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Scottish Grants (FFIS) Scheme
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The Future Farming Investment Scheme (FFIS), is a capital grant scheme designed to help farmers and crofters in Scotland improve the environmental performance of their agricultural business
The scheme provides capital funding to improve business efficiency and sustainability through the adoption of new equipment and technology.
You have the flexibility to choose the capital investment that best suits your farm or croft, provided it meets at least one of the scheme’s objectives (outlined below) and remains in agricultural use by your business for a minimum of six years from the date of the Offer of Grant.
Scheme:
- Improve business efficiency and sustainability.
- Protect, restore or enhance the environment.
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions and/or
- Mitigate the effect of climate change.
The FFIS supports investments in products and solutions that deliver clear, measurable benefits to your farm business
At Datamars Livestock, we believe technology is key to driving efficiency and achieving meaningful results on-farm. That’s why it’s central to everything we do, ensuring our solutions work better, together.
We’re proud to support the Scottish Future Farming Investment Scheme and have equipped our team with the expertise to help you understand how it can benefit your farm.
The following (although not exhaustive) are examples of the sort of investment you may consider appropriate for your business to invest in.
You can check your planned investment(s) are eligible before applying by emailing [email protected] or contacting your local SGRPID Area Office.
Please Be Aware: before applying for FFIS funding you must check if a consent or licence is required for the work you propose, and this must be in place before you carry out the work being funded through FFIS. You should contact the relevant organisation for advice as soon as possible.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the required permissions before carrying out the work being funded through FFIS.
To help you navigate the scheme and improve your business’s efficiency and sustainability, we’ve highlighted the Datamars Livestock products that offer proven, sustainable solutions from our range
Our offering includes heat and health monitoring, in-paddock weighing, and fencing solutions trusted by farmers worldwide and supported by expert guidance every step of the way.
Tru-Test’s award-winning Weigh Scale Indicators and EID Readers offer innovative solutions for livestock monitoring, electronic identification (EID) systems, precision weighing, and advanced data management—ensuring you maximize the value of your investment.
Additionally, our electric fencing systems and hand tools provide durable and effective solutions for both permanent and temporary fencing, keeping your livestock secure on pasture and forage land.
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
Active Ear Tag Tru-Test Automated Heat & Health Monitoring Durable, lightweight and battery-operated 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-ear-tag
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
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
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
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. For more information click on the link -.https://www.shopdatamars.co.uk/product/xrs2i-eid-stick-reader/
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/
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
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
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
The EC10 & EC20 Plate Meter are accurate and robust for measuring pasture cover in grass paddocks that’s straightforward to use and simple to understand. For more information click on the link – https://www.shopdatamars.co.uk/product-category/health-weighing/platemeters/
Pel S500 Energizer & Pel S1000 Energizer Designed for easy installation and maximum efficiency, Pel portable solar energizers harness solar energy to deliver reliable electric fencing power. These lightweight, robust models feature larger solar panels and batteries, giving you power where conventional power sources are unavailable. For more information click on the link – https://www.shopdatamars.co.uk/product-category/fencing/electric-fencing/energisers-electric-fencing/solar-energisers/
This comprising of fencing accessories such as fencing stakes, reels, reel end posts, insulator gate handles, electric fence wire, polywire or braided wire all are invaluable for stock management purposes. So whether strip grazing forage crops, controlled rotational grazing, or just providing backup on an existing fence line. For more information click on the link – https://www.shopdatamars.co.uk/product-category/fencing/electric-fencing/permanent-fencing-accessories/
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