Defra has issued guidance for the 2026 Capital Grants scheme. Applications open in July, with funding available for a variety of capital items to support hedgerow and tree planting, restore boundaries, improve natural flood management, and support better air and water quality. Defra has committed a total of £225 million for the scheme to help farmers and land managers carry out environmental improvements across England. The available remain as the same six groups as last year’s, these being: boundaries, trees and orchards improved water quality improved air quality improved natural flood management assessments improvements Funding limits will continue to apply to four of these groups: Up to £25,000 for the air quality, natural flood management and water…