Staffordshire Moorlands MP, Karen Bradley has welcomed the news that farmers will get a £40 million productivity boost as the Environment Secretary, Michael Gove MP announces the opening of a new grants scheme for investment in cutting edge technology and new equipment.
Speaking at the 2017 World Dairy Summit in Belfast, the Secretary of State invited farmers and food processors to apply for grants under the Countryside Productivity Scheme.
Under the scheme, grants are available to help livestock, dairy, arable and horticultural farmers improve farm productivity through investing in new technology, such as robotics, to reduce cost or improve product quality. The funding can be used on diverse investments, from robotic milking machines to green technology.
The scheme also offers funds for farmers and food processors to invest in new equipment and machinery to improve the processing of milk, meat and fruit.
Karen said:
“This new funding is a great opportunity for farmers in Staffordshire Moorlands to improve productivity by investing in technology and equipment and I would encourage them to apply for grants under the scheme.”