New round of the Farming Equipment and Technology fund grants to open soon

It was announced last week that a new round of Farming Equipment and Technology Fund grants will be opening soon following a successful first round.

Here are the basics of the scheme and links to more information:

The basics of The Farming Equipment and Technology Fund

How to apply?

There are two separate portals where you can apply for each grant: one for Productivity and Slurry the other for Animal Health and Welfare. This blog post will be updated as soon as there are more details, but in essence:

• When applications open, visit the online portal and answer questions for the types of grants you are applying for
• There is a minimum grant of £1,000 per portal
• If your application is successful, you can then buy the item. You will be able to claim the reimbursement using your receipt

 Next steps

• Take a look at the scheme guidance and peruse the prescribed lists. If there are items you require then you can then apply as soon as the scheme opens
• The Farming Equipment and Technology Fund is part of the Farming Investment Fund and you can sign up to updates here.

Get in touch

It is very welcome that the next round of these grants is now once again open. Previous rounds have had very good take up and the process of applying is straightforward and should not put applicants off.

I recommend all farmers look through the prescribed list and if there is anything your business really needs, I would encourage you to apply. That said please don’t forget that the non-grant element still has to be funded, if the asset is not really needed then the funds could probably be better spent elsewhere.

If you have any questions please contact your usual PKF Francis Clark contact or a member of the rural team.