Fuw Glamorgan

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We all take our health and safety for granted on the farm but the FUW would encourage farmers to attend these short demonstrations at Carmarthen Livestock Market on the 3rd of May......these demonstrations may just save you from serious injury on the farm in the future ≡ƒÈç≡ƒ§╝≡ƒÈç≡ƒ§╝≡ƒÈç≡ƒ§╝≡ƒÈç≡ƒ§╝≡ƒÈç≡ƒ§╝≡ ƒÈç≡ƒ§╝≡ƒÈç≡ƒ§╝

Are you struggling to meet your living costs following the hot dry summer of 2018? Or do you know a fellow farmer who is?
If so, please note that RABI are able to offer one off fixed payments of £3000 towards household costs for Welsh farmers following receipt of financial proof of hardship
The number to call is 0808 168 7297 and applications close on the 30th of April 2019

We had a great turn out for our open meeting on Monday about Making Tax Digital. Our thanks to the outstanding team at Graham Paul Chartered Accountants for explaining the changes.
Our advice to farmers who are concerned about reclaiming their VAT online is to contact your own accountants as soon as possible - your accountant will be able to advise you fully.

≡ƒËè Our Making Tax Digital Event is TONIGHT! ≡ƒËè
The VAT changes will impact most farm businesses on the 1st of April 2019.....come to our meeting and see whether these changes will affect you!
Graham Paul Chartered Accountants will be there to simplify the subject matter for us and will also be on hand to answer general tax questions.

≡ƒÉÈ≡ƒÉÈ≡ƒÉÈ≡ƒÉÈ≡ƒÉÈ≡ƒÉÈ Lamb Cam ≡ƒÉÈ≡ƒÉÈ≡ƒÉÈ≡ƒÉÈ≡ƒÉÈ≡ƒÉÈ
Spring has certainly sprung on our memberΓÇÔs farm at St Fagans National Museum of History and members of the public can now view the lambing process via their popular Lamb Cam!
Find out more through the link below or in our FUW national paper 📰 Y Tir coming out this month!
... https://museum.wales/lambcam/
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≡ƒÉÈ ≡ƒÉ ≡ƒÉÈ≡ƒÉ Market Day ≡ƒÉÈ≡ƒÉÂ≡ƒÉÈ≡ƒÉÂ
WeΓÇÔll be at Raglan Market today if our members have any queries before the Single Application Form period starts!

We are holding an Open Meeting with Graham Paul Chartered Accountants to explain the important Making Tax Digital changes which come into force on the 1st of April.
If your business claims back VAT, this meeting is essential for you.

WeΓÇÔve spent this beautiful morning doing interviews with ITV Wales and Heart Wales to raise awareness of the devastating impact that dog attacks on livestock has on farmers.
Many thanks to our member Ben Jones for talking about his horrific experiences with dog attacks on his sheep.

≡ƒÊ╗ F A R M B U S I N E S S G R A N T ≡ƒÊ╗
All members with Window 5 contracts of the FBG should be aware that the deadline for submitting invoices and accompanying accountant letter is Tuesday the 19th of March 2019
Customers must claim for all items listed using their RPW Online Capital Works Claim Form.
... Our members are encouraged to contact us for assistance with this process
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We provide this free service exclusively to all paid-up members as part of their membership package.
Contact us to book your appointment and let us take the stress of filling the form out!

Thank you to our friends at FUW Pembrokeshire for reminding us that the hedge cutting season is due to end shortly on the 1st of March!

≡ƒËè Calling all small food and drink producers ≡ƒËè
As many of our farming members also own food and drink businesses, we are sharing this informative workshop held by Cywain about HR and recruitment.
More details can be found here ≡ƒÈç≡ƒ§╝

≡ƒÊ╗≡ƒÊ╗≡ƒÊ╗≡ƒÊ╗Single Application Forms ≡ƒÊ╗≡ƒÊ╗≡ƒÊ╗≡ƒÊ╗
ItΓÇÔs that time of year again! SAF goes online from the 4th of March.
Contact us to make an appointment on 01446 774838 or glamorgan@fuw.org.uk
... Our first week of appointments has already filled up! ≡ƒ¤»
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≡ƒÉ§≡ƒÉ§≡ƒÉ§≡ƒÉ§≡ƒÉ§HCC Hill Ram Scheme≡ƒÉ§≡ƒÉ§≡ƒÉ§≡ƒÉ§≡ƒÉ§
We recently posted information about the new Hill Ram Scheme from Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales and the roadshow meeting dates are now -
Γ¾É∩╕§ 20th February in Sennybridge Brecon
... Γ¾É∩╕§ 21st February in Maesteg Bridgend
Please contact HCC to reserve your place - info@hccmpw.org.uk or 01970 625050
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≡ƒôÙ Farm Business Grant - Dates for your Diary ≡ƒôÙ
Window 6 of the Farm Business Grant opens on the 4th of March 2019 providing 40% contribution towards prescribed equipment and machinery.
If you have not already attended a Farming for the Future Roadshow, you must do so before you can apply.
... The closest Roadshow is on the 13th of March 2019 at 7pm in St MaryΓÇÔs Hotel, Pencoed, CF35 5EA - book your place using this link https://businesswales.gov.wales/farΓdz/fa rming-future-roadshow
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≡ƒÉÈ≡ƒÉÉSheep and Goat Annual Inventory 2019 ≡ƒÉÈ≡ƒÉÉ
Tomorrow (Feb 1st) is the final date to complete and return your Sheep and Goat Annual Inventory to EID Cymru
You can also submit your form online via www.eidcymru.org through your account.
... Please contact EID Cymru for assistance on 01970 636959 or contact@eidcymru.org
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