Scheme | Summary | Window Open | Window Close |
BPS Transfer of Entitlements | You can now transfer BPS entitlements through sale, lease or inheritance. It must be accessed through the RPW online account. The recipient of entitlements transferred by sale or lease must meet the Active Farmer requirements (see SAF Rules for details). | 3 June 2019 | 30 April 2020 |
Farming Connect November Skills and Training Application | The next skills funding application window is now open for up to 80% subsidised training. There are 3 steps to applying: 1) Register with Farming Connect before 28th October 2) Complete a Personal Development Plan (PDP) on the Business Wales website to help identify which courses are available and most suitable for improving your skills. 3) Apply for the desired training course(s) during the application window. Click here for more information on the courses available and PDP workshop dates. |
1 November 2019 | |
Glastir Advanced, Commons or Organic Contracts | Those who have contracts that are due to expire at the end of 2019 will be offered a contract renewal to 2021 in October. You must accept or decline the offer via RPW online as soon as possible. |
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Glastir Woodland Creation |
The current EOI window is open and has been allocated £2 million. | 30 September 2019 | 8 November 2019 |
Glastir Capital Works | Check your RPW online accounts for any notifications of unclaimed Capital Works. All unclaimed Capital Works must be completed by 31 December 2019 and claimed no later than 28 January 2020. | 31 December 2019 | |
Water Abstraction Licences |
You must apply for a water abstraction licence if you take more than 20 cubic meters (4,400 gallons) per day from a surface or groundwater source. Continuing to abstract this amount of water without submitting an application after 2019 will be a criminal offence. |
31 December 2019 | |
Food Business Investment Scheme |
The next EOI window for the Food Business Investment Scheme is now open. The scheme is designed to help primary producers of agricultural products in Wales to add value to their outputs. | 17 October 2019 | 28 November 2019 |