The Young Entrants Support Scheme (YESS) has been extended for 12 months with almost £1.8 million available to new entrants.
Three areas are available for applications: a one off grant payment for capital expenses incurred in setting-up as head of holding; access to a dedicated young entrants’ business enabler service for advice on training, knowledge transfer and joint venture opportunities; and access to funded mentoring services from established farmers.
Expressions of interest are being accepted now, with applications open from 1st September 2014.
Contact Paul McCullough on 03000 622175 or youngentrantstofarming@wales.gsi.gov.uk.
Information courtesy of NSA.