Countryside Productivity: Small Grant Scheme

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 £7,500 - £30,000).

Items covered by this grant include, amongst others:

• Handling Systems & Crushes

• Weigh Systems

• Shedding Gates

• Calving Detectors

• Cluster Flush

• Automated Foot Baths

• Heat Detection Systems & Collars

• Cow Brushes

• Calf Milk Pasteuriser / Dispenser

• EID Readers

• Plate Meters

• GPS and Variable Rate Controllers

• Slurry Application Equipment

• Heat Recovery Units

• Plate Coolers

• Variable Speed Drives for Vac Pumps

• Seed Drills

• Robotic Silage Pushers

This is probably the most useful grant we have seen for a long time so don't miss out! Get in touch today and we can get your application underway immediately! We don't have long, applications close on 14th March!