DeepRoots launches tool to help farmers access agroforestry planning grants

DeepRoots have launched a new farmer-focused service designed to simplify access to agroforestry planning grants and help farmers explore how trees can strengthen the long-term resilience and profitability of their land.

The service streamlines access to the Forestry Commission PA4 Agroforestry Plan grant, enabling farmers to generate a professional agroforestry plan while reducing the administrative burden typically associated with the application process. DeepRoots have worked closely with the Forestry Commission in the development of this service.

Agroforestry, the integration of trees with crops or livestock is increasingly recognised as a powerful way to improve soil health, biodiversity, and farm productivity while generating long-term carbon and environmental benefits.

Despite growing interest, adoption has been slow due to the complexity of planning agroforestry systems and accessing available funding. DeepRoots aims to solve this challenge by providing farmers with:

• Site-specific agroforestry system design
• Support navigating the grant process
• Practical guidance for implementing tree planting.
• Further access to funding opportunities

By simplifying the planning stage, the tool enables farmers to assess whether agroforestry is a good fit for their farm before committing to implementation. The initiative also creates opportunities for food companies, water utilities, and government programmes to support regenerative land transitions across farm networks by helping farmers access planning support at scale.

Farmers interested in exploring agroforestry opportunities can register interest via the DeepRoots website.