The second round of funding for the popular Countryside Productivity Small Grants scheme is open for applications in England. The £15m pot is available for farmers to buy equipment and technology.

Farm businesses can apply for grants of between £3,000 and £12,000 for 40% of the purchase price; and claim for over 85 different types of farm aids. A third round is planned for 2020.

Successful previous applicants can apply again to a combined limit of £12,000/grant.