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03.07.24
Wool Shedding Ram Sale
There will be a Wool Shedding Ram Sale on 2nd August at Cawley Farms Dairy, SY8 4NY
Recorded Genetics. Exlana, Easycare, Aussie White Cross, NZ Wiltsire Cross, Ultra White Cross.
12.30pm - Inspection, Lunch
2.30pm - Auction starts
For further information visit www.cawleyfarms.co.uk
Wool Shedding Ram Sale
There will be a Wool Shedding Ram Sale on 2nd August at Cawley Farms Dairy, SY8 4NY
Recorded Genetics. Exlana, Easycare, Aussie White Cross, NZ Wiltsire Cross, Ultra White Cross.
12.30pm - Inspection, Lunch
2.30pm - Auction starts
For further information visit www.cawleyfarms.co.uk
20.03.24
Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) 2024
The application window is open for the Animal Health & Welfare Category within the FETF grant scheme. FETF 2024 is competitive. You may not receive any, or all of the funding you apply for. Successful applicants will receive a minimum of £1,000 and a maximum of £25,000 towards animal health and welfare items.
Eligible equipment includes mobile sheep handling systems, fixed handling systems, electronic weigh scales, sheep handlers, EID equipment and electric fencing.
You can apply between 20 March and 1 May 2024 for animal health and welfare items. This application window will close at midday on 1 May 2024. Two more application windows for productivity, slurry and animal health and welfare items are expected to open in 2024.
VIEW information online.
Contact Marcus at Livestock Management Systems on 07976 412319 for information and prices.
Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) 2024
The application window is open for the Animal Health & Welfare Category within the FETF grant scheme. FETF 2024 is competitive. You may not receive any, or all of the funding you apply for. Successful applicants will receive a minimum of £1,000 and a maximum of £25,000 towards animal health and welfare items.
Eligible equipment includes mobile sheep handling systems, fixed handling systems, electronic weigh scales, sheep handlers, EID equipment and electric fencing.
You can apply between 20 March and 1 May 2024 for animal health and welfare items. This application window will close at midday on 1 May 2024. Two more application windows for productivity, slurry and animal health and welfare items are expected to open in 2024.
VIEW information online.
Contact Marcus at Livestock Management Systems on 07976 412319 for information and prices.
05.03.24
Welsh Small Grants - Efficiency
The application window for Welsh Small Grants - Efficiency is open from 6th March 2024 to 16th April 2024. Eligible items include mobile sheep handling systems and associated equipment.
Contact Marcus on 07976 412319 for insight into potential eligible items.
VIEW the eligable items.
VIEW information online for the Welsh Small Grants.
Welsh Small Grants - Efficiency
The application window for Welsh Small Grants - Efficiency is open from 6th March 2024 to 16th April 2024. Eligible items include mobile sheep handling systems and associated equipment.
Contact Marcus on 07976 412319 for insight into potential eligible items.
VIEW the eligable items.
VIEW information online for the Welsh Small Grants.
20.02.24
Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) 2024
Coming soon is the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) 2024 which will provide grants for equipment and technology that support improvements in Productivity, Slurry management and Animal health and welfare.
Read the Gov.uk Blog online:
https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/2024/02/20/farming-equipment-and-technology-fund-2024-guidance-now-available/
Contact Marcus at Livestock Management Systems on 07976 412319 for insight into potential eligible items.
Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) 2024
Coming soon is the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) 2024 which will provide grants for equipment and technology that support improvements in Productivity, Slurry management and Animal health and welfare.
Read the Gov.uk Blog online:
https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/2024/02/20/farming-equipment-and-technology-fund-2024-guidance-now-available/
Contact Marcus at Livestock Management Systems on 07976 412319 for insight into potential eligible items.
29.10.23
Access to Work Scheme
Access to Work can help you get or stay in work if you have a physical or mental health condition or disability. The support you get will depend on your needs. Through Access to Work, you can apply for:
Access to Work could give you a grant to help pay for things like specialist equipment to help you farm.
Contact Marcus on 07976 412319 for insight into potential eligible items.
VIEW Gov.UK information online.
