Rural Development Programme 2014 – 2020

Farm Business Improvement Scheme - Capital Tier 1 (Tranche 1) Annex A - List of Eligible Items Maximum Amount of Grant Support Payable per Item

Farm Business Improvement Scheme - Capital (FBIS-C) Tier 1 (Tranche 1) List of Eligible Items Maximum Amount of Grant Support Payable per Item Pre-approvals Please use the following links for information regarding regulatory pre-approvals for: • Incinerators https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/publications/approval-and-operation-incineration-plants https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/publications/animal-products-applications • Sprayers https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/sites/default/files/publications/dard/pesticide-spray-a4flyer.pdf In all cases the following costs are not eligible expenditure: • Installation costs. • Commissioning costs. • Warranties. • Consumables. • Running costs. • Site works. • Training costs. • Computer hardware such as PC, laptop, printer, etc.

• Charges incurred in tendering. • Professional fees. • Delivery costs. • Second hand equipment. • Interest charges. • Planning permissions. • Service and fuel supplies – electricity water, oil, gas, etc. • Investments relating to non-agricultural animals

The above list of ineligible expenditure is not exhaustive. Please refer to Annex B of the Information Brochure for further details.

A. Environment, Weather Resistance and Climate Change Item Code

Description of Eligible Items

Ineligible items

Minimum Purchase Quantity (where applicable)

FBIS theme band

Ref. Price

£

Maximum Grant Support £

A10

Advanced Fertiliser sower: To include full GPS system with tractor guidance system to facilitate variable rate application, headland /border spreading capability

1

18,650

7,460

A11

Fertiliser sower: capable of connecting to a GPS system with tractor guidance system to facilitate variable rate application, headland /border spreading capability

1

5,535

2,215

A12

Tractor mounted seed drill minimum: width of 3metres, (10ft) minimum 750kg hopper capacity, hydraulic or electro-hydraulic bout markers, metering system. Must be compatible with combined fertiliser drilling

2

29,665

11,865

A13

Small tractor mounted sprayer (Up to 1200L): To include a minimum of boom width of 15 metres (49ft), hydraulic booms, in cab electronic control of each boom section and spray pressure - operators who apply pesticides need to provide evidence of certificate of competence for the use of this machine.

2

13,975

5,590

3

Item Code

Description of Eligible Items

Ineligible items

Minimum Purchase Quantity (where applicable)

FBIS theme band

Ref. Price

£

Maximum Grant Support £

A14

Medium advanced tractor mounted sprayer (1201-1500L): model to include a minimum of capability of connecting to a GPS system with tractor guidance system boom width of 15 metres (49ft), hydraulic booms, in cab electronic control of each boom section and spray pressure - operators who apply pesticides need to provide evidence of certificate of competence for the use of this machine.

1

22,625

9,050

A15

Large tractor mounted sprayer (1500L and over): To include a minimum boom width of 15 metres (49ft), hydraulic booms, in cab electronic control of each boom section and spray pressure - operators who apply pesticides need to provide evidence of certificate of competence for the use of this machine.

2

23,100

9,240

A16

1.83m (6 foot deep roll) - curtain for automatic ventilation systems for livestock buildings (curtain and associated fixtures only)

(priced per metre) Must be purchased in conjunction with A18

2

115

45

A17

2.44m (8 foot deep roll) Curtain for automatic ventilation systems for livestock buildings (curtain and associated fixtures only)

(priced per metre) Must be purchased in conjunction with A18

2

150

60

4

Item Code

Description of Eligible Items

A18

Automatic variable ventilation system in livestock buildings To include a minimum of curtain ventilation systems, control panels and roof mounted weather stations. (electric drive motors, control panels, and weather sensors)

A19

Slurry separator (can be a brushed screen or screw press system)

A20

Ineligible items

Minimum Purchase Quantity (where applicable) To be purchased in conjunction with A16, or A17

