FARMERS and rural organisations have until April 24 to apply for grants from the Prince’s Countryside Fund, which is looking to invest up to £750,000 in worthwhile countryside initiatives.

The charity, founded by Prince Charles, has given more than £3.8m in grants to hard-pressed rural communities, directly benefiting more than 64,000 people since 2010. For details visit www.princescountrysidefund.org.uk