FETF OPICO Machinery Grant Eligibility Released

The latest list of OPICO machinery eligible for funding through the FETF scheme has been released. This funding provides three separate grants to help with the purchase of equipment or technology that supports productivity gains, better slurry management, and improvements to animal health and welfare.

Applications for FETF 2025 open on 29th May and will close on 10th July. Please note: the percentage of funding awarded is based on the average expected cost of each item—not the amount on your invoice.

Below is a selection of OPICO-distributed machines we believe are eligible for funding under the current scheme:

FarmDroid FD20
✔️ 50% grant available for the seeding and weeding robot.

OPICO Variocast E (400L)
✔️ 50% grant available.

OPICO Sward Lifter
✔️ 40% grant available.

OPICO Camera-guided Inter-Row Cultivators
✔️ 50% grant available.

HE-VA Top Cutter Solo
✔️ 40% grant available.

HE-VA Grassland Stealth
✔️ 40% grant available.

HE-VA Top Strigle
✔️ 40% grant available.

For further details, please contact your local Masons Kings depot.

Note: FETF 2025 is managed by the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) on behalf of Defra. All grant decisions are made by the RPA. The scheme is only available in England.