{"id":17,"date":"2022-10-28T11:51:05","date_gmt":"2022-10-28T10:51:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agric-hub.co.uk\/?p=17"},"modified":"2023-04-21T13:05:40","modified_gmt":"2023-04-21T12:05:40","slug":"farming-transformation-fund","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/agric-hub.co.uk\/index.php\/2022\/10\/28\/farming-transformation-fund\/","title":{"rendered":"The Farming Transformation Fund"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The farming transformation fund includes four grants towards improving productivity and environmental sustainability. This fund has 4 sections as shown below.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-39\" src=\"https:\/\/agric-hub.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/line-300x7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"7\" srcset=\"https:\/\/agric-hub.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/line-300x7.jpg 300w, https:\/\/agric-hub.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/line-768x18.jpg 768w, https:\/\/agric-hub.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/line-600x14.jpg 600w, https:\/\/agric-hub.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/line.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><i>1. <\/i><i>Adding value grant (England only)<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A merit-based application reviewing the products that have been reared or harvested. Invite from the RPA Stage 1 (currently complete) are now able submit a full application by 11.59pm 31 January 2024.<\/p>\n<p>You can apply for a grant if you\u2019re a:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>grower or other producer of agricultural products (by which we mean you carry on an agricultural or horticultural activity, including rearing livestock)<\/li>\n<li>business processing agricultural or horticultural products which is at least 50% owned by agricultural or horticultural producers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The land that the asset is installed or built must either:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>be owned by the applicant business<\/li>\n<li>have a tenancy agreement between the applicant business and the landowner in place until 5 years after the project has been completed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\"><strong>Eligible items include<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-6be9a412\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion exclusive\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><div><strong>Items<\/strong><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>equipment for preparing or processing edible agricultural products for added value sales<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>equipment for \u2018second stage\u2019 processing of grain &#8211; for example, colour sorting, blending<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>equipment for processing non-edible agricultural products into new products (for example, flax, hemp, wool, hides, and skins)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>equipment for retailing eligible agricultural products (for example, vending machines or display facilities)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>premises for the preparation or processing of added value agricultural products, including associated integral storage areas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Grant pay-out: \u00a325,000-\u00a3300,000<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-39\" src=\"https:\/\/agric-hub.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/line-300x7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"7\" srcset=\"https:\/\/agric-hub.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/line-300x7.jpg 300w, https:\/\/agric-hub.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/line-768x18.jpg 768w, https:\/\/agric-hub.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/line-600x14.jpg 600w, https:\/\/agric-hub.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/line.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><i>2. <\/i><i>Slurry Infrastructure grant<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Grant is available to pig, beef, and dairy farmers. These Farming systems must require a slurry to help build, replace, or expand current slurry stores to provide 6 months storage. You need to fit all grant funded stores with an impermeable cover, unless you treat slurry through acidification. RPA will award grant based on merit and score of application.<\/p>\n<p>Who can apply: land owning and tenant Farms that produce pigs, beef or dairy<\/p>\n<p>You could get a 50% grant towards the cost of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a range of slurry store types<\/li>\n<li>impermeable covers<\/li>\n<li>extra equipment like pumps, pipes and safety equipment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\"><strong>How to apply?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-2c528a7a\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion exclusive\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><div><strong>Stage 1<\/strong><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p>Stage 1: check if you\u2019re eligible using an online checker (10 mins)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;RPA&nbsp;will ask you questions about the store including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>current and planned storage capacity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>location<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>status of planning permission<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If your project is identified as high priority for round 1, the&nbsp;RPA&nbsp;will invite you to submit a full application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stage 2: make a full application<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><div><strong>Stage 2<\/strong><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p>Stage 2: make a full application<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will need to complete the application form and send it with your supporting documents to&nbsp;RPA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll also need to produce a project plan including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>details about the store design and location<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>how you calculated the storage capacity needs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>confirmation that the store meets with storing slurry rules and build standard requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;RPA&nbsp;and the Environment Agency will check that your store meets the rules for storing slurry and grant requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of your grant funding agreement, you\u2019ll also need to<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>maintain 6 months storage capacity for the duration of the agreement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>create and use a nutrient management plan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-b0d74ecf\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion exclusive\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><div><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Grant pay-out: \u00a325,000- \u00a3250,000<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Grant open: Autumn 2022<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-39\" src=\"https:\/\/agric-hub.