Applications are now open for the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) for Spring 2026 for England.
Eligible on a number of machinery types and precision technology solutions, the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) is offering grants of 40% or 50% towards either:
- the average cost of the item – if an item costs you the same or more than the expected average cost in this list
- the actual cost you pay for the item – if an item costs you less than the average cost in this list
For the full list of what items are eligible for the grant, click here to visit the RPA website. Applications close at 12 noon on 28th April 2026.
In terms of precision technology solutions, Lloyd Ltd offers the following kit which is also eligible for grant funding.
Manual guidance with lightbar: CR7®+ display with 500S antenna
Raven’s lightest and most cost-efficient 7-inch display, the CR7+ is an affordable and intuitive plug-and-play system thanks to its simple widget concept, easily accessible settings, ISO Universal Terminal (UT) and Task Controller capabilities.
An affordable, entry-level GNSS receiver, the 500S tracks GPS, GLONASS and BeiDou for improved strength in any environment. Fixed or magnetic mounting options make it ideal for portable and dynamic applications.
- Simple, customisable user interface
- Customisable units
- ISO Universal Terminal
- Map-based navigation
- Interactive field/job list and map view
- Slingshot™ file transfer and Remote Support
- Slingshot™ Over The Air Software Updates
- Easy back-up/recovery of the system
- Boundary & guidance line options
- Straight A-B, A+, Pivot, Contour, Last Pass Guidance, Multi-line Guidance
FLEETPRO F10.6 or F12.6 Electric Guidance Kit
Designed for multi-brand and multi-machine integration
The F10.6 or F12.6 Electric Guidance Kit supports a wide range of guidance modes to suit different field layouts and working conditions.
From AB and A+ lines to curves, circular paths, irregular rake lines, 90-degree turns, boxed patterns, and full-path planning, these kits adapt to any scenario.
Even in complex or irregular-shaped fields, they deliver reliable guidance, giving farmers the flexibility to manage diverse landscapes with confidence and precision.
- Improved productivity and operator comfort
- Designed for broad compatibility across machines and brands
- RTK and ISOBUS UT unlocked
- Precision at any speed, from 0.1 km/h to 30 km/h
- Intuitive display interface built for simplicity
Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) 2026
Click here to visit the RPA website to learn more about eligibility and to apply.
For more information
If you would like some help and advice on the right Precision Technology solution for your operations, please contact your local Lloyd Ltd PLM Specialist.
| CUMBRIA, DUMFRIES & THE NORTH EAST:
Matty O’Neill: M: 07826 285 761 |
CHESHIRE & LANCASHIRE:
Harry Hamer: M: 07553 264 407 |