Know How / Grants

There is a wide range of grants and funding available to support farmers – most provided by government, but some offered by private businesses.
Discover what grant schemes are available in your region, whether you are eligible and get help from those in the know on putting together an application.

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FARM ENERGY

Solar grants for farms - what's covered and how to apply

The Improving Farm Productivity solar grant is designed to support the installation of solar equipment on farm roofs and reservoirs. It is part of Defra’s drive to improve energy resilience…

PAYMENTS, SCHEMES AND GRANTS

New round of Slurry Infrastructure Grant widens options

The second round of Defra’s Slurry Infrastructure Grant will open next month, with more items added to the list of investment eligible for support. The main changes from the first…

PAYMENTS, SCHEMES AND GRANTS

Rural England Prosperity Fund: What is it and how to access it

The government announced the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) in 2022 as a top-up to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). A total of £110m is ringfenced in the REPF…

LIVESTOCK

6 pitfalls to avoid when buying grant-funded gear

Poor rural internet connectivity and a long and exacting series of hoops to jump through can make grant applications for farming equipment a challenging process. The Farming Equipment and Technology…

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Case studies

DAIRY

Calving dairy improves water management with funding grants

Cherry-picking options from three funding streams has helped a year-round calving dairy make targeted investments to improve water management in a critical catchment area. The Heaths at Red Earth Farm,…

MACHINERY

Worcs farmer taps into grants to revamp machinery fleet

Investing in new technology can be cripplingly expensive for a small farm, but securing funds from relevant grant schemes makes it possible to lighten the financial burden. James Kent and…

YOUNG FARMERS

How young farmers grew their businesses with Plumb support

The Henry Plumb Foundation has been helping young farmers to further their farming businesses for the past seven years.  Founded by Lord Henry Plumb, the foundation provides financial backing and…

PAYMENTS, SCHEMES AND GRANTS

5 successful Leader grant projects to inspire farmers

Many farmers want to improve the resilience of their business by innovating or diversifying – but the level of investment required can be daunting. Farmers Weekly talked to five farmers…

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Community

GRANTS

Rsabi urges farmers to apply for Help for Heating grants

As the cost-of-living crisis continues to affect many across the country, Scottish agricultural charity Rsabi has urged farmers and crofters to make use of its Help for Heating financial support,…

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Insights

ELM

Environmental Land Management - your questions answered

Earlier this year, after much clamour for more detail about the new post-Brexit policy for English farmers, Defra finally set out its plans for the next stage of its Environmental…

SOILS

How farmers can use Anglian Water water protection grants

Grants of up to £7,500 are on offer to farmers trying out new approaches to protect water quality in Anglian Water priority catchments, with the application window opening next month.…

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News

GRANTS

Maximum grant amounts for farm equipment increased

Defra has released the latest guidance on what grant funding will be available through the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF), after prime minister Rishi Sunak announced at the NFU…

GRANTS

Grants to cover up to 50% of cost for wide range of kit

Farm businesses in England can apply for further grant aid to invest in solar panels, robotics or automated equipment on-farm. A new round of funding through Defra’s Improving Farm Productivity…

GRANTS

Farm productivity grants launch and cover up to 50% of costs

Farm businesses wishing to invest in solar panels, robotics or automated equipment on-farm can now apply for grant funding through Defra’s Improving Farm Productivity scheme. Funding of between £25,000 and…

GRANTS

Up to £60,000 grant offer to upgrade small abattoirs

Capital grants of up to £60,000 are now available under the government’s small abattoir fund, to help operators in England improve productivity, enhance animal welfare, add value to primary products…

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