Access to Work Scheme
Access to Work can help you get or stay in work if you have a physical or mental health condition or disability. The support you get will depend on your needs. Through Access to Work, you can apply for:
- a grant to help pay for practical support with your work
- support with managing your mental health at work
- money to pay for communication support at job interviews
Access to Work could give you a grant to help pay for things like specialist equipment to help you farm.
Contact Marcus on 07976 412319 for insight into potential eligible items.
VIEW Gov.UK information online.
17.07.23
Farm Equipment and Technology Fund 2023 - Notifications
Notifications for successful applications to receive grant funding as part of the English Farm Equipment and Technology Fund for the Animal Health and Welfare category have been issued.
Please check your email, including spam and junk folders, for notifications on grant applications.
Farm Equipment and Technology Fund 2023 - Notifications
Notifications for successful applications to receive grant funding as part of the English Farm Equipment and Technology Fund for the Animal Health and Welfare category have been issued.
Please check your email, including spam and junk folders, for notifications on grant applications.
24.03.23
Farming Equipment and Technology Fund 2023
English farmers can apply for funding towards a range of productivity, slurry and animal health and welfare items.
It is split into two themes- Productivity and Slurry (open later this month) and Animal Health and Welfare (available in March) and will offer grants of between £1,000 and £25,000.
The FETF is open for the Animal Health and Welfare Category.
Eligible items include mobile sheep handling, weigh crates, sheep handler etc
View list of items:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/farming-equipment-and-technology-fund-fetf-2023/annex-4-fetf-2023-animal-health-and-welfare-eligible-items#sheep
Grants are for a minimum of £1,000 and a maximum of £25,000.
If you would like assistance in applying, or quotes for items call us today on 0843 506 5430 or 07976 412319.
Farming Equipment and Technology Fund 2023
English farmers can apply for funding towards a range of productivity, slurry and animal health and welfare items.
It is split into two themes- Productivity and Slurry (open later this month) and Animal Health and Welfare (available in March) and will offer grants of between £1,000 and £25,000.
The FETF is open for the Animal Health and Welfare Category.
Eligible items include mobile sheep handling, weigh crates, sheep handler etc
View list of items:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/farming-equipment-and-technology-fund-fetf-2023/annex-4-fetf-2023-animal-health-and-welfare-eligible-items#sheep
Grants are for a minimum of £1,000 and a maximum of £25,000.
If you would like assistance in applying, or quotes for items call us today on 0843 506 5430 or 07976 412319.
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20.02.23
FOR SALE - Lleyn x Aberblack crossbred ewes Having run with Charollais and Primera rams Due to lamb 1st April 2023 Scanned w/c 13th February 2023 161% - 27 twins and 17 singles All homebred, born 2020 Have all reared successfully as ewe lambs and yearlings Located at Abberley, Worcestershire Call Marcus Bullock on 07976 412319 |
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12.01.23
Welsh Small Grants - Efficiency
The application window for Welsh Small Grants -Efficiency is open from 16th January 2023 to 24th February 2023. Eligible items include mobile handling systems, sheep handler crate or clamp, electronic weigh scales, electric fencing, electric fencing energiser.
View the list of eligible items.
View more information online.
Welsh Small Grants - Efficiency
The application window for Welsh Small Grants -Efficiency is open from 16th January 2023 to 24th February 2023. Eligible items include mobile handling systems, sheep handler crate or clamp, electronic weigh scales, electric fencing, electric fencing energiser.
View the list of eligible items.
View more information online.
19.05.22
Welsh Small Grants - Efficiency
The Expression of Interest (EOI) window for Small Grants -Efficiency is 18 May to 29 June 2022. This is a capital scheme designed to help farmers in Wales to improve the technical, financial and environmental performance of their farm businesses.
View the list of eligible items.
View more information online.
Welsh Small Grants - Efficiency
The Expression of Interest (EOI) window for Small Grants -Efficiency is 18 May to 29 June 2022. This is a capital scheme designed to help farmers in Wales to improve the technical, financial and environmental performance of their farm businesses.
View the list of eligible items.
View more information online.
