 29 March at the UK’s discretion. We are working to secure a reciprocal
agreement so our operators can continue to export their organic produce to the EU.</p><p>
</p><p>We currently have no plans to review rates of reward for organic farmers.</p><p>
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