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<p>The Government is committed to encouraging a thriving, innovative, and globally
competitive farming sector where farms can be profitable and environmentally sustainable
without subsidy.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, the Government is supporting investment
in productivity-boosting equipment, technology, and infrastructure. The Farming Investment
Fund opened in November 2021 and provides grants to farmers, foresters, and growers
(including contractors to these sectors) that will help their businesses to prosper.</p><p>
</p><p>Innovation also ensures British farmers remain globally competitive. Through
our £270 million Farming Innovation Programme, farmers and growers in England can
apply for funding to develop new, innovative methods and technologies. Amongst others,
we are funding projects to develop robots that can pick fruit, vertical farms, and
new ways to process slurry to convert it into fertiliser.</p>
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