Funding

The interim agri-environment scheme to support protection of habitats on agriculture land is to be introduced from 1 January 2024. The application window for the scheme will open later this year

The Farmers' Union of Wales president Ian Rickman said the UK Government needs to ‘put its money where its mouth is' and show its commitment to Welsh agriculture by delivering the necessary funding from 2025

UK industry falling behind international counterparts, expert warns

A £300,000 fund to provide support for food and drink festivals and events across Wales opens for applications today (1 July)

The Chair of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs committee, Sir Robert Goodwill has urged the Government to ‘pause’ the funding switchover to help out marginal and small farms until there is better ‘clarity’ on future funding of farming

Industry advisors have questioned whether the Rural England Prosperity Fund announced last September can deliver on its promises on diversification, under local authority control.

Investing in on-farm infrastructure has often been seen as a toss of a coin, with farmers needing to weigh up the pros and cons and questioning whether the capital expenditure can be justified.

The Less Favoured Area Support Scheme (LFASS) will be available until 2024. NFU Scotland said alternative funding must be ringfenced in the upcoming agricultural bill to support upland farm businesses

Farmers are warned to expect a levy increase from next April, to help AHDB grow the services it can offer to farmers during unprecedented economic times

The Farm Equipment and Technology Fund is designed to help farmers boost productivity, increase environmental sustainability and help with slurry management