UPDATES FROM GWLAD
Woodland Creation Funding this Winter
The next window to apply for woodland creation funding opens 24 July and closes 15 September, this will be the last chance to apply for planting this winter.
Avian Influenza Prevention Zone – Update
Following the latest assessment of risk in relation to poultry from avian influenza, the mandatory housing measures for poultry and captive birds have been lifted across Wales. This means keepers may, if they choose to, allow their birds outside.
Woodland Creation Funding this Winter
The next window to apply for woodland creation funding opens 24 July and closes 15 September, this will be the last chance to apply for planting this winter.
This is later than previously advised due to an increase in payment rates to reflect the actual costs of creating woodland. For support on Small Grants Woodland Creation scheme contact RPW Customer Contact Centre. For Woodland Creation Grant or Planning Scheme contact NRW Woodland Plan Verification Team.
Avian Influenza Prevention Zone – Update
Following the latest assessment of risk in relation to poultry from avian influenza, the mandatory housing measures for poultry and captive birds have been lifted across Wales. This means keepers may, if they choose to, allow their birds outside.
Higher payment rates announced for farmers creating woodland
The Welsh Government is calling on all farmers in Wales to help tackle the climate emergency by planting trees as higher payment rates for woodland creation are confirmed
Emergency authorisation of Asulam (Asulox) refusal
The Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd has accepted the advice of the HSE to refuse an emergency authorisation for the temporary and controlled use of Asulam (Asulox) to control bracken in 2023.
RPW Online: essential maintenance dates
Essential maintenance dates are now online
Rural Support Schemes
Information on all of the agricultural support schemes, including application window dates, scheme requirements and eligibility criteria.
Carbon credit trading
Farmers and landowners in Wales may be approached by private companies wanting to purchase farmers’ carbon credits to offset greenhouse gas emissions.
Official Controls (Plant Protection Products) Regulations 2020 – Phase 2 Registrations
Businesses and other organisations who use plant protection products (e.g. herbicides) professionally, or have them applied by a third party, are legally required to register. Professional users who did not register by the June 2022 deadline, and Welsh businesses, must provide their details to us as soon as possible to comply with the legislation.
Report a Dead Badger
As part of our Bovine TB Eradication Programme a contract was awarded to collect “badger found dead” carcases for post-mortem purposes. If you come across a dead badger, please note the location of the carcase and call 0808 169 5110.
Or you can email badger@bfd.wales
More information can be found on the BFD website
FerMôntation – SBRI HyBRID 2.0
Anglesey-based social enterprise, Menter Môn has launched a feasibility study in partnership with Lafan Consulting Group. It will assess the viability of precision fermentation technologies and its potential within the Welsh economy. Funded through SBRI HyBRID 2.0, FerMôntation is the first project of its kind in Wales to look at hydrogen to produce protein.
EIP Wales celebrates the success of farmer-led research
European Innovation Partnership (EIP) Wales has celebrated six years of funding on-farm projects with a recent conference near Newtown to mark the culmination of the programme
Farming Connect’s new skills and training programme will help you and your business prepare for the future
Are you and your business operating efficiently, sustainably, safely and profitably or would accessing Farming Connect’s comprehensive range of training options help get you up to speed?
Encouraging developments for the British wool industry
This episode of the Ear to the Ground podcast focuses on the encouraging outlook for sheep farmers in Wales looking for answers to address the disappointing returns for their wool recently. Listen now on the Farming Connect website, or on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
Wales Rural Network Support Unit
The WRNSU aids the exchange of ideas between rural organisations. It is available to anyone:
- interested in rural development
- who wishes to keep up to speed with future funding information
Farm Liaison Service
Confidential, one-to-one guidance and support. If you need to discuss any issues contact one of the Farm Liaison Service staff.
- Basic Payment Scheme (BPS)
- Rural Payments Wales (RPW) Online
- Cross compliance
- Animal health and welfare
- Record-keeping
- Glastir
- Rural Development Programme
- Scheme rules
