Farming Equipment and Technology Fund 2025: Precision Solutions Available from SymAgri

The Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) 2025 has been announced, offering an excellent opportunity for farmers to invest in advanced precision farming equipment. With grants covering up to 50% of eligible costs, this fund enables farms to adopt cutting-edge solutions that improve efficiency and productivity.

Below is a summary of eligible precision farming equipment that our team at SymAgri can supply and support. Please contact us for more information or to request an official quote.

Deadline to apply: 29th May 2025 - midday 10th July 2025.

1. Qualifying Equipment: FarmTRX Harvest Bundle for Combines and Crop Harvesters (FETF 51).

Key features: universal Yield Monitor and Moisture Sensor.

FETF 51- Retro fitted yield monitoring for combines and crop harvesters

• Average cost: £3,068

• Grant covers 40% (£1,227)

• Score: 59

2. Qualifying Equipment: Evo NIR real-time sensor analyser for combine harvesters (FETF 220)

Key features: Real time ingredient analysis, Standard ISOBUS connection, High speed data exchange, Real time nutrient concentration mapping on Virtual Terminals (with Task

Controller), Reports available in the Field trace software

FETF220- Real-time in line grain analyser

• Average cost: £10,590

• Grant covers 40% (£4,236)

• Score: 57

3. Qualifying Equipment: Trimble GFX-350 or GFX-1060 with NAV-500 or NAV-900 (Manual Guidance) (FETF 46)

FETF46 - GPS light bar

• Average cost: £809

• Grant covers 40% (£323)

• Score: 54

4. Qualifying Equipment: Trimble EZ-Steer, EZ-Pilot Pro, Autopilot Motor Drive System (screen and receiver not included) (FETF 47).

   
   

FETF47 - Assisted steer system (retro fitted for older tractors)

• Average cost: £1,911

• Grant covers 40% (£764)

• Score: 49

5. Qualifying Equipment: Evo NIR real-time sensor analyser for forage harvesters (FETF 48)

   Key features: Real time ingredient analysis, Standard ISOBUS connection, High speed data exchange, Real time nutrient, concentration mapping on Virtual Terminals (with Task Controller), Reports available in the Field trace software.

   
   

FETF48 - Real time inline forage crop analyser

• Average cost: £17,000

• Grant covers 40% (£6,800)

• Score: 63

• Note: You cannot claim for this item and item FETF220P - Real-time in line grain analyser as one item, you must buy separate NIR spectroscopy units for each item. Contact us for more information.

6. Qualifying Equipment: Trimble Mueller ECU for sprayers, drills and spreaders (FETF 50).

   
   

FETF50 - Variable rate controller for seed drills, sprayers and fertiliser spreaders

• Average cost: £4,863

• Grant covers 40% (£1,945)

• Score: 57

7. Qualifying Equipment: Evo NIR sensor for slurry tankers (FETF29).

FETF29 - Real time inline nutrient analysis of slurry

• Average cost: £21,606

• Grant covers 50% (£10,803)

• Score: 78

How SymAgri Can Help?

For further details or to discuss your farm’s specific requirements, please contact us at SymAgri. Our team is ready to provide guidance and support throughout your application process to make sure your farm can benefit from the 2025 Farming Equipment and Technology Fund.