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 |
| 09 July | 1:00pm | Glastir Training
(Sheep, Firewood) |
Gadr Farm, Llangovan
Monmouth NP25 4BU |
Heather McCalman
IBERS - 01970 823026 |
| 12 July | 1:00pm | Glastir Training
(Beef, Sheep & Cereal) |
Mynachdy Farm
Pontypridd CF37 3PE |
Heather McCalman
IBERS - 01970 823026 |
| 13 July | 1:00pm | Glastir Training
Tir Mynydd only (Beef & Sheep) |
Dolmaen, Foel
Llanfair Caerenion Welshpool SY21 0PA |
Heather McCalman
IBERS - 01970 823026 |
| 14 July | 1:00pm | Glastir Training
(Dairy) |
Carreg y Llech
Treuddyn, Mold CH7 4NZ |
Heather McCalman
IBERS - 01970 823026 |
| 14 July | 1:00pm | Glastir Training
(Organic Sheep,Beef, Arable) |
Penrhiw, Capel Dewi
Llandysul SA44 4PG |
Heather McCalman
IBERS - 01970 823026 |
| 21 July | By appointment only | Planning Surgery in Builth Wells
|
Royal Welsh Show
Builth Wells |
Rhian Evans Menter a Busnes – 01970 636291
|
| 26 July | 1:00pm | Glastir Training
Tir Mynydd only (Sheep, Arable) |
Carreg Cennen Castle
Trapp, Llandeilo SA19 6UA |
Heather McCalman
IBERS - 01970 823026 |
| 26 July | 1:00pm | Glastir Training
Tir Mynydd only (Beef & Sheep) |
Treban Meurig
Bryngwran, Holyhead LL65 3YN |
Heather McCalman
IBERS - 01970 823026 |
| 28 July | 1:00pm | Glastir Training
Tir Mynydd only (Dairy) |
T'yn Llechwedd
Gwyddelwern, Corwen LL 21 9DN |
Heather McCalman
IBERS - 01970 823026 |
| 29 July | 1:00pm | Glastir Training
Tir Gofal only (Sheep & Beef) |
Brychyni, Llangybi
Pwllheli LL53 6DX |
Heather McCalman
IBERS - 01970 823026 |
| 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 |
| 04 August | 1:00pm | Glastir Training
Tir Gofal only (Beef & Sheep) |
Cornwal Ucha, Gwetherin
Abergele LL22 8YG |
Heather McCalman
IBERS - 01970 823026 |
| 06 August | 1:00pm | Glastir Training
(Beef, Sheep & Cereals) |
Penllyne Estate Farm
Cowbridge CF71 7FF |
Heather McCalman
IBERS - 01970 823026 |
| 06 August | By appointment only | Planning Surgery in Dolgellau
|
Royal Ship Hotel, Dolgellau | Lisa Southgate Menter a Busnes - 01970 636297 |
| 10 August | 1:00pm | Glastir Training
(Dairy) |
Ton Farm, Raglan
NP15 6JA |
Heather McCalman
IBERS - 01970 823026 |
| 11 August | 1:00pm | Glastir Training
(Beef & Sheep) |
Goitre, Kerry, Newtown
Powys SY16 4NA |
Heather McCalman
IBERS - 01970 823026 |
| 12 August | 1:00pm | Glastir Training
(Beef & Sheep) |
Bryncelynog, Cwm Prysor
Trawsfynydd, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd LL41 4TR |
Heather McCalman
IBERS - 01970 823026 |
| 12 August | 1:30pm | Demonstration Farm Event – Potatoes with ADAS | Cwm March
Cilcennin SA48 8RT |
Centre for Alternative Land Use - 01248 680450 |
| 13 August | 1:00pm | Glastir Training
(Beef & Sheep) |
Coedmawr
Llandeilo SA19 7BS |
Heather McCalman
IBERS - 01970 823026 |
| 17 August | 1:00pm | Glastir Training
(Arable & Hay) |
Penywrlodd, Clyro
HR3 6JX |
Heather McCalman
IBERS - 01970 823026 |
| 18 August | 1:00pm | Glastir Training
(Sheep & ponies) |
Hafdre, Llanwrtyd Wells
LD54TE |
Heather McCalman
IBERS - 01970 823026 |
| 18 August | 11:00am | Development Farm Event –
Herb Production |
Henfaes Research Centre
Abergwyngregyn LL33 0LB |
Centre for Alternative Land Use - 01248 680450 |
| 23 August | 1:00pm | Glastir Training
Tir Mynydd only (Sheep) |
Garreg Lwyd,
Llanddeusant, Llangadog SA19 9YS |
Heather McCalman
IBERS - 01970 823026 |
| 26 August | 1:00pm | Glastir Training
(Beef & Sheep) |
Bodwi, Mynytho
Pwllheli LL53 7SG |
Heather McCalman
IBERS - 01970 823026 |
| 27 August | 1:00pm | Glastir Training
(Arable &Sheep) |
Great Nash Farm
Llangwm, Pembrokeshire SA62 4NH |
Heather McCalman
IBERS - 01970 823026 |
| 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
|
| 02 September | 1:00pm | Glastir Training
(Beef & Sheep) |
Llwynbrain, Adfa, Newtown
SY16 3DA |
Heather McCalman IBERS - 01970 823026
|
| 06 September | 1:00pm | Glastir Training
(Beef & Sheep) |
Cefn Eclo (Cefn naw Clawdd), Cwm Hafod Oer
Dolgellau LL402SG |
Heather McCalman IBERS - 01970 823026
|
| 07 September | 1:00pm | Glastir Training
(Beef & Sheep) |
Glyncoch Farm, Craig Cefn Parc, Swansea
SA6 5TJ |
Heather McCalman IBERS - 01970 823026
|
| 08 September | 1:00pm | Glastir Training
Tir Gofal only (Beef & Sheep) |
Upper Delfach
Llangurig SY18 9RX |
Heather McCalman IBERS - 01970 823026
|
| 10 September | 1:00pm | Glastir Training
(Organic Dairy & Arable) |
Little Pencoed, Lawrenny
Kilgetty, Pembrokeshire SA68 0PL |
Heather McCalman IBERS - 01970 823026
|
| 13 September | 1:00pm | Glastir Training
(Beef, Sheep & Cereals) |
Pwllyrhwyaid, Talybont on Usk, Brecon, Powys
LD3 7YS |
Heather McCalman IBERS - 01970 823026
|
| 16 September | 1:00pm | Glastir Training
Tir Mynydd only (Beef & Sheep) |
Ysguboriau, Tywyn
LL36 9RY |
Heather McCalman IBERS - 01970 823026
|
| 22 September | 1:00pm | Glastir Training
Tir Mynydd only (Beef & Sheep) |
Rowley Farm,Warden Road, Presteigne
Powys LD8 2NL |
Heather McCalman IBERS - 01970 823026
|
| 23 September | 1:00pm | Glastir Training
(Beef, Sheep & Fruit) |
Penlanlas, Rhydyfelin
Aberystwyth SY23 4QE |
Heather McCalman IBERS - 01970 823026
|