51AVÊÓÆµ

Slurry grant only as good as its timing

More than double the funding was on offer in the second round of the Slurry Infrastructure Grant. But with dwindling confidence in the dairy sector farmers are cautious about where, when and what to invest in, questioning whether now is the right time to apply

Rachael Brown
Chief Reporter
clock • 4 min read
Slurry grant only as good as its timing

With applications now open for the second round of Defra's Slurry Infrastructure Grant, chief reporter Rachael Brown takes a look at whether dairy farmers are looking to invest. More than double the...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

Ìý

More on Funding

Defra unveils £50m peatland restoration package

Defra unveils £50m peatland restoration package

£10m set aside for Paludiculture and Wetter Farming Fund as Gov seeks to prevent further degradation and carbon loss

Jane Thynne
clock 29 June 2026 • 3 min read
ADOPT grant funding limit increased

ADOPT grant funding limit increased

Defra has confirmed an increased funding limit for the Accelerating Development of Practices and Technologies fund

Alex Black
clock 15 June 2026 • 2 min read
£225m Capital Grants offered as farmers await news of SFI26

£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

Jane Thynne
clock 29 May 2026 • 2 min read