FETF26: Everything You Need to Know About the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund 2026

The Farming Equipment and Technology Fund 2026 (FETF26) is a government grant scheme that helps farmers, growers, foresters and agricultural contractors in England invest in eligible equipment and technology. Designed to improve productivity, enhance animal health and welfare, and encourage more sustainable farming practices, FETF26 contributes towards the cost of approved equipment, making it easier for businesses to invest in modern technology while reducing the financial burden of upgrading essential machinery and equipment.

Whether you're looking to improve animal welfare, increase productivity or replace ageing equipment, FETF26 offers an excellent opportunity to invest in equipment that supports the future of your business.

What is FETF26?

The Farming Equipment and Technology Fund is part of the government's wider support for the agricultural sector, helping businesses adopt equipment that delivers practical improvements across day-to-day farming operations.

Rather than providing funding for large-scale building projects, FETF26 focuses on individual pieces of equipment that have been proven to improve efficiency, reduce environmental impact or enhance livestock health and welfare.

The scheme is divided into three funding themes:

• Productivity – supporting equipment that helps improve efficiency, reduce labour and increase productivity.

• Animal Health and Welfare – funding equipment that helps improve livestock health, welfare and biosecurity.

• Slurry Management – supporting investments that improve slurry storage, handling and application to reduce environmental impact.

Each theme has its own list of eligible equipment and grant values, with applicants able to apply for one or more themes if they meet the eligibility requirements.

Who Can Apply?

FETF26 is available to eligible businesses based in England, including:

• Farmers

• Growers and horticultural businesses

• Forestry owners

• Agricultural contractors providing services to eligible farming businesses

As with previous rounds of the scheme, applicants should ensure they meet the eligibility criteria before applying and carefully review the specification for each item they intend to purchase.

Why is FETF26 Important?

Agriculture is becoming increasingly reliant on modern technology to improve efficiency while maintaining high standards of animal welfare and environmental management.

Investing in specialist equipment can help businesses:

• Improve productivity and reduce manual labour.

• Enhance livestock health and welfare.

• Improve biosecurity on the farm.

• Reduce waste and operating costs.

• Increase long-term efficiency and sustainability.

Government grants such as FETF26 help reduce the initial investment required, making it easier for farms of all sizes to adopt technology that may otherwise be difficult to justify financially.

Vaccine Fridges Under FETF26

One area of the Animal Health and Welfare theme focuses on the safe storage of veterinary vaccines.

Vaccines are highly temperature sensitive, and storing them incorrectly can reduce their effectiveness. Using a purpose-built medical-grade vaccine fridge helps maintain the correct storage conditions, protecting both vaccine performance and livestock health.

To qualify under the grant, vaccine fridges must meet a number of specific requirements. They must:

• Be medical grade and designed for the storage of vaccines and other medicines.

• Have either a glass or solid door.

• Have a minimum capacity of 50 litres.

• Include an external digital control and temperature display.

• Maintain a temperature range of 2°C to 8°C.

• Be lockable.

• Feature both audible and visual temperature alarms.

• Be manufactured from materials suitable for cleaning and disinfection.

These requirements ensure the refrigerator provides reliable storage conditions while meeting the standards expected for veterinary medicine storage.

FETF26 Eligible Vaccine Fridges from Seal Medical Supplies

At Seal Medical Supplies, we've made it simple to find vaccine refrigerators that meet the grant specification.

Our dedicated FETF Eligible Vaccine Fridges collection brings together every vaccine fridge in our range that complies with the required criteria, helping farmers quickly identify suitable products without having to compare technical specifications themselves.

Although the page currently references the 2025 funding round, it will be updated to reflect FETF26, ensuring you'll always find the latest eligible models and information.

Whether you're looking for a compact under-counter vaccine fridge for a smaller practice or farm, or a larger capacity model for increased vaccine storage, our range has been carefully selected to meet the standards required by the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund.

By choosing from our eligible collection, you can be confident that every model satisfies the grant requirements for:

• Medical-grade vaccine storage.

• 2°C to 8°C temperature operation.

• External digital temperature display and controls.

• Lockable security.

• Audible and visual alarms.

• Easy-to-clean, disinfectable construction.

• Minimum 50-litre capacity.

This makes the purchasing process simpler and gives you peace of mind that you're selecting equipment designed specifically for the safe storage of veterinary vaccines.

Preparing Your FETF26 Application

Before purchasing any equipment, it's important to check the latest guidance and confirm that the item you're selecting matches the official specification published for the grant.

Taking the time to choose compliant equipment from the outset can help make the application and claims process much smoother and reduce the risk of purchasing equipment that doesn't qualify for funding.

If you're planning to invest in a new vaccine refrigerator as part of your FETF26 application, browsing a dedicated range of compliant products can save valuable time and make comparing options much easier.

SUpporting Your FETF26 Investment 

The Farming Equipment and Technology Fund 2026 provides an excellent opportunity for farmers and agricultural businesses to invest in equipment that improves efficiency, supports better animal welfare and helps future-proof their operations.

For those looking to purchase a vaccine fridge through the scheme, choosing a medical-grade refrigerator that meets the grant specification is essential.

At Seal Medical Supplies, we're committed to making that process as straightforward as possible. Our dedicated FETF Eligible Vaccine Fridges collection brings together compliant models in one place, helping you find the right refrigerator for your needs while ensuring it meets the requirements of the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund 2026.