DEFRA have today announced the launch of an add-on scheme to the Countryside Productivity Scheme, particularly focussed on smaller grants. The grants will cover a range of specific items which have been identified as helping achieve improvements in either: animal welfare resource efficiency nutrient management A set amount will be paid for each capital item, you do not need to gather quotes! Grants will be paid at 40% and must be in the range of £3,000 - £12,000 (total spend

The West of England Rural Development Programme have announced it will close the fund to new expressions of interest from 5pm today. If you were planning to submit an application under this scheme, please contact us as soon as possible so we can look at alternative options for you. "The West of England Rural Development Programme LEADER fund is currently oversubscribed and will not accept new expressions of interest after the 5th February 2018. All current applications will c