Defra has announced that 13,000 farmers will start to receive Farming Recovery Fund payments from the 21st of November. Eligible growers who were impacted by the severe weather last year will receive a share of £60m, with payments ranging from £2,895 to £25,000.
The payments are designed to fund land recovery measures, including soil remediation, recultivation and the removal of debris caused by the flooding.
Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner said: “I have asked for these payments to land with farmers affected by the severe wet weather last winter as quickly as possible.
“The £60 million fund is £10 million more than agreed by the previous government and means farmers can get the support they need to recover their land.
“More broadly, this government is investing £2.4 billion into the farming budget next year – the largest ever directed at sustainable food production and nature’s recovery.”
The announcement comes as the government pledges £50m to be distributed across internal drainage boards, the public bodies responsible for managing water levels for agricultural and environmental needs.