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£225m Capital Grants offered as farmers await news of SFI26

New guidance on funding published as calls for 'clarity' surrounding future support schemes are issued

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A total of £225m is being made available for this year's Capital Grant scheme
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A total of £225m is being made available for this year's Capital Grant scheme

A total of £225 million is being made available to farmers who are embarking on environmental improvements. As the industry awaits further information regarding SFI26, Defra has issued new guidance...

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