Transfer of BPS Entitlements 2020

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 the recipient to make a claim on entitlements you are receiving for the 2020 scheme year.

BPS Greening - crop diversification derogation

Rural Payments Wales will consider any requests from farmers unable to fulfil their Crop Diversification obligations on a case by case basis. Affected farmers are urged to submit their request, and evidence, using their RPW Online account as soon as possible.

Farm Business Grant

The seventh expression of interest window for the Farm Business Grant (FBG) is now open. 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. The individual attending must be registered as a partner with FC and RPW.

Glastir Small Grants: landscape and pollinators 2019

In response to the recent flooding and ongoing wet weather the claim deadline will be extended until 31 May 2020. All claims must be submitted by this date. Any late claims will be rejected.
Cross Compliance regulations do not permit hedgerow restoration works (hedge coppicing / hedge laying) to be completed after 31 March. All hedge coppicing and hedge laying works within GSG contracts must still be completed by 31 March. Claims can be received up until 31 May. Claims must be submitted via RPW Online and include all ‘before’ and ‘after’ Geotagged photographs.

Do you need to dispose of any out of date pesticides or sheep dip?

Welsh Water has reopened a free scheme for farmers, growers, gamekeepers, foresters and land managers to safely dispose of any unwanted, out of date pesticides, herbicides and sheep dip. Click on the headline to complete the online registration form or call 01443 452716 by 5pm on 31 March 2020.

Environmental Principles and Governance in Wales: Join the conversation

Join us to continue our open conversation with stakeholders about the development of a Welsh response to address environmental governance gaps. Take the opportunity to discuss current stakeholder recommendations and provide views.

Clean Air Plan for Wales

We want your views on our approach to reducing air pollution in Wales. The consultation close on 10 March.

Regulations on oil storage in Wales

The regulations to protect the environment and properties as a result of spills from oil storage containers will be extended to cover all tanks from 15 March 2020.

Hendre Ifan Goch - improving soil and livestock management to improve soil carbon capture

Hendre Ifan Goch, will look to reduce their carbon footprint and aim towards becoming carbon neutral during their first project as a Farming Connect Demonstration Site.

European Innovation Partnership Wales projects exceed targets

More than 100 groups of farmers and foresters in Wales have expressed interest in investigating more efficient methods of working or introducing new technologies. This is thanks to a series of sector-specific projects funded by the European Innovation Partnership Wales.

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:

• telephone: 0808 1695110
• e-mail: badger@bfd.wales
• website: www.bfd.wales

Preparing Wales website

Following the UK’s departure from the EU on 31 January we are now in a transition period; during this time, the way you do business with the EU will not change. However, you will need to prepare and make changes to continue to do business at the end of the transition period.

Enabling Natural Resources and Well-being scheme

The expression of interest window for the Enabling Natural Resources and Well-being scheme is now open and will close on 13 March 2020.

Co-operation and Supply Chain Development Scheme

The expression of interest window for the Co-operation and Supply Chain Development Scheme has been extended to 30 March 2020.

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.