Capital Grants 2026: 75% of budget allocated
We can confirm that 75% of the 2026 Capital Grants budget has been allocated.
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An update and reminder of CSHT single-focus agreements
Single-focus agreements are designed to provide a simpler route into Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT). Since opening on July 21, over 300 expressions of interest have been received for these types of agreements. In this post, we provide a summary and a reminder of the Expression of Interest (EOI) process.
Capital Grants 2026: 50% of budget allocated
We can confirm that 50% of the 2026 Capital Grants budget has been allocated.
Capital Grants 2026: 25% of budget allocated
We can confirm that 25% of the 2026 Capital Grants budget has now been allocated.
Farmer Collaboration Fund: guidance and webinars available
Ahead of the Farmer Collaboration Fund (FCF) opening on 1 September, we've published guidance on GOV.UK so that potential delivery partners can start planning applications. We also share details of two upcoming webinars.
Learn more about the Farmer Welfare Grant
Earlier this month, we blogged to introduce the Farmer Welfare Grant. While the application portal does not open until 6 August, we're sharing some additional information in advance to help organisations that are considering applying, including details of upcoming webinars.
Deadline extended for pig sector survey
The pig survey deadline has been extended to 31 July 2026 to give more people the opportunity to participate.
Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier: express your interest
From today, you can express your interest in a Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) agreement for agroforestry or woodland improvement. You can also express your interest in single-focus agreements for scheduled monument management or species-rich grassland.
Shaping the Farmer Collaboration Fund: what we heard
With guidance for the £30 million Farmer Collaboration Fund due to be published in August, and the first round opening on 1 September, we explain how the fund has been designed in partnership with the sector.
Introducing Farmer Welfare Grant
Through the Farmer Welfare Grant, £1.5 million will be available over 3 years to support targeted projects that strengthen farmers’ personal and business resilience. It will open on 6 August.
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17 November at 7pm PA4 Agroforestry plans explained.
19 November at 12pm Farming Advice Service (FAS): AI in Agriculture.
25 November at 7pm Tenant Farmers Association (TFA): one year with Alan Laidlaw.
You can also watch previous recordings on our webinars page.
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11 November Herefordshire Rural Business Hub at Skylon Park in Hereford.
12 November Nature Finance Conference at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London.
13 November ASAO Conference at the South of England Showground, in Haywards Heath.
Check out the list of other shows and events we’re attending.
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Catchment Sensitive Farming (CSF) helps farmers in England protect water, air and soil. CSF advisers can provide advice on best practices and specific actions that will benefit your farm business and the environment.
We’ve compiled a list of organisations offering wellbeing support to those in the farming community.
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By taking part, farmers also help build a better picture of farming in England.
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Boiler Upgrade Scheme
If you’re thinking about getting a heat pump, check out the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS).
The scheme helps property owners switch from fossil fuel heating to a cleaner heating system by providing money towards the upfront cost. Households are able to access the scheme and it isn’t means-tested.
You can get a £7,500 grant towards the cost and installation of an air or ground source heat pump. If your home is heated by oil or LPG, you could receive £9,000 towards a heat pump.
Find out more about getting a heat pump on the government’s Clean Energy website.