The Minister for the Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs, Lesley Griffiths, has confirmed farm funding in Wales for 2020 following the UK Government’s announcement they will provide £243m for the Basic Payment Scheme in 2020.
The vast majority of Cross Compliance rules continue to apply as in 2019. However some fact sheets have been updated for 2020. This reflects the changes in requirements, good practice and clarifies some of the wording. There have also been some changes to the Cross Compliance 2020 Verifiable standards for classifying breaches of Good Agricultural and Environmental Conditions (GAEC) and Statutory Management Requirements (SMR) 2020. You should regularly check and review Cross compliance regulations.
The application period for BPS Transfer and Lease of entitlements for 2020 is open. We must be notified by 30 April 2020 in order for you to make a claim on entitlements you are receiving for the 2020 scheme year.
You should check your RPW Online account for a notification of unclaimed Capital Works. All unclaimed Capital Works items must be claimed no later than 28 January 2020 via your RPW Online account.
The Sheep and Goat Annual Inventory is now open. To complete your return please sign into your EID Cymru account or complete and return the paper form to EID Cymru. Please note, you have a legal requirement to record the total number of sheep and goats you own on 1 January 2020. The deadline to complete your return is 30 January 2020.
The seventh expression of interest window for the Farm Business Grant (FBG) will open on the 2 March 2020. Eligibility for the Welsh Government’s FBG requires a partner in the business to attend a Farming for the Future event organised by Farming Connect (FC). The individual attending must be registered as a partner with FC and Rural Payment Wales. Contact FC to book your place.
The regulations to protect the environment and properties as a result of spills from oil storage containers came into force in Wales from 15 March 2016 and will be extended to all tanks from 15 March 2020.
Farming Connect’s first skills application window of 2020 is now open. With a number of new face to face and online training options added to the already comprehensive range of business, technical and practical training courses available through Farming Connect, it’s time to check out your options and help you and your business prepare for the challenges and opportunities of a future outside the EU.
One of Welsh agriculture’s most prominent personalities, young farmer Chris Hanks, who is currently chair of Future Farmers of Wales, is lending his support to Farming Connect’s campaign to encourage the industry to focus on continuous professional development (CPD).
Farmers, fishers, food producers. Now is the time to plan and prepare in every way you can for Brexit. Preparing Wales contains up-to-date advice, guidance, and bespoke support, helping you to plan for the future of your business after Brexit.
What to do if you find a dead badger
If you find a dead badger, you should report it, giving the location of the badger:
