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Cross compliance

Cross compliance
Cross compliance is a European Union (EU) requirement setting out standards that farmers have to meet in order to receive the Single Farm Payment (SFP).

Glossary

Glossary
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We have produced some further guidance on the new Farming Connect and Farm Advisory Service programme.

You can request printed copies of these from the Farming Connect Service Centre 08456 000 813.

To download fact-sheets about cross compliance click on the link on the right of the screen 

Focusing on farmers...Supporting farming families...Helping your business reach its potential...

11/08/11
Farming Connect, working closely with its partner organisations, provides one-to-one support, knowledge, expertise, training and advisory services, tailored to your needs.
 

Your business - our support

10/08/11
Farming Connect’s subsidised services are already making a difference to farm and forestry businesses across Wales.
 

Invest in Training Case Studies

10/08/11
The following case studies demonstrate how six farming families have developed their skills to improve working practices within the business, to meet statutory requirements and to help them diversify into new areas.
 

Animal Health

10/08/11
A number of vets across Wales have been approved to deliver part-funded guidance on animal health under the Farming Connect Whole Farm Plan service.
 

Agrisgôp

10/08/11
Agrisgôp is a fully funded management development programme provided by Farming Connect for those involved in farm and forestry businesses.
 

Planning Surgeries

10/08/11
Attending a Farming Connect Planning Surgery will provide you with a fully-funded one-to-one consultation with a chartered town planner. You can discuss planning issues specific to your business and receive guidance on how best to proceed.
 

Cross compliance self-assessment guidance

10/08/11
Our handy self assessment guidance can help you to identify possible breaches under Cross Compliance.
 

Farm business benchmarking on-line

10/08/11
Guidance from the Department for Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) about management accounting for farmers.
 

Farming Connect

10/08/11
This booklet contains details of Farming Connect services including the Whole Farm Plan.
 

Invest in a Whole Farm Plan

10/08/11
A Whole Farm Plan will provide you with subsidised one-to-one support to help you grow and develop your farm or forestry business.
 

Invest in the Farm Advisory Service

10/08/11
The Farm Advisory Service (FAS) offers one-to-one, confidential, on-farm advice. It is flexible and can be tailored to the needs of your farm. It can also help you meet cross compliance requirements.
 

Invest in Training

10/08/11
Our subsidised skills development programme provides access to courses throughout Wales.
 

Farming Connect services: Eligibility criteria

10/08/11
The amount of funding you can receive depends on your eligibility status.