Grant
GrantAny stageRural Payments Agency

Improving Farm Productivity Grant

A Rural Payments Agency grant for robotics, automation and on-farm renewables in England.

Quick answer

The Improving Farm Productivity Grant, within the Farming Investment Fund, helps English farms invest in robotic and automated equipment, slurry acidification and solar PV for self-consumption. Awards are competitive and capped at scheme-defined intervention rates. A Rural Payments Agency grant for robotics, automation and on-farm renewables in England. Eligibility typically requires English farm businesses investing in qualifying automation, robotics, slurry acidification or solar PV. Funding is typically Grants typically £25k–£500k.

Funding amount

Grants typically £25k–£500k

Region

England

Stage

Any stage

Provider

Rural Payments Agency

Eligibility

English farm businesses investing in qualifying automation, robotics, slurry acidification or solar PV.

Industries

Regions

Editorial status: Standard Listing— accurate programme summary; not fully advisor-reviewed.

Source: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/improving-farm-productivity-grant

Last data check: 6/14/2026

Conservative note: Item lists, rates and round timing change — refer to current RPA guidance before planning a project.

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