Expression of Interest Window Dates June 2021

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Farming Connect What’s On

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

 
Farming Connect Training Window

The next funding application window for training is now open and will close on Friday 25 June 2021.

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 17:00 Monday 21 June 2021.

More information can be found here.

25 June 2021
Farm Business Grant - Yard Coverings

The second round of the Farm Business Grant - Yard Coverings scheme opened on 18th May and will close on 25th June 2021.

The Farm Business Grant Yard Coverings scheme seeks to support farmers to improve their current infrastructure for yard coverings - covering feeding areas, slurry pits, silage stores etc - where rainwater can be separated.

Local FUW County Executive Officers will be able to explain the scheme requirements to members. FUW staff will not be able to complete the Expression of Interest on behalf of members due to the technical requirements.

Further information and guidance is available on the Welsh Government website.

25 June 2021
Glastir Woodland Restoration  

The 9th Expression of Interest window is now open for the Glastir Woodland Restoration scheme.

GWR provides capital works for restocking, fencing and associated operations on sites containing larch and up to 50% non-larch species.

Applicants will have to submit their supporting felling licence or felling licence application when expressing an interest. Welsh Government will not consider any documents that were submitted in a previous GWR window.

See here for further information and to express an interest.

25 June 2021
Glastir Small Grants Landscape and Pollinators  

The current window of the Glastir Small Grants Landscape and Pollinators scheme opened on 18th May and will close on 25th June 2021.

The is a programme of capital works available to farming businesses across Wales to carry out projects that will help to improve and maintain traditional landscape features, and provide habitat linkage for pollinating insects.

Further information can be found on the Welsh Government website.

25 June 2021
Farming Connect ICT Programme  Farming Connect is now offering ICT training courses for beginners and intermediate learners.

One-to-one sessions and online workshops are also available on integrating ICT technology into your farm business

To book, please contact Lantra on 01982 552646 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Further information can be found here.
 
Nuffield Farming Scholarships Applications for the 2021 Nuffield Farming Scholarships are open.

Successful applicants tend to be from those working in farming, food or horticulture and are provided a substantial bursary to fund travel to study their chosen topic.

Further information and details on how to apply can be found here: https://www.nuffieldscholar.org/
31 July 2021

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