The final consultation for the new Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) was published in December 2023. To view a copy, please click on the link below:- SFS Document Before the consultation period closes on 7 March 2024, there will be a series of engagement events held around Wales during January and
The ADS (Window 2) is a capital grant scheme available to farmers in Wales. The Expression of Interest (EoI) is now open and will close on 12 January 2024. The objectives of the scheme are to:- • support the establishment of new viable agricultural diversification enterprises on farms. • support
The HDS (Window 3) is a Capital grant scheme available to existing commercial horticultural producers across Wales. The Expression of Interest (EoI) is now open and will close on 12 January 2024. The aim of the scheme is to: support existing commercial horticultural producers to develop their businesses through investment
The SGYC Scheme (Window 2) is being offered to help pay for yard coverings and improved drainage systems for buildings. The Expression of Interest (EoI) is now open and will close on 15 December 2023. Detailed guidance on this Scheme can be accessed from the link below:- SGYC General Rules
The Expression of Interest (EOI) window for the Spring/Summer Sown Growing for the Environment (Window 4) is now open and will close on 15th December 2023. The minimum grant award is equivalent to the payment rate for 1ha of eligible crop,and the maximum grant is £5,000. EOI’s must be submitted via your RPW
The Welsh Government has announced a new interim Habitat Scheme (for 2024 only) to replace Glastir Advanced, Glastir Organic and Glastir Commons. If you were previously part of these schemes, they will come to an end on 31/12/23. Proposed payment rates are set at £69/ha for habitat land and £62/ha
The Expression of Interest (EOI) window for Small Grants -Environment is 21 August to 29 September 2023. This round of Small Grants -Environment will address the theme of Water, and is a standalone scheme providing a maximum of £7,500 funding per business for Capital Works Projects. These include:- Hedge coppicing and gapping
The Expression of Interest (EOI) window for the Autumn Sown Growing for the Environment (Window 3) is now open and will close on 14th July 2023. The minimum grant award is equivalent to the payment rate for 1ha of eligible crop,and the maximum grant is £5,000. EOI’s must be submitted via your RPW
The Expression of Interest (EOI) window for Small Grants -Environment is 22 May to 30 June 2023. This round of Small Grants -Environment will address the theme of Carbon, and is a standalone scheme providing a maximum of £7,500 funding per business for Capital Works Projects. These include:- Hedge coppicing
Please click on the link below to view our Spring update. Topics covered include:- Basic Payment Scheme / Single Application Form 2023. The Water Resources (Control of Agricultural Pollution) (Wales) Regulations 2021 – NEW requirements from 01/01/23. Sustainable Farming Scheme -2025 – outline proposals CARA Newsletter Spring 2023
From 01 January 2023, a number of added measures include:- Risk maps – these must be produced and maintained if you intend to spread manure and/or slurry on the holding. Maps should highlight areas on which spreading may cause a pollution risk, including buffer zones, surface water and boreholes. Storage
The 2nd Expression of Interest (EOI) window for Small Grants -Efficiency is 16 January to 24 February 2023. This is a capital scheme designed to help farmers in Wales to improve the technical, financial and environmental performance of their farm businesses. The maximum grant award is £12,000 and the minimum is £1,000. Previous