Farming Innovation Programme

Researches said the model aims to address a central challenge in UK agriculture of how to maintain food production while reducing emissions and adapting to climate pressures and volatile markets

Defra says support will move cutting-edge research into practical tools farmers can use

Green energy, peat-free compost and nutrient planning among first projects to receive share of ADOPT cash

Defra says Dragons' Den-style competition is seeking best ideas to boost economy and environment

Applications opening soon for Farming Equipment and Technology Fund offering grants for kit including seed-planting robots and slurry systems

New funding will look at ways to reduce emissions and develop precision breeding

Government remains tight lipped on promised £44m funding pot

Defra-funded project aims to not only improve growers' profit margins, but also reduce air pollution

Defra-backed scheme aims to create a standard for on-farm spraying systems

A new industrywide project designed to breed sheep with a naturally low carbon footprint is about to get underway, thanks to a £2.9m funding injection from Defra