Due to a surge in applications Defra has taken the decision to pause offers for the capital grant scheme. This has led to some frustration from farmers who have been waiting for three months in some cases for Defra to come back to them regarding their application.
Capital grants provide farmers with the vital funding they need to complete projects that offer environmental benefits such as hedgerow planting, water quality improvements and air pollution reduction.
A spokesperson for Defra has said that during this period they will be looking to simplify the grant funding process to ensure they are targeted towards those that need them the most.
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