Grants & Subsidies

Farm support is on a transition introducing a different way of working under schemes to achieve new objectives the main being “Public money for Public goods”. Moving away from the Common Agricultural Policy implemented under the EU Policy. Along with the move from the Basic Payment Scheme to environmentally focussed support schemes enabled by Brexit will see a major shift for rural businesses and their approach to these schemes.

Countryside Stewardship Scheme

The Countryside Stewardship Scheme (CSS) is an umbrella scheme which provides financial incentives to land managers to help improve and protect the environment this has been the flagship for payments for environmental practices and land management. This is being adapted at the moment which will see the current Mid-Tier Scheme Combined with the SFI under SFI 2024, while the Higher Tier will continue going forward along with Capital Grants. This new approach will allow a better coordination, improve access and collaboration between the Mid-Tier and SFI.

Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELMS)

The Environmental Land Management Scheme (also known as ELMS) is a new overarching scheme that will reward environmentally conscious practices in farming, forestry, and land management. The Scheme will comprise: the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) and Landscape Recovery.

All current applications are closed, new windows will open later in the year.

Farming in protected landscapes

This scheme is available for farmers in Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), National Parks (NP) and the Broads. Each designated area has a different pot of money, and the scheme is nonprescriptive, with applicants invited to state the type of project that they wish to undertake. The project has to provide value for money and results in at least one climate, nature, people, or place outcome.

Woodland Grants and Schemes

There are a variety of woodland planting schemes and grants on offer. These can provide payments for planting, management, and also additional contributions. We can work with you to advise on any grant funding that might be available and help with structuring the application to maximise its chances of success.

Farming innovation programme

The programme is for Agri-tech innovations to support farmers, growers, foresters and other businesses to embrace innovative ways to maximise productivity and drive sustainability.

Local/regional grants

We are aware of local and regional grants from public and private sectors, please contact your local agent for more details.