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.
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.
In February, the government published the 2017 version of their 'Countryside Stewardship: Hedgerows and Boundaries Grant Manual'.
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.