Farming Equipment and Technology Fund

[Jack Russell]

Just looking through the fund to see if anything fits with what we need. There is an option for a control panel for a continuous grain drier. As these come with specific criteria which we need to meet. The control system is easy enough but the awkward part is it needs to be accessed by a mobile phone. Does anyone know of a manufacturer that does this?

 

[sodbuster2]

I would ring Gary Milner at Robydome Phone Number: +44(0)1787 310163

 

[glow worm]

Anyone know who to approach for help / guidance on grant item FETF115 re wireless repeaters and FETF108 re thermal image camera? Not sure if these are the correct items I need but want to install cameras for livestock monitoring but the Wifi etc here has not got a good enough coverage.

 

[wellingtonfarmer]

sorry to hijack, just wondering if anyone knew the answer. if i apply for a 6m direct drill but then only end up buying 4m can i just claim for a 3m direct drill (£12k) instead of the 6m (£25k) i originally applied for?

 

[ih1455xl]

sorry to hijack, just wondering if anyone knew the answer. if i apply for a 6m direct drill but then only end up buying 4m can i just claim for a 3m direct drill (£12k) instead of the 6m (£25k) i originally applied for?

I think you would have to cancel the 6m and apply for the 3m

 

[Boysground]

I suspect it wouldn’t be allowed as it’s a different code. Give the guys a ring, I had lots of issues with delivery with last years grant and they were very helpful and everything was sorted in the end.

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[Yorkshire Farmer]

Just looking through the fund to see if anything fits with what we need. There is an option for a control panel for a continuous grain drier. As these come with specific criteria which we need to meet. The control system is easy enough but the awkward part is it needs to be accessed by a mobile phone. Does anyone know of a manufacturer that does this?

GrainTek UK Ltd work with a wide range of equipment manufacturers

GrainTek UK Ltd is a company with experienced dedicated people, offering locally based 24/7 service and parts available nationwide.

www.graintek.co.uk

 

[jackrussell101]

Does anyone know when we are told if our application is successful or not?

 

[beardface]

Does anyone know when we are told if our application is successful or not?

Was going to ask same thing. When I did cpsg I'm pretty sure we found out about a week after the closing date.

 

[Discordon Demon]

Any one heard anything yet?

 

[jackrussell101]

Nothing here yet

 

[Jerry]

Nothing yet but believe it’s massively over subscribed so lots will miss out.

 

[Discordon Demon]

Soon be to late to order anything!

 

[jackrussell101]

They ought to put some more money to it really given what they're taking off our BPS

 

[beardface]

Soon be to late to order anything!

Or the price will of gone up again!

 

[Bill the Bass]

Soon be to late to order anything!

You laugh but it’s true, a little over six months is soon not going to be enough time In The current manufacturing climate.

 

[beardface]

You laugh but it’s true, a little over six months is soon not going to be enough time In The current manufacturing climate.

They'll end up extending the deadline like last time. Surely we should no by end of next though. Can't take more than month to go through the applications.

 

[Bury the Trash]

 

[jackrussell101]

Trouble is now, it's going to be a game with certain items to get them on farm by September.

Things like direct drills and so forth you can't just flick a switch and manufacturers make them overnight.

Then run the risk of commiting to buying said expensive item that has probably gone up in price and then not getting the grant equals double whammy.

 

[BrianV]

Of course there is always the opportunity of easy money, buy the most expensive bit of kit you can afford, claim the grant, mothball the piece of equipment when it arrives & sell it again as soon as the grant arrives? Seems like easier money than farming!