Grant or payment · Wales
Agricultural Diversification and Horticulture Scheme (window 3)
40% capital grant to set up or develop a farm diversification enterprise (such as sheep or goat milking, fibre or energy crops, on-farm processing) or a commercial horticulture business.
- From
- Welsh Government / Rural Payments Wales
- How much
- £3,000 to £100,000 per application, up to 40% of eligible costs (maximum grant needs at least £250,000 of investment).
- Who can apply
- Farmers with at least 3 ha of eligible land registered with RPW, existing horticultural producers, and new commercial horticulture businesses that cannot start without the grant; groups can apply.
- Opens
- 21 September 2026
- Closes
- 27 November 2026
What you’ll need
- Register with Rural Payments Wales (RPW) Online and get a Customer Reference Number (CRN)
- Three quotes per item (one if under £5,000)
- Business case showing profit increase
How to apply
- Read the window 3 general guidance
- Apply on RPW Online by 27 November 2026
- Wait for selection and award before buying
Guidance published 21 September 2026. Indicative budget £1.5m for this window. Competitive selection. Renewable energy not eligible unless mainly used by the new enterprise. Enquiries: [email protected] or [email protected].
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Checked against the official pages on 29 October 2026. Sources: 1, 2, 3, 4. Always read the official page before you apply.