[IUK] Farming Futures research and development fund: soil and water
Expected to open. Defra Farming Futures R&D Fund competition (Farming Innovation Programme, delivered by Innovate UK): Healthy Soils and Water for a Sustainable Environment. Up to £28 million for collaborative development projects delivering ambitious, commercially deployable solutions to soil, water and environmental management challenges in farming and growing, enhancing farm productivity, environmental sustainability and the resilience of agriculture in England. Projects must benefit farmers, growers or foresters in England; total project costs £1 million–£5 million, up to 36 months. Opens…
Next deadline
Closes: 28 January 2027
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What it funds
Expected to open. Defra Farming Futures R&D Fund competition (Farming Innovation Programme, delivered by Innovate UK): Healthy Soils and Water for a Sustainable Environment. Up to £28 million for collaborative development projects delivering ambitious, commercially deployable solutions to soil, water and environmental management challenges in farming and growing, enhancing farm productivity, environmental sustainability and the resilience of agriculture in England. Projects must benefit farmers, growers or foresters in England; total project costs £1 million–£5 million, up to 36 months. Opens…
Who it suits
Businesses/organisations developing farming solutions for soil and water challenges.
- Life sciences & health
- Clean energy & net zero
- Industrial R&D
Programme specifications
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