Grant Schemes

England Catchment Sensitive Farming Delivery Initiative (ECSFDI)

This partnership between DEFRA, Natural England and the Environment Agency aims to reduce the pollution of surface-water bodies caused by farming operations. The Defra-funded initiative is part of the national response to meet the requirements of the Water Framework Directive.

A network of Catchment Sensitive Farming Officers, operating in 50 priority catchments, are on hand to help farmers tackle the causes of harmful water pollution. The Initiative also includes a capital grants scheme, for things such as fencing off a watercourse, installing water troughs etc.

For advice or assistance please contact Andrew Hardcastle or Amy Crabtree at our Knaresborough office 01423 860322.