While funding applications for 2023's Farming Equipment and Technology Fund for productivity and slurry closed in April, it was today announced that with over 3,000 applications, the funding was extended from £17 million to £31 million to enable more awards…
At the NFU Conference, Mark Spencer announced a new round of grants under the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund for 2023. Importantly, three items under the Annex 3: FETF 2023 Productivity and Slurry eligible Items, can be used for pumping,…
ADBA welcomes the announcement from the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on the publication of further information on the Environmental Land Management Schemes. While ADBA appreciates the inclusion of a nutrient management standard under the SFI,…
Cross compliance guidance has been published by Defra for 2023; it aims to simplify the various rules that farmers who claim certain payments are expected to follow for 2023. Those who need to comply with cross compliance are farmers/ land…
ADBA is submitting a response to Defra on the improved reporting of food waste by large food businesses in England. This consultation proposes that from 2024, large food businesses will be required to report food waste tonnage and destinations for…
Last month, Defra’s Food Waste Prevention Team launched the long-awaited consultation that sets out plans for large food businesses to report on food waste. The consultation will run until the 5th September 2022, and seeks views on: Type of business…
In order to prevent biodiversity loss and enhance natural capital, legally binding long-term environmental targets related to land use, water quality, waste, and air quality are necessary. As such, DEFRA is collecting responses to a current consultation on proposed environmental…
(Please note that this article was amended 4/02/22 to include reference to the correct regulations in point 1) Defra and the Environment Agency confirmed their support for the use of waste derived bio-CO2 at the launch of BEIS’ Spring 2022…
In November DEFRA launched a new grant scheme for farming equipment and technology. The funding covers a range of items relevant to AD, including: Nurse tanks Dribble bars Shallow injection systems Trailing shoe Umbilical hosereelers A full list of items…
DEFRA have launched the first fund of the Farming Innovation Programme, inviting farmers, growers and foresters to apply for part of of the £17.5 million released to stimulate research and development. Funding is available to businesses looking to kick-start a…