Government has this week announced £168m of financial support for farmers to support sustainable productivity, improve animal health and welfare, and enhance the environment whilst growing the economy.
The funding, in the form of grants, will be made available via the Farming Innovation Programme and Farming Investment Fund on the back of leaving the EU and the negative effect of the Common Agricultural Policy.
Commenting John said, “I am pleased to hear this funding has been made available by Government, with a focus on practical solutions that advance food productivity and deliver significant environmental and animal welfare benefits.
Farming is vital to the economy and it is right that we do all we can to help our local farmers.”