FBIS theme band

Ref. Price

£

Maximum Grant Support £

2

2,545

1,020

2

30,000

12,000

One passage - automated slurry scraping system

2

4,240

1,695

A21

Two passage - automated slurry scraping system

2

6,640

2,655

A22

Three passage - automated slurry scraping system

2

8,330

3,330

A23

Four passage - automated slurry scraping system

2

10,330

4,130

A24

Slurry tanker (up to 2000 gallon) fitted with a trailing shoe/trailing hose/ dribble bar or shallow injection slurry distribution system (Must include a macerator)

1

20,185

8,075

Slurry separators that produce green bedding

Tanker only

5

Item Code

Description of Eligible Items

Ineligible items

Minimum Purchase Quantity (where applicable)

FBIS theme band

Ref. Price

£

Maximum Grant Support £

A25

Slurry tanker (2000 gallon and Tanker only over) fitted with a trailing shoe/trailing hose/ dribble bar or shallow injection slurry distribution system (Must include a macerator)

1

23,330

9,330

A26

Trailing shoe/trailing (up to 6m (up to 20ft) hose/dribble bar or shallow injection slurry distribution system fitted to an existing tanker or for use with an existing umbilical system (Must include a macerator )

Tanker or umbilical system, Engineer’s certificate costs

1

11,000

4,400

A27

Trailing shoe/trailing hose/dribble bar (7.2m - 7.5m) or shallow injection slurry distribution system fitted to an existing tanker or for use with an existing umbilical system (7.2m - 7.5m)(Must include a macerator)

Tanker or umbilical system, Engineer’s certificate costs

1

13,540

5,415

A28

Trailing shoe/trailing hose/dribble bar (10m and over) or shallow injection slurry distribution system fitted to an existing tanker or for use with an existing umbilical system (Must include a macerator)

Tanker or umbilical system, Engineer’s certificate costs

1

15,100

6,040

A29

Tractor mounted grass/soil aerator (Up to 3m/10ft)

1

2,425

970

A30

Tractor mounted grass/soil aerator (over 3.0m/10ft)

1

4,350

1,740

6

Item Code

Description of Eligible Items

Ineligible items

Minimum Purchase Quantity (where applicable)

FBIS theme band

Ref. Price

Maximum Grant Support £

£

A31

Trailed grass/soil aerator. (Minimum to be over 3m/10ft)

1

7,290

2,915

A32

Sub soiler (Minimum 2 legs)

1

4,675

1,870

A33

Sub soiler (more than 2 legs)

1

7,340

2,935

A34

2,000-4,999gal (9,090-22,725 L) capacity. Rainwater harvesting pre-fabricated covered tank with filter and pump

Tanks for purposes other than collecting and storing rain water

1

5,430

2,170

A35

5,000-7,999gal (22,730-36,365 L). Tanks for Rainwater harvesting prepurposes fabricated covered tank with filter other than and pump collecting and storing rain water

1

7,340

2,935

A36

Over 8,000gal (36,370 L) capacity. Rainwater harvesting pre-fabricated covered tank with filter and pump

1

8,685

3,475

A37

Global Positioning System (GPS) to include GPS receiver, data logging software, mount, auto steer and Real Time Kinematic (RTK) capability

1

5,890

2,355

A38

Shade and/or thermal screens for Plastic glasshouses & polytunnels (grant covers per square metre)

1

5

2

A39

Electronic cow Heat detection system

1

3,910

1,565

Tanks for purposes other than collecting and storing rain water

min 500sqm) (5382sq ft)

7

Item Code

Description of Eligible Items

Ineligible items

A40

Cow Heat detection system collars / transponders /pedometers (grant support per collar/transponders/ pedometers)

A41

In parlour feeders (to include IT Computer link with the capability to "feed to software yield” (support per stall) package

A42

1 station - Automated out of parlour feeding system (to include IT link with the capability to "feed to yield”

A43

Minimum Purchase Quantity (where applicable)

Electronic Min purchase ear tags 34 collars

FBIS theme band

Ref. Price

Maximum Grant Support £

£ 1

77

30

1

535

215

Computer software package

1

4,555

1,820

2 stations - Automated out of parlour feeding system to include IT link with the capability to "feed to yield "

Computer software package

1

7,475

2,990

A44

3 stations - Automated out of parlour feeding system to include IT link with the capability to "feed to yield”

