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<p>We have engaged regularly with the farming industry and other interested groups
on the implementation of the Basic Payment Scheme. This has included our formal consultation
on the implementation of the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in England in October
2013, to which we received nearly 5,000 responses. 720 people also attended our regional
consultation events. Our response to that consultation was published on 19 December
2013, with a further response in February 2014.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Since
last April we have published a series of ‘Countdown to CAP Reform’ leaflets to provide
potential claimants, including farmers and landowners, with as much clarity as possible
on progress in implementing the CAP in England as it has become available. We have
continued to seek input from industry and other interested groups.</p><p> </p>
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