04.03.22
FETF Round 1: Deadline extended for acceptance of grant
The Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) Round 1 deadline has changed for accepting Grant Funding Agreement (GFA).
Applicants who have yet to accept (or withdraw) from their FETF GFA, now have an extended deadline to accept their grant.
New deadline - midnight on the 1 April 2022.
Make sure to acknowledge acceptance of the GFA. This is done through the acceptance portal (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/farming-investment-fund) as explained in the offer email and the scheme manual.
*The claim deadline remains the same and all claims must be submitted by midnight on the 31 October 2022.
FETF Round 1: Deadline extended for acceptance of grant
The Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) Round 1 deadline has changed for accepting Grant Funding Agreement (GFA).
Applicants who have yet to accept (or withdraw) from their FETF GFA, now have an extended deadline to accept their grant.
New deadline - midnight on the 1 April 2022.
Make sure to acknowledge acceptance of the GFA. This is done through the acceptance portal (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/farming-investment-fund) as explained in the offer email and the scheme manual.
*The claim deadline remains the same and all claims must be submitted by midnight on the 31 October 2022.
18.02.22
Farm Equipment and Technology Fund Notifications
Notifications have been issued for successful applications to receive grant funding, so check your email including spam and junk folders.
We have stock and prices available for:
Farm Equipment and Technology Fund Notifications
Notifications have been issued for successful applications to receive grant funding, so check your email including spam and junk folders.
We have stock and prices available for:
- Rappa mobile yards
- Rappa RaceWeigh
- Rappa RaceGrip
- EID Stick (Stock) Readers
- Load Bars
- Weigh Heads
- Electric Fencing
16.11.21
Farm Equipment and Technology Fund Open for Applicants
This fund provides grants towards the cost of equipment and technology to improve the productivity of farms in a sustainable way. The Round 1 application period opens on 16 November 2021 and will close on 7 January 2022.
View details online, get in touch for a quotation on handling and weighing equipment.
Visit website for information and list of eligable items:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/farming-investment-fund
Farm Equipment and Technology Fund Open for Applicants
This fund provides grants towards the cost of equipment and technology to improve the productivity of farms in a sustainable way. The Round 1 application period opens on 16 November 2021 and will close on 7 January 2022.
View details online, get in touch for a quotation on handling and weighing equipment.
Visit website for information and list of eligable items:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/farming-investment-fund
22.08.21
£2m Farm Business Grant window to open in September
Farmers in Wales will be eligible for funding worth £2m through the Welsh Government's Farm Business Grant. The grant is available for farmers to invest in new equipment and technology that will improve technical, financial and environmental performance. The expression of interest window will run from 1 September to 1 October and successful applicants will have four months to purchase and claim for the items supports. The budget allocated to this round of the Farm Business Grant comes from funds remaining within the Rural Development Fund.
READ the announcement
£2m Farm Business Grant window to open in September
Farmers in Wales will be eligible for funding worth £2m through the Welsh Government's Farm Business Grant. The grant is available for farmers to invest in new equipment and technology that will improve technical, financial and environmental performance. The expression of interest window will run from 1 September to 1 October and successful applicants will have four months to purchase and claim for the items supports. The budget allocated to this round of the Farm Business Grant comes from funds remaining within the Rural Development Fund.
READ the announcement
18.02.21
The Welsh Government's Farm Business Grant
DOWNLOAD further information.
VIEW the Welsh Government website.
The Welsh Government's Farm Business Grant
- The application window is open from 1st March 2021 to 9th April 2021 providing a one-off grant.
- Grant funding allocation will range from a minimum of £3,000 based on a £7,500 spend up to a maximum grant of £12,000 based on a £30,000 spend.
- Grant funding can be used for investments towards capital equipment. Qualifying equipment includes mobile sheep handling systems, fixed handling systems, electronic weigh crates, sheep handlers, EID equipment and solar-powered electric fence energisers.
- Apply on-line through Rural Payments Wales (RPW) Online Portal.
DOWNLOAD further information.
VIEW the Welsh Government website.
07.10.20
Countryside Productivity Small Grant (CPSG) Round 3
The Countryside Productivity Grant Round 3 is open. The grant provides investment towards specific items of equipment which will improve productivity and efficiency for farming and horticultural businesses.
