Government launches £5m funding competition for sustainable farming projects

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Projects should focus on solutions which support environmental sustainability, progression towards net zero and farming resilience

The government has announced the launching of a new £5m round of grant funding to support farmers undertaking projects to increase sustainable food production, drive progress towards net zero emissions,...

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