Defra announces £168m green farming technology grant programme

Michael Holder
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Farmers in England encouraged to apply for Defra grants for new technologies and greener equipment that can boost food production, enhance animal welfare, and curb greenhouse gas emissions

More than £168m in grants are to be made available to farmers in England this year to support the roll out of "new technology and innovative ways of farming" that can enhance efficiency and boost food...

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