Expression of Interest Window Dates March 2021

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 8th FBG expression of interest window is now open and will close on 9 April 2021. Online forms will be available to complete via RPW Online.

Further guidance and a list of eligible items can be found here.

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.

All Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) 2021 payments will be made in sterling.

Subject to claim eligibility and receipt of all necessary Supporting Documents, Welsh Government intend to make a BPS Advance Payment from 15 October 2021 of 70% of the anticipated final BPS 2021 claim value.

There will be no need to separately apply for this advance payment.

BPS 2021 Balance Payments will commence from 15 December 2021.

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.