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Growing for the Environment – Open in Wales until 13th December 2024
#growingfortheenvironment #smallgrants
Royal Welsh Winter Fair Invitation
Come and join us at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair… keep an eye on out for more detailed information to...
Red Meat Masterclass at Dumbia with Wales YFC
Alison Harvey recently delivered training to CFfI Cymru Wales YFC Lamb Suppliers to learn more about the supply chain and...
Want support with Agricultural Diversification or Horticulture Project – Open in Wales until 17th January 2025
Are you an existing business wanting to establish or develop a diversification project? New grant has opened and the window...
Horticulture Start Up Grant – Open in Wales until 10th January 2025
Are you thinking about starting a new commercial horticulture enterprise? New grant for horticulture start ups has opened today, and...
‘Boost your bottom line: Insights for red meat producers’ – Wednesday 16th October (Farming Connect funded)
‘Boost your bottom line: Insights for red meat producers’ 🥩📈💷 Alison Harvey is delivering this event on 16th October 2024...
Welsh Basic Payment Scheme – Payment Dates
#basicpaymentscheme #paymentdates 🏴
Horticulture Business Services (Farming Connect funded in Wales)
#horticulture #BusinessSupport
Provision of On-Farm Clinics (Farming Connect funded in Wales)
#environment #diversification #marketing #socialmedia #onfarmsupport
Small Grants – Environment (Water) – Open in Wales until 20th September 2024
#welshgrantscheme #environment #water
Important Data Confirmation Exercise – Rural Payments Wales (Wales only)
#ruralpaymentswales #importantinformation #ruralsupport ✍
Nutrient Management Investment Scheme – Open in Wales until 23rd August 2024
#NutrientManagement #welshagriculture #grantfunding ✍️
Expand your agricultural development aspirations under the new permitted development rights (England)
New and enlarged permitted development rights for agricultural development came into force in England on May 21, 2024. These seek...
Our Rural Chartered Surveyor Laura Evans was selected to take part in SPARC Ceredigion
Our Rural Chartered Surveyor Laura Evans was selected to take part in SPARC Ceredigion This exciting programme gives aspiring Ceredigion...
Grant Funding Opportunities (Wales Only)
#NutrientManagement #controlofpollution #yardcoverings
CFfI Cymru Wales YFC Rural Business Innovation Competition
CFfI Cymru Wales YFC Rural Business Innovation Competition Business Planning Workshop Thursday 23rd May 7pm in Pumsaint In-person workshop but...
We are looking for an experienced Rural Chartered Surveyor to join our team
We are looking for an experienced Rural Chartered Surveyor to join our team For full information see https://www.caav.org.uk/jobs/rural-advisor-home-based-england-or-wales-rural-chartered-surveyor #ruralcharteredsurveyor #centralassociationofagriculturalvaluers
Easter Holidays
🐣💐🥚🐇🌺 #easterholidays
Leadership Groups and Fairy Godmothers?
Before I start, I write from a little experience. I had a place on the Agri Academy Rural Leadership programme...
Rural Business Innovation Competition
Rural Business Innovation Competition Alongisde CFfI Cymru Wales YFC, Rural Advisor are pleased to introduce our Rural Business Innovation competition....
Small Grants – Environment (Landscape and Pollinators) – open in Wales until 16th February 2024
Small Grants – Environment (Landscape and Pollinators) – open in Wales until 16th February 2024
Sustainable Farming Scheme Consultation open
Sustainable Farming Scheme Consultation open until 7th March 2024… have your say. https://www.gov.wales/sustainable-farming-scheme-consultation
Embracing Change… Lantra Approved Training delivered by Alice Lampard
🌟 Embracing Change… Lantra Approved Training delivered by Alice Lampard 🌟 3 venues across Wales 20-22 February and we can...
Wales Grants 2023-24
These funding opportunities are open now We can help you with more information, completing applications and submitting claims so please...
The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society – Rural Leadership Programme
Maria had a very informative and thought provoking time on the second workshop of The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Rural...
Autumn Newsletter including Team News
Autumn 2023 Newsletter
The Royal Countryside Fund – Farm Resilience Programme in Newcastle Emlyn, Monmouthshire & Welshpool
⭐️ Welcome / Information Evening – Dates and Locations ⭐️ Rural Advisor is working with The Royal Countryside Fund...
