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Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) and Grant Update
The environment team have had a few busy months with deadlines looming for many grants and schemes.
To date we have had 100 SFI agreements offered, which has generated just shy of £5 million for farmers over a 3-year period. The SFI has a rolling application window, and we are always happy to advise and assist.
The countryside Stewardship claim window has now closed and we have completed 175 claims.
A number of grants have been applied for these include.
- Calf housing
- Concrete Yard Renewal
- Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF)
- Slurry
- Boundary and Fencing
50 new SFI actions will be available from summer 2024.
Further funding of £72 million has been announced to tackle endemic diseases in livestock.
The additional financial support will help to
- Eradicate Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) in cattle
- Control Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) in pigs
- Tackle a range of health conditions in sheep
The Prime Minister announced a major package of measures to support farmers and grow the UK’s farming and food sector. This includes:
- Further support for farmers and growers affected by wet weather
- New plan to increase domestic production in the UK horticulture sector
- Food Security Index published setting out key data and trends
- New farming grants to help boost farm businesses
For further information please contact Chantelle Astley (07801) 685670 or Chris Muir (01904) 489731
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