Food Business Investment Scheme 

EOI Round 4 remains open for applications.

The scheme is open to applications from a wide range of enterprises involved in primary and/or secondary processing of agricultural products.

Sustainable Management Scheme

EOI Round 3 remains open for applications.

The Sustainable Management Scheme will provide financial support for a range of activities that will improve the management of our natural resources.

Micro Small Business Fund (MSBF)

The Micro Small Business Fund (MSBF) is available for micro to small size businesses. 

Wales Rural Network at The Royal Welsh Show 2017

WRN Support Unit will be present in the Welsh Government Pavilion at this year's Royal Welsh Show. 

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Farming Connect Appoints First Royal Welsh Innovation Steward

New innovations designed to help farmers maximise returns on every hectare will soon be commonplace on Welsh farms, so introducing the next generation to these technologies is important for the future of food production.

Visit Farming Connect at the Royal Welsh Show to Find Out How Innovation and Technology Could be Key to a More Prosperous Future

As farm and forestry businesses throughout the UK prepare to face the challenges and opportunities of trading outside the European Union, Farming Connect will be showcasing some of the industry’s newest and most successful technologies at this year's Royal Welsh Show at Llanelwedd (July 24 – 27) in a bid to help farmers to compete in the new global marketplace.

Flexible Transport Scheme Launched

Bwcabus, a collaboration between Pembrokehire, Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire County Councils, in partnership with TrawsCymru, the long distance bus service for Wales, offers a bus service that is tailored to the needs of passengers by allowing them to book a bus when it is required.

Avoiding a ‘hard’ Brexit is our priority’ - Welsh women in agriculture set out what needs to be done as the industry prepares to leave Europe

Continued access to a single market, an integrated rural training and education policy and the risks of reduced financial support for farmers are just some of the critical issues facing Welsh farm businesses.   

Manage My Land

Welsh Government officials from Rural Payments Wales will be at the Royal Welsh Show this year to showcase some of the upcoming changes to the Manage My Land section of RPW Online. 

Welsh Pasture Project May/June Update 2017

Following a favourable spring period for grass growth, unseasonably dry weather in April and May left some farmers on lighter soils troubled by lower covers and grass growth rates.

St David Awards – The National Awards of Wales

Are you making a real difference in your industry or company? Perhaps you know of someone in your community who works tirelessly to improve life for their fellow citizens. Now’s your chance to apply or nominate for a St David Award 2018. Open to groups, individuals or organisations doing exceptional things in Wales and beyond. Nominate online now!

Big Lottery Fund - Welsh Language Standards

We provide a bilingual service to our customers in Wales

The Big Lottery Fund is committed to providing a bilingual service to the public in Wales. Since 1994, we have awarded more than £4 million to support Welsh language projects, which promote the use of Welsh in communities.

CLA Cymru Responds to The Rural Wales – Time to Meet The Challenge 2025 Report

“The Welsh Government must make a priority of integrating support for a dynamic rural economic strategy within its Economic Development policy,” Rebecca Williams, Director of CLA Cymru said in response to the Rural Wales – Time to Meet the Challenge 2025 Report, by Eluned Morgan AM, published yesterday (3rd July 2017).

Over £7 million of National Lottery Cash for Welsh Communities

The Big Lottery Fund today announced that it’s awarding over £7.1 million of National Lottery Good Causes money to projects in Wales.

Positive Asset Management in a Changing Rural Economy

Rural Solutions’ White Paper, “Positive Asset Management in a Changing Rural Economy”, comes at an opportune time when conditions are ripe for rural estate owners to pursue ambitious business growth and diversification.

Rural Services Network: Rural Statement 2017

The Rural Services Network is a member of the Rural Coalition of 12 organisations which has today issued its Rural Statement 2017 calling for a Brexit deal that works for rural communities.

16th Summer Academy

Euracademy Association and the South and East Cork Area Development Partnership invite you to take part in the 16th Summer Academy entitled “Resilient communities: pillars of sustainable rural development”.

The Summer Academy this year will be held in Cork, Ireland, and the surrounding area, from 3rd to 8th September 2017.

ENRD Workshop on Improving LEADER Implementation through Practitioner-led Work

This ENRD workshop focused on the topics of Transnational Cooperation (TNC) and LEADER Innovation and explored the use of the practitioner-led approach as a networking and capacity-building tool.

European Investment Project Portal (EIPP)

Are you a project promoter based in the EU, and want to reach potential investors worldwide? Register your project in the European Investment Project Portal (EIPP) and boost its visibility to a large network of international investors! 

Equip Yourself with the Knowledge and Skills to Support Online Collaboration in aAgri-food!

INNO-4-AGRIFOOD e-learning courses offer you 13 thematic and animated training modules.

Inspirational ideas: Future Farmers in the Spotlight

Future Farmers in the Spotlight is an initiative that aims to inspire and encourage the next generation of sustainable farmers. It shares inspiring stories about young farmers who have – despite the many difficulties – managed to set up farming initiatives which are innovative, viable and sustainable!