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Funding available for organic and agroecological farmers

The Dean Organic Fund offers interest free loans for 2 to 5 years for organic or ecological farmers, producers and food businesses

Mia Willemsen
News and business reporter
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The Fund enabled Northern Ireland regenerative farm, Seaview Farms, to purchase specialist native cattle at a key moment for their business
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The Fund enabled Northern Ireland regenerative farm, Seaview Farms, to purchase specialist native cattle at a key moment for their business

The Dean Organic Fund is offering support for organic and agroecological farmers via bespoke interest-free and unsecured loans of up to £25,000. Formed in 2011 following a bequest by Jennie Bone, a...

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