Grants & Funding News

The government has announced its commitment to introduce a new deal for farmers, which aims to address their low confidence and provide stability for the farming sector.  

A new £500,000 funding programme that aims to support community-led projects in rural Northumberland and Cumbria has just been announced. 

After the withdrawal of BPS, George Kershaw introduced British White cattle to his farm, as part of their Countryside Stewardship scheme.

Defra’s ‘expanded and improved’ SFI is available to farmers from July 2024. Sarah Kidby explores the new offering in more depth.

Defra has published guidance on two new types of hen housing grants, which are set to launch next month.

Defra has announced that more funding will be made available for farmers affected by flooding and exceptional wet weather. The NFU, which called for this greater support, warmly welcomed the news. 

The Welsh Government has just announced a new timeline for the Sustainable Farming Scheme. The introduction of the controversial scheme has been delayed.

The government has just announced that the seasonal worker visa route will be extended until 2029 following labour shortages. 

NFU Cymru members say they are “pleased” with the recent announcement confirming the launch of two funding schemes to support investment in on-farm infrastructure.

Groups of farmers will be offered support to work together to store water and protect against the impact of drought through a new fund launched by the government. 

The British farming community warmly welcomed the recent government response to the independent review of Dartmoor, saying that it has carefully considered given recommendations and offered workable solutions for everyone. 

The NFU has just issued a statement pointing out “major issues” with the newly announced Farming Recovery Fund, which aimed to help farmers devastated by Storm Henk in January.