Grants & Funding News

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.

Farmers and horticulture growers are being encouraged to apply for a grant through Defra’s Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) before the final deadline. 

A fund to help farmers affected by flooding has just been launched. The Farming Recovery Fund is set to support farmers who suffered uninsurable damage to their land due to flooding earlier this year.

Farm and estate property consultancy Carter Jonas has called for clarity over the tax treatment of land put into environmental schemes.

Country Land and Business Association (CLA) is calling for the flood fund to open as soon as possible following farmers fears for the 2024 harvest after one of the wettest and stormiest winters in decades. 

Defra has just announced a significant uplift in England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO) payments. This means that farmers can now receive up to £11,600 per hectare for planting woodland, following a 45% increase. 

As the government opens up new rounds of FETF funding this spring, we take a look at what farmers can apply for now, as well as future dates to keep in the diary.

Northern Ireland’s Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister, Andrew Muir, has recently announced the opening of the £267 million Single Application and Map Service, along with the Entitlements Transfer Service.