FUW HAILS FARMING CONNECT HELP FOR GLASTIR ADVICE

The Farmers' Union of Wales today welcomed confirmation from the Welsh Assembly Government (WAG) that the Farming Connect   subsidised advisory service can offer an 80% subsidy on the cost of mentoring and advice towards applying to enter the Glastir land management scheme.

"Whilst consultants cannot be used to fill in the actual forms, they can be used for mentoring, advice and guidance," said the FUW's land use and parliamentary committee chairman Richard Vaughan.

"We welcome this step as the union has been pushing for this service to be more pro-active in helping farmers access Glastir."

WAG revealed Farming Connect cannot fund consultants to complete applications on behalf of farmers for Glastir -but they can help with  the points calculation, scorecard  and advise or mentor on impact and management options that a business could consider.

Examples of mentoring and advice farmers can receive through the Whole Farm Plan (WFP) and Farm Advisory Service (FAS) to help their business make an informed decision to apply for Glastir include: assessment of habitats, species, biodiversity, historical features on the farm and appropriate management of these habitats and features.

Other examples could include advice on options for the farm and changes to the farming systems - e.g. identifying risks to the environment, protection and enhancement of habitats and features, and any changes to the farm system that may be required.

Throughout July, August and September Farming Connect will run a series of Glastir training events (see table below).

Farming Connect Events

Farming and forestry families are invited to attend the following events.  You are advised to contact the event organiser beforehand to confirm the arrangements.

 

Farming Connect Events Diary Farmers are advised to check all following arrangements directly with organisers
Date Time Event Location Contact Details
05 July 1:00pm Glastir Training

(Organic Beef & Sheep)

Nant yr Efail, Betws yn Rhos, Abergele, Conwy

LL22 8AL

Heather McCalman

IBERS

- 01970 823026

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09 July 1:00pm Glastir Training

(Sheep, Firewood)

Gadr Farm, Llangovan

Monmouth

NP25 4BU

Heather McCalman

IBERS - 01970 823026

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12 July 1:00pm Glastir Training

(Beef, Sheep & Cereal)

Mynachdy Farm

Pontypridd

CF37 3PE

Heather McCalman

IBERS - 01970 823026

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13 July 1:00pm Glastir Training

Tir Mynydd only

(Beef & Sheep)

Dolmaen, Foel

Llanfair Caerenion

Welshpool

SY21 0PA

Heather McCalman

IBERS - 01970 823026

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14 July 1:00pm Glastir Training

(Dairy)

Carreg y Llech

Treuddyn, Mold

CH7 4NZ

Heather McCalman

IBERS - 01970 823026

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14 July 1:00pm Glastir Training

(Organic Sheep,Beef, Arable)

Penrhiw, Capel Dewi

Llandysul

SA44 4PG

Heather McCalman

IBERS - 01970 823026

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21 July By appointment only Planning Surgery in Builth Wells

 

Royal Welsh Show

Builth Wells

Rhian Evans Menter a Busnes – 01970 636291

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26 July 1:00pm Glastir Training

Tir Mynydd only

(Sheep, Arable)

Carreg Cennen Castle

Trapp, Llandeilo

SA19 6UA

Heather McCalman

IBERS - 01970 823026

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26 July 1:00pm Glastir Training

Tir Mynydd only

(Beef & Sheep)

Treban Meurig

Bryngwran, Holyhead

LL65 3YN

Heather McCalman

IBERS - 01970 823026

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28 July 1:00pm Glastir Training

Tir Mynydd only

(Dairy)

T'yn Llechwedd

Gwyddelwern, Corwen

LL 21 9DN

Heather McCalman

IBERS - 01970 823026

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29 July 1:00pm Glastir Training

Tir Gofal only

(Sheep & Beef)

Brychyni, Llangybi

Pwllheli

LL53 6DX

Heather McCalman

IBERS - 01970 823026

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Farming Connect Events Diary Farmers are advised to check all following arrangements directly with organisers
Date Time Event Location Contact Details
03 August TBC Buding Workshop Primrose Farm, Felindre Brecon Centre for Alternative Land Use - 01248 680450 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
04 August 1:00pm Glastir Training

Tir Gofal only

(Beef & Sheep)

Cornwal Ucha, Gwetherin

Abergele

LL22 8YG

Heather McCalman

IBERS - 01970 823026

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06 August 1:00pm Glastir Training

(Beef, Sheep & Cereals)

