FETF 2023 – Farming Equipment and Technology Fund

“A pod / hutch and pen specially designed for rearing calves outdoors up to the age of 12 weeks. Item must include the purchase of both a pod / hutch capable of sheltering 2 calves as well as an associated pen area enclosed by a metal hurdle system. Larger pods housing more than 2 calves are not eligible under this item (see FETF231A Outdoor calf housing: Group). Item must include a teat feeding facility and provide at least 2 square metres of indoor space for each calf with a live weight of less than 200kg, and at least 3 square metres of indoor space for each calf with a live weight of 200kg or more. The item must be intended for outdoor use and pods must have a front, top or rear vent for air circulation. To prevent overheating, the colour of the pod / hutch must reflect sunlight. The pod / hutch should be positioned in a sheltered area out of the wind. A pen area with an integrated roof for shelter / shade is recommended. Item should be easy to dismantle or manoeuvre for cleaning. To aid cleaning and disinfection, items with wooden elements are not eligible. All ferrous metal parts must be galvanised, or powder coated”

“A pod / hutch and pen specially designed for rearing calves outdoors up to the age of 12 weeks. Item must include the purchase of both a large pod / hutch capable of sheltering 3 or more calves as well as an associated pen area enclosed by a metal hurdle system. Smaller pods housing less than 3 calves are not eligible under this item (see FETF230A Outdoor calf housing: Pair). Item must include a teat feeding facility and provide at least 2 square metres of indoor space for each calf with a live weight of less than 200kg, and at least 3 square metres of indoor space for each calf with a live weight of 200kg or more. The item must be intended for outdoor use and pods must have a front, top or rear vent for air circulation. To prevent overheating, the colour of the pod / hutch must reflect sunlight. The pod / hutch should be positioned in a sheltered area out of the wind. A pen area with an integrated roof for shelter / shade is recommended. Item should be easy to dismantle or manoeuvre for cleaning. To aid cleaning and disinfection, items with wooden elements are not eligible. All ferrous metal parts must be galvanised, or powder coated”