Farm Subsidy & Grant Schemes
Expert guidance and support for navigating farm subsidy and grant schemes to maximise your agricultural business’s potential.
Maximising Farm Subsidies and Grants
We have vast experience in completing farm subsidy and grant applications in both Wales and England.
In England May 2023 saw the completion of the last round of Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) applications, to be replaced by a de-linked payment up until 2028.
We are advising farmers on the sustainable farming incentives and completing applications. For more information please view our leaflet.
In England, we advise on all grants available including:
- Countryside Stewardship Mid/Higher Tier.
- Countryside Stewardship Capital Grants.
- Sustainable Farming Incentive.
- Farming Equipment & Technology Fund.
- Animal Health and Welfare Review.
- Farming in Protected Landscapes.
- Grants to support cattle housing.
- Animal Health and Welfare Infrastructure Grants.
- Slurry Infrastructure.
- Water Management Grants.
- Farming Innovation Programme.
- NVZ Regulations.
Expert Guidance on Welsh Agricultural Schemes
In Wales BPS is still continuing, with the Sustainable Farming
Scheme to be introduced from 2025. In addition to these schemes,
we advise on all RPW schemes, including:
- Small Grants Efficiency.
- Small Grants Environment.
- Small Grants Yard Covering.
- Sustainable Production Grant.
- Growing for the Environment.
- Woodland Creation Planning Scheme.
- All Wales NVZ Regulations.
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Rural Experts
Introducing the McCartneys Farm Subsidy & Grant Scheme team
Katie Davies
Partner and Auctioneer. Rural Chartered Surveyor
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Katie Davies
- Knighton
- Partner and Auctioneer. Rural Chartered Surveyor
- 01547 528621
- 01938 531000
- katie@mccartneys.co.uk
Katie joined McCartneys in August 2008 following graduating from Harper Adams University College with a First Class Honours Degree in Rural Enterprise and Land Management, and became a Partner of McCartneys in January 2017. Katie is a qualified member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyor (MRICS), RICS Registered Valuer and Fellow of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (FAAV). Based between our Knighton and Welshpool offices Katie undertakes Rural Professional work across Mid Wales and the Borders, as well as being an auctioneer at Knighton Livestock Market. Katie’s daily work includes sales and lettings of land, farms and rural property, valuations, landlord and tenant matters, compulsory purchase and compensation matters, Basic Payment Scheme and grant applications, planning appraisals and livestock auctioneering. Katie is a farmer’s daughter originating from Llangunllo, Radnorshire. When young enough Katie was an active member of Young Farmers! She is proud to have held the position of County Chairman of Radnor Federation. Always willing to have a go she has been lucky enough to achieve success in a variety of competitions. Her proudest moments are her stock judging and public speaking successes with memorable moments including winning the Welsh Black cattle judging and dairy Holstein judging at the Royal Welsh Show, the Butchers Lambs judging at the Royal Welsh Show Winter Fair, twice winning Radnor YFC Senior Stockman of the Year and being a member of the winning Radnor YFC Senior debating team at Wales and representing the county at National. Outside of work she enjoys helping on the family farm.
Joanna Wall
Head of Rural Department , Associate Partner, Rural Chartered surveyor
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Joanna Wall
- Craven Arms
- Head of Rural Department , Associate Partner, Rural Chartered surveyor
- 01588 672385
- joanna.wall@mccartneys.co.uk
Joanna graduated from Harper Adams University College with a 2:1 Honours Degree in Rural Enterprise and Land Management in 2012, and is a qualified Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS), an RICS Registered Valuer and a Fellow of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (FAAV). She has also sat the exams to become a Member of the National Association of Estate Agents (MNAEA), the Association of Residential Letting and Property Management(MARLA) and the National Association of Valuers and Auctioneers (MNAVA).
Having been back at McCartneys since March 2018, and became Associate Partner in January 2021, she is now solely in charge of the Craven Arms office undertaking all aspects of residential sales and lettings, and a wide range of rural professional work to include agency, landlord and tenant matters, agricultural licences, compulsory purchase and compensation, grant schemes, environmental stewardship and subsidies, valuations for a variety of purposes and general practice.
Joanna is a local farmer’s daughter hailing from near Bishop’s Castle in rural south Shropshire. In her spare time, she enjoys walking with her beloved Labrador, Gin, traveling and socialising with friends.
