FARMERS struggling to feed their stock due to the ongoing drought are being advised to apply for a one-off grant.

The grant, created by the Addington Fund and supported by the NFU Mutual Charitable Trust, will be able to prevent animals from suffering from lack of feed or bedding if hardship is evident.

To be eligible, working farmers must demonstrate that their main income is from farming and agricultural holding and have insufficient feed/fodder or straw to prevent an animal welfare issue with the livestock.

They must also show that they are unable to purchase feed or fodder and are experiencing hardship because of the weather, are unable to release funds themselves and mitigated against the situation by reviewing stock numbers in line with available resources, and are unable to draw on any reserves/savings/or access an overdraft facility.

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The fund can ensure a one-off delivery of animal feed/fodder/straw to provide farmers with some short-term relief or with a grant towards the cost of purchasing the items.

An Addington Fund spokesperson said: “We appreciate this is a very challenging time for many farmers, but in order that we can direct support to those in the greatest need, please only apply if you have exhausted all other avenues of help.”

They added: “We regret that we are unable to assist when there is a loss, or reduction of, income due to market forces nor can we provide grants towards business debts.

“Please note that grants are made at the discretion of Addington Fund trustees and priority will be given to applicants deemed to be most in need.

“As this is a national issue, not localised , we regret that may not be able to help everyone who comes to us.”

Priority will be given to those deemed most in need.

To apply, visit www.addingtonfund.org.uk/latest-news/2025-dry-weather-emergency-grants?