If you’re looking to invest in new on-farm equipment that supports animal health, boosts productivity, or improves slurry management, the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) 2025 could be worth your attention.
The scheme offers competitive grant funding for a wide range of farm equipment. While the individual grants are for relatively modest amounts, the potential benefits for your business could be significant. The application window opens on 29 May and closes on 10 July 2025, and funding is divided across three key categories:
- Productivity
- Slurry Management
- Animal Health and Welfare (AH&W)
Farming Equipment and Technology Fund 2025: guidance now available
The AH&W section may be especially interesting, with many of the eligible items aligning with best practices in welfare. There are over 100 eligible items, ranging from practical essentials like vaccine fridges and digital Brix refractometers for colostrum quality, to equipment that directly supports pig welfare such as enclosed piglet creeps with heat pads and high-volume, low-speed ventilation fans.
The fund covers equipment for pigs, sheep, dairy and beef cattle, and poultry (layers and broilers). Whether you’re a small-scale producer or part of a larger enterprise, there’s likely something on the list that could help improve performance and animal care on your farm.
If you haven’t looked at this scheme recently, it’s worth revisiting, you may be surprised by just how broad and practical the eligible equipment list is.
Explore the full list of eligible Animal Health and Welfare items
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