Defra directly supports innovative techniques by shaping and contributing to funding programmes open to our industry. Defra has so far invested over £4 million into industry led research and development for innovative solutions for sustainable on farm proteins via the Defra-UKRI Farming Innovation Programme. This will fund research and development to enhance the productivity and environmental impact of proteins that are grown or raised by farmers. Funding is split across early-stage feasibility projects, and industrial research projects.