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Nutrient Management Investment Scheme (window 2)

The Expression of Interest (EoI) window for the latest NMIS has opened this week and is available until 23 August 2024. The Scheme offers a maximum grant award of £50,000 and the minimum is £12,000 with a 50% contribution for certain nutrient storage items and 40% for remaining items /capital investments (exc. VAT). The grant will be a maximum 50%

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Cross Compliance 2024

On 10 July 2024, RPW issued a letter to all their customers to remind them of the changes applying to all land in Wales from 1 August 2024 under the Water Resources (Control of Agricultural Pollution) (Wales) Regulations 2021.  These changes include requirements to comply with closed periods for spreading organic manures and ensure sufficient storage capacity during the storage

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Small Grants Yard Coverings (SGYC)

The SGYC Scheme (Window 3) 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 28 June 2024. Detailed guidance on this Scheme can be accessed from the link below:- SGYC General Rules Booklet Geotagged photo requirements: Small Grants -Yard Coverings If you

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Small Grants Environment – Landscape & Pollinators

The Expression of Interest (EOI) window for Small Grants Environment is 08 January to 16 February 2024. This round of Small Grants -Environment will address the theme of Landscape & Pollinators, and is a standalone scheme providing a maximum of £7,500 funding per business for Capital Works Projects. These include:- Hedge coppicing and gapping up New hedge planting Hedge laying

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Cross Compliance 2024

On 18/12/23,  Rural Payments Wales (RPW)  issued a letter to all their clients re. an update to Cross Compliance Regulations from 01 January 2024, and the new requirements applying to ALL LAND in Wales under the Water Resources (Control of Agricultural Pollution) (Wales) Regulations 2021. The content of that letter is to be found below, and here is also the

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Sustainable Farming Scheme

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 February with formal presentations and information stands where you can

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Agriculture Diversification Scheme (ADS)

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 development of existing novel or niche enterprises. • build

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Horticulture Development Scheme (HDS)

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 in new equipment and technology that offer clear and quantifiable

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Small Grants Yard Coverings (SGYC)

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 Booklet If you are interested in the Scheme or wish

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Growing for the Environment (GFTE)

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 account – for more detailed information, please refer to the Rules

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Nutrient Management Investment Scheme (window 2)

The Expression of Interest (EoI) window for the latest NMIS has opened this week and is available until 23 August 2024. The Scheme offers a maximum grant award of £50,000 and the minimum is £12,000 with a 50% contribution for certain nutrient storage items and 40% for remaining items /capital

Read More »

Cross Compliance 2024

On 10 July 2024, RPW issued a letter to all their customers to remind them of the changes applying to all land in Wales from 1 August 2024 under the Water Resources (Control of Agricultural Pollution) (Wales) Regulations 2021.  These changes include requirements to comply with closed periods for spreading

Read More »

Small Grants Yard Coverings (SGYC)

The SGYC Scheme (Window 3) 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 28 June 2024. Detailed guidance on this Scheme can be accessed from the link below:- SGYC General Rules

Read More »

Small Grants Environment – Landscape & Pollinators

The Expression of Interest (EOI) window for Small Grants Environment is 08 January to 16 February 2024. This round of Small Grants -Environment will address the theme of Landscape & Pollinators, and is a standalone scheme providing a maximum of £7,500 funding per business for Capital Works Projects. These include:-

Read More »

Cross Compliance 2024

On 18/12/23,  Rural Payments Wales (RPW)  issued a letter to all their clients re. an update to Cross Compliance Regulations from 01 January 2024, and the new requirements applying to ALL LAND in Wales under the Water Resources (Control of Agricultural Pollution) (Wales) Regulations 2021. The content of that letter

Read More »

Sustainable Farming Scheme

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

Read More »

Agriculture Diversification Scheme (ADS)

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

Read More »

Horticulture Development Scheme (HDS)

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

Read More »

Small Grants Yard Coverings (SGYC)

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

Read More »

Growing for the Environment (GFTE)

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

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