Details have been released this week regarding the latest round of Government funding for farming, horticultural and forestry businesses in England, known as the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) 2023.

Applications for grants can be made for specific items of equipment and technology under 2 themes:

• Productivity and Slurry items (application window opens later this month).
  • The items in this list improve agricultural sustainability and horticultural and forestry productivity, helping farmers use less inputs, reduce emissions and cut waste.
• Animal Health and Welfare items (application window opens in March).
  • The items in this list offer improvements in the health and welfare of livestock, potentially helping farmers improve biosecurity or decrease environmental stress.

Applications can be made for either theme, or both. The grant is competitive, and applicants will not automatically get a grant. The success of application(s) will depend on the number and value of applications received.

FETF grants are for a minimum of £1,000 and a maximum of £25,000 per theme.

Full guidance on the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) 2023, and details of eligible items is available on the gov.uk website.