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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.
Please keep checking the website for the latest information.
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The deadline for submitting your SAF without late claim penalties has now passed.
Please note applications and supporting documents that are received from 16 June 2020 up to and including 10 July 2020 will receive late claim penalties. The Customer Contact Centre (03000 062 5004) and Farm Liaison Service can talk you through the process for submitting late applications and supporting documents.
Applications and supporting documents received after 10 July 2020 cannot be accepted. If you are unable to access broadband or an appropriate computer you should notify the RPW customer contact centre immediately.
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Customers will not receive Preliminary Check notification letters by post. These letters will be issued digitally through your RPW Online account. A broadcast message will be sent to advise you to view these online.
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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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A consultation to tackle supply chain issues across the UK dairy sector and provide new fairer conditions for milk contracts has today been launched by UK Governments.
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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.
This is the last chance to register and complete the survey before the deadline of 30 June.
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A temporary amendment in England and Wales allows keepers to continue to trade cattle after a clear herd surveillance test, where calves under 180 days old have been excluded from the test for social distancing reasons.
Please be reminded that the requirements for statutory pre-movement and post-movement TB testing of cattle in GB continue to apply, as these tests are important in preventing the spread of bovine TB. This means that all animals, including calves of 42-179 days of age, which are eligible for a pre-movement test must still have been tested in the last 60 days to be able to move from your holding. Until an eligible animal can safely receive a pre-movement test in conjunction with the social distancing advice, the animal must remain on your holding.
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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:
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To allow the aerial application of Asulox to control bracken in 2020 an emergency authorisation for products containing the active substance, Asulam, has been approved - with conditions. For details of these restrictions and further information click on the headline above. Please note the conditions of use have changed since last year. If you require further information on pesticide use or regulation visit the Chemicals Regulation Division website.
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A new online service, which will match employers with jobseekers looking for agricultural, land and veterinary work during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, has been launched.
Commissioned by Welsh Government, the new pilot service is delivered by Lantra, the leading awards body for land-based industries in Wales. Skills matching forms are easy to complete and can be completed online by clicking the headline.
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As a result of the temporary suspension of its on-farm events this summer, Farming Connect will bring a series of live digital broadcasts from its demonstration sites to continue their engagement with farmers during the current pandemic. All events are scheduled to start at 19:30 and will be streamed live via the Zoom platform.
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Unexpected events cannot be avoided but they can be used as an opportunity to learn and grow a business, which is exactly what Tyddyn Teg Organic Vegetable Farm has done from the outset of COVID-19 when panic food buying saw our vegetable shelves emptied.
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A toolkit and assets for critical worker employers to communicate the Test, Trace, Protect strategy.
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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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The WRNSU aids the exchange of ideas between rural organisations. It is available to anyone:
- interested in rural development
- involved with the Welsh Government Rural Communities – Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 and the schemes it funds.
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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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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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FarmWell Wales
FarmWell Wales provides Welsh farmers with the most up-to-date information and details of support services. This can help them and their businesses stay resilient through times of change and volatility.
Website: https://farmwell.wales/
Addington Fund
Telephone: 01926 620135
Website: https://www.addingtonfund.org.uk/
DPJ Foundation
Telephone: 0800 587 4262 or text: 07860 048799
Email: contact@thedpjfoundation.com
Website: https://www.thedpjfoundation.co.uk/
The Farming Community Network (FCN)
Telephone: 03000 111 999
Website: http://www.fcn.org.uk/
Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI)
Telephone: 0808 281 9490.
Email: help@rabi.org.uk
Website: https://rabi.org.uk/
Tir Dewi
Telephone: 0800 121 47 22
Website: https://www.tirdewi.co.uk/
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