FETF 2024
- Thread starter SAKfarm
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NorthumbrianFarmer
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- Location
- northumberland
Anyone have an idea when we will actually be able to apply for these. Needing some of the stuff on the list now but would rather save money if the applications will be out in a couple weeks
Flintstone
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- Location
- Berkshire
I believe it’s from 1st March…..
Keep checking the defra website.
Keep checking the defra website.
NorthumbrianFarmer
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- Location
- northumberland
Has it opened?
- Location
- Somerset
On this theme, when you buy it before you claim it back must all of the money have left the account? Or can you show them the invoice and the machine? For example, if youre spending 30k on a drill, pay 15, then pay the other 15 when the grant comes through.
- Location
- Northumberland
No, needs paid in full before grant is paid. They require a copy of the invoice and your bank statement.
- Location
- Acton Scott, South Shropshire
And you must not purchase until you’ve been offered the grant- probably end June/July?
- Location
- Somerset
Who's idea was that... bloody awful for cashflow!
YELROM
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- Location
- North Yorkshire
Somebody’s who hasn’t had to pay for anything dearer than a McDonald’s
- Location
- Somerset
Oh I do apologise, just because we don't go and buy a brand new x9 every year... Some of us aren't farming thousands of acres and having just had a pretty appauling year don't have overflowing bank accounts!
Better for cashflow than not getting any grant back at all. I’d imagine its a way of making sure the seller gets their money & the buyer isn’t going to get themselves in a financial hole they can’t get out of. I’m sure if you spoke to your bank they’d be willing to arrange a short term loan to cover the period of waiting for the grant.
YELROM
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- Location
- North Yorkshire
Neither have I
You asked who made the rules about paying for items up front
- Location
- Somerset
Ah sorry, I thought you were being one of those that thinks everybody can go out and buy brand new kit on a whim...
You are right I think!
- Location
- East yorks
Probably to stop people thieving that cash and never buying the item
FETF50 Variable rate controller for seed drills, sprayers and fertiliser spreaders.
Does anyone know for certain if this has to include the actual hardware to adjust the metering unit or can it be a variable rate controller in the cab. i.e. an Isobus screen with variable rate capability to control a new drill for example! IMHO you could interpret the wording of the rules either way.
Will probably need to send another enquiry email but just asking in case someone has already done so.
Does anyone know for certain if this has to include the actual hardware to adjust the metering unit or can it be a variable rate controller in the cab. i.e. an Isobus screen with variable rate capability to control a new drill for example! IMHO you could interpret the wording of the rules either way.
Will probably need to send another enquiry email but just asking in case someone has already done so.
- Location
- Somerset
Yes, I understand paying after, with invoice and proof of the machine in the yard. Would be nice if there was some flexability for where people could afford the item with the grant but couldn't without. I know several people for whom this is the case.