Farming equipment funding: deadline 12 May 2026 — act fast

Farmers, horticulturalists, forestry owners and agricultural contractors have a very short window left to apply for equipment and technology funding designed to improve farm productivity, slurry management, and animal health and welfare.

Applications close at midday on 12 May 2026, so with today being 5 May 2026, there is only one week left to act. The application window opened on 17 March 2026 and the deadline is fixed at 12 noon on 12 May 2026.

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