Wales Small Grants – Efficiency Scheme
How to Apply Small Grants Rules-Booklet Pasture Plate Meters Fence Energiser Electric Fencing
Small Grants – Efficiency Scheme: Key Features
Grant Amounts: Farmers in Wales may be eligible for financial support ranging from £1,000 to £15,000, covering up to 40% of approved capital investment costs (excluding VAT).
Eligibility Criteria: To apply, farmers must be registered with the Welsh Government and hold a Customer Reference Number (CRN). Eligible applicants must be primary agricultural producers with at least 3 hectares of registered farmland in Wales or demonstrate a minimum of 550 standard labour hours.
Eligible Investments :The scheme supports the purchase of equipment and infrastructure designed to enhance farm efficiency.
Application Window: The current funding round runs from 3 March 2025 to 11 April 2025, with an allocated budget of £5 million.
How to Apply: Applications must be submitted via the Rural Payments Wales (RPW) Online platform. Farmers select the relevant capital items, and the system calculates eligibility scores based on predefined criteria.
This initiative forms part of the Welsh Government’s broader commitment to promoting sustainable and efficient farming practices through targeted financial support.
For full details, visit gov.wales.
Specification: Solar Powered Electric fencing Energiser with integrated solar panel and battery. Minimum 0.5 Joules
Grant Value: £170
Electric Fencing Energiser
Specification: Electric fencing equipment, comprising of a minimum of:
50 x Temporary fencing stakes.
3 x Reels / spools for wire.
1 x reel end post (to hold minimum 3 reels).
3 x insulated gate handles / end assemblies.
1200m Electric fence wire, braided wire or polywire.
Grant Value: £152
Electric Fencing
A purpose-built kit designed to meet the specification for grant funding under Electric Fencing Equipment. This complete package includes all the essential components you need for a temporary electric fencing setup:
50 x Temporary fencing stakes
3 x Reels or spools for wire
1 x Reel end post, capable of holding a minimum of 3 reels
3 x Insulated gate handles or end assemblies
1200m of electric fence wire – choose from braided wire or polywire
💷 Grant Value: £152
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Kiwitech Electric Fencing Kit – Grant-Compliant Package
A purpose-built kit made up entirely of Kiwitech equipment, designed to meet the specification for grant funding under Electric Fencing Equipment.
Ideal for:
✔️ Farmers already using Kiwitech systems and looking to expand
✔️ New users starting out (with the option to purchase the Carried & Vehicle PACs separately – not covered under the grant)
This complete package includes all the essential components you need for a temporary electric fencing setup:
50 x Temporary fencing stakes
A minimum of 3 x Spools for wire
A minimum of 1 x End post, capable of holding a minimum of 3 reels
A minimum of 3 x Insulated gate handles or end assemblies
1200m of electric poliwire
💷 Grant Value: £152
Click here to explore your product options and start building your grant-compliant kit.
Specification: A handheld device to assess grass cover by measuring total height and the number of measures. The device must have the capability of: Storing separate paddocks. Storing the data to be downloaded to a computer.
Grant Value: £286
Pasture Plate Meter (Handheld)
Jenquip EC20 Plate Meter Plas Plate Ball Handle
Jenquip EC10 Plate Meter Plas Plate Ball Handle