Wight Rural Hub offers a free to use central resource to all Isle of Wight farmers and land managers and delivers a suite of interventions…delivered for the Island by the Island.
Thanks to the support of DEFRA, through the Future Farming Resilience Fund (FFRF), we are providing an extensive range of resources to help Isle of Wight farmers & land managers navigate the Agricultural Transition. This will include:
- Workshops
- Seminars
- 1-1 reviews
- Signpost business opportunities and the availability of specialist advice and support
The aim is to help Island farmers and land managers to make their businesses more resilient and to take advantage of future opportunities and funding; … turning national policy into local opportunity.
We work in collaboration and partnership with Island stakeholders to add value in support of IOW farmers and land managers.
What Makes Wight Rural Hub Different
- Dedicated to Isle of Wight Farmers & Land Managers
Tailored support for the local farming community — by people who understand it. - Local Knowledge. Proven Results
Deep Island insight backed by a strong track record of delivering real impact. - Trusted, Impartial & Respected
An independent, well-established hub valued across the rural sector. - Completely Free to Use
No fees, no catch — just accessible support for those who work the land.
Wight Rural Hub Patrons
We are deeply grateful to our patrons Natural Enterprise and the Royal Isle of Wight Agricultural Society for their generous financial support, which allows Wight Rural Hub to continue offering free services to local farmers and land managers. If you’re a commercial business looking to support the Island’s farming community, consider becoming a Wight Rural Hub funding partner. To learn more, contact us at 01983 296244 or info@wightruralhub.co.uk.
Latest News
Future Farm Resilience Support: 1to1 Farm Visits
As part of the delivery of the Future Farm Resilience Support programme the Wight Rural Hub will be offering 1 to1 farm visits by our team to work through with you the impact of the agricultural transition on your farm business and what opportunities are available to you.
Basic Payment Scheme 2023
The claim window is now open for Basic Payment Scheme 2020, the final year of BPS claims. We breakdown what this means for BPS claimants in 2023
Sustainable Farming Incentive 2022
The Sustainable Farming Incentive is the first part of the Environmental Land Management (ELM) scheme to be made available and was launched in 2022 with 3 initial standards. A rolling application window for the scheme is now open
Grants Update : Spring 2023
With the government making £168 million available through grant funding to farmers and land managers, read here what the options are and how you can access them.
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Feature Article – Wight Rural Hub February 2025
We hope that Wight Rural Hub is a useful resource for local farmers, land managers and advisors, providing free access to information, events and...
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