Month: September 2025

  • New Farming Innovation Programme funding for growers

    New Farming Innovation Programme funding for growers

    DEFRA recently announced two new funding competitions under the Farming Innovation Programme (FIP) opening this Autumn for farmers and growers. Firstly, there is Small R&D Partnerships (Round 4) – worth £7.8 million – and secondly is Feasibility Studies (Round 4) – worth £4.8 million. Both grant opportunities are focused on innovative projects but at different…

  • Energy Market Update – August 2025

    Energy Market Update – August 2025

    July Recap Hot and windless weather caused some issues for renewables and imported power during the month. Whilst domestically, gas was the majority source of electricity, high river temperatures in France saw some reductions in output from their nuclear fleet in response to cooling reactors.   For the most part, prices decreased for gas, however…