Great Big Green Week is the UK’s biggest ever celebration of community action to tackle climate change and protect nature. Every year, people come together to unleash a wave of support for action to protect the planet. Tens of thousands of … Continue reading
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Bupa Foundation Launches Green Community Grants
Bupa Foundation has launched Green Community Grants to support practical projects which help both people and planet health. The aim is to make a positive difference to local communities. The grants scheme is being administered by Groundwork UK. The scheme … Continue reading
Devon County Council receives funding to attract green finance
Devon County Council is one of 21 local authorities across the UK to receive the Fast Followers funding from Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). The Council has been awarded a total of £300,000 over two years to attract more “green … Continue reading
Celebrate Devon Day on 4th June!
Taking place every year on 4th June (St Petroc’s Day), Devon Day is the official celebration of all things Devon. It’s our chance to recognise and appreciate the wonderful local communities, businesses, and landscapes our county has to offer. Devon … Continue reading
Defra Opens Applications for Round Two of the Landscape Recovery Scheme
Farmers and landowners are able to bid for a share of £15 million to fund projects that protect and restore English landscapes. Landscape Recovery is one of the three Environmental Land Management (ELM) schemes, alongside the Sustainable Farming Incentive and … Continue reading
LEAF Open Farm Sunday: 11th June 2023
On Sunday 11th June 2023, a number of farms around Devon will open their gates to visitors as part of LEAF’s Open Farm Sunday. LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) is a national charity that seeks to improve public understanding of … Continue reading
Number 10 holds ‘Farm to Fork’ food summit
On 16th May 2023, the Prime Minister and DEFRA Secretary met with representatives from across the whole UK’s food supply chain at their ‘Farm to Fork‘ summit. Food retailers, manufacturers, and farmers were invited to discuss how to support the … Continue reading
Exeter Food Event: The crossroads of change for food, farming and the environment
Exeter Food is running an event to explore change in the food system. The guest speaker will be Minette Batters, President of the NFU and tenant of a mixed farm in Wiltshire. Topics to be covered include food price inflation, … Continue reading
Entries and Nominations Open for the British Farming Awards
The British Farming Awards is returning for its 11th year to recognise British farmers and agricultural businesses for their commitment, resilience, and innovation. Awards are available in a number of categories including Sustainable Farmer of the Year, Dairy Farmer of … Continue reading
Good Food Programme Invites Applications from UK Food and Drink Businesses
Funding and a programme of support are available to food and drink sector businesses in the UK and Europe to develop new healthier food options. The Good Food Programme, provided by Mission Ventures and Impact on Urban Health, offers equity-free … Continue reading