The application window will open on 4th November 2024 and close on 13th December 2024.

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Growing for the Environment is a grant scheme available to all eligible farmers in Wales. The scheme supports the growing and utilisation of crops, which can result in improvements in the environmental performance of a farm business.

 

The scheme objectives are to support farmers to:

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• 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 - £324.00

Wildlife cover crop. Retained until 15 February in the following year - £919.00

Unsprayed spring-sown cereals with stubbles retained. - Eligible crops: Barley, Wheat, Oats, Triticale, Rye. - £257.00

Red clover or Lucerne - £263.00

 

Eligibility

 

You are eligible to apply if:

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

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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