FETF 2026 Guidance Released

The Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) 2026 will open for applications on 17th March 2026, with applications closing at midday on 28 April 2026. This fund provides grant support for farmers investing in equipment to improve productivity, slurry management and animal health and welfare and is broadly similar to the previous rounds of the FETF scheme, with some small changes.   

This is the last time this scheme will be available in its current format, with a restructure of schemes due for 2027.   

Farmers will be able to apply for grants of between £1,000 and £25,000 per funding theme detailed below. This represents a competitive opportunity to secure up to 50% of the RPA-determined cost of an item.

1. Productivity (up to £25,000) 

2. Slurry Management (up to £25,000)

3. Animal Health & Welfare (up to £25,000)

   
   

The key changes published for this year are: 

• Scoring uplifts have been removed 

• Fixed Sheep Handling Systems have been removed as an option 

• Handheld digital Brix refractometers for colostrum testing have been added as an option 

• Water heaters have been added as an option 

• Autonomous grain monitoring robots have been added as an option

• Scoring has changed on some items

Where can I find out more on FETF?

As this scheme is competitive, it is important to ensure your application scores highly to improve your chances of success.   Our team are always happy to answer your questions. Get in touch today, in order to begin work on your application!