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Issue 8 - April 2017
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Welsh Government Rural Communities - Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 - Scheme Windows
Expression of Interest Windows (EOI) closing soon
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Expression of Interest Window closes 30 April 2017.
Encouraging planning for the creation of broadleaved and conifer woodland.
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Expression of Interest Window closes 28 April 2017.
Enhancing forestry potential and adding value to forest products.
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Expression of Interest Window closes 1 May 2017.
The Glastir Woodland Creation scheme provides financial support for new planting. Financial support is also available for planting trees in areas that continue to be grazed as part of an Agroforestry system i.e combining agriculture and forestry.
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Expression of Interest Window Opening Soon
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The first Expression of Interest window will open on 2nd May 2017.
The Farm Business Grant is designed to help farmers in Wales to improve the economic and environmental performance of their agricultural holdings, and provides a 40% contribution towards capital investments in equipment and machinery that have been pre-identified as offering clear and quantifiable benefits to farm enterprises.
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As Wales’ tourism industry geared up for the Easter weekend, the Economy Secretary, Ken Skates has announced that more than £24 million will be available for the development and marketing of tourism through the Welsh Government Rural Communities – Rural Development Programme 2014 -2020, which is funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and Welsh Government.
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An Exciting New Horticulture Project Launches
in Wales!
We are
delighted to announce Lantra Wales have been successful in securing funding for Tyfu Cymru, an exciting new commercial horticulture project pan Wales.
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Our Enterprise projects and programmes encourage and support the next generation of entrepreneurs and help young people look into modern and creative routes into employment. We connect with the business community to provide an innovative delivery that not only promotes engagement and participation but also develops many other skills highly regarded by employers and further education establishments.
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Develop your business idea with the 5-9 Club!
The 5-9 Club is a FREE 12 week structured after-hours course designed to support aspiring business owners through the early stages of enterprise.
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The UNESCO Dyfi Biosphere has a new face, whose job over the next two years is to inspire and support the development of relevant community actions. These will be based on the unique characteristics of the internationally-recognised status of the Biosffer Dyfi Biosphere area and community.
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Nigel Callaghan, Chair of Cwmni Cletwr, the community group who run the Cletwr Shop, Café and Community Hub in Tre’r Ddôl, mid-way between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth, recently visited Brussels to talk to an EU committee about the work of the group and its impact on the community.
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The LEADER programme, which aims to support the regeneration of rural Carmarthenshire, is providing financial support to 16 local projects, taking the total awarded from the 2014-2020 programme to over £600K.
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Farming Connect is helping farmers prepare for the uncertain future by encouraging them to tap into the substantial level of services and support available in Wales which will be promoted at a series of ‘Farming for the future’ roadshows this spring.
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The Big Lottery Fund has announced that it is awarding a £2 million community development grant that will tackle poverty in rural parts of Wales.
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The LEADER Programme in Gwynedd.
Young people in Gwynedd and Anglesey will be given the opportunity of working for leading digital technology companies, right on their doorstep! Because, guess what, high value jobs exist here!
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During Whitsun week, Bridgend County will welcome the whole of Wales, as the Urdd Eisteddfod opens its doors.
To this end, we’re calling out for Welsh speaking volunteers, passionate about our area to join Bridgend Ambassadors, and train up in readiness to offer a warm welcome and local information service to visitors to the Eisteddfod.
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On 1 April 2017, the UK National Minimum Wage and UK National Living Wage rates changed. As a result, increased rates came into force for some agricultural workers in Wales. The affected grades and the new hourly rates from 1 April are:
Grade 1: 25 and over: £7.50, Grade 1: 21-24: £7.05, Grade 1: 16-20: £6.72
Grade 2: (aged 25 and over): £7.50. Further information on all other categories and grades of workers is available on the Welsh Government website.
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Public consultation in relation to the review of Ireland’s Nitrates Action Programme was launched on the 2nd March 2017. The Nitrates Action Programme aims to protect water quality from pollution by agricultural sources and to promote the use of good farming practice.
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The People's Projects gives you the chance to decide how National Lottery funding can make a difference in your local community.
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The workshop focused on the different ways in which Local Action Groups (LAGs) and other actors can strengthen and improve LEADER’s contribution to rural innovation at local, regional, national and EU levels by extending its scope, raising ambitions and reinforcing links with other rural innovation activities.
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A new online tool will facilitate European agri-food producers and SMEs in accessing new markets outside the EU.
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The Summit brings food & technology together, from farm to fork and beyond.
Event takes place May 8-11, 2017 /Milano, Italy - Fiera Milano,RHO
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The 2017 International Award on Local Development is an international competition for the recognition of relevant research contributions and successful initiatives in promoting and supporting local and territorial development, particularly important and distinctive at international level.
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The main goal of the EIP-AGRI network is to build bridges, exchange knowledge and connect people. That is why the EIP-AGRI Service Point creates publications to keep network members posted on EIP-AGRI events, opportunities for funding and collaboration, and innovative ideas that can inspire. Today these publications have already been translated in 17 different languages by members of the EIP-AGRI network, and more translations are under way.
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Wales Rural Network News provides a round-up of news, information and networking opportunities relating to the Welsh Government Rural Communities – Rural Development Programme 2014-2020. It helps to facilitate the sharing of common issues and examples of good practice within Wales, the UK and Europe. If you have items to contribute which are related to rural development in Wales, please contact Ruralnetwork@wales.gsi.gov.uk |
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