Capital Grants 2026: 75% of budget allocated
We can confirm that 75% of the 2026 Capital Grants budget has been allocated.
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.
Capital Grants 2026 now open
This is a short post to let you know that the 2026 Capital Grants offer is now open for applications.
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.
Watch the Capital Grants 2026 webinar
To help you prepare to apply for Capital Grants 2026, we hosted a webinar on Thursday 30 July for you to find out more.
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.
New date for Capital Grants 2026 webinar
A new time and date have been set for the upcoming Capital Grants 2026 webinar. Join us on Thursday 30 July at 11am.
Higher Tier Capital Grants: agroforestry and woodland update
From today, you can apply for agroforestry and woodland assessment items through the Higher Tier Capital Grants offer. This means these items will be available to apply for year-round, rather than only through the Capital Grants 2026 offer.
Innovation in action: how funding is supporting farmers
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Defra Farming Podcast, Payments for research and innovation
Listen to the latest Defra Farming Podcast to hear how innovation funding is helping farmers turn new ideas into practical solutions. Two guests share how research, collaboration and on-farm trials are helping them improve productivity, reduce costs and build more resilient businesses.
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Groceries Code Adjudicator Annual Conference
The Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) annual conference takes place on Tuesday 29 September.
The event will bring together suppliers, retailers and industry representatives. It will reflect on the GCA’s work to ensure fair treatment of suppliers and the support available to them, including how they can raise issues in confidence.
Preparing your business for the UK-EU SPS agreement
Read the new guidance to understand what the changes could mean for your business and how to prepare.
Agricultural property relief
From 6 April 2026, qualifying agricultural and business assets will continue to receive full inheritance tax relief up to a combined value of £2.5 million. Lower relief rates will apply to assets above this amount. Learn more
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