In partnership with Defra, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) will be opening the latest competition from the Farming Innovation Programme (FIP) on 23 May.
The competition will begin with an expression of interest stage for farmers, growers or foresters in England. They can apply for a share of the £1 million funding aimed at new and innovative on-farm solutions.
Defra’s FIP competition, which will be run by UKRI, is part of their wider commitment to research and development that can demonstrate benefits to the food production sector in the UK. It can also reduce the environmental impact of agriculture and horticulture.
Focusing on research that brings real world benefits, and using scientific solutions for challenges facing the farming sector, the FIP funding will provide valuable support to innovative new ideas.