Computer software package

1

10,280

4,110

A45

4 stations -Automated out of parlour feeding system to include IT link with the capability to "feed to yield”

Computer software package

1

13,835

5,535

A46

Milk meter - grant support per milking point

1

1,115

445

A47

Robotic slurry scraping device

2

14,015

5,605

5

3

8

Item Code

Description of Eligible Items

Ineligible items

Minimum Purchase Quantity (where applicable)

FBIS theme band

Ref. Price

£

Maximum Grant Support £

A48

1 station – with Automated calf rearing system that identifies and feeds calves (milk and/or calf milk replacer)

1

6,030

2,410

A49

2 stations - Automated calf rearing system that identifies and feeds calves. (milk and/or calf milk replacer)

1

7,750

3,100

A50

3 stations - Automated calf rearing system that identifies and feeds calves. (milk and/or calf milk replacer)

1

10,820

4,330

A51

4 stations - Automated calf rearing system that identifies and feeds calves. (milk and/or calf milk replacer)

1

13,985

5,595

A52

1 station and 1 animal feed dispenser (milk and feed) Automated calf rearing system that identifies and feeds calves. (milk and/or calf milk replacer and concentrate) 2 stations and 2 animal feed dispensers - Automated calf rearing system that identifies and feeds calves. (milk and/or calf milk replacer and concentrate)

1

8,190

3,275

1

9,380

3,750

A53

9

Item Code

Description of Eligible Items

Ineligible items

Minimum Purchase Quantity (where applicable)

FBIS theme band

Ref. Price

Maximum Grant Support £

£

A54

3 stations and 3 animal feed dispensers - Automated calf rearing system that identifies and feeds calves. (milk and/or calf milk replacer and concentrate)

1

11,370

4,545

A55

Milk plate cooler system to include water storage tank (at least 220 gal (1000 L in capacity)

2

2,700

1,080

A56

Dairy unit heat exchanger (Heat recovery capacity up to 88 gal/400L)

2

2,865

1,145

A57

Dairy unit heat exchanger (Heat recovery capacity over 88 gal/400 L)

2

5,585

2,235

A58

Automated animal identification system allowing identification of individual animals

1

11,085

4,435

A59

Animal identification collars / pedometers / transponders (grant support per identifier)

36

1

71

28

A60

Heat pads for pig farrowing and weaner accommodation (single space only)

18

2

145

57

A61

Circular multi-spaceAd lib feeders for growing and finishing pigs (Wet and dry feeders)

8

2

320

130

10

Item Code

Description of Eligible Items

Ineligible items

Minimum Purchase Quantity (where applicable)

FBIS theme band

Ref. Price

Maximum Grant Support

15

2

175

70

3

1

1,230

495

16

1

165

66

Min spend 83 metres

1

29

12

3

1

1,065

425

£

£

A62

Single / multi-space -Ad lib feeders for growing and finishing pigs (Wet and dry feeders)

A63

Ventilation Fan to include rigid chimneys, inlets & inverter / controller

A64

Poultry canopy brooder (per 1000 birds)

A65

Pan Feeding system for Broilers (per m)

A66

Auger / chain Feeding system for layers (per 1000 birds)

A67

Fan assisted radiators for connection to a hot water system (poultry house only)

1

2,755

1,100

A68

Compact fungicide applicator on potato/vegetable planter (Dust or liquid, 2 to 4 rows)

1

4,180

1,670

A69

Horticultural transplanting machine

1

29,675

11,870

A70

Tractor mounted seed drill for Horticulture

2

21,455

8,580

A71

Plant potting machine

2

25,645

10,260

Incubators

11

B. Animal and Plant Health Item Code

Description of Eligible Items

B10

Perforated rubber slat mat. Grant support per square metre

B11

Solid rubber mats for hard surfaced areas Grant support per square metre

B12

B13

B14

B15

B16

B17

B18

8 – 15.5 tonnes single chamber Vermin proof bulk feed bin galvanised or fibreglass 8 – 15.5 tonnes split chamber Vermin proof bulk feed bin galvanised or fibreglass 8 – 15.5 tonnes single chamber with auger/gantry - Vermin proof bulk feed bin galvanised or fibreglass 8 – 15.5 tonnes split chamber with auger/gantry Vermin proof bulk feed bin. galvanised or fibreglass 16 – 29.5 tonnes single chamber Vermin proof bulk feed bin galvanised or fibreglass 16 - 29.5 tonnes split chamber Vermin proof bulk feed bin galvanised or fibreglass 16 – 29.5 tonnes single chamber with auger/gantry. Vermin proof bulk feed bin galvanised or fibreglass