Ellie Hopkins
Rural Chartered Surveyor
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Ellie Hopkins
- Brecon
- Rural Chartered Surveyor
- 01874 625512
- ellie.hopkins@mccartneys.co.uk
Ellie returned to McCartneys in 2021 after graduating from Harper Adams University with a first-class honours degree in Rural Enterprise and Land Management, after previously completing her placement year with the firm in 2019/2020. Ellie is a qualified member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS), a RICS Registered Valuer and a Fellow of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (FAAV).
Based in the Brecon and Hay-on-Wye offices, Ellie undertakes a wide range of professional services to include rural property sales, landlord and tenant advice, Red Book valuations for Inheritance and Capital Gains Tax purposes and compulsory purchase and compensation matters.
Ellie is a farmer’s daughter from Breconshire and lives near Brecon with her husband on a mixed beef, sheep and arable farm. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time on the farm, cycling, running and socialising with friends.
Josh Balsdon
Rural Chartered Surveyor
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Josh Balsdon
- Worcester
- Rural Chartered Surveyor
- 01905 769770
- josh.balsdon@mccartneys.co.uk
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Sion Thomas
Graduate Rural Surveyor
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Sion Thomas
- Brecon
- Graduate Rural Surveyor
- 01497 820778
- sion.thomas@mccartneys.co.uk
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Adleis Jones
Graduate Rural Surveyor
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Adleis Jones
- Knighton
- Graduate Rural Surveyor
- 01547 528621
- adleis.jones@mccartneys.co.uk
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Eloise Phillips
Professional Assistant
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Eloise Phillips
- Knighton
- Professional Assistant
- 01544 230316
- eloise.phillips@mccartneys.co.uk
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Sara Dyke
Rural Experts
Introducing the McCartneys Farm Subsidy & Grant Scheme team
Katie Davies
Partner and Auctioneer. Rural Chartered Surveyor
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Katie Davies
- Knighton
- Partner and Auctioneer. Rural Chartered Surveyor
- 01547 528621
- 01938 531000
- katie@mccartneys.co.uk
Katie joined McCartneys in August 2008 following graduating from Harper Adams University College with a First Class Honours Degree in Rural Enterprise and Land Management, and became a Partner of McCartneys in January 2017. Katie is a qualified member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyor (MRICS), RICS Registered Valuer and Fellow of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (FAAV). Based between our Knighton and Welshpool offices Katie undertakes Rural Professional work across Mid Wales and the Borders, as well as being an auctioneer at Knighton Livestock Market. Katie’s daily work includes sales and lettings of land, farms and rural property, valuations, landlord and tenant matters, compulsory purchase and compensation matters, Basic Payment Scheme and grant applications, planning appraisals and livestock auctioneering. Katie is a farmer’s daughter originating from Llangunllo, Radnorshire. When young enough Katie was an active member of Young Farmers! She is proud to have held the position of County Chairman of Radnor Federation. Always willing to have a go she has been lucky enough to achieve success in a variety of competitions. Her proudest moments are her stock judging and public speaking successes with memorable moments including winning the Welsh Black cattle judging and dairy Holstein judging at the Royal Welsh Show, the Butchers Lambs judging at the Royal Welsh Show Winter Fair, twice winning Radnor YFC Senior Stockman of the Year and being a member of the winning Radnor YFC Senior debating team at Wales and representing the county at National. Outside of work she enjoys helping on the family farm.
Joanna Wall
Head of Rural Department , Associate Partner, Rural Chartered surveyor
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Joanna Wall
- Craven Arms
- Head of Rural Department , Associate Partner, Rural Chartered surveyor
- 01588 672385
- joanna.wall@mccartneys.co.uk
Joanna graduated from Harper Adams University College with a 2:1 Honours Degree in Rural Enterprise and Land Management in 2012, and is a qualified Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS), an RICS Registered Valuer and a Fellow of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (FAAV). She has also sat the exams to become a Member of the National Association of Estate Agents (MNAEA), the Association of Residential Letting and Property Management(MARLA) and the National Association of Valuers and Auctioneers (MNAVA).
Having been back at McCartneys since March 2018, and became Associate Partner in January 2021, she is now solely in charge of the Craven Arms office undertaking all aspects of residential sales and lettings, and a wide range of rural professional work to include agency, landlord and tenant matters, agricultural licences, compulsory purchase and compensation, grant schemes, environmental stewardship and subsidies, valuations for a variety of purposes and general practice.
Joanna is a local farmer’s daughter hailing from near Bishop’s Castle in rural south Shropshire. In her spare time, she enjoys walking with her beloved Labrador, Gin, traveling and socialising with friends.
