Expression of Interest Window Dates February 2021

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 The current SPG expression of interest window is now open.

Those who have received funding through the SPG previously are eligible to apply for the full £50,000 grant.

Funding can be applied for to extend an existing slurry store.

Those who are successful in the EOI will have to submit a full application within 12 weeks, and the work and claim will have to be completed by 30 June 2023.

Further information and guidance is available here:
https://gov.wales/sustainable-production-grant-window-7

The next FBG expression of interest window will open on 1 March and close on 9 April 2021.

Further guidance and a list of eligible items will be available here prior to the 1 March.

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.

Dwr Cymru Welsh Water will once again be running their free and confidential pesticide disposal scheme in 2021. They intend to open the registration process during April 2021, but in the meantime to find out more and to register for updates, click here.