Ineligible items

Minimum Purchase Quantity (where applicable) 50 square metres 63 square metres

FBIS theme band

Ref. Price

Maximum Grant Support £

£ 1

49

20

2

40

16

3

2,435

975

3

3,445

1,375

3

5,155

2,060

3

6,175

2,470

3

3,780

1,510

3

5,405

2,160

3

5,565

2,225

12

Item Code

Description of Eligible Items

Ineligible items

Minimum Purchase Quantity (where applicable)

FBIS theme band

Ref. Price

Maximum Grant Support £

£

16 – 29.5 tonnes split chamber with auger/gantry Vermin proof bulk feed bin galvanised or fibreglass

3

6,880

2,755

B20

30 tonnes and over single chamber - Vermin proof bulk feed bin galvanised or fibreglass

3

4,660

1,865

B21

30 tonnes and over split chamber - Vermin proof bulk feed bin galvanised or fibreglass

3

6,365

2,545

B22

30 tonnes and over single chamber with auger/gantry Vermin proof bulk feed bin galvanised or fibreglass

3

7,180

2,870

B23

30 tonnes and over split chamber with auger/gantry Vermin proof bulk feed bin galvanised or fibreglass

3

8,485

3,395

B24

Motorised roller shutter doors Motorised Vermin proofing of Agricultural roller shutter and Horticultural buildings to allow doors on 3m wide tractor access. Grant machinery support per square metre sheds and non agricultural buildings

2

72

29

B25

Automated vehicle disinfectant wheel spray system for biosecurity

2

4,050

1,620

B19

34 square metres (Min width of door 3m to allow tractor access)

13

Item Code

Description of Eligible Items

Ineligible items

Minimum Purchase Quantity (where applicable)

FBIS theme band

Ref. Price

Maximum Grant Support

£

£

B26

Trailed, 220 gal (1000L), axial fan, Single fluid broadcast type air-assisted nozzle boom sprayer for orchard crops sprayers operators who apply pesticides without air need to provide evidence of assistance fan certificate of competence for the / compressor use of this machine.

2

8,290

3,315

B27

Trailed, 220 gal (1000L), tower fan Single fluid broadcast type air-assisted nozzle boom sprayer for orchard crops sprayers operators who apply pesticides without air need to provide evidence of assistance fan certificate of competence for the / compressor use of this machine.

2

9,685

3,875

B28

Trailed, 330 gal (1500L), axial fan, Single fluid broadcast type air-assisted nozzle boom sprayer for orchard crops sprayers operators who apply pesticides without air need to provide evidence of assistance fan certificate of competence for the compressor use of this machine.

2

B29

Net washer to automatically roll up and wash mushroom growing nets

2

B30

Winch with adjustable speed to match compost filling machine for pulling net full of mushroom compost onto Dutch shelving

3

B31

Fibreglass/Plastic - Calf Igloo to include pen and associated fixtures and fittings (minimum capacity 6 calves)

2

3

10,955

6,460

17,510

1,315

4,375

2,585

7,005

525

14

Item Code

Description of Eligible Items

Ineligible items

Minimum Purchase Quantity (where applicable)

FBIS theme band

Ref. Price

Maximum Grant Support £

£

B32

Vehicle mounted straw chopper

3

B33

Trailed straw chopper

3

B34

Automatic feed passage push equipment

2

B35

Robotic Feed passage push equipment

2

B36

Automated cattle foot dip with pumped flow and recirculation system

2

3,995

1,600

B37

Automatic cluster remover. Grant support per milking point

4

2

755

305

B38

Cow cubicles with associated fixtures and fittings

45

2

56

22

B39

Cow mattresses. Grant support per cow space

29

2

88

35

B40

Cow cubicle mats (17 – 25 mm). Grant support per cow space (17 to 25mm)

