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Introduction to the Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE)

The new Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) opened for business on the 18th January 2008 and will run to 2013; it replaces the England Rural Development Programme (ERDP). The RDPE is jointly funded by the EU, through the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development, and the UK Government. The RDPE provides a wide range support for capital projects and training for farmers, growers, foresters, food businesses and rural communities. A full explanation of the RDPE can be found by clicking the links below. For details on the agri-environment and forestry schemes please contact Natural England and the Forestry Commission.

Click here to view the Defra Q&A on the RDPE

RDPE News

In February 2008 SEEDA ran a series of information workshops for farmers, growers and foresters across the region to promote this new grant scheme.

 

The workshops explained:

  • What is eligible for grant aid and the levels of support that are available.
  • The types of projects that are a high priority in the South East.
  • How to apply and where to apply for grant aid.
  • How applications will be assessed and selected.
  • Who to contact for further information.


Please click on the links below to see the presentations delivered at these workshops:


SEEDA Contacts:

Email Helen Dallas (RDPE Projects Coordinator) –helendallas@seeda.co.uk
or telephone + 44 (0)1483 484297

 
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South East England Development Agency (SEEDA)  Cross Lanes Guildford GU1 1YA England
  • Email: click here
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  • Tel:+44 (0)1483 484200
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  • Fax:+44 (0)1483 484247