Read more online.
Countryside Productivity Small Grant (CPSG) Round 3
The Countryside Productivity Grant Round 3 is open. The grant provides investment towards specific items of equipment which will improve productivity and efficiency for farming and horticultural businesses.
- Qualifying equipment includes mobile sheep handling systems, fixed handling systems, electronic weigh crates, sheep handlers, EID equipment and solar-powered electric fence energisers
- Applicants from Round 1 and 2 that have not received full grants can also submit a new application to receive funding in Round 3. The total
- value of all applications must not be more than £12,000
- Successful applicants will need to provide photos of the items working on their farm
- Apply online for grants of between £3,000 and £12,000 by midday on 4 November 2020.
Read more online.
25.03.20
Countryside Productivity Small Grant (CPSG) Claim - COVID 19 Update
The claim deadline for all Countryside Productivity Small Grant (CPSG) claims was originally set as Midnight on 31st May 2020. Whilst the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) would still like people to try to claim as soon as possible they accept that the COVID-19 situation is having an impact on the ability of some suppliers to meet that deadline. Therefore RPA are extending the deadline date to Midnight on the 31st July 2020 for claims to be received. All items must be in place at the location stated in applications and operational, before submitting claims.
Countryside Productivity Small Grant (CPSG) Claim - COVID 19 Update
The claim deadline for all Countryside Productivity Small Grant (CPSG) claims was originally set as Midnight on 31st May 2020. Whilst the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) would still like people to try to claim as soon as possible they accept that the COVID-19 situation is having an impact on the ability of some suppliers to meet that deadline. Therefore RPA are extending the deadline date to Midnight on the 31st July 2020 for claims to be received. All items must be in place at the location stated in applications and operational, before submitting claims.
24.03.20
Rappa Statement Coronavirus (Covid-19)
Following recent Government guidance our supplier Rappa has ceased all manufacturing for a minimum of three weeks. The Rappa office team is running with minimal staff and they are endeavouring to despatch orders placed. They are keeping all stockists, including Livestock Management Systems, updated on stock levels of Rappa products and alternative dates of any mobile yards due for delivery. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you, Marcus.
Rappa Statement Coronavirus (Covid-19)
Following recent Government guidance our supplier Rappa has ceased all manufacturing for a minimum of three weeks. The Rappa office team is running with minimal staff and they are endeavouring to despatch orders placed. They are keeping all stockists, including Livestock Management Systems, updated on stock levels of Rappa products and alternative dates of any mobile yards due for delivery. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you, Marcus.
02.03.20
Farm Business Grant (FBG) - Wales Round 7
The application window is open from 2 March 2020 to 10 April 2020 for Welsh farmers to apply for a Farm Business Grant (FBG) to receive grant funding of between £3,000 and £12,000 to support the purchase of handling equipment and other key products. Qualifying items include mobile yards, RaceWeigh or RaceGrip - view our flyer.
VIEW the Farm Business Grant product listing eligible for grant funding
VIEW for further information online.
Contact us for a quotation for the qualifying items which include mobile yards, RaceWeigh or RaceGrip. Call 0843 506 5430 or 07976 412319 or email [email protected]
Farm Business Grant (FBG) - Wales Round 7
The application window is open from 2 March 2020 to 10 April 2020 for Welsh farmers to apply for a Farm Business Grant (FBG) to receive grant funding of between £3,000 and £12,000 to support the purchase of handling equipment and other key products. Qualifying items include mobile yards, RaceWeigh or RaceGrip - view our flyer.
VIEW the Farm Business Grant product listing eligible for grant funding
VIEW for further information online.
Contact us for a quotation for the qualifying items which include mobile yards, RaceWeigh or RaceGrip. Call 0843 506 5430 or 07976 412319 or email [email protected]
28.10.19
The Countryside Productivity Small Grants Scheme
More than 3,600 farmers are set to benefit from £22 million in productivity-boosting equipment from round two of the government’s Countryside Productivity Small Grants scheme.