63

3

40

16

B41

Cow cubicle mats (26 to 35mm) Grant support per cow space

36

3

70

28

B42

Cow cubicles AND Cow mattresses. Grant support per cow space

18

2

145

57

Precast cubicle beds

6,760 13,275 4,950

13,775

2,705 5,310 1,980

5,510

15

Item Code

Description of Eligible Items

B43

Cow cubicles AND cow cubicle mats (17 – 25 mm). Grant support per cow space (17 to 25mm)

B44

Cow cubicles AND cow cubicle mats (26 to 35mm). Grant support per cow space

B45

Milk cluster flushing system. Grant support per milking point

B46

Vehicle mounted bedding dispenser attachment

B47

Pig farrowing crate to include associated fixture and fittings

B48

Sow free access voluntary cubicles to include associated gates and fixtures

B49

Insulated bonded wall panels for pig housing – Grant support per square metre

B50

B51

Ineligible items

Minimum Purchase Quantity (where applicable) 27

FBIS theme band

Ref. Price

Maximum Grant Support £

£ 3

96

38

20

3

125

50

4

3

570

230

3

5,205

2,080

9

2

300

120

18

2

140

56

33 square metres

1

79

31

Ceiling panel for pig housing with power washable coating (minimum 50-mm depth, grant support per square metre)

77 square metres

1

33

13

Insulated filled wall divider board for pig housing (40mm and over) plus edge strips. Grant support per square metre

63 square metres

1

40

16

Spray foam insulation

16

Item Code

Description of Eligible Items

Ineligible items

Minimum Purchase Quantity (where applicable)

FBIS theme band

Ref. Price

Maximum Grant Support

£

B52

Up to 450 kgs - Small capacity farm incinerator (Capable of handling poultry only) 50kg/h burn rate

3

B53

From 450 – 999kgs Medium capacity farm incinerator (Capable of handling small volumes of pig cadavers and poultry) 50kg/h burn rate

3

15,120

6,050

B54

Over 1tonne - Large capacity farm incinerator (For larger pig herds) 50kg/h burn rate

3

22,400

8,960

B55

PVC pen divisions/panels for pig housing. Grant support per square metre

59 square metres

3

41

17

B56

Nipple line for poultry housing. Grant support per metre

167 metres

2

16

6

B57

Auto poultry weigher with pad or perch

2

1,275

B58

Poultry housing ventilation control panel

1

2,970

1,190

B59

Plant/weed gas burner

3

18,565

7,425

2

7,785

£ 3,115

510

17

Item Code

B60

Description of Eligible Items

Ineligible items

New double boundary fence – 2 permanent stockproof fences with a gap of not less than 2m between them to improve bio-security. Posts must be at least 6ft and must have a minimum 15 year life, guaranteed by the manufacturer (grant support per metre)

Minimum Purchase Quantity (where applicable) 209 metres

FBIS theme band

Ref. Price

Maximum Grant Support £

£ 3

12

4.80/m

C. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY Item Code

C10

C11

C12

Description of Eligible Items

Ineligible items

Portable sheep handling unit -to include a minimum of guillotine gate, shedding gate, race, footbath and collection pen

Minimum Purchase Quantity (where applicable)

FBIS theme band

Ref. Price

Maximum Grant Support

£

£

Individual sheep Hurdles / gates not part of the unit Portable sheep handling unit with Individual turnover crate - to include a sheep minimum of guillotine gate, Hurdles / shedding gate, race, footbath and gates not collection pen part of the unit

3

2,550

1,020

2

3,201

1,280

Portable sheep handling unit with weighbridge and turnover crate to include a minimum of guillotine gate, shedding gate, race, footbath and collection pen

1

3,855

1,545

Individual sheep Hurdles / gates not part of the unit

18

Item Code

Description of Eligible Items

C13

EID Sheep Race reader, electronic weighbridge and associated software

C14

Ineligible items

Individual sheep Hurdles / gates not part of the unit

Minimum Purchase Quantity (where applicable)

