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Farming Futures research and development fund: soil and water
Executive Summary
ZenGrants analysis: This £25 million collaborative funding opportunity targets innovators developing novel solutions to improve soil and water management directly on-farm or immediately post-farm gate.
Expected Launch
October 2026
Funding Body
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra)
Eligible Applicants
SME, Large, RTO, Academic, Charity
Funding Available & Project Rates
£25 million total fund
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Target Sectors
clean energynet zerobiotechnology
Technology Scope
soil healthwater managementagricultural technologyon-farm solutionssustainable farming
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Competition Scope & Overview
Funding for collaborative projects that will develop new solutions to support UK farming to improve soil and water. These must address significant on-farm or immediate post farm gate challenges or opportunities. Lead: Innovate UK