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New funding available for lowland peat soils

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Lowland peat field with wet grassland, reeds and standing water under a cloudy sky.

From today, 2 new grants are available to farmers and land managers on lowland peat soils. One provides funding for water management infrastructure, while the other supports research into viable markets for paludiculture and traditional crops grown at higher water tables.

The Farming Roadmap

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Farming Roadmap 2050: Growing England's Future sets out a clear vision for the future of farming in England. It brings together the government's long-term plans, priorities and commitments for the farming sector in a single place, providing greater clarity and direction for farmers and the wider industry.

New £53 million investment for farming innovation

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A person in a white lab coat stands in a greenhouse aisle, inspecting ripe red tomatoes growing on tall vines supported by white rails on both sides, with green foliage surrounding the walkway

The Farming Innovation Programme (FIP),will receive an additional £53 million investment this year. This means that those trialling new technologies and innovative approaches to cut costs, improve productivity and strengthen business resilience on farms will be able to benefit from a total investment of £123 million across the 2026/27 financial year.