Precision pulls in the money
Announcing successful grant applicants this week, Defra offered four regional case studies which all involved the purchase of GPS (Global Positioning Systems) for more accuracy and efficiency in crop planting and cultivation.
A second round of applications will be taken in May. See http://tinyurl.com/cxqpykc/
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Natural England has announced the opening of this year’s round of Catchment Sensitive Farming funding – up to £10,000 towards reducing run-off to nominated rivers. See http://tinyurl.com/7n7povd or call 0300 060 1111.