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It took only a matter of hours for the full £233m funding to be allocated

The second window was expected to open on September 22

Rural Payments Agency confirmed that the scheme received 17,000 applicants, with over half of the applicants applying for a Capital Grants agreement for the first time

£13 million funding to ‘turn cutting-edge research into practical tools for farmers’

Window 2 was expected to open on September 22

The fund is a response to increased financial pressures placed on farming households as a result of the impact of low spring rainfall and prolonged dry conditions through the summer

Prime Minister Andy Burnham's visit to the Southwest has shone a light on the issues facing many rural businesses, but some have criticised his ‘knee jerk’ reaction of a £65m funding announcement and have called for a more long-term strategy to help them grow

The 2026 Capital Grants offer opened yesterday (July 30)

Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability Llyr Gruffydd says funding reflects Plaid Cymru's commitment to the nation's farmers

Surrey County Council unveils its Farming Innovation Accelerator to help local farmers boost profits and efficiency