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Growing for the Environment
Spring and Summer Crops
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

 

The application window will open on 6th October 2025 and close on 14th November 2025.

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This scheme is open to all eligible farmers in Wales and aims to support the growing and utilisation of crops that improve the environmental performance of farm businesses.

 

The scheme objectives are to support farmers to:

  • reduce carbon and greenhouse gas emissions

  • adapt to climate change and build greater resilience into farm businesses

  • improve water quality and reduce flood risks

  • contribute towards a reversal in the decline of Wales’ native biodiversity

 

The indicative budget allocation for this application window is £1.5m.

 

Maximum and minimum grant

  • The maximum grant award is £5,000.

  • The minimum grant award is equivalent to the payment rate for 1 ha of eligible crop.

  • Your application may exceed the maximum grant. If your EoI is selected, the related claim will be capped to the maximum £5,000.

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Examples of Eligible Growing for the Environment options

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  • Mixed Lays - Establish a mixed ley, comprising minimum 5 grass species, 3 legume species and 3 herb species -£341.00.

  • Wildlife cover crop. Retained until 15 February in the following year - Establish a wildlife cover crop. Wildlife cover crop to be retained until 15 February 2027 - £1,015.00

  • Protein crops. (No weed control) - Establish and harvest a protein crop with no weed control. Eligible crops: Field beans, peas, lupins - £277.00

  • Red clover or Lucerne - Establish a Red clover or Lucerne ley - £272.00

 

Eligibility

You are eligible to apply if:

  • You are registered with the Welsh Government and have been issued with a Customer Reference Number (CRN).

You must:

  • be a primary producer of agricultural products

  • have 3ha of eligible agricultural land registered with RPW in Wales or

  • be able to demonstrate over 550 standard labour hours

 

The primary production of agricultural products includes the following farming sectors:

  • arable

  • beef

  • dairy

  • goats

  • horticulture (including hydroponics and aquaponics)

  • pigs

  • poultry

  • sheep

  • apiculture

 

For more information or help with your application contact:

Kathryn Williams – 07971 583 638

kathrynwilliams@dmpcuk.com

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