Michael Gove, the Environment Secretary, has confirmed that there will be a further £40 million funding made available for Countryside Productivity Large Grants. This is following the launch of the first phase for Forest Productivity and Water Resources Management in July.

The Applications will be open to:

•  Livestock, dairy, arable and horticultural farmers wanting to improve productivity by investing in new technology
•  Farmers/ food processors looking to invest to improve the processing of milk, meat and fruit.