Today, the Capital Grants offer officially reopened with £150 million in funding to support environmental improvements on rural land, from planting hedgerows to managing water quality and restoring habitats. New for this round: Woodland condition assessments Wildfire risk checklists Dry-stone wall repairs Educational countryside visits There are 78 grant items in total—grouped into air quality, […]
Posted on July 3rd, 2025 by Hettie Orttewell
Navigating the FETF application process can be complex, but the expert team at Carver Knowles can provide tailored guidance to support your submission. We can assist in selecting the most suitable equipment for your farm and ensure your application meets all requirements, maximizing your chances of securing funding.
Posted on May 19th, 2025 by Hettie Orttewell
The government have announced the immediate closure of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) as of yesterday (11th March 2025). The announcement came with no warning and marks a huge loss both for the farming industry and the environment. What you need to do right now We will continue to support clients who have existing SFI […]
Posted on March 12th, 2025 by Alex Stafford-Clark
Defra has announced the re-opening of the Capital Grants scheme, further grant funding for equipment, technology and innovation and increased funding for existing Higher Level Stewardship and Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier. Capital Grants Any applications that were made and were placed on hold while the scheme was paused will now be considered and grants will […]
Posted on February 28th, 2025 by Hettie Orttewell
The Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) now comprises 102 actions aimed at protecting and benefiting the environment alongside supporting food production and increasing farm productivity. A well thought out SFI agreement can bring in significant income and help to replace the money previously received under the Basic Payments Scheme. It can also increase the efficiency of […]
Posted on January 16th, 2025 by Chris Ashley
Earlier in the year DEFRA announced a scheme to provide funding for flooding relief from the Storm Henk flooding in January – the Farming Recovery Fund. This scheme is to provide grants for farmers to return their land to its condition prior to the Storm Henk floods. The Farming Recovery Fund has recently been updated, […]
Posted on July 9th, 2024 by Matilde Spyvee
Expanded Sustainable Farming Incentive 2024 scheme set to open fully from July. The Sustainable Farming Incentive scheme introduced in 2023 is set to be expanded to include additional actions on top of those currently available. These will be available under the 2024 SFI offer. Expressions of interest are now open for those wishing to […]
Posted on June 10th, 2024 by Matilde Spyvee
The Rural Payments Agency have released details of a new Calf Housing Grant, with Stage 1, the online checker now available. The grant is offering up to 40 % of all eligible costs to build, upgrade or replace calf housing buildings. The aim of the grant is to improve calf welfare by providing housing with […]
Posted on September 12th, 2023 by Andrew Troughton
The application window for Countryside Stewardship 2023 ends on the 18th August 2023. Whilst we are still busy making Mid-Tier Countryside Stewardship applications for our clients, recent scheme changes have meant more of our clients are now opting to wait for the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) instead. Whilst Mid-Tier Countryside Stewardship still has a place […]
Posted on August 4th, 2023 by Ellen Cottrell