Mental Health Awareness In Agriculture
Mental Health Awareness In Agriculture – Monday 9th October 9.15am A session to increase awareness of mental health in agriculture...
Farm Resilience Programme in Monmouth, Newcastle Emlyn and Welshpool
We are delighted to be working with The Royal Countryside Fund again to deliver their Farm Resilience Programme in Monmouth,...
Back British Farming Day 2023
We are very proud to support Back British Farming Day 2023 Now in its eighth year, it is a day...
Innovation & Diversification Wales – Thursday 21st September at Royal Welsh Showground
Come & visit our stand at the Farming Connect Innovation and Diversification Wales Thursday 21st September 2023 10.00am-4.00pm Royal Welsh...
Small Grants Environment – Water 23 (Wales Only)
Open until 29th September 2023
Maria selected for place on Rural Leadership Programme for 2023-2024
Maria is delighted to have been selected as a successful candidate for the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society – Rural Leadership...
SFI presentation evening a huge success
Rural Advisor are delighted to report the success of our recent SFI presentation evening at Allensmore last Thursday, the hall...
Proud to support our Agriculture industry and join the 24 hour celebration of British Food and Farming #Farm24
Proud to support our Agriculture industry and join the 24 hour celebration of British Food and Farming #Farm24 #buybritish
Farm Business Innovation Competition / Gystadleuaeth Arloesi Busnes Fferm
Last Thursday at the Royal Welsh Show, Rural Advisor & CFfI Cymru Wales YFC launched the Farm Business Innovation Competition...
Sustainable Farming Incentive / Grant Update 2023 (England)
#sustainablefarming #grants #england
SFI – Summary of Actions Update (England)
We are hosting an information event in Herefordshire at beginning of August, keep an eye on social media for details...
Permitted Development Camping Rights update July 2023 (England and Wales)
⛺️🤝☎️ #permitteddevelopment #ruraladvisor
£2649.00 raised for Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice
Maria and Delyth visited Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice last week to present Shelley with a cheque for £2649.00 which Rural...
Report to examine the existing and potential market for lanolin in Wales
In response to the Welsh Wool cluster, we assisted Gwnaed â Gwlân / Made with Wool with a report to...
Groundswell
Rhodri had an informative day with Groundswell Agriculture The Groundswell Festival provided a forum for farmers, growers, or anyone interested...
Official Launch of the Royal Welsh Show at The Senedd
Maria had a fantastic networking afternoon attending the ‘Official Launch of the Royal Welsh Show’ and learning about all the...
Team Photos to celebrate Welsh Food and Farming Week
Some photos our team have taken to continue the celebrations of NFU Cymru Welsh Food & Farming Week #welshfarmingweek #wythnosffermiocymreig...
Celebration of Welsh Farming & Food at The Senedd, Cardiff
Maria enjoyed a fantastic evening at The Senedd Cardiff with NFU Cymru to celebrate Welsh Food & Farming week #welshfarmingweek...
NFU Cymru Welsh Food & Farming Week
Celebrating NFU Cymru Welsh Food & Farming Week #welshfarmingweek #wythnosffermiocymreig #nfucymru
REGEN’23
Come & visit our stand at REGEN’23 Thursday 8th June 2023 10.00am-5.00pm Sealands Farm, St Brides Major CF32 0RR The...
ALA & Law Society Wales – Rural Law in Wales Conference
The ALA & Law Society Wales are delighted to announce the details of their joint Rural Law in Wales Conference...
NSA Welsh Sheep 2023
🏴🐏Come & visit our stand at the NSA Welsh Sheep Event 🏴🐏 📌Tuesday 16th May 2023 9.00am-5.00pm 📌Red House, Aberhafesp,...
April Newsletter 23
Newsletter April 23
Basic Payment Scheme Open (Wales Only)
💥 Open now and we are happy to help you 💥 #ruraladvisor #teamwork #schemes
Proposals to increase Planning Fees in England: Small Change or a Positive Investment?
It is widely held that the planning system in England needs to shape up and nowhere is this more apparent...
February 2023 Newsletter
Newsletter Feb 23
Farming Equipment & Technology Fund (England only)
Farming Equipment & Technology Fund (England only) full list of equipment – https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/farming-equipment-and-technology-fund-fetf-2023/annex-3-fetf-2023-productivity-and-slurry-eligible-items 🚜👏🌾 #farmingequipment #environmentalsustainability #productivity
Licensing Visitor Accommodation in Wales: A whistle stop tour of the Consultation
Whether you operate a bed and breakfast, camping or glamping site, caravan resort, holiday chalet, airbnb or any other multitude...
