Claim your FETF Grant If you have recently opened your inbox and found a Grant Funding Agreement (GFA) from the Rural Payments Agency (RPA), congratulations. Securing an allocation from the highly competitive Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) 2026 is a major win for your business. Whether you are upgrading to an advanced Clipex cattle…
If you are evaluating a new cattle crush or a complete livestock handling yard without the help of a government grant, the upfront invoice can look daunting. However, looking strictly at the purchase price misses the daily financial leaks an old yard causes. Investing in high-end equipment like a Clipex Cattle Crush isn’t just a…
The Dawn of a New Era in Cattle Traceability The landscape of livestock farming in England is on the cusp of a significant transformation. From 2027, a new mandate will require all newborn calves to be identified with Electronic Identification (EID) tags. This isn’t merely a regulatory update; it represents a pivotal shift towards a…
Labour shortages are one of the biggest challenges facing UK livestock farms today. Whether you’re running a beef suckler herd, a dairy unit, or a mixed enterprise, there are times when cattle need to be handled with only one or two people available. In these situations, the right cattle handling equipment isn’t just helpful, it’s…
Which cattle crush for dairy farms? Choosing the right cattle crush is one of the most important decisions a dairy farmer will make. Unlike beef units, where cattle may only be handled a few times a year, dairy cows require frequent, routine handling for mobility scoring, foot trimming, AI, pregnancy diagnosis, health checks, and veterinary…
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The Future of Cattle EID The landscape of British livestock farming is shifting. Following a landmark announcement by Defra, the UK is transitioning from manual, visual-only cattle tracking to a sophisticated digital system. From 2027, mandatory Electronic Identification (EID) will be introduced for all newborn calves in England. For farmers, this isn’t just a regulatory…
Effective Youngstock Management Reduces TB Transmission Youngstock are the future of every beef and dairy enterprise – but they are also one of the most vulnerable groups when it comes to bovine TB. Calves and growing cattle have developing immune systems, higher susceptibility to infection, and more frequent close‑contact behaviours that increase transmission risk. While…
FETF Cattle Crush Codes FETF60 & FETF61 The 2026 agricultural landscape in the UK is being shaped by a definitive move toward professionalised, safe, and efficient infrastructure. FETF60 and FETF61 cattle crush grants offer huge cost savings to increase both handler and cattle engineering safety and efficiencies and cost savings. For the team at Farming…
If your calf pen design makes you climb a gate, wrestle a latch, or drag a calf out of a dead corner, it’s not “just a pen” – it’s a daily risk and a time sink. Those small frustrations add up fast in winter, when bedding is heavier, floors are wetter, and every extra trip…