The Agri Innovation programme is funded by the Government’s\u00a0UK Shared Prosperity Fund.<\/a><\/p>\n The Agri Innovation programme aims to support farm businesses to maximise their potential through regenerative and innovative practices which promote healthy soil and reduce carbon emissions. The programme will also allow farmers to explore innovative opportunities and trial new technologies.<\/p>\n To apply, please complete the Expression of Interest form<\/a> on the Business Information Point (BIP) website.<\/p>\n The Agri Innovation programme is funded by the Government’s\u00a0UK Shared Prosperity Fund.<\/a> The Agri Support programme is funded by UKSPF and funding from Mid Devon District Council and East Devon District Council.<\/p>\n The programme is fully funded, meaning that the support is free for farmers to access.<\/p>\n Support is being delivered by Business Information Point (BIP). Each farm enrolled onto the scheme will be able to access one-to one bespoke support from their dedicated Agri-Advisor. Support will be tailored to each individual farm business. Examples of the type of support farmers can access include:<\/p>\n Farmers participating in the programme can also access specialist support to help them implement their innovation business plan. This could consist of:<\/p>\n To participate in the Agri Innovation programme a farm business must be registered in South Hams, West Devon or Teignbridge.<\/p>\n To participate in the Agri Innovation programme a farm business must be registered in Teignbridge, Mid Devon or East Devon.<\/p>\n You can check your local council area using the local council checker<\/a>.<\/p>\n There is no restriction on farm type or size.<\/p>\n Farmers that participate in the Agri Innovation programme will be able to access opportunities through the Devon Agri Tech Alliance<\/a>; an initiative to connect farmers, tech companies and research organisations to facilitate knowledge exchange and opportunities for collaboration.<\/p>\n This programme aims to support farmers even after the programme has ended through the provision of peer-to-peer support groups.<\/p>\n To enquire about the programme, email agri-innovation@businessinfopoint.co.uk.<\/a><\/p>\n For questions around eligibility or knowledge exchange opportunities, speak to one of team at data@devon.gov.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n The \u00a32.6 billion UK Shared Prosperity Fund<\/a> (UKSPF), which succeeds the old EU structural funds will go straight to local places across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to invest in three local priorities: communities and place, support for local businesses and people and skills.<\/p>\n The fund has been allocated on a localised level to each of the districts in Devon. Devon is a two-tier structure, with a County Council as well as 8 district councils. This funding has been allocated on a very localised level in attempt to have area specific support relevant to each district.<\/p>\n\n SPF Agri Innovation and Support Apply by completing the\u00a0Expression of Interest form on the Business Information Point website. Places are limited and subject to assessment for suitability. The Agri Innovation programme is funded by the Government’s\u00a0UK Shared Prosperity Fund. What … Continue reading ![\"Logo](\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/11\/Agri-Innovation-website-banner-new-300x150.jpg\")
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