Grants Special: Welsh Government looks to boost horticulture industry

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Grants Special: Welsh Government looks to boost horticulture industry

Welsh Government wants the country to grow more of its own fruit and veg. But will the horticulture start-up grant be enough to tempt farmers to diversify?

Jane Thynne

17 September 2022 鈥� 3 min read

Grants Special: Welsh Government looks to boost horticulture industry

Welsh Government wants the country to grow more of its own fruit and veg. But will the horticulture start-up grant be enough to tempt farmers to diversify? The Horticulture Start-up is part of the Welsh...

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