FBIS theme band

Ref. Price

Maximum Grant Support

£

£

1

4,600

1,840

Mobile galvanised cattle crush. To include a minimum of: weighing platform or loadbars, adjustable crush gate / yoke, rear gate ratchet rump bar

1

3,090

1,235

C15

Mobile galvanised hoof trimming cattle crush. To include a minimum of: adjustable crush gate/ yoke, rear gate, moveable side access, ratchet rump bar, hoof trimming winch and support

1

3,485

1,395

C16

Bale splitter (must be able to retain plastic bale cover)

3

2,540

1015

C17

Round Bale unroller

3

4,610

1845

C18

Livestock trailer (minimum 8ft Horse Boxes body length) (2.4m) aluminum/galvanised, to include a minimum of: full roof cover, slip resistant and effluent retaining floor, ventilation openings, side ramp gates, inspection door, brakes and lights

2

3,000

1,200

Buckrakes & vehicle mounted shear grabs

19

Item Code

Description of Eligible Items

Ineligible items

Minimum Purchase Quantity (where applicable)

FBIS theme band

Ref. Price

Maximum Grant Support

£

£

C19

Livestock trailer (minimum 8ft Horse boxes body length including sheep decks) (2.4m), aluminum/galvanised, to include a minimum of: full roof cover, slip resistant and effluent retaining floor, ventilation openings, side ramp gates, inspection door, brakes and lights

2

3,680

1,470

C20

Livestock trailer (10 - 13 ft body Horse boxes length) (3.05m - 3.96m), aluminum/galvanised, to include a minimum of: full roof cover, slip resistant and effluent retaining floor, ventilation openings, side ramp gates, inspection door, brakes and lights

2

4,015

1,605

C21

Livestock trailer (10 - 13 ft body Horse boxes length including sheep decks) (3.05m – 3.96m), Aluminum/galvanised, to include a minimum of: full roof cover, slip resistant and effluent retaining floor, ventilation openings, side ramp gates, inspection door, brakes and lights

2

5,225

2,090

C22

Livestock trailer (14ft and over body length (4.3m and over), aluminum/galvanised, to include a minimum of: dividing gates, full roof cover, slip resistant and effluent retaining floor, ventilation openings, side ramp gates, inspection door, brakes and lights

2

4,655

1,865

Horse Boxes

20

Item Code

Description of Eligible Items

C23

Livestock trailer (14ft and over body length including sheep decks) (4.3m and over), aluminum/galvanised, to include a minimum of: dividing gates, full roof cover, slip resistant and effluent retaining floor, ventilation openings, side ramp gates, inspection door, brakes and lights

C24

Ineligible items

Horse Boxes

Minimum Purchase Quantity (where applicable)

FBIS theme band

Ref. Price

Maximum Grant Support

£

£

2

5,915

2,365

Mobile cattle crush run

2

6,000

2,400

C25

Slurry pump for outside mixing point

3

2,865

1,145

C26

Up to 4.5m width - Over seeder for introduction of clover /grass seed into swards for renovation

1

4,000

1,600

C27

Over 4.5m width - Over seeder for introduction of clover/grass seeds into swards for renovation

1

7,715

3,085

C28

Minimum1.8m width - Yard sweeping brush with collection box

2

2,495

1,000

C29

Generator to include a minimum of: (50-100kVA) output, automatic mains failure control and weatherproof acoustic silencer canopy

2

9,460

3,785

C30

Generator to include a minimum of: (125-160kVA) output, automatic mains failure control and weatherproof acoustic silencer canopy

2

14,900

5960

21

Item Code

Description of Eligible Items

C31

Internal plant transport Mobile benching (grant support per square metres)

C32

Ineligible items

Minimum Purchase Quantity (where applicable) 36 square metres

FBIS theme band

Ref. Price

Maximum Grant Support

£

£

3

69

28

Horticulture - Conveyor units

3

2,535

1,015

C33

Apple bin tipper

2

9,280

3,710

C34

Apple bin filler

2

12,110

4,845

C35

Emptying / Filling Conveyor (Mushrooms)

