Thousands of farmers could benefit from a new funding scheme from water company Severn Trent designed to help growers and livestock producers protect the environment.

The Regenerative Pathway package builds on a number of environmental initiatives introduced by the company.

These include its Farming for Water and Steps schemes, which support farmers who protect river health and drinking water.

The new package aims to help more farmers in the Severn Trent region adopt regenerative farming practices – making their businesses more financially and environmentally resilient as basic payments are phased out across England.