Defra announced its plans at the end of last year on how to use over £15m funding from the EU Commission in England, as part of a £25.6m package that comes through the EU Exceptional Adjustment Aid Scheme.
Farmers have been able to apply for grants to buy equipment to cover their slurry stores to help farmers reduce ammonia emissions and protect stores from rainwater which dilutes the quality of slurry as a fertiliser.
But anyone wanting to apply for the Farming Ammonia Reduction Grant Scheme only has until Tuesday 31 January. Applicants will receive a free one-to-one on-farm advice visit to help them find the best ammonia reduction measures for their businesses.
NFU members interested in the grant scheme can find more information here: GOV.UK.
Please follow this link for a list of questions that the NFU has asked for clarification on from Defra with regards to the Farming Ammonia Reduction Grant Scheme.
Support will also be available for business management training, and for small farm businesses. The business management training, run by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), will include modules on risk management tools, best practice and cooperation.
More information about the EU Exceptional Adjustment Aid Scheme and the NFU consultation response can be found here.