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/line-300x7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"7\" srcset=\"https:\/\/agric-hub.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/line-300x7.jpg 300w, https:\/\/agric-hub.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/line-768x18.jpg 768w, https:\/\/agric-hub.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/line-600x14.jpg 600w, https:\/\/agric-hub.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/line.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><i>3. <\/i><i>Water management grant<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Grant online checker closed: 12 January 2022<\/p>\n<p>If grant scores highly enough, full application will be asked to be submitted. Grant success will be determined by the number and value of applications received.<\/p>\n<p>Who can apply:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Only arable and horticultural businesses growing, or intending to grow, irrigated food crops, ornamentals or forestry nurseries in England can apply for the water management grants.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; The land on which these activities take place must be owned by you, or you must have a tenancy agreement in place until 5 years after the project has been completed.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\"><strong>What can the grant be used towards? <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-68ca9cf2\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion exclusive\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><div><strong>Reservoir construction and infrastructure<\/strong><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Construction of dam walls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overflow\/spillway<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Synthetic liner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Abstraction point including pump<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engineer fees for the project that will be incurred after a Grant Funding Agreement is signed (construction engineers only) \u2013 as long as these do not add up to more than 15% of the project\u2019s total eligible costs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fencing for synthetically lined reservoir<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Filtration equipment &#8211; including sand or screen filters and UV treatment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Irrigation pump(s) and controls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pipework to fill the reservoir<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pumphouse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Underground water distribution main and hydrants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electricity installation for pumphouse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water meter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water storage tanks (for storing water for irrigation of crops)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><div><strong>Irrigation equipment<\/strong><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Boom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trickle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ebb and flow<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capillary bed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sprinklers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><div><strong>Technology<\/strong><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Software to monitor soil moisture levels and schedule irrigation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Software and sensors to optimise water application<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Grant pay-out: \u00a335,000 &#8211; \u00a3500,000<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tranche 1 Full application submitted by: 30 September 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tranche 2 Full application submitted by: 30 November 2022<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-ea71a4ba\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion exclusive\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><div><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-39\" src=\"https:\/\/agric-hub.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/line-300x7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"7\" srcset=\"https:\/\/agric-hub.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/line-300x7.jpg 300w, https:\/\/agric-hub.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/line-768x18.jpg 768w, https:\/\/agric-hub.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/line-600x14.jpg 600w, https:\/\/agric-hub.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/line.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>4. <\/strong><\/em><b><em><strong>Improv<\/strong><\/em><i>ing farm productivity grant<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Grant online checker closed: 16 March 2022<\/p>\n<p>If grant scores are high enough, a full application will be asked to be submitted. Grant success will be determined by the number and value of applications received.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\">Eligible items<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-2a8368e4\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion exclusive\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><div><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-fc63ca36\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion exclusive\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><div><strong>Robotics and innovation<\/strong><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p>For the purposes of this scheme robotics is defined as autonomous equipment which performs all 4 of the following functions in a continuous loop:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>sensing the environment in which it operates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>understanding its environment from what it has sensed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>planning what it needs to do from what it has understood<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>controlling the operation\/process it has decided needs to be done (including controlling of actuators which may or may not be part of the eligible project costs).