March, 2026

Applications are now open (effective 17th March 2026) for the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) from productivity items and specifications. The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) will pay you a grant amount of 40% or 50% towards either: The average cost of the item – if an item costs you the same or more than the expected average cost in their list. The actual cost you pay for the item – if an item costs you less than the average cost in their published list. Russells are able to support with grant eligible items including: FETF44 – Direct drill FETF207 – Air drill for establishing cover crops FETF208 – Tractor mounted stubble rake 6m FETF210 – Inter row companion drills 6m FETF211 & 12 – Liquid fertiliser applicator for seed drills/planters 3m or 6m FETF110 – Cover crop roller FETF5 – Intra row weeders 1.8m FETF6 or 7 – Inter row hoe 3m or 6m FETF112 – Grassland sward lifters FETF411 – Grassland pasture aerator FETF215 – Weed wiper 2.4m The Russells team are able to offer advice on machines currently in stock or available to order from our Partners including Vaderstad, Horizon and Amazone. Applications close at midday on 28th […]

Our Martin Lishman Grain Clinics are back for 2026! Simply bring along your Moisture Meter, Bale Probe or Temperature Probe to receive a calibration certificate that is suitable for grain assurance schemes. All Clinics run from 10am – 4pm: 7th April at o Malton Depot PLUS free Farmer Health Checks with the Rural Nurses 8th April Boroughbridge Depot 9th April Eggborough Depot 23rd April Tuxford Depot PLUS Lincolnshire Rural Support Network and Notts Rural Police will be in attendance Drop & Go is also available from our Northallerton and Harby Depots, with drop off deadlines of the 3rd April and 17th April respectively. Should you require more information about this years Grain Clinics, contact your local Russells Parts Team now.