Filer Williamson

16/03/2026

Farming Equipment & Technology Fund (FETF) 2026

FETF 2026 opens on the 17th March 2026

The latest round of the FETF includes, 3 grant options to help buy equipment or technology to:

• Improve Productivity
• Manage Slurry
• Improve Animal Health and Welfare

Grants are between £1,000 and £25,000 for each of the grant themes - a potential maximum grant of £75,000

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/farming-equipment-and-technology-fund-fetf-2026?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEwbXFJWk5qeHE3Wk1GZ25qUXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7iDmIoCWop8NVlUbnircG0HWN2rfKPKChg1aDubnFxpcfpY2dg7hadPip5EA_aem_K5vkfwyPUFxdwG-erj_nVw

Applications close, midday on 28th April 2026.

If you need any help or assistance with your application, please get in touch with a member of the Filer Williamson Team

Email: [email protected]
Tel: 01283 734043

Apply for a FETF grant for help to buy items that improve productivity, manage slurry and improve animal health and welfare.

09/03/2026

🙋🏼‍♀️Who’s having a milk delivery tomorrow morning ?

🤔 I think we will soon be needing a fridge expansion! There wasn’t a lot of room to move this afternoon.

06/03/2026

27/02/2026

At the 2026 NFU Conference, Defra Secretary of State Emma Reynolds set out the Government’s commitment to supporting the agricultural industry. Emma’s address provided welcome clarity on the direction of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) from 2026 onwards, alongside major funding announcements for wider rural investment.

SFI 2026:

- In June the scheme will open to small farmers between 3 and 50 hectares and those without existing ELM agreements, with the full list of actions available being released later today (24th February 2026).

- The introduction of a £100,000 agreement value cap per year for any business.

- A reduction in the number of actions from 102 to 71, with the lower uptake and less beneficial actions removed.

- Rates for 3 arable actions will be reduced.

- The SFI management payment is also being removed.

- Assurance has been provided that there will be no more sudden unexpected SFI closures.

In addition, the address at the conference went on to announce:

- The opening of a £225 million ELM Capital Grant Scheme in July 2026, a 50% increase on available funding compared to the 2025 scheme.

- £120 million of productivity grants for 2026, with £50 million of this being available through the Farming Equipment Technology Fund (FETF) opening in March 2026. The remaining £70 million will be available through the Farm Innovation Programme.

- A £1 billion new National Biosecurity Centre located in Weybridge.

As we have seen from previous rounds of the SFI and grant schemes, preparation and early applications will be key.

To register your interest and discuss how these opportunities could work for your business, please contact Filer Williamson Office

E: [email protected]
T: 01283 734043

02/02/2026

Filer Williamson have been working closely with P J Yates of Ireton Home Farm Kedleston, Derbyshire preparing and submitting Planning Applications to upgrade their Dairy Infrastructure on the Holding.

We worked with the Client, Environment Agency, Local Authority, Natural England and the Natural Trust to design a bespoke scheme that involved the installation of a Robot Milking Machine, Slurry Robot and associated infrastructure.

The last piece of the puzzle was the Planning Application for the Slurry Lagoon; permission was Granted by the Local Authority earlier today.

Filer Williamson submitted Planning Applications to extend the existing Agricultural Buildings to house the Robot Miking Machine and provide additional storage space on the farm, as well as the Planning Application for the new Earth Bank Slurry Lagoon.

In the photo below, we can see a delighted Client Chris Yates, being present with the Grant of Planning (Decision Notice).

If Filer Williamson can help you achieve similar positive outcomes with your farm diversification projects or developments please call or email at any time.

24/01/2026

TO LET - The Yew Tree Inn
(Freehold Public House)

The Yew Tree Inn, Ednaston, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 3AE

The Yew Tree Inn is a substantial Public House and Restaurant in the idyllic rural village of Ednaston, Derbyshire, close to the Peak District and a stone's throw from both the Market Town of Ashbourne and City of Derby.

Key features:

- Freehold Public House
- Rural Location
- Pub & Restaurant
- Function Room
- Managers Accommodation

Key Lease Points:

- Lease: 5 Year Term
- 3 Months Rent Free Period, from the start of the Lease
- Rent: Year 1 - £11,250 PA, Year 2 - £18,000 PA, Year 3 - £24,000 PA
- Rent Review, end of Year 3
- Deposit / Bond £10,000
- Break Clause, end of Year 1

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a Lease on a Traditional English Freehold Public House located in the heart of the Derbyshire Countryside.

Viewing:

Strictly by appointment only, viewing is at the persons own risk.

Please contact Filer Williamson for further information:

Tel: 01283 734043
Email: [email protected]

08/01/2026

Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) 2026

Defra Secretary Emma Reynolds has announced that the reformed Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) will open in June 2026.

Defra have further confirmed there will be two application windows:

June 2026 - For smaller farms and those without an existing Agreement

September 2026 - All Farmers

For further information and guidance, please contact our local office

Tel: 01283 734043
Email: [email protected]

23/12/2025

Christmas & New Year

Filer Williamson would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our Clients for their custom. We look forward to working with new and existing Clients in 2026.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to All

From James, Barrie and the Team

Please note our offices will be closed from 5pm on Tuesday 23rd December 2025 and will reopen on Monday 5th January 2026 at 9am