30mins free Plannning Advice with Dr Hazel Nash…
Have you got ideas for a new shed or an extension to your house and not sure what permissions are...
Ready for Change? FREE evening workshop with hot supper
Rural Advisor are delighted to be organising the ‘Ready for Change’ workshop on behalf of The Prince’s Countryside Fund, supported...
England – New Sustainable Farming Incentive Standards Announced
#sustainablefarmingincentive #countrysidestewardship #RuralAdvisor 🌱🌾🌳
We are looking for an experienced Rural Chartered Surveyor to join our team 🤝
About Us Rural Advisor is a multi-disciplinary advisory business focussed solely on advising famers, landowners and rural enterprises. It was...
Current and upcoming funding windows in Wales – January 2023
Current and upcoming funding windows in Wales: There is a selection of funding windows currently open, and two new ones...
FREE 30 minute Planning Advice Surgery
Our experienced Planning Consultant Carys Thomas is offering a FREE 30 minute planning surgery either in person at our Pumsaint...
STOP PRESS – COUNTRYSIDE STEWARDSHIP RATES INCREASED IN ENGLAND
STOP PRESS – COUNTRYSIDE STEWARDSHIP RATES INCREASED IN ENGLAND 1.) CS Revenue Payments It has been announced at the Oxford...
Christmas and New Year Opening Hours
We will be closed from 5.00pm on the 22nd of December 2022 until 9.00am on the 3rd of January 2023...
Welsh Government Announcement BPS 2023/24
Lesley Griffiths has announced today, that the budget of £238 million (the same as the last three years) will be...
Ag Mental Health Week 10th – 16th October 22
Rural Advisor is proud to support and raise awareness of #AgMentalHealthWeek (10th – 16th October) The DPJ Foundation support those...
We are delivering the Farm Resilience Programme – sign up for FREE business and environment skills environment training today!
We are inviting local farm businesses to join the Farm Resilience Programme, which we are delivering with The Prince’s Countryside...
Rural Tourism Venture Planning Success
Rural Advisor are delighted to announce that Ellie Watkins has recently secured planning permission at Planning Committee for a most...
Woodland Grants and Schemes available in Wales
There are a number of Woodland Grants and Schemes available in Wales at the moment, feel free to give us...
Goodnight Your Majesty The Queen: 1926-2022
We thank you for a lifetime of service and your passion for countryside life and the rural community shone through....
Planning Success in Herefordshire
Rural Advisor have successfully secured planning permission for an attractive oak frame annex, adjacent to the picturesque Garway Hill. The...
Capital Grants (England only)
The Capital Grants programme in England is still open with no deadline yet imposed. Up to £20,000 grant funding available...
Nutrient Management Investment Scheme
Remember to give us a call on 01497 585803 if your attending the Royal Welsh Show and a member of...
Royal Welsh Show 1 week to go…
Royal Welsh Show 1 week to go… We are all looking forward to attending the show and meeting people face...
Industry takes stock of draft Sustainable Farming Scheme (Wales)
This week saw the publication of the first draft of the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) which will begin to replace...
Planning Surgery – 30mins free advice
Have you got ideas for a new shed or an extension to your house and not sure what permissions are...
Sustainable Farming Incentive (England Only)
🌟 Sustainable Farming Incentive (England Only) 🌟 #ruraladvisor #sustainablefarming
A number of Grant schemes are currently available or opening soon in Wales…
A number of Grant schemes are currently available or opening soon in Wales… Rhodri Jones is available to discuss in...
Farming Investment Fund (England Only)
🌟 Farming Investment Fund currently open in England… closes midnight 21st July, speak to Ellie Watkins for more information 🌟...
Planning Surgery – 30 mins free advice
Have you got ideas for a new shed or an extension to your house and not sure what permissions are...
Support packages worth over £227million to help Wales’ rural economy towards a greener and more sustainable future (Wales Only)
The Welsh Government has announced on the 1st of April 2022 a number of funding support packages for farmers, foresters,...
Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) – Rates Announced (England only)
Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) 2022 is to be open for applications from the Summer, with no fixed application period, and...