Penllyne Estate Farm

Cowbridge

CF71 7FF

Heather McCalman

IBERS - 01970 823026

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06 August By appointment only Planning Surgery in Dolgellau

 

Royal Ship Hotel, Dolgellau Lisa Southgate Menter a Busnes - 01970 636297 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
10 August 1:00pm Glastir Training

(Dairy)

Ton Farm, Raglan

NP15 6JA

Heather McCalman

IBERS - 01970 823026

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11 August 1:00pm Glastir Training

(Beef & Sheep)

Goitre, Kerry, Newtown

Powys

SY16 4NA

Heather McCalman

IBERS - 01970 823026

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12 August 1:00pm Glastir Training

(Beef & Sheep)

Bryncelynog, Cwm Prysor

Trawsfynydd, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd

LL41 4TR

Heather McCalman

IBERS - 01970 823026

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12 August 1:30pm Demonstration Farm Event – Potatoes with ADAS Cwm March

Cilcennin

SA48 8RT

Centre for Alternative Land Use - 01248 680450 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
13 August 1:00pm Glastir Training

(Beef & Sheep)

Coedmawr

Llandeilo

SA19 7BS

Heather McCalman

IBERS - 01970 823026

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17 August 1:00pm Glastir Training

(Arable & Hay)

Penywrlodd, Clyro

HR3 6JX

Heather McCalman

IBERS - 01970 823026

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18 August 1:00pm Glastir Training

(Sheep & ponies)

Hafdre, Llanwrtyd Wells

LD54TE

Heather McCalman

IBERS - 01970 823026

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18 August 11:00am Development Farm Event –

Herb Production

Henfaes Research Centre

Abergwyngregyn

LL33 0LB

Centre for Alternative Land Use - 01248 680450 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
23 August 1:00pm Glastir Training

Tir Mynydd only

(Sheep)

Garreg Lwyd,

Llanddeusant, Llangadog

SA19 9YS

Heather McCalman

IBERS - 01970 823026

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26 August 1:00pm Glastir Training

(Beef & Sheep)

Bodwi, Mynytho

Pwllheli

LL53 7SG

Heather McCalman

IBERS - 01970 823026

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27 August 1:00pm Glastir Training

(Arable &Sheep)

Great Nash Farm

Llangwm, Pembrokeshire

SA62 4NH

Heather McCalman

IBERS - 01970 823026

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Farming Connect Events Diary Farmers are advised to check all following arrangements directly with organisers
Date Time Event Location Contact Details
01 September 1:00pm Glastir Training

Tir Mynydd only

(Beef & Sheep)

Morfodion

Llanidloes

SY18 6LU

Heather McCalman IBERS - 01970 823026

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02 September 1:00pm Glastir Training

(Beef & Sheep)

Llwynbrain, Adfa, Newtown

SY16 3DA

Heather McCalman IBERS - 01970 823026

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06 September 1:00pm Glastir Training

(Beef & Sheep)

Cefn Eclo (Cefn naw Clawdd), Cwm Hafod Oer

Dolgellau

LL402SG

Heather McCalman IBERS - 01970 823026

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07 September 1:00pm Glastir Training

(Beef & Sheep)

Glyncoch Farm, Craig Cefn Parc, Swansea

SA6 5TJ

Heather McCalman IBERS - 01970 823026

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08 September 1:00pm Glastir Training

Tir Gofal only

(Beef & Sheep)

Upper Delfach

Llangurig

SY18 9RX

Heather McCalman IBERS - 01970 823026

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10 September 1:00pm Glastir Training

(Organic Dairy & Arable)

Little Pencoed, Lawrenny

Kilgetty, Pembrokeshire

SA68 0PL

Heather McCalman IBERS - 01970 823026

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13 September 1:00pm Glastir Training

(Beef, Sheep & Cereals)

Pwllyrhwyaid, Talybont on Usk, Brecon, Powys

LD3 7YS

Heather McCalman IBERS - 01970 823026

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16 September 1:00pm Glastir Training

Tir Mynydd only

(Beef & Sheep)

Ysguboriau, Tywyn

LL36 9RY

Heather McCalman IBERS - 01970 823026

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22 September 1:00pm Glastir Training

Tir Mynydd only

(Beef & Sheep)

Rowley Farm,Warden Road, Presteigne

Powys

LD8 2NL

Heather McCalman IBERS - 01970 823026

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23 September 1:00pm Glastir Training

(Beef, Sheep & Fruit)

Penlanlas, Rhydyfelin

Aberystwyth

SY23 4QE

Heather McCalman IBERS - 01970 823026

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