The Dairy Response Fund 2020 provides support to eligible dairy farmers in England who produce cows’ milk. They can apply for a one-off payment.
Since the start of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the dairy industry has faced challenges of excess milk, falling prices, and reduced demand from the hospitality sector.
Defra has set up a fund to help those dairy farmers most in need in England overcome the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
The new funding will help support dairy farmers who have seen decreased demand for their products as bars, restaurants and cafes have had to close.
The fund will be administered by the Rural Payments Agency (RPA).
Please read the Dairy Response Fund Handbook to see if you are eligible to apply.
Only use the application form if you meet the eligibility requirements detailed in the handbook.
If you are eligible to apply, complete a Dairy Response Fund 2020 application form and email it to dairyresponse@rpa.gov.uk
The deadline for submitting your application to the RPA is midnight on Friday 14 August 2020.
Details also available on GOV.UK at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dairy-response-fund-2020