Cymru Agricultural & Rural Advice Wales Ltd
Your Route to Profitable Farming
Trusted business and technical consultancy to help you make confident, informed decisions for the future of your farm or rural enterprise.
Est. 2005 · South & West Wales · Bilingual service · Farming Connect approved providers
Who we are
Cymru Agricultural & Rural Advice Wales Ltd
At CARA Wales Ltd, we provide trusted business and technical consultancy to help you make confident, informed decisions for the future of your farm or rural enterprise. Our locally based team of experienced consultants and support staff all come from farming and rural backgrounds, giving us a true understanding of the challenges and opportunities you face.
We pride ourselves on offering a personal, practical and professional service – tailored to your business needs. Whether you’re looking to improve profitability, plan for succession, expand operations or enhance efficiency, we’re here to help you achieve your goals.
Several of our consultants are fluent Welsh speakers and can provide a fully bi-lingual service, ensuring clear communication and support in your preferred language.
Supporting farmers, landowners and rural businesses across South and West Wales since 2005.
what we do
Grants & Schemes
Maximising your entitlements under current and emerging Welsh Government policy
- Basic Payment Scheme (BPS)
- Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS)
- Welsh Government & Local Authority grants
Business & Financial
Practical financial management to keep your enterprise on solid ground
- Business planning & management accounting
- Payroll & administration services
- Succession and growth planning
Technical & Environmental
On-farm expertise from FACTS-qualified consultants with real agricultural knowledge
- Soil, grassland & crop advice
- Carbon auditing & pollution control
- Nutritional advice & forage sampling
Compliance & Assurance
Helping you meet your obligations with confidence and minimal disruption
- Farm Assurance schemes
- Livestock record keeping
- Regulatory guidance & support
FUNDED ADVICE
A Partnership You Can Rely On
As approved Farming Connect Advisory Service providers, CARA consultants can help you access funding towards eligible advice and support – Please ask a member of our team and we can sign post you in the right direction.
Whatever your requirements, we are flexible to meet your specific needs and committed to building strong, long-term working relationships with our clients.
For a more detailed overview of what we offer, please visit our Services and Consultancy pages.
To discuss your business needs in confidence, contact us today to speak with one of our experienced consultants.
Approved Farming Connect Advisory Service providers
Latest News & Articles
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Wishing Bethan a Happy Retirement!
After 10 years of dedication, hard work, and countless contributions, we’re proud and a little emotional to announce that Bethan is retiring. She has been more than just a colleague— she has been a core part of our team and Bethan’s presence will be deeply missed in the office and by a large number of our clients. We’re excited for Bethan as she embarks on this well-deserved next chapter—filled with rest, adventure, and hopefully a lot of joy. Thank you,
Small Grants Efficiency
The 4th Expression of Interest (EOI) window for Small Grants -Efficiency is 03 March to 11 April 2025. This is a capital scheme designed to help farmers in Wales to
Small Grants Environment – Landscape & Pollinators (2025)
The Expression of Interest (EOI) window for Small Grants Environment is 13 January to 21 February 2025. This round of Small Grants -Environment will address the theme of Landscape & Pollinators,