Under the scheme, farmers can apply for grants of between £3,000 and £12,000 to invest in new and innovative equipment – from livestock monitoring cameras to precision farming technology – which help businesses save time and money and improve productivity.
Farming Minister George Eustice confirmed on Monday 28th October that all eligible applications have been approved as part of round two of the successful scheme, with the Rural Payments Agency writing to the 3,677 successful applicants from Monday 28th October.
The first round of funding opened in 2018, with £15 million spent to support farmers investing in technology to boost their productivity. Today’s announcement means that £37 million has been allocated to farmers in the scheme’s first two funding rounds, with a third and final funding round to open in autumn 2020.
Farming Minister George Eustice said: "Boosting farm productivity is hugely important, and I’m delighted we’ve been able to fund all applications, supporting farmers to invest in game-changing technology. As a former farmer I know that new equipment can provide a real boost, saving businesses time and money while improving yields. When we introduce our landmark Agriculture Bill we will set out further measures to help farmers become more productive, efficient and resilient."
The Rural Payments Agency is encouraging farmers to speak to their suppliers to confirm the items they wish to order are available before accepting their grant by using the acceptance portal on GOV.UK by 10 November.
New items were added to the list of the equipment available for the second round of the Small Grants Scheme, with grants available to minimise soil compaction in fields, monitor ammonia levels in farm buildings, and increase machinery precision when applying slurry.
Farmers are encouraged to make early orders to leave time for deliveries to arrive and payment claims to be processed by the end of May 2020.
Rural Payments Agency Chief Executive Paul Caldwell said: "The Small Grants scheme is extremely popular with farmers, so it is fantastic to see the funding is being made available for all the eligible applications we received for round two. Harnessing innovative technology can provide a real boost for productivity across the farming sector in England, and I am delighted that we are able to help unlock access to new equipment for many farmers.
I would encourage all our customers to contact their suppliers early to ensure their items can be delivered ahead of the claim deadline."
VIEW for further information online.
The Countryside Productivity Small Grants Scheme
More than 3,600 farmers are set to benefit from £22 million in productivity-boosting equipment from round two of the government’s Countryside Productivity Small Grants scheme.
Under the scheme, farmers can apply for grants of between £3,000 and £12,000 to invest in new and innovative equipment – from livestock monitoring cameras to precision farming technology – which help businesses save time and money and improve productivity.
Farming Minister George Eustice confirmed on Monday 28th October that all eligible applications have been approved as part of round two of the successful scheme, with the Rural Payments Agency writing to the 3,677 successful applicants from Monday 28th October.
The first round of funding opened in 2018, with £15 million spent to support farmers investing in technology to boost their productivity. Today’s announcement means that £37 million has been allocated to farmers in the scheme’s first two funding rounds, with a third and final funding round to open in autumn 2020.
Farming Minister George Eustice said: "Boosting farm productivity is hugely important, and I’m delighted we’ve been able to fund all applications, supporting farmers to invest in game-changing technology. As a former farmer I know that new equipment can provide a real boost, saving businesses time and money while improving yields. When we introduce our landmark Agriculture Bill we will set out further measures to help farmers become more productive, efficient and resilient."
The Rural Payments Agency is encouraging farmers to speak to their suppliers to confirm the items they wish to order are available before accepting their grant by using the acceptance portal on GOV.UK by 10 November.
New items were added to the list of the equipment available for the second round of the Small Grants Scheme, with grants available to minimise soil compaction in fields, monitor ammonia levels in farm buildings, and increase machinery precision when applying slurry.
Farmers are encouraged to make early orders to leave time for deliveries to arrive and payment claims to be processed by the end of May 2020.
Rural Payments Agency Chief Executive Paul Caldwell said: "The Small Grants scheme is extremely popular with farmers, so it is fantastic to see the funding is being made available for all the eligible applications we received for round two. Harnessing innovative technology can provide a real boost for productivity across the farming sector in England, and I am delighted that we are able to help unlock access to new equipment for many farmers.
I would encourage all our customers to contact their suppliers early to ensure their items can be delivered ahead of the claim deadline."
VIEW for further information online.
