{"id":139,"date":"2026-03-11T08:18:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T08:18:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gov.fk\/agriculture\/?page_id=139"},"modified":"2026-03-23T08:29:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T08:29:55","slug":"farm-improvement-programme","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gov.fk\/agriculture\/doa\/services\/farm-improvement-programme\/","title":{"rendered":"Farm Improvement Programme"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"yoast-breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.fk\/agriculture\/\">Home<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.fk\/agriculture\/doa\/\">DOA<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.fk\/agriculture\/doa\/services\/\">Services<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span class=\"breadcrumb_last\" aria-current=\"page\">Farm Improvement Programme<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Farm Improvement Programme<\/h1>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-aefdcfbb wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>The Farm Improvement Programme (FIP) scheme (previously known as the Pasture Improvement Programme) commenced in 1998\/99, as a&nbsp; Falkland Islands Government grant for fertiliser (calcified seaweed and rock phosphate), seed, machinery use, fuel and fencing, with the aim of improving pastures on farm across the Islands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today the Farm Improvement Programme (FIP) exists to support the sustainable development and resilience of farming in the Falkland Islands. The core goals of FIP are aligned to those of the Department of Agriculture\u2019s forthcoming Strategic Plan and the Islands Plan 2022-2026:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enhancing the Agricultural Economy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resilient Land and Grazing Systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Food Security<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cross-cutting applications\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Monitoring, Adaptation and Innovation<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Capital and Infrastructure Improvement<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>New Farm Business Support<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"448\" height=\"336\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gov.fk\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/03\/fip_blue_beach.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gov.fk\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/03\/fip_blue_beach.jpg 448w, https:\/\/www.gov.fk\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/03\/fip_blue_beach-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 448px) 100vw, 448px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-04d632e2 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Call for applications for FY 2025-2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Application Deadline for FY 25\/26: close of business Monday 23<sup>rd<\/sup>&nbsp;June 2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>FIP is open for applications and full details, including eligibility and application requirements, can be found in the programme handbook. Please consult the handbook, and the additional forms and resources below, carefully when preparing your application. The DoA Advising team are happy to assist potential applicants in preparing their submission<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-bd35249b-64f8-4ec5-a9bb-838c77ad87ad\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.fk\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/03\/2_20250519_FIP-25-26_FINAL_DOA_GMD.pdf\">Farm Improvement Programme Handbook 2025-2026<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.fk\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/03\/2_20250519_FIP-25-26_FINAL_DOA_GMD.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-bd35249b-64f8-4ec5-a9bb-838c77ad87ad\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-9aa1256a-9309-4aec-9aa6-8c1a0930af5d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.fk\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/03\/3_20250519_FIP-App-Form-FINAL_DOA_GMD.docx\">Farm Improvement Programme: Application Form 2025-2026<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.fk\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/03\/3_20250519_FIP-App-Form-FINAL_DOA_GMD.docx\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-9aa1256a-9309-4aec-9aa6-8c1a0930af5d\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-8b717e6f-e839-4350-8f82-07d0fb960276\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.fk\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/03\/4_20250505_FIP-budget-spreadsheet-FINAL_GMD_DOA2.xlsx\">Farm Improvement Programme: Budget Spreadsheet 2025-2026<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.fk\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/03\/4_20250505_FIP-budget-spreadsheet-FINAL_GMD_DOA2.xlsx\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-8b717e6f-e839-4350-8f82-07d0fb960276\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a 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href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.fk\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/03\/5_20250513_FIP-App-Form-EXAMPLE_DOA_GMD.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-6ebc3861-3b9a-42ad-94e2-2502bc0a4b08\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-88ec2242-dcb0-41d6-aa59-dc45c1bbd541\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.fk\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/03\/6_20250505_FIP-budget-spreadsheet-EXAMPLE_GMD_DOA2.pdf\">Farm Improvement Programme: Example &#8211; Budget Form<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.fk\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/03\/6_20250505_FIP-budget-spreadsheet-EXAMPLE_GMD_DOA2.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-88ec2242-dcb0-41d6-aa59-dc45c1bbd541\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" 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