Farmers have until 11 November to accept FETF 2025 grants
Farmers who have had their application for a Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) 2025 grant approved by The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) have until 11 November 2025 to accept it after which the offer expires.
“Given the value of FETF grants and their substantial contribution towards the cost of new qualifying machinery it is essential that customers place their order before the offer of funding expires,” urges David Furber, Claydon’s UK & Ireland Sales Manager. “It is also important to note that the claims window deadline is midday on 31 March 2026. By then you must have bought the items and have them on site without packaging or installed (if the specification states) and emailed a completed single claim form containing all the items and all the supporting evidence that you have bought your items to the RPA.”
Claydon machinery which qualifies for a Farming Equipment and Technology Fund grant includes the company’s Evolution mounted direct drills from 3m to 6m wide and its Hybrid trailed direct drills from 3m to 8m wide. Under FETF44 – Direct Drill, these models qualify for a grant of up to 50% of the on-farm price, with a maximum value of £15,067.
Claydon’s twin-hopper NutriSeeder is also eligible (FETF207 – Air drill for establishing cover crops) for a grant which covers 50% of the on-farm price, up to a maximum of £1,575, while the company’s Straw Harrows, from 3m to 15m wide, are eligible for a 40% grant, to a maximum of £6,720 under FETF208 – Tractor Mounted Stubble Rake.
With over twenty years’ experience of direct drilling technology Claydon is the European market leader with its Opti-Till® system. This holistic approach eliminates unnecessary cultivations, allowing consistent, high yielding crops to be established at approximately one-third the cost of a plough-based approach and half that of min-till, providing maximum profitability whilst improving soil health. With the added benefit of FETF grants, those considering updating their machinery are advised to do so without delay.