The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) has suspended capital grants for farmers due to a surge in applications and budget constraints, causing concern and uncertainty among the agricultural community. The suspension covers grants for various on-farm investments, including silage clamps, slurry stores, and dry stone walls, which are crucial for environmental compliance and daily operations. Additionally, the government's delay in providing information on Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier agreements has further hindered farmers from preparing applications, potentially impacting environmental stewardship and farm infrastructure investments. H&H Land & Estates, along with the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV), has expressed serious concerns and urged farmers to continue submitting grant applications to demonstrate their importance.