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Environmental grant scheme opens for new funding round

Farmers invited to apply for Severn Trent's latest STEPS programme

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Severn Trent has opened the latest round of its environmental protection scheme (STEPS) funding for farmers
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Severn Trent has opened the latest round of its environmental protection scheme (STEPS) funding for farmers

Severn Trent has opened the latest round of its environmental protection scheme (STEPS) funding for farmers based in eligible catchments. The options available include precision technology, cover crops,...

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