CSF Capital Grant Scheme

The Catchment Sensitve Farming 2012/13 Capital Grants Scheme will be launched on 1st March 2012. There will be a two month application window, the deadline for applications being 30 April 2012. This is a scheme aimed at reducing diffuse water pollution from agriculture and is targeted at particular areas across England. It is a competitive, annual scheme, so farmers who are successful in their applications need to get the work done and their claims submitted to Natural England by 28 February 2013 and claims will be processed by 31 March 2013 and paid within two months. There are over 40 capital items available such as roofing for livestock areas, pesticide wash down facilities and watercourse fencing eligible for grant. For further information about the scheme visit the website.