Farming Equipment and Technology Fund
Defra / Rural Payments Agency
What it funds
Grants of roughly £1,000-£25,000 per theme towards listed productivity, slurry and animal-health equipment for farmers, growers and some contractors in England.
Who can apply
Farmers, growers, foresters and agricultural contractors in England; items selected from the published eligible-equipment list.
Key criteria
- Farming / growing / forestry business
- Operating in England
How to apply
Online application in published rounds; scored and offered against the equipment list; purchase after offer, claim with invoices.
Evidence you'll need
- Single Business Identifier (SBI)
- Equipment quotes/invoices
Last checked against the official source within the last 7 days. Scheme parameters are set by the funder and can change — verify before applying, or let us do it for you.
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