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