10th February 2022
On February 8th, 2022, DEFRA also released an update to the Countryside Stewardship scheme, including the opening of Mid-Tier, Wildlife offer, Higher Tier and the Capital Grants Scheme. These all now being opened to apply for from 8th February working in line with the 3 main aims of the Countryside Stewardship scheme;
The Capital Grant scheme that has opened, is open all year round to apply for, with no current application deadline. Which is split into 3 groups.
Farmers can submit applications for multiple items in the same groups as well as other groups, with the maximum funding available up to £60,000 with a limit of £20,000 in each induvial group.
Grant Items include;
Boundaries, Trees and Orchards
Water Quality
Air Quality
For further information on the funding available through the countryside stewardship scheme, please contact:- philippamaddocks@rogerparry.net and amy@rogerparry.net or call
Oswestry Office- 01691 655334
Welshpool Office – 01938 554499
Shrewsbury Rural Office – 01743 791336
Llanidloes Office – 01686 449222