Grants available in 2024
In this post, we’ll give you a summary of the grants to look out for this year.
The evidence we use to develop our environmental land management schemes
We’re committed to ensuring that the policies underpinning our environmental land management schemes are based on the very latest and best possible evidence. One evidence source is the recently published qualitative environmental impact assessment (QEIA). In this post I’ll give an overview.
Webinar follow up: the offer for arable and horticulture growers
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Becky Briggs, Posted on:
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Farming and Countryside Programme, Payments for equipment, technology and infrastructure, Sustainable Farming Incentive, Webinars
On Thursday 29 February, we held a webinar for arable and field horticulture growers in England. In this post, I’ll share the recording and summarise the themes that emerged in the questions and I’ll set out the best ways for you to get answers.
Farming Equipment and Technology Fund: improving productivity and slurry management grants available
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Laurren March, Posted on:
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Grants, Payments for equipment, technology and infrastructure
I am pleased to say you can now apply for a productivity and slurry management grant through the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF). In this post, I’ll set out the process to apply, links to the guidance and details of an upcoming webinar to learn more.
The future of hedgerow protections in England: consultation response
In June 2023, we launched a consultation on hedgerow protections in England. Today, we published the summary of the responses alongside the government's response. This includes proposed exemptions to the requirements. In this post, I'll share a summary.
FiPL spotlight: improving nutrient use and reducing nitrate and phosphate pollution in the Broads
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Payments to support parks, National Landscapes and the Broads
In this Farming in Protected Landscapes spotlight post, we hear from Juliette Howlett of the Broads Authority. Working with the Waveney Farming Cluster, this FiPL project seeks to improve the efficiency of nutrient use and reduce nitrate and phosphate pollution.
Watch: webinar for upland farmers
On Wednesday 27 March, we’re holding a webinar for upland farmers to learn more about the funding opportunities available in England in 2024. You can register for the webinar in this post.
Watch webinar for livestock and grassland farmers
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Becky Briggs, Posted on:
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Payments to support animal health and welfare, Sustainable Farming Incentive, Webinars
On Thursday 14 March, we’re holding a webinar for livestock and grassland farmers to learn more about the funding opportunities available in England in 2024. A link to register for the webinar is included in this post.
The SFI pilot: designing the improved offer with farmers
Since 2021, over 800 farmers in England have been testing an early version of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI), delivering 10,000 actions on their land. In this post, I’ll explain how farmers in the pilot have helped us to shape the current and future offer. I'll also include a video which gives an overview of our work.
Watch: Velcourt 2024
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Farming and Countryside Programme, Sustainable Farming Incentive
In this post, we share 3 videos from Velcourt 2024 featuring Farming and Countryside Programme Director Janet Hughes. The videos include an update on the agricultural transition, the latest on the farming offer in England and questions from the attendees.
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Talk to us
On 10 May, we’ll be at the Nottinghamshire County Show in Newark. Come and say hello to our team.
You can also find us at these agricultural shows and conferences in 2025.
