Sustainable Management Scheme (SMS)

Expression of Interest Window closes 8 August

The Sustainable Management Scheme provides financial support for a range of activities to manage our natural resources and in doing so contribute to the well-being of our rural communities.

Support Service

The Sustainable Management Scheme support service provides eligible groups with a facilitator, who can provide support for groups to develop their ideas and to submit their Expression of Interest.

Co-operation & Supply Chain Development Scheme

Expression of Interest Window opens 5 August until 16 September 2019

The aim of this EOI round is to provide support for businesses, organisations or communities to develop the capacity to work with a range of stakeholders to promote and develop a collaborative approach that could achieve multiple objectives and outcomes through “making new things happen”.

Sustainable Production Grant

The next expression of interest window for the Sustainable Production Grant (SPG) will open on 2 September 2019 and close on 11 October 2019.

Micro Small Business Fund (MSBF)

The Micro Small Business Fund (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.

Glastir Woodland Creation

The next expression of interest window for Glastir Woodland Creation will open on 30 September 2019 and close on 8 November 2019.

Wales Rural Network on Social Media
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LEADER Cooperation Projects Wales, UK and Transnational

Want to share knowledge, experience and ideas? Interested in working together? Cooperation is more than just networking; it helps to improve the potential for local areas.
Approximately 30 LEADER cooperation projects are currently featured on the ENRD database and seek partners to cooperate with.
Visit ENRD & CLLD Partner Search tool for ideas.

New Welsh Sustainable Farming Scheme will protect and enhance our environment

Farm support in Wales will deliver a sustainable future for the industry and the environment, Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs, Lesley Griffiths said today as plans for a new post-Brexit farming scheme were unveiled.

Preparing Wales to leave the EU

This website sets out advice for citizens, organisations and sectors across Wales about the steps that need to be taken to prepare to leave the EU and will be updated regularly.

Consultations currently open

Marine and fisheries policies for Wales after Brexit - closes on 21 August 2019.

Revised proposals for supporting Welsh farmers after Brexit - closes 30 October 2019

Changes to water abstraction licensing exemptions in Wales

Changes to abstraction licencing mean most previously exempt abstractors now need to apply for a licence. Natural Resources Wales are calling for all applications to be submitted before September 2019 to ensure that they can be checked before the end of the application window.

Grants Online

Rural Development Grants across the UK.

The National Lottery Community Fund

National Lottery Funding can help you to make a difference in your community. National Lottery Awards for All offers funding from £300 to £10,000 to support what matters to people and communities.

Agri-Innovation summit 2019

The Agri-Innovation summit 2019 took place on 25-26 June 2019 in Lisieux, Normandy - France.

The event was dedicated to the contribution of EIP-AGRI for the transition to agroecology. It brought together 450 people: representatives from EIP-AGRI projects throughout Europe as well as local actors and experts.

Did you know that there is a section on the EIP-AGRI website called “My EIP-AGRI”?

This is an on-line resource developed to support your information/guidance needs. Simply select the type of project you are involved or interested in to access your portal to all the information you need.

Brochure on new Horizon 2020 calls

The new EIP-AGRI Brochure on Funding opportunities under Horizon 2020 - Calls 2020 is published.

Internal and external driving forces of short food supply chains: questionnaire

SMARTCHAIN wants to foster and accelerate the shift towards collaborative short food supply chains.

Supporting rural infrastructure and Smart Villages

A recent fi-compass publication describes a technical assistance initiative to support rural infrastructure and Smart Villages development.

LEADER Cooperation in Southern France

A short and informative leaflet on LEADER Cooperation in Région Sud-Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, France has been published in English by the Regional Rural Network.

Agricultural output growth to keep food prices low over the coming decade, but many uncertainties are ahead

Explore our website to discover more videos, policy briefs, and topical research on agriculture, including on water and agriculture, agriculture and the environment, and policy monitoring and evaluation.

Workshop "Nature Friendly Farming: Transforming the CAP for nature and people"

Date: 09/09/2019
Location: Belgium

Addressing Climate Change and Food Security

Date: 10/09/2019 - 13/09/2019
Location: Netherlands