MP welcomes £200,000 funding boost for farmers in the Harborough district

Mr Costa visits Gilmorton Farm in South Leicestershire which will benefit from the Government's farming pot.

The award is part of the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund administered by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

MP Alberto Costa has welcomed a funding boost to help farmers in the Harborough district.

The award of over £200,000 is part of the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund administered by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

It is aimed to help farmers and foresters boost farm productivity, reduce waste, and cut input costs, as well as increase environmental sustainability and improve slurry management.

He added: “This is a very welcome funding boost for farmers across the country in allowing them to invest in new pieces of equipment to increase their productivity and improve their environmental sustainability. Farmers, both locally and nationally, work tirelessly all year round, in all weathers and conditions to put great British produce on our tables, and I am very proud of the Government’s ongoing efforts to ensure that they have the support they need.”