Funding farm infrastructure

The grant funding window has opened for farmers looking to invest in major infrastructure projects aimed at boosting farm productivity. James Huyton takes a closer look.

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Funding can also go towards battery storage in a larger roof-mounted solar photovoltaic system.
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Funding can also go towards battery storage in a larger roof-mounted solar photovoltaic system.

Improving farm productivity grant opened its doors for initial applications on 25 January 2024. The window for the multi-stage process will remain open until 21 March 2024. Farmers and contractors alike...

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