More time to apply for farming equipment and technology 

The Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) application window is now open until midday on Tuesday 12 May. 

If you have already started your application, we encourage you to use this time to review and finalise your submission. 

If you have not yet applied, there is still time to consider how the fund could support your business. 

If you have already submitted your application, you will not be able to edit it. 

The fund details remain the same.  

FETF supports farmers, growers, foresters and contractors to invest in equipment and technology that can improve: 

• productivity 

• animal health and welfare 

• slurry management 

 As outlined in our earlier post, the budget is spread across these 3 themes. Each theme has a wide range of eligible items to choose from.  

There are no changes to the items on each list, the costs, scoring approach or the claim deadline. 

Some applicants have shared concerns about scoring thresholds. We want to reassure you, and clarify, that scoring is only used if applications exceed the available funding. If necessary, score thresholds are set after all applications have been received and are based on the overall level of demand in that round. 

The FETF 2026 guidance is available on GOV.UK. This includes eligibility criteria, the lists of eligible items and how to apply. 

Learn more 

Watch the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund 2026 webinar. 

The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) also produced a series of videos on how to apply. 

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