Do you have an idea for a farming snapshot study?

THE Farmers Club Charitable Trust (FCCT) is seeking ‘Snapshot study’ applications from anyone in the farming sector locally who is seeking funding to study a topic or theme. The Snapshot Study grants, worth up to £2000 each, have previously been awarded to a wide diversity of people from all over the UK exploring pertinent themes like Forest Schools and their role in food learning, farmer donations of ‘waste’ crops to foodbanks, regenerative farming, attracting the under 30s into agriculture and black soldier fly farming. “Over the past five years of awarding the Snapshot Study grants we have been so impressed by the range of topics, themes and discoveries the recipients have made,” says Nick Green, FCCT Chair. “Since launching the studies in 2022, more than £60,000 has been awarded, enabling recipients to expand their expertise, knowledge and skills.” And the trust is now seeking applications from anyone with a strong idea for a research project. Applications are being taken via the FCCT website, with a closing date of the end of July. Studies must be completed by December 31 2025. As part of the initiative, successful participants will present their findings in a three-minute video, contributing to a valuable resource bank housed on The Farmers Club Charitable Trust’s YouTube channel and website The application process involves a one-minute video outlining the study concept and its potential impact, contact information and details of a referee to support the submission. Awards made are up to £2000 and those successful will receive 80 per cent of funding upfront, with the remaining 20 per cent awarded upon satisfactory completion of the study. Mentoring will be provided for snapshot recipients by a FCCT Trustee. The application form and more details can be found at tfcct.co.uk/snapshot-studies Pic: Hannah Buisman - Photo credits: NFU Mutual