DEFRA

Supporting farmers and agritech companies.

Department for Environmental Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)

DEFRA plays a crucial role in supporting farmers and agritech companies in several ways. Their efforts are aimed at fostering sustainable farming practices, encouraging innovation and addressing challenges in the agricultural sector.

There are many grants available for farmers on the DEFRA website for activities such as investment in equipment, technology and infrastructure, improving water quality, reducing flood risk, improving animal health and welfare and protection of species and habitats to support biodiversity.

In Spring 2025, there will be several competitions being announced such as:

Accelerating Development Practices and Technologies Fund (ADOPT)

Farming futures R&D – Precision breeding

Farming futures R&D – Net Zero Farming