UK government adds £53m to Farming Innovation Programme, targeting robotics and soil health
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Kirstie Pickering
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The UK government has announced an additional £53m investment in the Farming Innovation Programme (FIP), raising total funding to £123m this year. Delivered with Innovate UK, the programme supports farmers, growers, and businesses in developing new agricultural technologies — from early R&D to on-farm trials and commercial deployment. Dedicated funding rounds will focus on robotics, soil health, and water management as part of the government's industrial strategy.
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The investment includes dedicated funding rounds focused on robotics and soil health and water management.
Delivered in partnership with Innovate UK, FIP helps farmers, growers and businesses turn new ideas into real-world solutions.
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