The FETF provides grants for machinery, equipment and technology items to help cut costs and boost efficiency on farm. Funding is available under three themes: Productivity, Slurry Management and Animal Welfare. Grants will range from £1,000 to a maximum of £25,000 for each theme. The fund is competitive and each theme has rules for scoring, to make sure public money is used well. The window to apply will be open for six weeks, closing midday, 10 July.
In total, £46.7 million will be available for farmers, growers, foresters and their contractors.
Who is eligible?
Farming businesses based and registered in England are eligible to apply.
You can find out more about eligibility and applications on the gov.uk website
Automated footbath
FETF85
Up to 50%
StepGuardian is an automated hoof bath system that improves herd hoof health while at the same time saving time, labour, and chemical costs.
Hoof treatment is improved by automated cycling which enables timely and effective solutions while at the same time reducing chemical wastage by precision metered dosing;
Rotating cow brush
FETF98
Up to 50%
The durable and robust cow brush from BouMatic offers a steady and high-quality brushing. This brush, designed and manufactured to eliminate parasites and other vermin from places inaccessible to the cow, can be installed on any type of support.
By reducing the number of parasites and stress within the herd, HandyBrush improves the health and well-being of your cows and, as a result, their productivity.
Robotic slurry pusher/collector
FETF26
Up to 40%
The BVS vacuum robot from BouMatic, an innovative solution for automated cleaning of livestock buildings, is intended to revolutionize hygiene and comfort standards in this sector. This fully automated robot excels in slurry suction, ensuring a clean and healthy environment for the herd and ultimately improved milking results.
Fixed slurry separator
FETF27
Up to 40%
Our slurry separators offer several practical and environmental benefits, especially as farms face increasing pressure to manage waste sustainably and comply with environmental regulations. BouMatic slurry management systems are designed with dairy farm efficiency and cow comfort in mind.
Heat recovery system
FETF40
Up to 50%
Capture waste heat energy from your refrigeration system to provide hot water while allowing your compressor to run more efficiently. Heat recovery system is a double-walled heat exchanger with water storage tank that captures lost heat from your cooling system to heat your water for free. The heated water is then stored in the system until it is needed. The Opti-Stor Heat Recovery System is recognized as the innovative leader in heat recovery technology.
Feed pusher
FETF103
Up to 50%
The Butler Gold Pro pushes the feed gently onto the feed trough, without applying pressure. Thanks to its special patented auger, the freshness and quality of the feed are maintained and it motivates the animals to eat the feed
Please contact your local BouMatic dealer for details: