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FIP: Guidance now available for upcoming funding competitions 

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A field of potatoes, Little Whelnetham. Image shows soil and crop under a blue-grey sky.

Farmers, growers and foresters who want to develop and implement innovative agricultural practices and technologies will soon be able to apply for funding through the Farming Innovation Programme (FIP). Guidance for the Precision Breeding and Low Emissions Farming competitions is available now, so you can prepare before they open on 5 May.

ADOPT Fund: guidance now available for innovation funding  

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The Accelerating Development of Practices and Technologies (ADOPT) Fund is designed to support farmer-led, collaborative innovation projects that implement new technologies and practices on farms. Guidance is now available, and you'll be able to apply for funding on 28 April.

Using integrated pest management to grow healthy crops and support nature 

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The UK’s National Action Plan for Pesticides guides farmers towards sustainable pest, weed and disease management through integrated pest management (IPM). By combining techniques like crop rotation, biodiversity, and selective pesticide use, IPM strengthens farm resilience, boosts food production, and helps nature thrive. In this post we share resources and case studies.

Animal Health and Welfare Pathway now offers vet visits for multiple species

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From today, livestock farmers can now apply for funding for both the Animal Health and Welfare Review and the endemic disease follow-up for more than one species. In this post, we give an overview and details of a webinar for you to learn more.

An update on Higher Level Stewardship and Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier 

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To better reflect the contributions made by those with HLS agreements and to support the continued protection and management of these sites, we’re increasing HLS payment rates. We’re also encouraging those considering applying for a CSHT agreement to familiarise themselves with the process to prepare.