60% funding available for deer larders and forestry equipment
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), has released some exciting news for 2024. The Farming Equipment and Technology Fund is a grant scheme where applicants can apply for up to 60% of the cost for equipment to improve productivity in sectors such as farming, horticulture and forestry.
This exciting news means that those that manage deer populations and those involved in woodland management can apply for grants covering up to 60% of the cost of equipment such as deer larders, chiller trailers and an extensive list of forestry equipment ranging from tree shears, forestry grabs, winches and mulchers to name a few.
DEFRA have released the criteria which must be met in order to be eligible for funding which can be seen below.
Deer Larder
FETF423 - Chiller trailer for deer carcasses
Expected average cost of item (£): 15,091Percentage paid towards item: 60%Grant amount (based on a quantity of 1) (£): 9,054.60Score: 58
This item is new for 2024. Item must:
be a chiller trailer for deer carcasses
be constructed to food grade standard with minimum 55mm insulation on all walls
have a maximum gross weight for trailer (including pay load) no more than 1500 kg
have a maximum internal height not exceeding 2.0m
contain 2 high level hanging rails
include a minimum of 20 roller-hooks and gambrels to hang the deer carcasses
operate in temperature range of 1C to 8C, trailers with freezer capability not eligible
have a lockable rear door
be fitted with a rear carcass lift with winch
be fitted with a temperature data logger to monitor and record temperature when in use
be fitted with a rear non-slip galvanised step
You must provide this item’s serial number when you submit your claim for payment.
Below are some examples of forestry equipment that funding is also available for.
Forestry Equipment
FETF16 - Forestry grab or grapple
Expected average cost of item (£): 2,590Percentage paid towards item: 50%Grant amount (based on a quantity of 1) (£): 1,295Score: 45
Item must:
be a forestry grab or grapple
be designed for handling felled trees
safely pick up and hold trees and saw logs up to 900mm in diameter
open to at least 1.3m when fully opened
You must provide this item’s serial number when you submit your claim for payment.
More information from DEFRA can be found on their website using the link:
You can also see a full list of equipment available for funding via their website using the link:
Productivity items and specifications – Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) 2024 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
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