Just days left to apply for kerosene support

Farm businesses have just days left to apply for an energy support payment of up to £5,800 if they use kerosene as heating oil.

Applications for Non-Domestic Alternative Fuel Support must be submitted by 28 April to be eligible for payments starting at £750.

See also: Support payments available for farmers using kerosene

The scheme is open to commercial businesses, charities and public sector organisations whose annual use of kerosene specifically as a heating oil exceeds 10,000 litres.

Applications can be made online.