09.07.19
The Countryside Productivity Small Grants Scheme
The Countryside Productivity Small Grants scheme Round 2 is now available for all farm types including livestock, horticulture and arable businesses, with a total of £15 million available.
For Round 2 funding:
DOWNLOAD the Countryside Productivity Small Grants scheme Round 2 Handbook
The Countryside Productivity Small Grants Scheme
The Countryside Productivity Small Grants scheme Round 2 is now available for all farm types including livestock, horticulture and arable businesses, with a total of £15 million available.
For Round 2 funding:
- 26 new items have been added to the list of equipment available
- New Rappa RaceGrip and RaceWeigh are qualifying items
- Applicants for Round 1 funding can also submit a new application to receive funding in Round 2. The total value of both applications must not be more than £12,000
- Successful applicants will need to provide photos of the items working on their farm
- Submit your online application by Midday 3 September 2019.
DOWNLOAD the Countryside Productivity Small Grants scheme Round 2 Handbook
04.03.19
Farm Business Grant (FBG) - Wales
The application window is open from 4 March 2019 to April 2019 for Welsh farmers to apply for a Farm Business Grant (FBG) to receive grant funding of between £3,000 and £12,000 to support the purchase of handling equipment and other key products.
DOWNLOAD the Farm Business Grant information pack and FAQ's
DOWNLOAD the Farm Business Grant product listing eligible for grant funding
Farm Business Grant (FBG) - Wales
The application window is open from 4 March 2019 to April 2019 for Welsh farmers to apply for a Farm Business Grant (FBG) to receive grant funding of between £3,000 and £12,000 to support the purchase of handling equipment and other key products.
DOWNLOAD the Farm Business Grant information pack and FAQ's
DOWNLOAD the Farm Business Grant product listing eligible for grant funding
07.02.18
Countryside Productivity Small Grant
The RDPE Countryside Productivity Small Grant scheme opened on 7 February 2018 to provide funding for farmers to purchase equipment to improve the productivity of their farm. The scheme is different to other parts of the Countryside Productivity scheme as it uses an online application process and is targeted at supporting investment for specific pieces of agricultural equipment. The grant scheme is only open until midday on 14 March 2018.
The grant provides 40% grant funding towards specific pieces of agricultural equipment which help achieve improvements in either animal welfare, resource efficiency or nutrient management. The 40% grant is for a minimum of £3,000 (i.e. minimum £7,500 spend) up to a maximum of £12,000 (£30,000 spend).
Who can apply
Farmers (including livestock, dairy, arable and horticultural sectors) can apply for this grant.
The scheme has a specific list of items it will provide grant funding towards including:
The items within the application are automatically scored on the degree they meet technical efficiency, animal health and welfare, health and safety and resource efficiency criteria.
When the application is approved, farmers have 150 days in which to purchase the equipment applied for. The grant is paid in a single payment in arrears once copies of invoices for each item and a copy of a bank statement have been provided to prove the items have been paid for.
Countryside Productivity Small Grant
The RDPE Countryside Productivity Small Grant scheme opened on 7 February 2018 to provide funding for farmers to purchase equipment to improve the productivity of their farm. The scheme is different to other parts of the Countryside Productivity scheme as it uses an online application process and is targeted at supporting investment for specific pieces of agricultural equipment. The grant scheme is only open until midday on 14 March 2018.
The grant provides 40% grant funding towards specific pieces of agricultural equipment which help achieve improvements in either animal welfare, resource efficiency or nutrient management. The 40% grant is for a minimum of £3,000 (i.e. minimum £7,500 spend) up to a maximum of £12,000 (£30,000 spend).
Who can apply
Farmers (including livestock, dairy, arable and horticultural sectors) can apply for this grant.
The scheme has a specific list of items it will provide grant funding towards including:
- Cattle Equipment – e.g. mobile and fixed handling systems, cattle crushes, electronic weigh systems, calving detectors etc.
- Sheep Equipment - mobile and fixed handling systems, sheep handler and electronic weigh scales.
- Pig Equipment – fixed handling system, electronic weigh system etc.
- General Livestock Equipment – EID equipment, Auto EID drench gun, pasture plate meter etc.