Ellie Hopkins
Rural Chartered Surveyor
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Ellie Hopkins
- Brecon
- Rural Chartered Surveyor
- 01874 625512
- ellie.hopkins@mccartneys.co.uk
Ellie returned to McCartneys in 2021 after graduating from Harper Adams University with a first-class honours degree in Rural Enterprise and Land Management, after previously completing her placement year with the firm in 2019/2020. Ellie is a qualified member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS), a RICS Registered Valuer and a Fellow of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (FAAV).
Based in the Brecon and Hay-on-Wye offices, Ellie undertakes a wide range of professional services to include rural property sales, landlord and tenant advice, Red Book valuations for Inheritance and Capital Gains Tax purposes and compulsory purchase and compensation matters.
Ellie is a farmer’s daughter from Breconshire and lives near Brecon with her husband on a mixed beef, sheep and arable farm. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time on the farm, cycling, running and socialising with friends.
Josh Balsdon
Rural Chartered Surveyor
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Josh Balsdon
- Worcester
- Rural Chartered Surveyor
- 01905 769770
- josh.balsdon@mccartneys.co.uk
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Sion Thomas
Graduate Rural Surveyor
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Sion Thomas
- Brecon
- Graduate Rural Surveyor
- 01497 820778
- sion.thomas@mccartneys.co.uk
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Adleis Jones
Graduate Rural Surveyor
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Adleis Jones
- Knighton
- Graduate Rural Surveyor
- 01547 528621
- adleis.jones@mccartneys.co.uk
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Eloise Phillips
Professional Assistant
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Eloise Phillips
- Knighton
- Professional Assistant
- 01544 230316
- eloise.phillips@mccartneys.co.uk
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Sara Dyke
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Small Grants Efficiency – Now Open
Small Grants Efficiency Grantiau Bach Effeithlonrwydd Open now in Wales – Applications close 27th February 2026. For more information and assistance in making an application contact: | Am fwy o wybodath a chymorth i wneud cais cysylltwch â: 𝗞𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲: 01547 528621 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲: 01544 230316 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗵𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲: 01938 531000 𝗛𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝘆𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲: […]
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Collective Land & Property Auctions 2026
Our 2026 Collective Land & Property Auction dates are now confirmed Join us at The Salwey Arms, Wooferton, Ludlow. Contact us to enter property or register interest. McCartneys | Offices
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Management Training Day
Management Training Day Everyday is a school day and last week was no exception when our Management team were at our head office in Ludlow. We enjoyed an engaging day of structured learning from Danton HR. Enhancing our skills, knowledge, competence whilst developing new skills. Standing L-R: Peter Elkington, Duncan Roke (Danton HR), Joanna […]
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Fine Art Sale Report
Fine Art Sale Report – 22nd January 2026 McCartneys Portcullis Auction Room reports a typically smaller sale of 350 lots for January. However, results were very buoyant generally with enthusiastic bidding both in the room and on the internet platforms. Join us for the next sale on 19th February 2026 – Entries are invited […]
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Historic Architecture
There’s something quietly powerful about historic architecture. Not just the way it looks, but the way it feels. These buildings weren’t designed to impress at speed. They invite you to slow down—notice the hand-cut stone, the uneven glass, the worn thresholds shaped by centuries of footsteps. Every detail carries memory, craft, and human touch. What […]
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Our first Evening of Advice at Ludlow
An Evening of Advice – A Topical Farming Update We were delighted to host our first Evening of Advice at the Ox Pasture, Ludlow. The event offered a valuable overview of recent and upcoming Inheritance Tax changes, explored from both a solicitor’s and accountant’s perspective. Guests also enjoyed a light-hearted and insightful case study […]
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Appointment as Official Auctioneers
Appointment as Official Auctioneers for the British Spotted Pony Society McCartneys is delighted to announce its appointment as Official Auctioneers for the British Spotted Pony Society. This exciting collaboration will see a dedicated showcase of quality spotted ponies within the September Equine sale at Worcester, bringing together the Society’s breed expertise with McCartneys’s long-established […]
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Topical Farming Updates – An Evening of Advice
Topical Farming Updates – An Evening of Advice Expert speakers. Key rural updates. Practical guidance. 27 Jan (Ludlow) | 29 Jan (Worcester)6:00pm | Refreshments from 5:30pmCall 01588 672385 to book your place.
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Mart Safe Training
LAA Mart Safe Training – Livestock Markets We feel Drover training is vital at our Livestock Markets because it ensures animals are handled calmly, safely, and efficiently, protecting both livestock and the people working with them. Courses run by the Livestock Auctioneers Association (LAA) provide Drovers with the knowledge and skills needed to understand […]
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