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Get your free copy17 January 2013, 16:05 PM
- English dairy farmers can now apply for funds to establish new producer groups and cooperatives
The Dairy Fund, offered by the Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE), can also be used to invest in technology.
Groups of farmers can apply for anything from £25,000 to £1 million, with the projects offering the greatest return on grant investment likely to be the most successful.
A spokesperson for The Dairy Fund said, “Projects will be considered that encourage the establishment, development or expansion of cooperation structures for adding value to projects that improve the profitability of its farmer members.
“The central objectives of the cooperation activity must be to strengthen members’ connection with their markets, enable dairy farmers to explore and develop new market opportunities, and ultimately improve farm profitability and long-term sustainability of the dairy sector.”
The closing date for applications is 28th February. For more information on how to apply for the grants, visit the RDPE website.
