Secure Your Fully-Compliant Shepherdsmate Handling System Today!
The application window for the 2026 Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) officially opened today, March 17th, and will close at midday on April 28th.
With overlapping grant windows running right now, the industry is already seeing severe production bottlenecks and lengthy lead times. Don’t risk missing out on your funding due to manufacturing delays. The Shepherdsmate sheep handler is currently IN STOCK.
If you are looking to build a high-scoring grant application that significantly reduces your workload, here is why the Shepherdsmate system is the perfect fit:
1. Fully Grant-Compliant Base Units Our systems are built by farmers, for farmers, completely free of wooden elements, and feature fully galvanised or powder-coated metal, fully meeting Defra’s strict 5-year retention requirements.
FETF69 (Mobile Sheep Handling System): The Shepherdsmate mobile unit comes with a 3-way drafting gate and squeeze clamp as standard, and prices out substantially below the government’s expected average cost.
FETF71 (Sheep Handler): Our static clamp-style handlers easily meet the criteria for dagging and dosing compliance.
2. The Ultimate “High-Scoring” Tech Bundles The RPA prioritises applications that combine handling upgrades with data-driven management. The Shepherdsmate is designed to be fully compatible with the highly-scored electronic additions on the FETF list, which can be fitted directly into the unit:
FETF74 (EID Panel Readers): We supply fully compatible Gallagher and Tru-Test panel readers.
FETF78SH (Individual Electronic Weigh Systems) & FETF81SH (EID Handheld Recorders): Easily integrate our built-in floor weigh systems with digital indicators and handheld recorders from industry leaders like Agrident, Gallagher, and Tru-Test.
3. The Only 9-Function, One-Person Handler Even without the grant, the Shepherdsmate pays for itself in labour savings. Features like the squeeze clamp keep your hands free to tag, drench, and vaccinate. The rollover system adapts to the sheep’s size to prevent back strain during foot paring, while the spring-loaded shearing flap prevents operator fatigue.
Beat the Bottleneck Securing your equipment early is highly recommended this year. Get your application bundle sorted and secure your spot in the queue with equipment that is guaranteed to meet the inspector’s standards.
To request a quote, discuss exactly which FETF item codes you need for your application, or verify compatibility with your existing EID setup, please reach out to our team.
UK Mobile: +44 (0) 79 3502 0876
IRE Office: +353 (0) 49 952 6327
Email: sales@shepherdsmate.com
