Defra has announced that £23.5 million has been allocated under the first round of the Countryside Productivity Small Grant Scheme, £8.5 million more than initially planned.
The scheme that was initiated to help farmers purchase equipment needed to increase on-farm productivity has attracted so much interest that the initial budget of £15 million was increased to meet the number of eligible application received.
Speaking at the Royal Cornwall Show, Farm Minister George Eustice said, “It’s fantastic to see this scheme has proven so popular, with more than 3,500 grants worth £23.5 million awarded to successful applicants.
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The scheme that was initiated to help farmers purchase equipment needed to increase on-farm productivity has attracted so much interest that the initial budget of £15 million was increased to meet the number of eligible application received.
Speaking at the Royal Cornwall Show, Farm Minister George Eustice said, “It’s fantastic to see this scheme has proven so popular, with more than 3,500 grants worth £23.5 million awarded to successful applicants.
Reopening in the Autumn, find out more here >>>