 Welsh Government - COVID-19; (Coronavirus)
Stay local and keep Wales safe:
- always observe social distancing
- wash your hands regularly
- if you are meeting one other household, stay outdoors and stay local
- work from home if you can
Stay at home if you or anyone you live with has symptoms.
Rural Payments Wales (RPW): Coronavirus (COVID-19)
In response to the UK Government and Public Health Wales (PHW) advice on coronavirus, RPW have made changes to some of its services to ensure the health, safety and well-being of staff and customers at this challenging time.
These changes will help RPW provide continued service, support and guidance on the many different schemes, rules and regulations they administer.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) news
Community / Business Support
COVID-19 LEADER Activities
COVID-19 Business & Sector specific Newsletters
Are there any activities in your area to support communities during the pandemic, email any information to ruralnetwork@gov.uk.
Welsh Government Rural Communities - Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 - Scheme Windows
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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
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The expression of interest window for Glastir Woodland Creation is now open. The closing date has been extended to 31 July 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.
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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.
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- All training courses subsidised by up to 80% for registered businesses
- More than 80 courses available, categorised under Business, Land and Livestock
- Network of approved training providers, located throughout Wales
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Help and Support for Farmers in Wales
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Applications for the new Welsh dairy support scheme will open on 18 June, supporting farmers hardest hit by the recent exceptional market conditions due to Covid 19.
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Confidential, one-to-one guidance and support. If you need to discuss any issues contact one of the Farm Liaison Service staff.
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We appreciate that this is a difficult time for the agricultural sector, however we are really keen to hear your views on our future scheme proposals. We have extended the deadline to register and complete the survey to the end of June to give you more time to respond.
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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.
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 Grazed grass intakes increase in high yielding Holstein herd with better grass management
New animal health ambassador for Stoc+ Project
‘Insta’ sensation Anna Truesdale is one of the star attractions of Farming Connect’s online Women in Agriculture week (June 15 – 21)
Crisis masterclasses for Welsh food & drink producers
Farming Connect is determined to reach out to women in farming - the driving force behind many successful rural businesses in Wales
New Funding Support
World Environment Day - New funds for nature will help communities plant the seeds for the Wales we want to see post Covid-19 - To mark World Environment Day, the Welsh Government has announced the opening of two new funds which will help people across Wales create places for nature in their own communities, once the nation looks to move beyond the current pandemic.
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We have been making some changes to the homepage - visit our website to see the cases of the week for 'celebration' days and weeks such as Volunteers week and Environment Day.
Coronavirus
Are there any activities in your area to support communities during the pandemic, email any information to ruralnetwork@gov.uk
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A consultation on changes to guidance for assessing the impact of ammonia and nitrogen from agricultural developments has been launched by Natural Resources Wales and will close on 31 August 2020.
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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.
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Explore 50+ new evaluations from the Member States on LEADER/CLLD, NRNs, Biodiversity, Environment, Climate, Broadband, and many more!!!
This issue includes a 'Focus on...' good practices collection and dissemination and a number of articles.
The Good Practice Workshop organised by the European Evaluation Helpdesk for Rural Development, ‘Data management for the assessment of RDP effects’, took place on 13-14 May, 2020 Online.
Food Drink Europe is collecting examples of its members' activities in the face of COVID-19.
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Date - 21 & 22 September
Location - Germany
Date - 7 & 8 October
Location - Portugal
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