Defra puts Capital Grants Scheme on hold for now

The CAAV said an increase in applications and growing budget pressures has meant Rural Payments Agency has paused offers

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Defra puts Capital Grants Scheme on hold for now

Defra's Capital Grants Scheme has been put on hold, following an increase in applications and growing budgetary pressures, according to the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV). Defra...

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