Duchy Originals Future Farming Programme

The programme involves farmers across the country in developing innovative techniques and best practice, aimed at improving productivity, quality and environmental performance in organic and low-input agriculture. We want to showcase a practical approach to R&D that inspires larger research funders to take an ecological approach and give farmers a real say. More about the programme...

We are offering an outstanding opportunity to deliver research with real impact. Our new fund tackles priorities put forward by UK farmers and growers to improve agroecological systems. Producers have told us they want help with challenges ranging from weed control to animal welfare. Now we are inviting proposals from established researchers. There will be a series of funding rounds over the next three years providing up to £25,000 per project. More about the research fund...