The Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) 2026 opens for applications on 17 March 2026.

FETF 2026 includes 3 grants to help you buy equipment or technology to:

• improve productivity
• manage slurry
• improve animal health and welfare

You may be eligible to apply if you’ve received money from previous FETF grants or the Countryside Productivity Small Grants Scheme.

The Animal Health and Welfare grant is available if you farm any of the following:

• beef cattle
• dairy cattle
• sheep
• pigs
• laying chickens (including rearing and breeding farms)
• broiler chickens (including rearing and breeding farms)

When you can apply

You can apply for FETF 2026, using the Farming Investment Fund service from 17 March 2026.

We have grant eligible items in stock and ready to go now.

Talk to us about how to make the most of your grant funding HERE.

But hurry – applications close at midday on 28 April 2026.