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FARMERS across large parts of Northwich, Knutsford and Winsford will soon be able to apply for a grant of up to £20,000 to help them improve the water quality on their land. The Water Capital Grant Scheme is set to open in February as part of the latest round of Countryside Stewardship (CS) applications. Farmers in High Priority Water Quality Areas are eligible for the funding, which includes parts of Knutsford, Northwich, Nantwich and Winsford. Funds of up to £20,000 are available to pay for capital works designed to improve water quality by reducing the amount of silt, nutrients or pollutants entering watercourses and groundwater aquifers.
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7:04 AM February 5, 2021
Defra is offering grants of up to £20,000 for farmers in High Priority Water Quality Areas, shown in red
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Farmers across large parts of East Anglia have been offered grants of up to £20,000 to help them improve the water quality on their land.
The Water Capital Grant Scheme is set to open later this month as part of the latest round of Defra s Countryside Stewardship (CS) scheme.
Farmers in High Priority Water Quality Areas will be eligible for the funding, which includes parts of North Norfolk, Broadland, South Norfolk, Breckland and some of the Waveney Valley.