PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
(21 February 2025)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what funding is allocated for research into affordable precision agriculture technologies suitable for small-scale farmers.
Asked by:
Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat)
Asked by:
Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat)
Answer
The Farming Innovation Programme funds research across a range of technologies in agriculture including precision agriculture.
Almost £150 million has been committed to projects of which over £84 million has been committed to small businesses.
From 2025 / 2026 a further £63 million will be available in innovation grants under the Programme to support research and innovation, technology and equipment for farmers.
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