Farmhouse Breakfast – Friday 6th May 2022
Our sister compnay Agri Advisor is looking forward to welcoming everyone to their head office in Pumsaint for this special...
Is your business ready for Making Tax Digital (MTD)? ⏰
Is your business ready for Making Tax Digital (MTD)? ⏰ From 1st April 2022 all VAT registered businesses need...
Agri Advisor & Rural Advisor Hike Up Snowdon for Ty Hafan 🚶
Agri Advisor & Rural Advisor Hike Up Snowdon for Ty Hafan 🚶 To support our charity this year, we have...
Woodland Creation Planning Scheme (WCPS) – Wales Only
The new Woodland Creation Planning Scheme (WCPS) has been opened by Welsh Government and will remain open throughout the year (subject...
SAF 2022
Notification has been received on all RPW accounts that the Single Application Form (SAF) will be available to complete from...
Countryside Stewardship re-opens for 2022 (England only)
The window for Countryside Stewardship opened lasy week, and farmers who have avoided the scheme so far are encouraged to...
DEFRA – Delinking of the Basic Payment Scheme (ENGLAND Only)
From 2024, we understand that subsidy payments made on land in England will be “delinked” and will not be reflective...
DEFRA – Lump Sum Exit Scheme (ENGLAND Only)
DEFRA released a wealth of information yesterday including opening the Countryside Stewardship window for 2022, but amongst the documentation was...
Have you got land located within Neath Port Tablot County Council?
#ruraladvisor #NeathPortTalbot
TB Eradication Programme – Consultation period ends 8th February 2022
The Welsh Government is seeking responses on its latest important consultation for the agricultural community. They have called the document...
Terms and Conditions for Agricultural Workers – Consultation Period ends 7th February 2022
Welsh Government have opened a consultation period for Terms and Conditions of Agricultural Workers. For more information and to have...
Farm Transformation Fund – Improving Farm Productivity (England Only)
The latest round of the Farm Transformation Fund (FTF) opened earlier this week. The FTF provides grants towards large capital...
Free 30 minutes Planning Advice
Have you got ideas for a new shed or an extension to your house and not sure what permissions are...
Countryside Stewardship Rates Increased (England only)
It was announced at the Oxford Farming Conference that the rates annual revenue options for Countryside Stewardship had been increased...
Animal health and welfare plan key to Wales’ future – Rural Affairs Minister
Message from Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths as the final Implementation Plan published under the current Framework is launched on...
Seasons Greetings and Best Wishes for a Healthy and Prosperous 2022
Christmas and New Year Opening Hours We will be closed from 5pm on the 23rd of December 2021 until 9am...
Business Health Check – Half Price Offer (expires 23rd December 2021)
For more information on this exciting half price offer see full details attached:-
Sustainable Farming Incentive from 2022 – England only
Basic Payment is slowly being phased out, and over the last few months DEFRA and the RPA have been announcing...
Recent Planning Success for Covered Muck Store in Herefordshire
Rural Advisor have recently secured planning for a covered muck store in Herefordshire following a series of difficulties identified by...
The Farming Equipment and Technology Fund – England Only
The long-awaited replacement to the Countryside Productivity Small Grants Scheme, opened today 16th November and closes on MIDDAY 7th JANUARY...
Funding for tree planting in River Wye Catchment
DEFRA have announced a Woodlands for Water project, planting circa 3,150ha of woodlands along rivers and watercourses in six targeted...
Farm Business Grant – Wales Only
The Farm Business Grant (FBG) window opened on 1 September 2021 and will close at midnight on 1 October 2021. It will provide...
Small Scale Coastal Infrastructure Scheme (SSCIS)
The Small Scale Coastal Infrastructure Scheme (SSCIS) Expression of Interest (EOI) is open to applications from all Port Authorities (PA)...
Rural Business Investment Scheme – Non-Agricultural (RBIS (Non-Agri)
Open 5th July – 20th August 2021. Covers capital investments costs and supports projects in Wales that contribute to one...
English Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO)
English Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO) opened on the 9th June 2021 and replaced the Woodland Carbon Fund. The EWCO is...
Woodland Creation and Maintenance Grant – Countryside Stewardship – England Only
The Woodland Creation and Maintenance Grant is a grant made up of a capital element under which you can apply...
Current grants available in Wales
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Water Resources (Control of Agricultural Pollution) (Wales) Regulations 2021
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