CP2354-23 SPF Agri Innovation Programme

Devon County Council (DCC) have designed an intensive Agri-Innovation programme tailored to the demand in West Devon and South Hams (WD&SH). The overall aim of the project is to support farm businesses in West Devon & South Hams to maximise their potential and productivity through regenerative and innovative methods and practices. This will be for 20 farms per Lot, providing 30 hours of support per farm.The primary objective is to undertake a thorough farm innovation diagnostic, carbon audit and business plan will be undertaken with support from an agri-advisor. This will be followed by identification of further support needed to implement farmers plans. Where possible this will be facilitated through the programme and could include (but not limited to): testing of soils and water; carbon deep-dives; grant searches and guided support to access grant funding opportunities. In addition, beneficiaries will have access to enhanced knowledge sharing and collaborative opportunities through the Devon Agri-Tech Alliance and wider stakeholder networks.