Supporting new entrants into farming in Wales
Start to Farm is designed to help new entrants get on the farming ladder. Whether you’re looking to gain practical experience, find a joint venture, or build your own farming business, Start to Farm offers tailored support to help you move forward with confidence.
What you can access
- Practical experience through structured work placements with host farms
- Matching and facilitation to help landholders and land seekers explore joint ventures and partnerships
- Make a plan - Fully funded business support up to £2750 per partner to explore and test business viability, develop a business plan and your understanding of collaborative farming ventures.
- Reduce risk - Funding of up to £2000 per partner towards specialist advice to formalise legal agreements and contracts
Support is matched to your needs — not everyone will access every element.
Who it’s for
Start to Farm is for people building a career in farming, new entrants with limited access to land, and those interested in collaborative or joint‑venture approaches.
Matching Service
Contact your regional facilitator to be included on the mailing list and to be informed when new opportunities are listed.