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FETF Government Grants 2026: What you need to know

The Government have announced 3 grants in the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) 2026. Applications are open now and close on the 28th April 2026. 

Here, we'll answer some frequently asked quaetions: 

What are the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund? (FETF) grants for? 

The grants are designed to help you buy equipment or technology to:
- improve productivity
- manage slurry
- improve animal health & welfare

You can apply for the grant if your business is based in England and you’re a farmer, horticulturalist, forestry owner, or contractor carrying out services to farmers, horticulturalists, or forestry owners.

How much are the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund? (FETF) grants?

The grant value is between £1,000 and £25,000 for each grant scheme. For full information of what you can apply for and the scoring system, visit the government website here

Where can you apply for the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund? (FETF) grants? 

The Rural Grants and Payment Agency provide a guide to applying here. If you want to skip straight to the application portal, you can register or login here

What Sharmans equipment is eligible for the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund? (FETF) grants? 

A selection of products and categories that you may be able to apply for are below. For a full list of eligible products that you can buy through Sharmans, contact your local areas sales manager today or look through our FETF brochure here.

FETF6/FETF7 - INTER ROW HOE
Bednar Row-Master RN | Bednar Roto-Master RMN
Amazone Venterra
FETF207 - AIR DRILL (COVER)
Bednar Alfa
Claydon Twin Hopper NutriSeeder
FETF44 - DIRECT DRILL
Bednar Corsa CN
Claydon Evolution Mounted Drill range
Amazone Cayena | Amazone Condor
FETF215 - WEED WIPER
Logic CTF250DSK
FETF208 - STUBBLE RAKE
Bednar Striegel PN
Claydon Straw Harrow Range from 7.5m
FETF71 - SHEEP HANDLER
Sheep Grip-Quick BT-800-80
FETF46 - GPS LIGHT BAR
Raven GPS Light Bar

How can I contact you to talk about the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund? (FETF) grants? 

Our area sales managers are always happy to talk through grants and requirements. You can email [email protected] or contact your local depot here