- Precision Farming Equipment - standalone GPS units, variable rate controllers for sprayers and fertiliser spreaders and direct or strip till seed drills.
- Resource Management Equipment – umbilical hose reeler, heat recovery unit etc.
- Other General Equipment – electric scraper systems, humidity controls for grain drying, digital weather station linked to computer with software etc.
The items within the application are automatically scored on the degree they meet technical efficiency, animal health and welfare, health and safety and resource efficiency criteria.
When the application is approved, farmers have 150 days in which to purchase the equipment applied for. The grant is paid in a single payment in arrears once copies of invoices for each item and a copy of a bank statement have been provided to prove the items have been paid for.
2.01.18
Welsh Farm Business Grant - 40% Grant funding available
The Welsh Government’s Farm Business Grant (FBG) provides a one-off grant of between £3,000 and £12,000 for investments towards capital equipment such as mobile livestock handling equipment that have been pre-identified as offering clear and quantifiable benefits to farm enterprises. We know exactly what works when it comes to supplying mobile livestock handling systems and offer solutions that are strong, quick and user friendly. Simple, robust and easy to set up systems make shepherding more efficient whether handling sheep at home or away. We have over 25 years experience in supplying handling systems and with our practical knowledge can supply a standard system or supply a bespoke system to meet your flock requirements.
Key Facts
The Welsh Government’s Farm Business Grant (FBG) will open grant application windows over the next four years as part
of a £40 million allocation of grant funding available to farmers.
Important Information for Round 3
Administration of the FBG will be transferring to Rural Payments Wales (RPW) for the third round, opening in January 2018, and future rounds of the scheme:
Farmers can begin applying, through RPW Online, from 29 January 2018.
Farming for the Future Roadshows
Eligibility for the Welsh Government’s Farm Business Grant (FBG), which can provide a one-off grant of between £3,000 and £12,000, requires a partner in the business to attend one ‘Farming for the Future’ event organised by Farming Connect. The individual attending must be registered as a business partner with Farming Connect and Welsh Government Rural Payment Wales. Farmers across Wales will be able to invest in around 70 items linked to animal health; genetics and performance; crop management; energy efficiency; resource efficiency and ICT.
VIEW the Farming for the Future Roadshow dates
Livestock Management Systems are a certified distributor of RAPPA mobile yards for the Midlands and Wales. For a quotation on the RAPPA mobile handling systems and accessories please email [email protected]
Welsh Farm Business Grant - 40% Grant funding available
The Welsh Government’s Farm Business Grant (FBG) provides a one-off grant of between £3,000 and £12,000 for investments towards capital equipment such as mobile livestock handling equipment that have been pre-identified as offering clear and quantifiable benefits to farm enterprises. We know exactly what works when it comes to supplying mobile livestock handling systems and offer solutions that are strong, quick and user friendly. Simple, robust and easy to set up systems make shepherding more efficient whether handling sheep at home or away. We have over 25 years experience in supplying handling systems and with our practical knowledge can supply a standard system or supply a bespoke system to meet your flock requirements.
Key Facts
The Welsh Government’s Farm Business Grant (FBG) will open grant application windows over the next four years as part
of a £40 million allocation of grant funding available to farmers.
- Applicants only get one opportunity to apply for funding over the four year period in one of the application windows
- Amendments and additions have been made to the offerings, one of them being the inclusion of a mobile sheep handling system to hold a minimum of 100 ewes
- Third application window open from 29 January 2018 to 2 March 2018
- Applicants will be required to attend a ‘Farming for the Future’ roadshow and business turnover must not exceed £1million
- Grant funding allocation will range from a minimum of £3,000 based on a £7,500 spend up to a maximum grant of £12,000 based on a £30,000 spend.
Important Information for Round 3
Administration of the FBG will be transferring to Rural Payments Wales (RPW) for the third round, opening in January 2018, and future rounds of the scheme:
- Farmers will be able to apply in the third round of the scheme through RPW online portal.
- Scheme Management Unit (SMU) will continue to administer the claims and approvals process for the first and second round only.
Farmers can begin applying, through RPW Online, from 29 January 2018.
