COUNTRYSIDE PRODUCTIVITY SMALL GRANT SCHEME

It has been announced this week that the long awaited Countryside Productivity Small Grant Scheme has reopened for the final time.  Applicants can apply for between £3,000 and £12,000 to cover 40% of the cost of new technology and innovation to grow their business.  An extensive list has been published detailing all that can be applied for but the list includes:

·         cattle equipment (mobile and fixed handling systems, calving and dairying equipment)

·         sheep equipment (mobile and fixed handling systems, weighing and EID equipment)

·         pig equipment (handling and weighing equipment)

·         general livestock equipment (weighing, EID and vaccination equipment)

·         precision farming equipment (GPS and agronomy equipment and direct drill)

·         resource management equipment (slurry and dairy equipment)

·         other general equipment (weather stations, connectivity and grain drying equipment)

If you think you’d like to make an application, please give Jonathan, Jo or Oliver a call to discuss on 01430 874000.  The application window is open until 4^th November so prompt action is recommended.