Farmers offered £35,000 grant support as part of rural economy drive

Surrey County Council unveils its Farming Innovation Accelerator to help local farmers boost profits and efficiency

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
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Surrey farmer Alec Clouting was able to set up a 24/7 meat vending machine following funding from Surrey County Council
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Surrey farmer Alec Clouting was able to set up a 24/7 meat vending machine following funding from Surrey County Council

Farmers and growers across Surrey can apply for grants of up to £35,000 plus expert support to innovate their offer as part of a £500,000 package to boost the rural economy. The Surrey Farming Innovation...

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