Farming for the Future Roadshows
Eligibility for the Welsh Government’s Farm Business Grant (FBG), which can provide a one-off grant of between £3,000 and £12,000, requires a partner in the business to attend one ‘Farming for the Future’ event organised by Farming Connect. The individual attending must be registered as a business partner with Farming Connect and Welsh Government Rural Payment Wales. Farmers across Wales will be able to invest in around 70 items linked to animal health; genetics and performance; crop management; energy efficiency; resource efficiency and ICT.
VIEW the Farming for the Future Roadshow dates
Livestock Management Systems are a certified distributor of RAPPA mobile yards for the Midlands and Wales. For a quotation on the RAPPA mobile handling systems and accessories please email [email protected]
05.08.17
Welsh Farm Business Grant
On 2nd August the second application window for the Welsh Farm Business Grant was opened. It will be open until 29 September for applications to receive a 40% contribution grant towards capital investments in equipment and machinery that have been pre-identified as offering clear and quantifiable benefits to farm enterprises. The minimum grant available is £3,000, and the maximum is £12,000. Only one application will be approved per business throughout the lifetime of the Scheme and attendance at a Farming for Future roadshow is required. Round 2 features amendments and additions to the offerings, one of them being the inclusion of a mobile sheep handling system to hold a minimum of 100 ewes. Contact Marcus on 0843 506 5430 for information on the RAPPA yards available within this scheme. Read more online http://gov.wales/topics/environmentcountryside/farmingandcountryside/cap/ruraldevelopment/wales-rural-development-programme-2014-2020/farm-business-grant-scheme/?lang=en
28.02.15
The Countryside Productivity Scheme
Capital grants of between £2,500 and £35,000 will be on offer from The Countryside Productivity scheme. The initial funds of totalling £5m will be available to farmers, foresters and other land managers to invest in equipment and innovative technology. Funding will be also available for projects to develop innovative ways to improve productivity or sustainability in farming and forestry. Applications must be submitted between March and June 2015. Read more online http://www.fwi.co.uk/business/capital-grant-scheme-opens-for-farmer-applicants-in-march.htm
13.10.14
Welsh young entrants' scheme open for last time
Welsh Government Young Entrants Support Scheme (YESS) is open until the 30 November with grants for young farmers setting-up as a head of holding for the first time. Grants can be used for capital equipment such as handling systems, weigh crates etc. Call us on 01299 896807 or email [email protected] if you would like help with your application. Click here for application details.
Welsh Farm Business Grant
On 2nd August the second application window for the Welsh Farm Business Grant was opened. It will be open until 29 September for applications to receive a 40% contribution grant towards capital investments in equipment and machinery that have been pre-identified as offering clear and quantifiable benefits to farm enterprises. The minimum grant available is £3,000, and the maximum is £12,000. Only one application will be approved per business throughout the lifetime of the Scheme and attendance at a Farming for Future roadshow is required. Round 2 features amendments and additions to the offerings, one of them being the inclusion of a mobile sheep handling system to hold a minimum of 100 ewes. Contact Marcus on 0843 506 5430 for information on the RAPPA yards available within this scheme. Read more online http://gov.wales/topics/environmentcountryside/farmingandcountryside/cap/ruraldevelopment/wales-rural-development-programme-2014-2020/farm-business-grant-scheme/?lang=en
28.02.15
The Countryside Productivity Scheme
Capital grants of between £2,500 and £35,000 will be on offer from The Countryside Productivity scheme. The initial funds of totalling £5m will be available to farmers, foresters and other land managers to invest in equipment and innovative technology. Funding will be also available for projects to develop innovative ways to improve productivity or sustainability in farming and forestry. Applications must be submitted between March and June 2015. Read more online http://www.fwi.co.uk/business/capital-grant-scheme-opens-for-farmer-applicants-in-march.htm
13.10.14
Welsh young entrants' scheme open for last time
Welsh Government Young Entrants Support Scheme (YESS) is open until the 30 November with grants for young farmers setting-up as a head of holding for the first time. Grants can be used for capital equipment such as handling systems, weigh crates etc. Call us on 01299 896807 or email [email protected] if you would like help with your application. Click here for application details.