GEA Farm Technologies welcomes Farming and Forestry Improvement Scheme

16/12/2011 - Grants of up to 40% are now available on GEA Farm Technologies machinery through the Farming and Forestry Improvement Scheme (FFIS).

Total Solutions from GEA Farm Technologies

With funding from the FFIS you can access a wide range of products from GEA Farm Technologies to improve the efficiency fo your dairy farm.

 

The FFIS is part of teh Rural Development Progamme for England (RDPE) and aims to help make farming businesses more profitable and resilient whilst reducing the impact of farming on the environment.

David Wenner at GEA Farm Technologies said:  "This funding is a great opportunity to help farmers and agricultural contractors improve the competitiveness of their business.  Together with the range of products that GEA Farm Technologies has to offer we are urging all dairy farmers in England to look closely at their farm improvements and take advantage of the funding available."

Here are just some of the Totasl Solutions from GEA Farm Technologies that could qualify:

• Cluster flushing systems such as SureFlush
• Milking clusters for improved animal health such as IQ Cluster
• Automatic footbaths including PediCuRx
• Heat recovery systems such as ExtraHeat
• HestWatch for improved health and welfare of your dairy cows
• Variable speed vacuum systems like our VoD EnergySaver
• Livestock housing accessories for improved animal welfare
• Slurry management systems including those for sand-laden slurries.

The deadline for the first round of application is 17 January 2012 and farmers are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible, as the process is competitive.

For more information visit www.gea-farmtechnologies.co.uk or email info.gea-farmtechnologies.uk@geagroup.com.