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Farming Equipment and Technology Fund 2026: guidance now available 

Posted by: The Team, Posted on: 24 February 2026 - Categories: Payments for equipment, technology and infrastructure
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Applications for the next round of the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF 2026) open on 17 March. The guidance is now live, and we’re hosting a webinar to help you prepare.

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Introducing the new nutrient management planning tool on GOV.UK

Posted by: David Solomon, Posted on: 4 February 2026 - Categories: Farming and Countryside Team
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Managing nutrients effectively is one of the most important jobs a farmer does. To make this easier, we’ve launched a new tool on GOV.UK.

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