New small grant scheme launched today

[Dog&stick]

Countryside productivity small grant scheme , will it be worth ago??

 

[happycows]

I’m claim number 1.... they can’t say they ran out of money .... didn’t take long to apply but not over impressed that Payment rates are fixed not actually the cost of goods.

 

[crazy_bull]

link?

I thought It had been delayed launch wise?

Cheers

C B

 

[Steevo]

Lots of options for livestock producers. A few for arable.

Max 40% grant
Minimum £3k grant (i.e. £7500 total spend)
Maximum £12k grant (i.e. £30k total spend)

 

[Steevo]

link?

I thought It had been delayed launch wise?

Cheers

C B

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/countryside-productivity-scheme
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploa...oductivity_Small_Grant_Scheme_Handbook_v1.pdf

 

[Green Grass]

I’m claim number 1.... they can’t say they ran out of money .... didn’t take long to apply but not over impressed that Payment rates are fixed not actually the cost of goods.

Its like you knew it was coming today. Would your better half be able with applications for us mere mortals.

 

[happycows]

Its like you knew it was coming today. Would your better half be able with applications for us mere mortals.

I’m sure she would be able to fit It in but honestly it’s childs play (I did it)
It took me longer too find my customer reference number than anything else.

Plug....http://www.farmadminsw.com/

 

[Sid]

2 points its only productive if you need it or it will save time or money

It doesn't increase on farm costs disproportionately. Ie maintainng said item

 

[happycows]

2 points its only productive if you need it or it will save time or money

It doesn't increase on farm costs disproportionately. Ie maintainng said item

Completely agree.

 

[Green Grass]

Also agree, but when the quotes are on kitchen table seems daft not to look into it.

 

[Sid]

Completely agree.

Also i have seen quotes for robots that are now a large amount higher than i was quoted when currency was worse and grants weren't avaliable to the masses.

Who really benefits from grants?

 

[horizontal]

Has this scheme now got EU approval? I thought Defra were still waiting to get it signed off?

 

[Cows 'n grass]

I've only just glanced at it but I'm looking to put in more fixed and moveable handling systems. Is it 40% of the standard cost you apply for, regardless of how much it costs?

 

[happycows]

Also i have seen quotes for robots that are now a large amount higher than i was quoted when currency was worse and grants weren't avaliable to the masses.

Who really benefits from grants?

No quotes are needed for the small productivity scheme it’s a set rate by them. Eg foot crush is set at £4400 so £1760 grant. If you want too spend £8000 on a foot crush it’s still £1760. You’d also not reach minimum spend so would have too buy something else!!! That’s when you might want too say sod it.

 

[happycows]

I've only just glanced at it but I'm looking to put in more fixed and moveable handling systems. Is it 40% of the standard cost you apply for, regardless of how much it costs?

Nope fixed handling system was set I think like £9600 so if you spend that or more you will get £3840. Silly really as I think a IAE rotex and a bundle of hurdles are roughly £5000 so to get full grant you’d have too spend a load more money.

You can apply and still pull out if you get fed up or change your mind aslong as it’s within 14 days of them offering you the grant..

http://www.fwi.co.uk/business/defra-opens-60m-grant-scheme-equipment-purchases.htm

 

[crazy_bull]

so the next question is Rappa yard or Prattley

nice alligator system soon for sale...

C B

 

[Formatted]

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/countryside-productivity-scheme

Link to the scheme

I’m claim number 1.... they can’t say they ran out of money .... didn’t take long to apply but not over impressed that Payment rates are fixed not actually the cost of goods.

How did you apply? Through RPA portal?

 

[Yale]

so the next question is Rappa yard or Prattley

nice alligator system soon for sale...

C B

Get in the queue behind the Welsh boys.

Have you enquired about how long the waiting time is for either?

 

[curlietailz]

Only makes sense if your looking to change/upgrade
Otherwise you still have to find 60% of something that you might not need to improve profitability.

From an arable perspective there's not much for me there..... Possibly a GPS standalone for one of the tractors, or a auto fan switch on/off system to link up with the Lishman moisture /humidity detectors.( edit. Don't think this is eligible looking through the criteria)

Will take a closer look sometime soon.

 

[Steevo]

From an arable perspective there's not much for me there..... Possibly a GPS standalone for one of the tractors, or a auto fan switch on/off system to link up with the Lishman moisture /humidity detectors.

Trouble is you’d need to tick several boxes to hit the minimum £7500 spend.