As reported by FreshTalk Daily, the UK government has this week committed just over £42 million to be used on sustainable agricultural projects. The funding will go towards projects that increase agricultural output and aim for carbon neutrality. An additional £12.5 million has been allocated to support programmes that strengthen agricultural resilience, productivity and sustainability.
Farmers may apply for up to £1 million as part of the £12.5 million ‘On-Farm Environmental Resilience’ competition to research and implement innovative agricultural practises. Funds will go to initiatives that improve agricultural operations while also protecting the environment, such as those that improve insect monitoring, disease control, fertiliser efficiency, and soil health.
The total of £42.5 million is part of Innovate UK’s Farming Innovation Programme, managed in collaboration with UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) and funded by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI).