Expression of Interest Window Dates January 2021

Sheep and goat keepers in Wales must submit their annual inventory form by 1st February to avoid potential penalties.

The form can be submitted by either logging onto the EID Cymru website (www.eidcymru.org), or by returning the paper form in the post.

If you require any assistance, contact the EIDCymru service helpline 01970 636959, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or your local FUW county office.

Glastir Small Grants: Carbon is a programme of capital works available to farming businesses to carry out projects which promote carbon sequestration.

A project will include:
The main capital work which addresses the theme objectives (i.e. new hedge planting);
The supportive capital work which will allow for the main capital work to be undertaken (i.e. post and wire fencing)

Further information and guidance can be found here: https://gov.wales/glastir-small-grants-carbon-guidance
And here: https://gov.wales/glastir

The current funding application window for short training courses closes on Friday 26 February 2020.

Before applying for training, you must i) be registered with Farming Connect, ii) access the Business Wales (BOSS) website via Sign On Cymru at: https://businesswales.gov.wales/boss/ and, iii) complete an online Personal Development Plan (PDP)

Those registering for the first time during the above skills window in order to apply for a funded training course or need to update their account details, please contact Farming Connect before 5pm on Monday 22 February 2020)

Further information can be found here.

Records of all Farming Connect training courses can be stored and updated via Storfa Sgiliau.

As a result of the pandemic, Farming Connect has taken the decision to postpone all open events and one-to-many events until further notice. They are conducting a number of activities digitally or over the phone where possible.

More information can be found here:
https://businesswales.gov.wales/farmingconnect/whats-on

The next SPG expression of interest window opens on 1st February and closes on 12th March 2021.

Further information and guidance will be available here prior to 1st February: https://gov.wales/sustainable-production-grant

Farmers can now transfer their BPS Entitlements by sale, lease or via inheritance.

This must be completed via RPW Online. Please note that the entitlement values displayed on your account are subject to change.