Sustainable Production Grant

Expression of Interest - Window now open until 11 October

Measure 4.1 - The focus of this EOI window will be nutrient management and storage.

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.

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.

Wales Rural Network on Social MediaWRN Facebook

Follow us on Social Media and look out for our Facebook competition coming soon.

Twitter and Facebook

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.

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

Developing Wales’ food and drink sector - closes 15 October 2019.

Sustainable Farming and our Land - closes 30 October 2019.

Animal Exhibits - closes 21 November 2019.

Brexit Toolkit

This tool covers six key business areas to measure your business readiness for Brexit, providing you with a report on completion which highlights areas you may need to address.

Time to Act - Deadline Approaching for Previous Exempt Water Abstractors

If you take more than 20 cubic meters (4,400 gallons) per day from a surface or groundwater source like a river, a well or a borehole you are likely to need a transitional licence and need to act NOW.

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.

Joint Call 2019: SUSFOOD2 and CORE Organic Cofund

There is an urgent need for change of food systems on land and sea to contribute to a sustainable future.

Tech & Bio - sustainable farming practices

Tech&Bio is an international trade fair to promote sustainable farming practices through field demonstrations, farmer and business testimonials and farm visits. It will take place in Drôme, France on 18-19 September 2019. In figures: 350 exhibitors, 18 500 visitors, 20 countries represented, 100 field demonstrations. If you register in advance, participation is free. More info.

Online course on sustainable food production

EIT Food, European initiative about food innovation, is organising a free online course on sustainable food production. 

Press article Plant-based medicinal and cosmetic products

Portuguese herb producer develops solar dryer to make farm more profitable.

EU Rural Review 28 – now online!

Discover how European rural areas are reaping the benefits offered by the bioeconomy and what could improve the process – read the new edition of the EU Rural Review on ‘Mainstreaming the Bioeconomy’.

Forest Research and Cooperation for Sustainable Development

Dates: 29/09/2019 to 05/10/2019
Location: Curitiba, -Brazil

ENRD LEADER Workshop 'Thematic lab' on Smart Villages

Dates: 17/10/2019
Location: Brussels, Belgium

International conference for LEADER / CLLD – Cooperation and Future

Dates: 22/10/2019 to 25/10/2019
Location: Bulgaria