The Wales Rural Network Support Unit (WRNSU) supports a forum to promote the exchange of expertise in rural development. WRNSU is open to anyone interested in rural development or involved with the Welsh Government Rural Communities – Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 and the schemes it funds.

 

Part of the Welsh Government, the Welsh European Funding Office (WEFO) manages the delivery of the European Structural Funds Programmes in Wales.

WEFO

Trade & Invest Wales is the official Welsh Government Foreign Direct Investment marketing initiative for Wales. They promote Wales as a base for businesses and support and facilitate those interested in locating here. Click on the photo to get redirected to Trade & Invest Wales is website. 

The First Minister will today, 15 June 2021 set out ambitious plans for a stronger, greener and fairer Wales as he launches the Programme for Government.

Our latest newsletter - A detailed summary of everything from our Celebrating Rural Wales Event on 9 & 10th June 2022.

WRN Newsletter

Wales Rural Network

News and events

News Farming Connect Junior Academy “surpasses every expectation’’ for flower farmer
From spawning new ideas for her own flower and floristry business to establishing a valuable…
News Statement from Rural Affairs Minister as consultation closes
The Minister for Rural Affairs Lesley Griffiths has thanked everyone who has taken the time to…
News Farming Connect support helps food system initiative trial legume production
A pioneering food system development initiative in Carmarthenshire is teaming up with Farming…
News Written Statement: Animal Welfare Plan Year Two Progress Report
Lesley Griffiths, The Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd: As the closing…
Farming and countryside

Click here for information, guides and grants on all things farming and the countryside. 

Find support for your land based business in Wales

The Farming Connect programme supports the development of a more professional, profitable and resilient land based sector. It comprises an integrated programme of knowledge transfer, innovation and advisory services designed to deliver greater sustainability, improved competitiveness, and improved environmental performance.

Case Study of the Month: Creating a new mounting bike trail

The project was to provide an intermediate grade mountain bike (MTB) trail starting from Nant yr Arian Visitor Centre.

Current Schemes

This allocation of funding responds to the ending of the EU Rural Development Programme (RDP), which will close in 2023. It will ensure continuity of support for important actions previously funded under the RDP.