
Farming Equipment and Technology Fund 2025: guidance now available
FETF provides grants for machinery, equipment and technology items to ‘help cut costs and boost efficiency’.
Funding is available under 3 themes:
- Productivity
- Slurry Management
- Animal Health and Welfare
Grants will range from £1,000 to a maximum of £25,000 for each theme. DEFRA will pay a percentage of the cost of the item, which varies by item.

Image shows a direct drill we helped secure grant funding for under the last round.
A full list of the items for each theme can be found here:
The fund is competitive.
You will be able to apply on 29 May. The window to apply will be open for 6 weeks, closing midday, 10 July.
For further help and guidance please contact a member of our rural professional team >
To view the full guidance on Gov.uk click here