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Rural Economic Study for Swindon and Wiltshire
Swindon and Wiltshire LEP recognises that there are gaps in knowledge about the rural economy of the area. This Rural Economic Study has been develope...

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£5m Competition to Scale-up Agricultural Innovatio...
UK registered SMEs can soon apply for grants to develop innovative farming solutions.
New SW event showcases agri-tech benefits
Agri-tech is a cornerstone of efficient, sustainable food production – and a new conference in South...
Up to 1000 farmers able to boost their businesses ...
New £30 million funding grants to help farmers boost their businesses and add extra value to their p...
Co-op Foundation Announces Carbon Innovation Fund ...
A new £3 million fund will open to applications on 22 November 2021.
Royal Agricultural University opens Swindon cultur...
Range of courses offered.
Vet company gets £5.5m for expansion
Swindon-based Improve International
T H White acquires Murley’s
Company extends to new territory
SHAKE Climate Change Programme Reopens for Food an...
Support is available for start-ups and entrepreneurs who are combating climate change with science o...
The Prince’s Countryside Fund Now Open for Spring ...
Grants for farming and rural communities for projects from across the UK which are working to create...
Government unveils path to sustainable farming fro...
Roadmap to better, fairer farming system published today.
EU Exit Transition period: letter to the agri-food...
Letter from the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Alok Sharma, to the...
Avian influenza (bird flu) national prevention zon...
An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone has been declared across England, Scotland and Wales.
Countryside Productivity Small Grants for England’...
Grants are being awarded to enable farmers in England to buy new farm equipment.
Announcement of National Innovation Centre for Rur...
New centre to help unlock potential of the UK’s rural economies
NFU responds to government support package for dai...
A support package to help English dairy farmers hit by an economic storm caused by the Coronavirus p...
New Funding for Entrepreneurs Setting up Rural Fir...
Funding is being offered to help entrepreneurs start new businesses in rural areas of the UK.
Launch of £3m Fund for Businesses Redistributing S...
Funding is available for UK food producers, offsetting the costs of sending quality unsold food to g...
Combating food shortages: apply for funding
Organisations can apply for a share of £3 million to help develop agricultural and food systems in c...
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Businesses urged to have their say on National Par...
The government's call for evidence on the Designated Landscapes Review will end on 18 December.
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Government Officials from South Korea Visit Wiltsh...
Delegation of 23 South Korean Officials visit the county to gain insight and understanding of the UK...
Fair funding for farmers across all parts of the U...
Independent panel will look at how funding supports the needs of England, Scotland, Wales and Northe...
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£30 million commitment to help farmers boost produ...
Further rounds of funding for the popular small grants scheme for farmers has been confirmed
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£60m farming productivity fund launched at Dairy-T...
A new £60m grants scheme to buy new farm equipment has been announced by Farming Minister George Eus...
Don’t miss out on Rural Business grants
If your business is in a rural area you could be missing out on grant funding to start or grow your ...
Set up your own online farmer's market
After a successful launch in Somerset, The Food Assembly is looking to grow its network of organiser...

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Rural Economic Study for Swindon and Wiltshire
Swindon and Wiltshire LEP recognises that there are gaps in knowledge about the rural economy of the area. This Rural Economic Study has been develope...

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