Paludiculture and Wetter Farming Fund
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
What it funds
BackgroundDefra are investing in Paludiculture and Wetter Farming because the systematic drainage of lowland peatlands to create drier soils for conventional agriculture has resulted in soil erosion, land subsidence, biodiversity loss, and the carbon once stored in the peat being lost to the atmosphere, primarily as carbon dioxide. The independent Lowland Agricultural Peat Task Force report (2023) concluded that the best option to return drained lowland peat soils to a healthy condition is by re
Who can apply
Applicants for the competitive process will be expected to demonstrate that they have the capacity, experience, capability and knowledge to deliver the outcomes of the Paludiculture and Wetter Farming Fund The eligibility criteria for suitable organisations are: Evidence of organisational status: applicants, whether applying individually or as part of a wider consortium, must be a registered public, charitable or private organisation. Economic viability of wetter peat soils: proposals must be focussed on tackling the barriers to developing commercially viable paludiculture and / or wetter farming on lowland peat soils in EnglandAgronomic expertise: experience of growing crops on peatland soils, whether within an organisation or consortium, is mandatoryFinancial solvency evidence: Proven long-term financial solvency, with a demonstrable net income surplus for the last three financial years and the ability to manage cash flows.
How to apply
Apply via Defra e-Sourcing platform: Welcome
Last checked against the official source: 3 Jul 2026. Scheme parameters are set by the funder and can change — verify before applying, or let us do it for you.
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