FARMING INVESTMENT FUND – DUE TO OPEN AT END OF OCTOBER

Get ready for the launch of the Farming Investment Fund by the end of October.  There will be two grant schemes:

Small grants:  The Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) will be similar to the CP Small Grant scheme and based on standard costs for a range of specified farm equipment.  Defra have been reviewing the list of eligible items and the range of grant funding available.

Large grants: The Farming Transformation Fund (FTF) will provide grants towards the cost of more substantial investments in:

• equipment
• technology
• sustainable water management
• precision agriculture

This will be a two stage application process with an initial Expression of Interest.