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The Farming Investment Fund comprises two different sub-schemes. The Farming Equipment and Technology fund will provide lower value grants towards a specified list of items proven to be effective in ....more

The Farming Investment Fund comprises two different sub-schemes. The Farming Equipment and Technology fund will provide lower value grants towards a specified list of items proven to be effective in raising productivity. The Farming Transformation Fund will provide a more flexible model where applicants can seek higher-value investments into more significant infrastructure and equipment.The FIF sits alongside other schemes such as those providing business advice (Resilience Fund), R&D (Farming Innovation Programme), environmental land management and improved animal health and welfare. It will support farmers adapt and change to deliver on Defras vision for the future of the agriculture sector.It will aim to increase farmers confidence to invest in novel technologies and practices, during a time of significant sectoral and macroeconomic uncertainty.It will support capital investment, to maximise returns through employing the latest technologies and practices.It will support the sector in reducing GHG emissions contributing to Net Zero goals. In addition, it will support improvement in water and air quality.It will support investing and improving animal health and welfare by farmers.The Farming Investment Fund (FIF) is an evolution of the Countryside Productivity Scheme, following the UKs exit from the EU. The development of the fund has drawn on the experience and evaluation of this predecessor scheme and we have made changes to the design to ensure that it will deliver more effectively an improvement in productivity and the environment in the farming and forestry sectors.

The aim and objectives of piloting the schemes are set out below and are centred around learning and adapting to optimise the schemes ahead of full roll out.To assess scheme design, approaches and ....more

The aim and objectives of piloting the schemes are set out below and are centred around learning and adapting to optimise the schemes ahead of full roll out.To assess scheme design, approaches and the operability of scheme administration and guidance.

By running projects and initiatives such as school chaplaincy and family time, our aim is to help communities and individuals in Falmouth to thrive, and to make a positive impact in our town.