Glastir Woodland Creation

The expression of interest window for Glastir Woodland Creation is now open and will close on 12 June 2020.
There have been a number of changes to the application process for Glastir Woodland Creation. Important information on these changes is available in the guidance on our website.

Glastir Small Grants: landscape and pollinators 2019

In response to the current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic the claim deadline has been extended until 30 September 2020. All claims must be submitted by this date. Further information is available on the Welsh Government website.

Apply for Farming Connect subsidised training during the next skills application window

The application period for skills training will be open from 9am, Monday 4th May until 5pm on Friday the 26th of June. There is a wide range of accredited courses available to all individuals registered with Farming Connect, funded up to 80%.

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.

Do you want to have your say on the future of regional investment in Wales?

You can provide views and feedback on the consultation by responding by 5 June 2020

A 12-week consultation ‘A Framework for Regional Investment in Wales’ provides everyone with the opportunity to determine what approaches will work best to achieve growth and inclusiveness across all parts of Wales.

Extension of Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) 2020 entitlement transfer period

The application period for BPS Transfer and Lease of entitlements for 2020 has been extended to midnight on 15 May 2020. We must be notified by this new deadline in order for the recipient to make a claim on entitlements you are receiving for the 2020 scheme year.

Livestock registrations and movement Reporting during Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Livestock keepers should continue to follow regulatory livestock reporting and registration requirements. If you have any livestock registration and movement queries or have any issues with the current reporting timescales, please contact the relevant livestock reporting service. Links to each service can be accessed by clicking on the headline above.

Co-design for a Sustainable Farming Scheme for Wales

A programme to explore proposals from the Sustainable Farming and our Land consultation.

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.

FarmWell Wales – information and support directory

An initiative to help Welsh farmers with their business and personal resilience has been launched by the Wales Farm Support Group. More information can be found by clicking the headline above.

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.

Rural responses to the COVID-19 crisis

The outbreak of COVID-19 has significantly affected all aspects of life across Europe. In addition to threatening our health, the pandemic is also posing serious challenges to our socio-economic systems. In rural areas, farmers, businesses and communities are particularly affected.

LEADER Empowers video

Local Action Groups from Belgium, Czech Republic and Spain show and explain LEADER connects rural communities.

Rural responses to COVID-19 crisis - RURITAGE calls

The RURITAGE project invites you to share innovative actions in the midst of the global pandemic crisis to increase and strengthen resilience in rural communities.

Coronavirus: European Commission announces exceptional measures to support the agri-food sector

The European Commission is taking swift action and proposes additional exceptional measures to further support agricultural and food markets most affected.

EIP-AGRI activities related to plant health

The United Nations has declared 2020 as the International Year of Plant Health (IYPH).