UK farmers have yet another opportunity to take advantage of a government-backed scheme to access financial aid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced that a further \u00a310 million will be available<\/strong> within the coming months under The Animal Health and Welfare Infrastructure Grant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Successful applications could see farmers gain up to \u00a3500,000. But what can this money be used for, and how could you get your hands on a share? We’ve broken down everything you need to know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Animal Health and Welfare Infrastructure Grant recently announced its first round of funding. The scheme will make available funds for livestock farmers<\/span><\/a> in England to help improve the quality of life of the animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In total, around \u00a319 million has been awarded to poultry, cattle, pig and sheep farmers to date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The latest update to The Animal Health and Welfare Infrastructure Grant is the \u201cCalf Housing for Health and Welfare grant<\/a>\u201d, which will apply exclusively to cattle farmers looking to invest in new and upgraded calf housing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The grant will offer between \u00a315,000 and \u00a3500,000 to co-finance infrastructure projects<\/strong>. Famers will need to fund the rest of the project themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cattle farmers will be encouraged to use the funding for several types of buildings, including housing for birthing, weaning, and caring for young calves for up to 6 months and will apply for both beef and dairy cows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The grant aims to increase the number of state-of-the-art facilities in the UK and update older structures to the health and benefit of the calves. Farmers don’t need to use the money on new projects and can apply for funding to upgrade existing facilities and expand current calf housing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The government has yet to announce the exact date applications for the funding will open, but that shouldn’t stop farmers from considering projects and preparing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With applications opening sometime this summer, there are some steps to take to get an application ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Firstly, farmers will need to have a vet consult on the project. The vet must confirm that the project will improve the calves’ lives. The vet will also need to consider the specific details of the farm and calves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In good news, farmers can apply for an Annual Health and Welfare Review<\/a><\/span>, where farmers can choose a vet to visit for free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once open, the application can be made online and should include details of the project specifics. If successful, farmers can expect payments via The Rural Payments Agency (RPA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Farmers can start gathering information on their planned application: the more details provided, the higher the chance of success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As with most other government agricultural grants, the new Calf Housing for Health and Welfare grant does have pretty strict restrictions and specifications. Applications for projects that do not meet these specifications will not be considered for funding.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Animal Health And Welfare Infrastructure Grant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Calf Housing Grant Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Applying For The Calf Housing For Health And Welfare Grant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Grant Restrictions And Specifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n