In this ever-changing world, maintaining food security in the UK is critical for several reasons. 

84% of fruit and 47% of vegetables are imported!

It is estimated that over 40% of the UK’s arable land and 50% of our wheat crop is directed into livestock feed!

How long after the window closes will we find out if we have been offered the grant? 

When do I have to purchase the product? How much paperwork is involved?  

When will the other windows be open if we miss this round? 

Where does the average cost of items come from? 

You can now apply for a productivity and slurry management grant through the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) 2024.

In this post, we’ll set out the process to apply and how you can learn more.

Overview​

The FETF provides grants for farming equipment and technology that supports improvements in productivity, slurry management and animal health and welfare.

Grants for productivity and slurry management items are available now. The deadline

So, let’s recap on LAMMA 2024.  In my youthful ignorance it took me until this year to realize that the abbreviation LAMMA stands for ‘Lincolnshire Agricultural Machinery Manufacturer’s Association’.  These humble beginnings in 1982 were a chance for machinery manufacturers of the day (many of which were based in Lincolnshire) to showcase their latest offerings to a captive audience of the arable heartland of England at various showgrounds in the region, Newark and Peterborough namely. 

41 years later, the

DEFRA have announced a new round of grant benefitting English farmers who are looking to improve their farm productivity and enhance environmental benefits!

What’s new for 2024 

New for 2024, the fund is now split into 3 separate grants: productivity, slurry and animal health and welfare equipment.

They have increased the maximum grant amounts for productivity and slurry, so you can now apply for up to £50,000 for each of these themes.

The maximum grant amount for animal health and welfare remains at £25,000.

This means you could receive up to £125,000 in total, towards the purchase of new equipment and technology. 

Further to these improvements, they have also increased the grant amount available for most items from last year.

This year there will be multiple application windows.

Hedgerows are one of those quintessentially British things; much like a Victoria sandwich or a country cottage.  Hedgerows are not only a method of fencing for livestock, they’re a security device, havens for wildlife and an ancient craft dating back centuries, with many regional variations.  According to the BBC, the new King Charles III is a big fan of hedgerows, with quite a few being laid at the Highgrove Estate. 

The protection and maintenance of hedges on a farm is a very important item in the farming calendar.  A

With the drive for net zero and reducing carbon footprint, regenerative farming is certainly a buzz word in the agricultural industry.  Decarbonising agricultural emissions is certainly a challenge, and the pursuit of a net-zero emission economy by 2050 will be a lofty target for the agricultural sector.

It is forecasted that BPS payments received by many farms will be phased out by approximately 2028. Farmers will be glad to know that the government has implemented the ‘SFI’ or sustainable farming incentive by way of replacing some of the income previously relied upon by many farmers from the BPS.  The SFI represents a scheme that aims to create a healthier bottom line for many farmers while protecting the environment for future generations, using the natural capital our wonderful British countryside already has to offer. 

Some Particulars: 

• You can apply for the SFI if you were eligible for the BPS (Basic Payment Scheme) in 2022 or 2023. 
• To qualify for an early payment by the

If you’re getting your teeth into cultivation season, purchasing tungsten wearing parts might be an option you’re considering. Agri-Linc stock a large range of tungsten wearing parts from the BISON and Duratil brands that have been specially developed and designed by our experienced teams.

Moore Unidrill’s Guide to the Ultimate Grassland Overseeder? We’ll forgive you for thinking this article might be a publicity stunt written by a company who have been specializing in the field for forty years ????.  Believe you me, it isn’t…well not entirely.

The reality of the matter is that we all know there are a good number of alternatives out there; we’ve learnt this firsthand from our dealings as a family over a long period of time in the used machinery industry.  We could reel off the qualities of a Moore Unidrill once again, but below we’ve decided to name all its contemporaries and offer you useful and informative comparisons.  At the end of the day, that’s the information you’re after…

Why Use An Overseeder?

If you’re an agronomist, agriculturalist or livestock farmer, optimum pasture and grassland quality is a priority. Use of a grassland overseeder ensures improved seed-to-soil contact, placing seeds directly into the s