Countryside Productivity Small Grants Scheme
The RDPE Countryside Productivity Small Grant scheme provides grants for farmers ranging from £3,000 to £12,000 to purchase equipment to improve the productivity of their farm.
BPS 2018 Payments Exchange Rate
The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) has confirmed the exchange rate for Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) 2018 payments made in sterling.
DEFRA opens £40 million fund to boost farm productivity
The government has announced a £40 million boost to fund the next stage of the Country Productivity Scheme, allowing farmers in England to apply for funding to improve farm productivity.
Hedgerows and boundaries grants for 2017
In February, the government published the 2017 version of their 'Countryside Stewardship: Hedgerows and Boundaries Grant Manual'.
Woodland creation grant open for applications
Applications for the government's Country Stewardship woodland creation grant are now being accepted – but be quick as they must be submitted by 31 March 2016.