Glastir is the new all Wales Agri-Environment Scheme being introduced by the Welsh Assembly Government.  It is a 5 year whole farm agreement and replaces Tir Mynydd, Tir Cynnal, Tir Gofal and the Organic Farming Schemes.

Glastir is made up of two elements - an All Wales Element and a Targeted Element.  Further details of the All Wales Element are available by clicking here and details of the Targeted Element are available by clicking here.

The Welsh Assembly Government has published a list of frequently asked questions about Glastir.  These questions cover a range of topics including the reasons for change, payments, the All Wales and Targeted Elements, Common Land, Organic farming and the application process.

The individual question and answer topics can be viewed here or to download the full Welsh version of the questions and answers clicking here or the full English version can be downloaded by clicking here.

3rd September 2010

Details of nine events, delivered by Menter a Busnes with the help of financial/business experts, entitled 'Glastir - Opportunity for your farm business' added to the Events Calendar.

25th August 2010

The Welsh Assembly Government have published guidance on the issues affecting graziers, tenants, and landlords as a result of the introduction of Glastir in 2012.  Further details are available by clicking here.

23rd August 2010

Following the announcement of the additional woodland option for the All Wales Element, the Welsh Assembly Government have moved the date application forms will be issued and also amended the closing date.  The amended application timetable is available by clicking here.

12th August 2010

The Welsh Assembly Government have published the information relevant to the Common Land Element of Glastir.  Further details are available by clicking here.

5th August 2010

Further details of the All Wales Element Agricultural Carbon Reduction and Efficiency Scheme (ACRES) have been published and are available by clicking here.

4th August 2010 

The Welsh Assembly Government have released an additional option relating to the Maintenance of an existing fence on stock excluded woodland to be included in the All Wales Element.  Further information on this option is available by click here.

3rd August 2010

*CANCELLED*  The Habitat training event due to be held on the 7th September at Craig Cefn Parc, Swansea has been cancelled.  A new venue and date will be published when available.

30th July 2010

The Welsh Assembly Government has announced that, following requests from the industry, the deadline for expressions of interest for the All Wales Element of Glastir has been extended.  The new deadline is now Friday 6th August 2010.

6th July 2010

Most recent Welsh Assembly Government frequently asked questions document added to the website.  See below or click here.

9th June 2010

The Welsh Assembly Government have arranged a number of on-farm training events for those farmers who have expressed an interest in joining Glastir.  Click here for the full list of dates and venues.