Blogs
26/7/2023 in: GWCT News Blog under: Farming
The Advanced PARTRIDGE Wildflower Mix is a wild bird seed mix (AB9), and undoubtedly one of the best habitat options to support farmland wildlife. It has been developed by scientists at the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) throughout the North Sea Region PARTRIDGE Project.
24/7/2023 in: GWCT News Blog under: Farming
The government's Animal Health and Welfare Pathway has moved forward with the introduction of the Animal Health and Welfare Equipment and Technology grant. The grant aims to enhance livestock health and welfare by offering financial support for specific items on a predefined list. In this guide, we will explain how you can get involved and provide valuable feedback to shape the future of this grant program.
21/7/2023 in: GWCT News Blog under: Farming
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee have produced a survey aimed at gathering insights from farmers in England regarding their efforts to enhance soil health.
18/7/2023 in: GWCT News Blog under: Policy , Farming
Will ELMS plug the ‘funding’ gap that the withdrawal of BPS exposes the farming industry to?
17/7/2023 in: GWCT News Blog under: Farming
Defra’s Higher Tier of Countryside Stewardship program offers multi-year management options and capital items for the most environmentally important sites, including commons and woodlands. In this guide, we'll walk you through the application process and provide updates on the current status of applications.
5/7/2023 in: GWCT News Blog under: Farming
The UK government has launched a significant new fund aimed at creating and restoring natural habitats on a large scale. With a budget of £25 million, the Species Survival Fund aims to halt the decline of various species and support the government's key target of species conservation.
3/7/2023 in: GWCT News Blog under: Farming
Starting from 24th July, agri-tech businesses in the UK have the opportunity to apply for a share of £5 million through the Farming Innovation Investor Partnership competition.