Sustainable Production Grant

The Cabinet Secretary for Energy, Planning and Rural Affairs, Lesley Griffiths, has announced that a new Sustainable Production Grant (SPG) window will open on 3 September. Farm businesses will be able to apply for SPG through RPW Online. The window will close on 26 October.

Sustainable Farming Roadshow

Discover how to improve the economic and environmental performance of your business. 

Start the Sustainable Production Grant process. 

Join us at one of these events for further information on the substantial level of services and support available for you. 

Brexit and our land

 Now is the time to have your say by responding to the Brexit and our land consultation which will be open until 30 October 2018.

Brexit and our land - open meetings

The Welsh Government will be holding a series of open meetings for farmers to provide further information about the proposals in the consultation document. These meetings will take place across Wales in September and October. Click on the heading to find the nearest one and book your place.

Farm Business Grants – window 5

Farm businesses can apply for Round 5 of FBG through RPW Online until 5 Ocotber 2018. 

Sheep movement recording changes

Sheep keepers will have recently received a leaflet about the changes to the requirements of recording sheep movements being introduced on 1 September. Please note that in the leaflet the telephone number for the Customer Contact Centre was incorrect. The correct number is 0300 062 5004.  We apologise for any inconvenience. 

Regional shows

The Welsh Government will be attending the Usk show on 8 September. If you are attending please drop in and see us.

RPW Online

When did you last access your RPW Online account? It is important you access on a regular basis to check for any messages, reminders and most importantly the progress of applications and claims. If you need assistance please contact the Rural Payments Wales Customer Contact Centre on 03000 625004 or one of the Farm Liaison Officers.

What to do if you find a dead badger

Any individual who comes across a dead badger carcass should phone 0808 1695110 for further information and instruction in dealing with these carcases.

Sustainable Management Scheme - Expression of Interest window closes 6 September

The Sustainable Management Scheme will provide financial support for a range of activities that will improve the management of our natural resources and in doing so contribute to the well-being of our rural communities.

Rural Business Investment Scheme (Food) - expression of Interest window open until 19 September

The Rural Business Investment Scheme - FOOD (RBISF) is a capital investments scheme to support projects that offer clear and quantifiable benefits to the food and drink industry in Wales.

Micro Small Business Fund (MSBF) 

MSBF is an investment fund for projects in the tourism sector in Wales. It can be used either to upgrade existing or create new high quality product.