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Sustainable farm-based proteins: funding available

Posted by: Joss Wallace, Posted on: 12 July 2022 - Categories: Payments for research and innovation

We’re inviting farmers, growers, foresters, businesses and researchers to apply for a share of £12.5 million to focus on the research and development of sustainable farm-based proteins.

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Farming Innovation Programme: 2 new competitions launched

Posted by: Niall Bradshaw, Posted on: 30 March 2022 - Categories: Payments for research and innovation
Northamptonshire Uplands - Fawsley Park

From today, Wednesday 30 March, you can apply for a share of £20.5 million funding in 2 new competitions in the Farming Innovation Programme in partnership with UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). 

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