Farming Equipment and Technology Fund 2025

Exploring Your Eligibility for the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund

With the latest round of government grants, the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund 2025 (FETF) is offering three grants to help farmers invest in equipment and technology to:

Improve productivity
Manage slurry efficiently
Enhance animal health and welfare

Navigating the application process can be complex, but we’re here to help! Below is a comprehensive list of eligible items provided by Datamars. If you need assistance securing a grant, feel free to register your interest—our guidance comes with no obligation.

About the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund

The FETF is part of the Farming Investment Fund, supporting farmers, foresters, and growers in England—as well as contractors in these sectors. Grants range from £1,000 to £25,000 and contribute toward the cost of specific approved items.

At Datamars Livestock, we believe in the power of technology to drive farm efficiency and make a measurable difference. That’s why our team is equipped to help you understand the FETF 2025 and its benefits for your farm business.

Eligible Datamars Livestock Products

To help you determine which Datamars Livestock products qualify, we’ve created the product and solution overview below, including grant values and points.

Our range includes:

Heat and health monitoring
In-paddock weighing
Fencing solutions

Tru-Test’s award-winning Weigh Scale Indicators and EID Readers offer innovative solutions for livestock monitoring, electronic identification (EID), precision weighing, and advanced data management—ensuring you maximize your investment.

Additionally, our electric fencing solar energizers provide durable and effective solutions for permanent and temporary fencing, keeping livestock secure on pasture and forage land.

Heat Detection System - Neck Collar & Network Gateway FETF315CA - Grant value up to £8,774 (One base unit) With two base units this increases to £17,548

Tru-Test Active Collar tag Tru-Test Automated Heat & Health Monitoring with Active Tag Collars supports dairy farmers looking to maximise their breeding programme. The solution is ideal for indoor or pasture-based dairy operations, delivering world-class precision in heat detection to maximise mating and insemination, improving your service and conception rate. For more information click on the link https://www.datamars.co.uk/product-page/tru-test-active-tag-collar

Tru-Test Edge gateway A key component of the Tru-Test Active Tag solution, the Farm Network Gateway sends information from the Active Tag to Datamars Livestock Live, giving you timely and reliable heat and health data and alerts. For more information click on the link https://www.datamars.co.uk/product-page/tru-test-active-tag-gateway

Cattle Auto ID Shedding Gate - Dairy Drafter FETF66 - Points Awarded 980

The Tru-Test Dairy Drafter works with or without Active tags, helping you save time and reduce labour. It provides autonomous, accurate drafting every time, while allowing you to monitor real-time heat and health data directly from your phone. Draft with confidence. For more information click on the link https://www.datamars.co.uk/dairy-drafter

Walk Over Weigh (WOW) - Automatic Cattle Weighing Equipment FETF67 - Points Awarded 510

Placed near a water source or using an attractant, livestock quickly adjust to weighing themselves daily by walking over, or on, the Walk Over Weighing (WOW) structure. Delivering accurate, real-time insights and data based on individual animal weights and group averages, the system is a combination of sophisticated, yet practical algorithms and robust hardware. Tru-Test Dairy WOW 4000 Tru-Test Flexi Mobile WOW 4000C For more information click on the link – https://www.datamars.co.uk/wow

EID Stick reader FETF82 - Points Awarded 1440

The XRS2i can be used for individual reading and recording of animals, the ability to record individual weights, treatments, births, movements, capable of exporting data to a computer based software package or cloud based application for the active monitoring of livestock. The SRS2I can be used for individual reading and recording, which wirelessly connects to your weigh scale indicator using Bluetooth technology. For more information click on the link -.https://www.shopdatamars.co.uk/product/xrs2i-eid-stick-reader/

Tru-Test Electronic Weigh Systems FETF78CA - Points Awarded 510

Eziweigh7i, XR5000, ID5000 & JR5000 Measuring livestock performance is vital to maximising farm productivity and profitability. The information provided by Tru-Test Weigh Scale Indicators ensures quality decision making on feed, health treatment and herd size management. On its own, weighing is a valuable addition to a farming operation. For more information click on the link – https://www.shopdatamars.co.uk/product-category/health-weighing/livestock-weighing-equipment/

EID panel reader for Sheep / Cattle FETF74 / FETF68 - Points Awarded 1910

The XRP2i EID Panel Reader with Large Antenna and XRP2i EID Panel Reader with Small Antenna they feature a simple plug-and-play setup, allowing users to transfer EID information either wirelessly or via a wired connection. These readers can store up to 20,000 tags, recording scanned tags into session files that are easily downloadable Additionally, all Tru-Test Panel Readers come with free, user-friendly data management software, simplifying the process of tracking and managing livestock information. For more information click on the link https://www.shopdatamars.co.uk/?s=panel&post_type=product

Tru-Test Weigh Bars FETF78 - Points Awarded 860

Load Bars Tru-Test MP600, MP800 and HD5T Made of aircraft grade aluminium for ultimate resistance to corrosion, Tru-Test load bars are regarded as the most reliable, rugged and long-lasting available. For more information click on the link https://www.shopdatamars.co.uk/?s=load+bars&post_type=product

Tru-Test Weigh Platforms FETF78 - Points Awarded 860

Platforms Aluminium 2.2Platform & 1.1m Calf Platform Tru-Test’s innovative design combines the rugged strength of a rigid, one-piece platform with the benefit of a complete weld free construction for durability. They provide accurate weight measurements, which are essential for monitoring animal health, growth, and productivity. These platforms are built to withstand tough farm environments and are compatible with Tru-Test EID readers and other devices, allowing for seamless data integration. For more information click on the link – https://www.shopdatamars.co.uk/?s=platform&post_type=product

With all the items eligible for the grant, you can have complete peace of mind knowing that the Datamars product range—including Tru-Test and Pel fencing—offers industry-leading solutions designed for reliability and performance.

Naturally, there are eligibility criteria, along with factors like the maximum grant rate and maximum grant threshold, to consider when making your decision. But don’t worry—contact one of our friendly, knowledgeable team members today, and we’ll guide you through all the details without the jargon.