2

14,775

5,910

C36

Automated cattle shedding gate, associated controls and software

2

8,770

3,505

C37

Sow service cubicles to include trough, drinker and associated gates

2

221

89

C38

Cross conveyor for egg collection

3

7,750

3,100

12

22

D. PRODUCTION AND RESOURCE EFFICIENCY Item Code

D10

D11

D12

Description of Eligible Items Ineligible items

Minimum Purchase Quantity (where applicable)

Diet feeder with weighing system (up to 12 cubic metres) Diet feeder with weighing system (from 13 to 17 cubic metres) Diet feeder with weighing system (18 cubic metres and over)

FBIS theme band

Ref. Price

£

Maximum Grant Support £

3

13,385

5,355

3

20,340

8,135

3

26,750

10,700

D13

Topper – offset (minimum width 1.5m/5ft.)

3

3,205

1,280

D14

Reed/rush control mulcher

3

5,370

2,150

D15

Vehicle mounted weed wiper/lick Sprayers / weed wipers / licks for use with Quads / ATVs

D16

D17

D18

Pedestal crop ventilation column with fan

2,625

1,050

2

785

315

2

20,275

8,110

2

32,120

12,000

4

Over 200T - Potato store ventilation system with refrigerated cooling Mobile grain drier. Minimum 9T capacity

3

Additional conveyors/ augers Fuel storage

23

Item Code

Description of Eligible Items Ineligible items

D19

Bed former (maximum width 1.85m (6ft))

D20

Mushroom ruffling machine plus lift for ruffling casing soil on dutch shelves. Must have variable travel speed and variable axial speed (inc cable drum)

Minimum Purchase Quantity (where applicable)

FBIS theme band

Ref. Price

£

Maximum Grant Support £

3

9,340

3,735

2

22,670

9,070

D21

Zero grazing machine (up to 25 cubic metres capacity)

3

21,080

8,430

D22

Zero grazing machine (26 cubic metres and over capacity)

3

26,400

10,560

D23

Egg packer

2

22,000

8,800

D24

Automatic nests for egg collection. Grant support per 1,000 birds

1

2,915

1,165

Grass Tedder (minimum of 4 rotors)

3

5,350

2,140

Grass Tedder (maximum of 6 rotors)

3

7,790

3,115

D25

D26

D27

Disc mower for topping (maximum width of 8ft/2.4m)

3

5,150

2,060

D28

Vehicle drive over axle weigher

2

5,550

2,220

D29

Pig batch weighing platform

2

4,472

1,790

24

Item Code

Description of Eligible Items Ineligible items

Minimum Purchase Quantity (where applicable)

FBIS theme band

Ref. Price

Maximum Grant Support £

£

D30

New permanent electrified fencing (the minimum standard is four strands of 12 gauge, 2.5mm high tensile wire) to improve grassland management. Posts must be at least 6ft and must have a minimum 15 year life, guaranteed by the manufacturer (grant support per metre)

500 metres

3

5

2.00/m

D31

New permanent stock proof fencing to improve grassland management by sub-dividing an existing grazing management unit (where it is not a replacement fence). Posts must be at least 6ft and must have a minimum 15 year life, guaranteed by the manufacturer (grant support per metre)

417 metres

3

6

2.40/m

25

Rural Development Programme 2014 – 2020 The Farm Business Improvement Scheme – Capital (FBIS-C) Tier 1 (Tranche 1) is part of the overarching Farm Business Improvement Scheme. It is funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) under Measure 4 (Business Investment Scheme) of the Rural Development Programme (RDP) 2014 -2020. Copies of this document can be made available, on request, in alternative formats e.g. • Large Print

• Audio CD

• Braille

• Computer Disc

For copies please contact: Countryside Services Ltd, Farm Business Improvement Scheme – Capital, Tier 1, 97 Moy Road, Dungannon, Co Tyrone, BT71 7DX Telephone Number: 0845 026 7535 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.countrysideservices.com

Farm Business Improvement Scheme - Capital Tier 1 (Tranche 1) Annex A - List of Eligible Items Maximum Amount of Grant Support Payable per Item

ISBN: 978-1-84807-713-3

DMS: 16.17.191b