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Farming Equipment and Technology Fund
The Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) is now open for Animal Health and Welfare Items. You can apply for between £1,000 and £25,000 towards buying new equipment, and popular items include livestock handling systems and weighing equipment, CCTV and cow brushes. Please note, the grant is competitive and if
Farming Equipment and Technology Fund
The Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) is now open for Productivity and Slurry Items. You can apply for between £1,000 and £25,000 towards buying new equipment and popular items include stock heat detection equipment, slurry dribble bars, CCTV, rainwater harvesting systems and direct drills. Please note, the grant is
WebbPaton’s 2023 Farm Business Update
Christmas is coming, and we are busy in the office getting ready for our 2023 Farm Business Updates: 23rd January – Chippenham Golf Club 25th January – Wellington Barn, Calne 30th & 31st January – Wrag Barn, Highworth 2nd February – Basset Down Golf Complex The invitations will be going
Entitlements Wanted!
Following a busy start to the entitlement trading season, WebbPaton have seen a dramatic increase in sale values being achieved. This is primarily due to there being a lack of supply which has pushed the price up. Last week WebbPaton were trading between £160 and £190 per unit plus VAT.
WebbPaton’s 2022 Farm Business Update
They’re back! After not being able to hold them last year, we are delighted to be able to run our seminars again this year, albeit slightly later than usual. The first one will take place on 21st March, keep a look out for your invitation in the post, or if
Lump Sum Exit Scheme
Earlier this week, the RPA announced guidance on the Lump Sum Exit Scheme which caters for those wishing to leave farming, either to retire or take up a different occupation. We expect applications to be between April and September 2022. More guidance about the scheme will be published before applications
Countryside Stewardship Capital Grant
Countryside Stewardship Capital Grant applications are now open! These are grouped into three categories: Boundaries, Trees and Orchards – eg hedgerow planting, laying, gapping up and stone wall restoration etc; Water Quality – eg fencing, concrete yard renewal, roofing over FYM/slurry stores, rainwater goods etc; and Air Quality – eg
Farming Transformation Fund
DEFRA have now opened the second phase of its Farming Transformation Fund. This phase is labelled ‘Improving Farm Productivity’ and supports investments of over £82,500 with a 40% grant of up to £500,000. The minimum grant is £35,000. What the grants are for: The use of robotic or autonomous equipment