England Grant
The 2026 Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) is open for applications from 17 March to 28 April 2026. If you're a sheep farmer in England, you can claim grant funding on Cotter Crates (hand wheel kit and large trailer unit options), weigh heads, EID stick and panel readers and Automed automatic dosing guns through the Animal Health & Welfare theme. Full scheme detail on GOV.UK.
🔴 Place Your Deposit Now — Lead Times Are Long
Demand for our products is extremely high right now. We're finishing deliveries from FETF 2025 in England, fulfilling FFIS grant orders in Scotland, and Wales is also running a scheme — their Small Grant Efficiency round closes this Friday 27 February. Northern Ireland is about to open a scheme too. All of this is hitting at once. If you're planning to apply for FETF 2026, place a refundable deposit now to secure your place in the production queue. You can place a deposit from 24 February (i.e. now) - 50% of your total invoice with us is what we look for to put your order into production. If your FETF application is unsuccessful, your deposit is fully refundable.
⚠️ Key Changes from 2025
- Vet discussion scoring uplift removed. Your score now depends entirely on the items you pick.
- FETF82SH (basic EID stick readers) dropped e.g. TruTest SRS2i is no longer eligible. Use FETF81SH (high spec EID stick readers) option instead.
The Basics
- Competitive grant - you won't automatically get funding. Higher-scoring applications funded first.
- Min £1,000 / Max £25,000 per application under the Animal Health and Welfare theme.
- Grant = 50% of the FETF listed cost (or actual cost if lower).
- Must keep funded items for 5 years.
- You can re-apply for items previously funded — RPA will ask you to explain why.
Our Eligible Products
Cotter Crate Sheep + Lamb Handler
| FETF Code | Item | Our Price (€) | Grant (£) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FETF71 |
Sheep handler Cotter Crate qualifies ✅ |
€9,300 | £1,690 | 1,330 |
| FETF80SH |
Weigh bars for livestock <300kg Weigh bars fitted to Cotter Crate ✅ |
Incl. in bundle | £550 | 860 |
Our bundle price: €9,300
Large Trailer Option — Mobile Sheep Handling System
| FETF Code | Item | Our Price (€) | Grant (£) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FETF69 |
Mobile sheep handling system Cotter Crate on large trailer ✅ |
€16,500 | £4,880 | 2,030 |
| FETF71 |
Sheep handler Included in trailer package ✅ |
Incl. | £1,690 | 1,330 |
| FETF80SH |
Weigh bars <300kg Included in trailer package ✅ |
Incl. | £550 | 860 |
Add hurdles and fittings to complete the mobile system:
| 20× 7ft aluminium hurdles | 20 × €286 = €5,720 |
| 1× diamond gate | €287 |
| 2× solid side panels | 2 × €400 = €800 |
| 1× anti-backing frame | €200 |
FETF69 + FETF71 + FETF80SH
Trailer + crate + hurdles + fittings
Weigh Heads
| FETF Code | Item | Our Price (€) | Grant (£) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FETF78SH | Gallagher W-1 (recommended) ✅ | €1,008 | £623 | 510 |
| FETF78SH | Gallagher TW-1 (higher spec) ✅ | €1,695 | £623 | 510 |
| FETF78SH | Gallagher TW-3 (top spec) ✅ | €2,395 | £623 | 510 |
EID Panel Reader
| FETF Code | Item | Our Price (€) | Grant (£) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FETF74 | Gallagher Antenna Panel 600×400mm ✅ | €700 | £792 | 1,910 |
High score — great for strengthening your application.
EID Handheld Readers
| FETF Code | Item | Our Price (€) | Grant (£) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FETF81SH | Gallagher HR5 ✅ | €1,649 | £492 | 1,440 |
| FETF81SH | Agrident AWR300 ✅ | €1,050 | £492 | 1,440 |
🚫 FETF82SH Removed for 2026
The FETF82SH heading for basic stick readers (e.g. TruTest SRS2i) is not in the 2026 item list. Use the FETF81SH readers above instead - Gallagher HR5 or Agrident AWR300.
Automed Smart Dosing Guns
Contact us on availability
| FETF Code | Item | Price (€) | Grant (£) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FETF101SH | Auto EID gun - drench / pour on | €1,799 | £404 | 1,170 |
| FETF102SH | Auto vaccination gun ⭐ recommended | €1,799 | £458 | 2,040 |
Apply under FETF102SH if you can — much higher score. Max 2 per application across all species. Automed with dual adapter qualifies under both headings.
Recommended Items for Your Application
| Item | Score | Grant | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| FETF71 – Sheep handler (Cotter Crate) | 1,330 | £1,690 | 0.79 |
| FETF80SH – Weigh bars | 860 | £550 | 1.56 |
| FETF102SH – Automed vaccination gun ⭐ | 2,040 | £458 | 4.45 |
| FETF81SH – EID handheld recorder | 1,440 | £492 | 2.93 |
| FETF101SH – Automed drench gun | 1,170 | £404 | 2.90 |
| FETF74 – Panel reader | 1,910 | £792 | 2.41 |
Higher points = better chance of your application being funded. Add items like the Automed vaccination gun or an EID reader alongside a Cotter Crate to strengthen your overall score.
Refundable Deposits
We accept refundable deposits to reserve your items before you receive a GFA:
- 50% of total invoice
- Can be placed from 24 February 2026 (i.e. now).
- Your invoice will be marked by us to show a refundable deposit was used, as required by RPA.
Ready to Apply?
Get in touch to discuss your application, check product availability, or place a refundable deposit.
📞 +353 86 330 1490 · ✉️ info@cotteragritech.com
Applications close midday, 28 April 2026. Apply at rpagrants.defra.gov.uk
VAT on Orders from Ireland
We don't charge VAT on sales from Ireland to the UK. However, HMRC will charge import VAT (20%) when goods arrive. There are two ways to handle this:
Option 1 — Pay and reclaim. If you're VAT registered, you pay the import VAT on arrival and reclaim it in full on your next VAT return.
Option 2 — Postponed VAT Accounting (simplest). Get an EORI number and register for Postponed VAT Accounting with HMRC. You never actually pay the import VAT - HMRC handles it automatically. No cash leaves your account and nothing to claim back. Most farmers importing equipment from us use this option. You can register at gov.uk/eori.
FETF costs and grants in GBP per GOV.UK published lists. Prices correct at time of publishing - contact us to confirm.
