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Farmers urged to apply for Capital Grants as Defra says 50% of cash is already gone

The Government says fund will close as soon as cap is hit as it also reveals long-awaited opening date for Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier

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Farmers are urged to apply now or miss out on grants cash
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Farmers are urged to apply now or miss out on grants cash

Farmers are being urged to complete Capital Grant applications as quickly as possible after Defra revealed 50% of the available funding has now been allocated. The Government has said this round of...

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