At Electric Fence Online, we strongly recommend that every livestock keeper takes the time to get familiar with the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) 2026. This year’s scheme offers 50% funding toward a wide range of approved items designed to improve animal health, welfare, and overall on‑farm efficiency, as confirmed in the official FETF guidance. With grants available for equipment such as EID readers, digital weighing systems, load bars, and integrated livestock monitoring tools, many farmers may be surprised at just how many of their routine equipment needs fall within eligible categories. The published 2026 item list clearly shows strong support for modern livestock management technologies — including those central to Gallagher’s weighing and EID range — making this an opportunity well worth exploring.
Because we supply a wide selection of Gallagher weighing and EID solutions through Electric Fence Online, we want to ensure our customers understand exactly what funding is available and how it may apply to their situation. Whether you're considering upgrading old equipment, expanding your livestock handling capabilities, or adopting digital data‑driven tools for the first time, the FETF 2026 could significantly reduce your costs. This article will guide you through the relevant grant items and show how they align with the products we supply, helping you identify where you could benefit.
Complete List of FETF 2026 Items Relevant to Gallagher Weighing & EID Solutions
A. EID Readers (Panel + Handheld)
FETF74 – EID Panel Reader for Sheep
- Static/race panel reader
- HDX & FDX‑B compatible
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Must be fixed to handling system
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Gallagher match:
FETF81SH – EID Handheld Recorder Device
- Handheld RFID EID device
- Record breeding, weights, treatments, movements
- App/cloud/mobile‑connected
- Data export required
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Gallagher match:
B. Weighing Systems (Scales, Load Bars, Indicators)
FETF78SH – Individual Electronic Weigh System
- Digital weighing device
- Tracks individual weights + weight gain
- Must connect to EID readers
- App/cloud functionality required
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Gallagher match:
FETF79SH – Weigh Bars & Platforms (Livestock >300kg)
- 2 load bars or weigh platform
- For cattle crush or batch sheep pens
- Capacity 2000kg
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Gallagher match:
- Gallagher Wireless Loadbar set 2500kg - 1000mm
- Gallagher weighing bar/weighing bar set - 2500 kg/600 mm
- Gallagher weighing bar/weighing bar set - 2500 kg/1000 mm
- Gallagher Wireless Loadbar set 2500kg - 600mm
FETF80SH – Weigh Bars & Platforms (Livestock <300kg)
- Load bars/platform up to 300kg
- For pigs, sheep, calves
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Gallagher match:
FETF Code(s) |
Why It Matches |
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FETF81SH | EID handheld device with data capture & export | ||
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FETF74 | Fixed panel readers for race/handling systems | ||
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FETF78SH | Individual electronic weighing system with data recording | ||
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FETF78SH | Meets requirement for full data + EID connectivity | ||
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FETF79SH | Load bars for cattle/sheep >300kg | ||
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FETF80SH | Light livestock load bars/platforms (<300kg) | ||
As suppliers committed to helping farmers invest in reliable, welfare‑focused equipment, we at Electric Fence Online encourage every livestock keeper to review the FETF 2026 grant list closely. Many of the eligible items, including EID handheld devices, panel readers, electronic weighing systems, load bars, and integrated drafting components, align directly with Gallagher’s proven range of livestock management tools. These categories are all explicitly supported within the Animal Health & Welfare theme of the 2026 scheme, which funds 50% of approved equipment costs*.
If you’re already planning improvements for your handling system, data recording setup, or livestock weighing process, now is the perfect time to take advantage of this funding opportunity. Even if you’re unsure whether a particular item applies to you, it’s well worth checking — many farmers underestimate how many day‑to‑day livestock tools qualify for support. By exploring the scheme and matching your needs against the eligible codes, you could make significant upgrades at a much lower cost.
Electric Fence Online is here to help you navigate these options and identify the Gallagher products that fit the grant criteria. FETF 2026 may be the opportunity that allows you to modernise, simplify, and future‑proof your livestock management, so don’t miss out.
*Make sure to check the official government website for all information.
Fencing Expert at Electric fence Online & Farmer
Stephen grew up on a farm and now runs a smallholding of his own in Devon. With a genuine passion for animals and the countryside, he enjoys sharing his experience and offering support to others on their farming journey.
