Grant frustration as farmers look to invest

Some farmers were left disappointed this week after finding out their Farm Equipment Technology Fund grant had not been successful

Rachael Brown
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Grant frustration as farmers look to invest

Dairy, arable and sheep farmer Tom Gribble was one of those who spent hours filling out a grant application, only to find out that he had missed out on the Farm Equipment Technology Fund by the smallest...

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