Secure a government-funded FETF grant of up to £50,000 to improve Farm Productivity

April 5, 2024 Chloé Walker Comments

Secure a government-funded grant of up to £50,000 to improve Farm Productivity but be quick, the Farming Equipment & Technology Fund (FETF) deadline is fast approaching!

The 2024 application window for the government FETF grant is imminent (Deadline: 17^th April 2024). This government-funded grant is a great opportunity for farmers in England to install new equipment or upgrade old, all with the aim of improving productivity and farm management.

How does the FETF grant work?

You can apply for an FETF grant from the government and use it towards buying items to:

Improve productivity
Manage slurry
Improve animal health and welfare

Full product criteria lists have been published on the gov website and you can apply for more than one grant, for items that you require. If your application is successful, you’ll receive a grant of up to £50,000 which will contribute to 50-60% of the item cost.

How can you use your 2024 FETF grant funding?

There are many products that we supply which fit the required criteria for funding.

We can help with:

Item	2024 FETF Grant Item Code
Variable speed drive for pumps and electric motors	FETF43
Rainwater harvesting for crop irrigation	FETF21
UV Water treatment system	FETF23
Water bowser with integrated trough	FETF278SH

Here’s just some of the products you could put your FETF funding towards…

Rainwater Harvesting Tanks

Rainwater Harvesting Tanks - FETF grant

Reduce reliance on costly mains water supplies by storing rainwater to utilise for irrigation, equipment cleaning and herd washing.

· 10 year guarantee on all tanks

· Made from tough and durable UV stabilised polyethylene

Divertron Submersible Pump

Divertron submersible pump - FETF grant

Our most recommended pump for use in a tank for rainwater harvesting. The Divertron is highly reliable and requires minimal maintenance.

· Fully automatic operation

· Corrosion resistant construction

· Ideal for high pressure requirements

Water bowser with integrated trough

Water bowsers - FETF grant

This site towable 2000 litre water bowser has an integrated trough, providing animals with easy access to water with could otherwise be limited.

· Fully automated to self-fill the water

· Strong and stable base which will not be tipped during use by the animals

Atlas UV Steriliser Systems

UV Sterilisation systems - FETF grant

A safe, cost effective and chemical free solution to disinfect water in a potable water system.

· Easy to install and maintain

· WRAS Approved

· 10 year guarantee

Speedmatic variable speed drive

Variable speed drives - FETF grant

An advanced, energy saving variable speed drive for controlling electric water pumps.

· Constant and reliable water pressure (regardless of flow)

· Dry run protection

· Run three-phase pumps off a single phase supply

· Extended pump life

We encourage you to consider how the 2024 FETF grant could benefit your farming business. It represents an excellent opportunity to invest in new equipment which could create an ongoing saving due to efficiency improvements.

To find out more about the grant including how to apply click here.

The deadline for FETF round 1 grant applications is 17^th April 2024. Now is the time to apply so you don’t miss out on funding available to improve productivity on your farm.

Good luck with the application and we hope to help you improve your farms productivity soon!

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