Open Funding and Grant Opportunities
The UK Government is set to launch several new funding and grant opportunities aimed at boosting farm productivity, improving animal health and welfare, and advancing sustainable farming practices.
Farm Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF)
From 29 May 2025, the UK Government will open a new round of grant funding through the Farm Equipment and Technology Fund. Farmers across England can apply for grants worth up to £25,000 each to invest in equipment that enhances farm productivity, better manages slurry, or improves animal health and welfare. The application window will be open for six weeks, closing at midday on 10 July 2025
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) isTop of FormBottom of Form hosting a webinar on Wednesday 21 May at 1pm to learn more about the offer. Register to attend the webinar.
Accelerating Development of Practices and Technologies (ADOPT) Grant
Applications have opened for the Accelerating Development of Practices and Technologies (ADOPT) funding competition. This new initiative offers grants ranging from £50,000 to £100,000 for on-farm trial and demonstration projects aimed at improving the adoption of innovative ideas or solutions in the agricultural sector. Projects must demonstrate potential to significantly enhance productivity, resilience, sustainability, and progression towards net zero farming. The competition closes on Wednesday, 25 June 2025 at 11:00.
Additionally, ADOPT Facilitator Support Grants of £2,500 are available for farmers, growers, and foresters based in England to engage external Project Facilitators who can support with submissions into the Full ADOPT Grant competitions.
Farming Innovation Programme (FIP)]
Defra’s Farming Innovation Programme is offering £25 million in funding through two competitions: Precision Breeding and Low Emissions Farming.
- Precision Breeding Competition: This £12.5 million competition supports collaborative research into precision-bred crops that can improve yield, reduce chemical inputs, and enhance disease resistance.
- Low Emissions Farming Competition: Another £12.5 million competition focuses on innovative ways to reduce on-farm emissions, including regenerative farming practices, energy efficiency, and biogas production.
An in-person consortium-building and briefing event for the precision breeding is being held on 01 May 2025 and is currently open for registrations at Innovate UK Business Connect.
For more information and to register for the upcoming webinar, visit gov.uk.
Author
