New Farming Investment Fund launched today

[aangus]

It’s a shame RPA couldn’t take time on hear to see what is the best way forward for ELMS.

 

[Steevo]

It’s a shame RPA couldn’t take time on hear to see what is the best way forward ELMS.

Very true. They'll lose out as a result imo......sadly so will many farmers.

 

[Hfd Cattle]

Sorry no we don't offer that through this scheme. Have you looked at Countryside Stewardship and whether any of the options there might be useful?

Thankyou for your reply .
We have looked at CS schemes but none cover the actual 'approach ' track . They cover internal tracks .
A grant for the repair and control of farm drives would be hugely popular I think . We have looked at diversifying into holiday lodges or something similar but it's the huge cost of the farm access that is putting us off .

 

[Jerry]

Again, thanks to @Janet Hughes Defra

She contacted me by pm concerning my questions and today I’ve had a call from a very helpful chap at the rpa who knew about my questions and had all the answers to hand and prepared.

Very good phone call and nice to report rpa stepping up to answer specific questions and backing that up with email confirmation.

 

[Steevo]

Again, thanks to @Janet Hughes Defra

She contacted me by pm concerning my questions and today I’ve had a call from a very helpful chap at the rpa who knew about my questions and had all the answers to hand and prepared.

Very good phone call and nice to report rpa stepping up to answer specific questions and backing that up with email confirmation.

That's great to hear.

RPA staff have in my experience always been really helpful - sadly let down by poor management/dodgy systems that drive them as mad as us.

 

[Hfd Cattle]

Again, thanks to @Janet Hughes Defra

She contacted me by pm concerning my questions and today I’ve had a call from a very helpful chap at the rpa who knew about my questions and had all the answers to hand and prepared.

Very good phone call and nice to report rpa stepping up to answer specific questions and backing that up with email confirmation.

I also noticed the times of day that @Janet Hughes Defra replies and it's not standard working hours .
Very refreshing !

 

[Steevo]

I also noticed the times of day that @Janet Hughes Defra replies and it's not standard working hours .
Very refreshing !

Can't be caught skiving on TFF during working hours....!

 

[jondear]

Again, thanks to @Janet Hughes Defra

She contacted me by pm concerning my questions and today I’ve had a call from a very helpful chap at the rpa who knew about my questions and had all the answers to hand and prepared.

Very good phone call and nice to report rpa stepping up to answer specific questions and backing that up with email confirmation.

So what's the conclusion .What drill is compliant?

 

[Jerry]

So what's the conclusion .What drill is compliant?

Mine were specifically about the Simtech T-sum 300 and erth.

I particular the fact on the t-sum they the leading disc is not directly part of the seeding boot and as such does that count as pre cultivation.

Answer is no and drill meets all requirements

 

[nickf]

Just had confirmation that Horsch Sprinters meet the requirements.

 

[alomy75]

Just had confirmation that Horsch Sprinters meet the requirements.

What’s price for a new one thesedays?

 

[Drillman]

What’s price for a new one thesedays?

I was wondering that as well, but was checking where the nearest defribulator was before asking

 

[alomy75]

I was wondering that as well, but was checking where the nearest defribulator was before asking

Well if 25k is 40% of a 6m one; then of course it must be 62500 for a new one I’m going for 55k for a 4m and 75k for a 6m

 

[Starterfarmer]

Can you advise which manufacturers DEFRA consulted with for the Fixed Handling System for pigs (FETF76), as I'm unable to find a seller that provides one.

 

[Starterfarmer]

Afternoon all - we've launched the farming investment fund - info here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/farming-investment-fund

Here's a blogpost explaining what's changed and how we've improved the scheme based on learning from previous schemes: https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/2021/11/16/the-farming-investment-fund-launches-today/

I'm very happy to answer any questions about it here, and we'll be doing a live Q&A about this in a couple of weeks' time too.

FETF76

Fixed Handling System for Pigs

I have contacted several suppliers and no one sells / provide sell a fixed handling system for pigs. Which suppliers did DEFRA consult with please, to include the Fixed Handling systems for pigs in the grant scheme please?

 

[Steevo]

Well if 25k is 40% of a 6m one; then of course it must be 62500 for a new one I’m going for 55k for a 4m and 75k for a 6m

I'd love to upgrade from 4m to a 6m.....wonder if they'd help me fund upgrading the power unit too!

 

[nickf]

What’s price for a new one thesedays?

Been quoted:
6m, dutch 5inch coulters, no blockage sensors, no front packer, inc. bout markers £74500
4m £57500

 

[nickf]

Well if 25k is 40% of a 6m one; then of course it must be 62500 for a new one I’m going for 55k for a 4m and 75k for a 6m

Good guess!

 

[alomy75]

Been quoted:
6m, dutch 5inch coulters, no blockage sensors, no front packer, inc. bout markers £74500
4m £57500

I think I’d definitely swap the bout markers for the blockage sensors. I couldn’t even tell you how to work mine

 

[onthehoof]

@Janet Hughes Defra
Has tis new scheme taken over from CSF water capital grants.
I was thinking about covered manure storage but can't seem to find a grant for it, it only seems to mention slurry storage