Need help with CTS Online? We have a playlist of videos answering common queries such as how to register, view animal details and report movements and deaths. Visit our YouTube channel to find out more 👇 .

You need to notify RPA before you cut or trim a hedgerow in August to sow oilseed rape or temporary grassland. You do not need to wait for written permission before carrying out any work. Find out more .

The Capital Grants offer is open to applications. So that we can process applications, remember to submit supporting evidence with your application or, at the latest, within 10 working days of submission. Read the guidance for more details 👇 .

The Rural Payments service will be unavailable for planned downtime to update land and customer details from 6pm to 9pm on Wednesday 16 July

If the menus in CTS Online are greyed out, check you’re logged in with the right Government Gateway account, which is the one you used to enrol for CTS Online. If you don't know the account number, contact #BCMS. We can also help you enrol for CTS Online if you aren't already.

CTS Online is the simplest way to update livestock information, saving you time and paperwork. If you’d like help to register or use the service, call the BCMS helpline on 0345 050 1234. Watch our video below on how to register for an account 👇

📣 Today is the final day to apply for the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund 2025 for Productivity, Slurry, and Animal Health and Welfare grants! You have until midday today to submit your application online. Find out how to apply 👉

We recently spoke with Ben Hastings to learn how he uses CTS Online to check records and manage cattle movements. Watch our video below to hear Ben’s experience of using the service 👇 .

The Rural Payments service will be unavailable for planned downtime to update land and customer details from 6pm to 9pm Wednesday 09 July.

Need support with getting started on CTS Online? We’re offering a new one to one support service. Call the BCMS helpline on 0345 050 1234 to book a session. Watch our video below for information about this service 👇

Did you know that 9 in 10 cattle keepers already use CTS Online to update their livestock information? . Hear from Ben Hastings as he discusses the benefits of using the online service and the help available if you haven’t used it before 👇 .

📣 Time is running out! You have until midday on 10 July 2025 to submit your Farming Equipment and Technology Fund 2025, Productivity, Slurry, and Animal Health and Welfare applications. Find out how to apply 👉

RT @DefraGovUK: The Government is investing in the future of farming. The Capital Grants offer returns with £150 million to support enviro….

Hedgerow management rules:.no cutting or trimming period continues up to 31 August (inclusive). Here’s a reminder of the rules and details of the exemptions .

Only one week left to apply! You have until midday on 10 July 2025 to submit your Farming Equipment and Technology Fund 2025 application for Productivity, Slurry, and Animal Health and Welfare grants. For help with your application, watch our videos 👇.

We're at @Groundswellaguk today and tomorrow at stand PFE0. Come and have a chat if you're attending 👋

The Rural Payments service will be unavailable for planned downtime to update land and customer details from 6pm to 9pm Wednesday 02 July

When using the Self-Service Line (SSL) most call failures are due to callers using a different phone number than what is currently held on CTS. You can have up to 6 different phone numbers listed on CTS for using SSL. Contact #BCMS to update your phone numbers.

From today, farmers in England can get a funded vet visit for each of their herds or flocks of the same species. Read the Defra blog to find out more.

Submit your CS or ES claim by 11.59pm on 30 June to avoid a further payment reduction. Between 1 July 2025 to 1 September 2025 a reduction of 25% of your total payment for this claim year will be applied. Read the guide to find out more.