Key Dates
August
- Integrated Natural Resources Scheme
20 September
- Small Grants – Environment (Water) EOI Window closes
22 November
- Woodland Creation Grant window closes
Basic Payment Scheme 2024
RPW are currently validating the Basic Payment 2024 applications in order to be able to pay the advance payment of 70% in October.
Have you received any communication regarding your application?
Welsh Government are encouraging farmers to access their RPW Online account to check. Failure to respond to messages sent to you could delay the validation process
Transfer of BPS Entitlements for 2025
The 2025 transfer window of BPS Entitlements opens on 2 September. Transfer of Entitlements forms are available on RPW Online accounts.
When did you last access your RPW Online Account?
Rural Payments Wales have issued TWO important letters
- Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) Data Confirmation
- Cross Compliance – 2024
Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) Data Confirmation 2024
The aim of the data confirmation exercise is to update RPW mapping systems with the correct habitat areas and tree canopy cover on all farms in advance of the SFS design being finalised and the introduction of SFS in 2026
Information gathered will also be used to update the mapping in preparation for Habitat Wales Scheme (HWS) 2025.
Data Confirmation Form
The SFS Data Confirmation Form is now available via your RPW Online account and will remain available until 6 December 2024.
This is the current mapping data they hold for your farm, and this exercise gives you the opportunity to review and confirm the habitat area and tree canopy area for your farm regardless of who has management responsibility for the areas.
‘SFS Data Confirmation General Guidance’ and ‘SFS Data Confirmation How to Complete Guide’ are available on the Welsh Government website at: gov.wales/rpwonline
You should read these booklets before completing your Data Confirmation Form.
Cross Compliance – 2024
Cross Compliance Factsheets and Verifiable Standards have been updated to reflect changes to Statutory Management Requirement (SMR) 1 – Water Protection from 1 August 2024. The revised documents are available at: gov.wales/cross-compliance-2024
SMR 1 – Water Protection, has been updated to reflect new requirements applying to all land from 1 August 2024 under the Water Resources (Control of Agricultural Pollution) (Wales) Regulations 2021. These changes include requirements to comply with closed periods for spreading organic manures with high readily available nitrogen (includes slurry and poultry manure) and ensure sufficient storage capacity for manure during the storage period.
It is important you understand how these changes may affect the management of your holding and if you need to take any action to meet the requirements of the regulations.
Further technical support on Nutrient Management Planning is also available via the Control of Agricultural Pollution Helpline operated by ADAS on: 01974 847000
Farmers will also find guidance on the completion of the Farm Risk Map and digital workbook on the Farming Connect website: gov.wales/farmingconnect
More details can be found at: gov.wales/cross-compliance-2023
Poultry and Other Captive Birds Compulsory Registration
From 1 October 2024 it will become a legal requirement for bird keepers in Wales and England to register for a County Parish Holding (CPH) number and register as a bird/poultry keeper on the GB Poultry Register. This is with the exception of birds that are kept as pets and live solely indoors without any outside access. For more information visit: gov.wales/poultry-and-other-captive-birds-registration-great-britain