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The list of eligible items is as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>robotic harvesting equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>robotic weeding equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>robotic spraying equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>autonomous driverless tractors or platforms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>voluntary robotic milking system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>robotic feeding systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>robotic transplanting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>advanced ventilation control units<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>wavelength specific LED lighting for horticultural crops.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Other autonomous robotic technology that is not included in the list above will also be considered. For this equipment to be considered eligible it needs to have all the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>a sensing system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ability to understand its environment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>decision making capability to plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>control actuators (the devices that move robot joints).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><div><strong>Fossil fuel powered equipment<\/strong><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p>&#8211; Aim to Reduce environmental impacts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; robotic equipment that uses an electric or renewable energy source will be prioritised over fossil fuel powered equipment. Biofuels are considered as renewable energy under this scheme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Adequate monitoring and maintenance agreements for any grant funded items is required to cover the 5-year period of any potential grant funding agreement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Equipment that does not have a lifespan of 5 years or more would be ineligible under this scheme.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><div><strong>Slurry \u2013 Mild acidification equipment<\/strong><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p>What Is this?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Equipment which lowers the pH value of slurry using acid treatment to stabilise the ammonia, thus increasing the availability of nutrients for plants, and reducing ammonia emissions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>System eligibility requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>acid storage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>dosing equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>mixing tank<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>pump.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Installation and commissioning of the above equipment is eligible. The cost of installing pipes and pumps necessary for the system to operate are also eligible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following equipment is only eligible under this scheme if it is purchased alongside mild acidification equipment as detailed above:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>shallow injection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>trailing shoe<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>dribble bar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>real time inline nutrient analysis of slurry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><div><strong>Other eligible costs<\/strong><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Installation and commissioning of the above items is eligible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alterations to the electrical supply within the holding to accommodate the installation of the equipment is eligible. For example, additional wiring from the distribution board.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upgrade of electricity supply to the holding is eligible (as long as this doesn\u2019t add up to more than 10% of the project\u2019s total eligible costs). However, the eligible cost must be related to the project that will be undertaken. For example, if the project requires an additional 100 Kw of electrical supply and the new supply is 200 Kw, only half of the cost will be eligible. There needs to be clear detailed evidence of the power requirement of the project in the full application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Installation of an electric charging point is eligible for electric powered mobile robotic equipment only.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Grant pay-out: \u00a335,000 &#8211; \u00a3500,000<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Submit full application by: 14 September 2022<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\"><b>Extra Information and other links<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The NFU recorded an online talk on 23 November where members heard in detail about two elements of the Farming Investment Fund. If you would like access to this, become a member at NFU, log in and learn!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Links:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfuonline.com\/updates-and-information\/watch-again-from-policy-to-practical-the-farming-investment-fund\/\">https:\/\/www.nfuonline.com\/updates-and-information\/watch-again-from-policy-to-practical-the-farming-investment-fund\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/about-the-improving-farm-productivity-grant\">https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/about-the-improving-farm-productivity-grant<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfuonline.com\/updates-and-information\/information-on-applying-for-farming-investment-fund-schemes\/\">https:\/\/www.nfuonline.com\/updates-and-information\/information-on-applying-for-farming-investment-fund-schemes\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/media\/61bb35ab8fa8f50382035034\/Farming_Transformation_Fund_Improving_Farm_Productivity_grant_manual.pdf\">https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/media\/61bb35ab8fa8f50382035034\/Farming_Transformation_Fund_Improving_Farm_Productivity_grant_manual.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/defrafarming.blog.gov.uk\/2021\/03\/30\/the-farming-investment-fund-an-overview\/\">https:\/\/defrafarming.blog.gov.uk\/2021\/03\/30\/the-farming-investment-fund-an-overview\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/adding-value-grant-for-farmers-to-improve-crops-or-livestock\">https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/adding-value-grant-for-farmers-to-improve-crops-or-livestock<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/farming-transformation-fund-water-management-grant-manual\">https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/farming-transformation-fund-water-management-grant-manual<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The farming transformation fund includes four grants towards improving productivity and environmental sustainability. This fund has 4 sections as shown below. 1. Adding value grant (England only) A merit-based application reviewing the products that have been reared or harvested. 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