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Improving Farm Productivity Grant (Farming Investment Fund)

Defra capital grant supporting larger investments such as robotic and automated equipment, slurry storage, and solar for self-use that improve the productivity and sustainability of farming, horticulture and forestry businesses in England.

Published opportunity

Funding
Capital grants from £25,000 up to several hundred thousand pounds per project
Location
England
Deadline
No fixed deadline published
Provider
GOV.UK
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Published criteria

Who this opportunity is for.

Who can apply
Farming, horticulture and forestry businesses in England with eligible capital projects.
Funding organisation
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) / RPA
Location
England
Location
England. Recurring capital grant round under the Farming Investment Fund. Covers a share of eligible costs for productivity-improving equipment and infrastructure.

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  2. 02
    Compare it with your profile

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  3. 03
    Prepare the evidence the provider requests

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