Madeline Hedge

Madeline Hedge is an Engagement Manager in the Farming and Countryside Programme and a Fast Streamer.

Her focus areas include Capital Grants, the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund, other productivity grants, and the Animal Health and Welfare offer.

Join our webinars to learn about vet visit funding for multiple herds and flocks 

Madeline Hedge, 3 July 2025 - Payments to support animal health and welfare

Farmers in England can now get funding for vet visits for each of their herds or flocks of the same species. This includes Animal Health and Welfare Reviews and follow-up visits for endemic diseases, available through the Get Funding to Improve Animal Health and Welfare service. Join our July webinars to find out what the offer includes, how to apply and how it can support your farm.

Sustainable Farming Incentive update (12 May 2025)

Those who started an SFI application within 2 months of 11 March 2025 but did not submit it by that date will be given 6 weeks to complete an application, subject to specific restrictions, including a cap of £9,300 per year per agreement. 

Read the full update from Food Security and Rural Affairs Minister Daniel Zeichner.

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