Join NFU Energy's webinar on Defra's laying hen housing grant

Environment and climate

04 September 2024, 10:00 – 11:00

Virtual Event

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Join NFU Energy’s webinar: laying hen housing for health and welfare grant – essential guidance for poultry members

NFU Energy, in partnership with the NFU, invites all poultry farmers in England to an exclusive webinar on the laying hen housing for health and welfare grant (Round 1). This event will provide essential guidance on how to enhance the health and welfare of your laying hens through this grant, which forms part of Defra’s Animal Health and Welfare Pathway.

Key highlights of the webinar:

  • Grant overview: Learn from the NFU’s support scheme advisers, Fergus Starkey and Richard Wordsworth, as they explain the grant’s goals, application process, and the funding available for both comprehensive housing projects and veranda-only projects.
  • Renewable energy solutions: NFU Energy’s Tom Ovenden will share valuable insights into incorporating rooftop solar PV systems into your comprehensive projects, helping you align with the grant’s environmental sustainability objectives.

This webinar is designed to give an overview of the grant and help inform you if you wish to apply for funding. Whether you’re upgrading existing housing or adding a veranda, this session will ensure you have the right tools and knowledge for grant success.

Who should attend: All poultry farmers in England interested in applying for the laying hen housing for health and welfare grant.

Don’t miss this opportunity to secure funding for your poultry farm’s future.

Register now

Event details
Start Date
04 September 2024 at 10:00
End Date
04 September 2024 at 11:00
Location
Virtual Event

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