Government launches £17.5 million fund to boost productivity and environmental sustainability

Applications for Defras new Farming Innovation Programme have opened today (October 20), with farmers and growers encouraged to get involved.

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
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Government launches £17.5 million fund to boost productivity and environmental sustainability

"The Farming Innovation Programme will enable the sector to be more environmentally sustainable and resilient, while helping it achieve its net zero ambitions. "I encourage all eligible businesses and...

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