England Only
Farming Equipment and Technology Fund sheep and cattle handling equipment on Farming Investment Fund
The RPA has opened the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) section of the Farming Investment Scheme.
Through FETF, £27 million is available to farmers, growers, foresters and related contractors.
Livestock farmers in England have from November 16, 2021 to January 7, 2022 to apply for sheep handling equipment and cattle handling equipment as part of the FETF section of the Farming Investment grant scheme.
Farming Investment Fund is split into two categories:
Farming Equipment and Technology Fund
· For grants £2,000 to £25,000
· Available for equipment, technology and infrastructure to improve farm productivity
Farming Transformation Fund
· For grants between £35,000 to £500,000
· Available for larger investments involving water management, farm productivity improvement and adding value
This guide will focus on the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF). For more information on the Farming Transformation Fund, click here.
Farming Equipment and Technology Fund Guide
FETF Application deadline
November 16, 2021 to January 7, 2022 at noon
Funding available
Minimum of £2,000 with a maximum of £25,000
Those eligible
Farmers, growers and related contractors who service the arable, dairy, horticulture and livestock sectors
Removal of the “all or nothing” rule
In the previous Countryside Productivity Small Grant, applicants were only eligible for funding if they purchased everything they applied for. Taking industry feedback on board, the RPA has removed this “all or nothing” rule for FETF to allow case-by-case review of item removal. Minimum spend must still remain at £2,000.
Contractor eligibility
Contractors in livestock, dairy, arable and horticultural industries are now included on the list of eligible applicants
To apply for the FETF, click here.
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