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Welsh Small Grant Efficiency Scheme 2025

Posted on by Alistair Kerr

The Welsh Small Grant Efficiency Scheme is specifically aimed at supporting farmers to produce food in a sustainable way, whilst taking proactive action to respond to the climate emergency and to help reverse the decline in biodiversity.

It focuses on providing capital funding to help farmers in Wales to improve the technical, financial and environmental performance of their farm businesses.

The objectives are to:

  • increase on-farm investment
  • increase technical performance
  • increase on-farm production efficiencies
  • increase on-farm resource efficiencies
  • enhance the use of technology to improve management decisions.

For qualifying products and solutions, the scheme supports capital investments in equipment and technology that have been specifically identified as providing clear, measurable benefits to your farm business

At Datamars Livestock, we strongly believe in the power of technology to drive farm efficiency and make a measurable difference—that’s why it’s at the heart of everything we do, ensuring our solutions work better, together

That’s why we fully support the Welsh Small Grant Efficiency Scheme, equipping our team with the knowledge to help you understand the benefits it can bring to your farm business.

To help you determine which Datamars Livestock products are eligible and the specific benefits available to you, we’ve created the product and solution overview below, including the referenced grant values.

Our range includes heat and health monitoring, in-paddock weighing, and fencing solutions—trusted by farmers worldwide and backed by expert support every step of the way.

Tru-Test’s award-winning Weigh Scale Indicators and EID Readers offer innovative solutions for livestock monitoring, electronic identification (EID) systems, precision weighing, and advanced data management—ensuring you maximize the value of your investment.

Additionally, our electric fencing systems and hand tools provide durable and effective solutions for both permanent and temporary fencing, keeping your livestock secure on pasture and forage land.

Tru-Test Edge gateway A key component of the Tru-Test Active Tag solution, the Farm Network Gateway sends information from the Active Tag to Datamars Livestock Live, giving you timely and reliable heat and health data and alerts. For more information click on the link  https://www.datamars.co.uk/product-page/tru-test-active-tag-gateway

Active Ear Tag  Tru-Test Automated Heat & Health Monitoring Durable, lightweight and battery-operated supports dairy farmers looking to maximise their breeding programme. The solution is ideal for indoor or pasture-based dairy operations, delivering world-class precision in heat detection to maximise mating and insemination, improving your service and conception rate For more information click on the link – https://www.datamars.co.uk/product-page/tru-test-active-tag-ear-tag

 

Tru-Test Active Collar tag Tru-Test Automated Heat & Health Monitoring with Active Tag Collars supports dairy farmers looking to maximise their breeding programme. The solution is ideal for indoor or pasture-based dairy operations, delivering world-class precision in heat detection to maximise mating and insemination, improving your service and conception rate.  For more information click on the link  https://www.datamars.co.uk/product-page/tru-test-active-tag-collar

The Tru-Test Dairy Drafter works with or without Active tags, helping you save time and reduce labour. It provides autonomous, accurate drafting every time, while allowing you to monitor real-time heat and health data directly from your phone. Draft with confidence. For more information click on the link https://www.datamars.co.uk/dairy-drafter

Placed near a water source or using an attractant, livestock quickly adjust to weighing themselves daily by walking over, or on, the Walk Over Weighing (WOW) structure. Delivering accurate, real-time insights and data based on individual animal weights and group averages, the system is a combination of sophisticated, yet practical algorithms and robust hardware. Tru-Test Dairy WOW 4000 Tru-Test Flexi Mobile WOW 4000C For more information click on the link –  https://www.datamars.co.uk/wow

The XRS2i can be used for individual reading and recording of animals, the ability to record individual weights, treatments, births, movements, capable of exporting data to a computer based software package or cloud based application for the active monitoring of livestock. For more information click on the link -.https://www.shopdatamars.co.uk/product/xrs2i-eid-stick-reader/

Eziweigh7i, XR5000, ID5000 & JR5000 Measuring livestock performance is vital to maximising farm productivity and profitability. The information provided by Tru-Test Weigh Scale Indicators ensures quality decision making on feed, health treatment and herd size management. On its own, weighing is a valuable addition to a farming operation. For more information click on the link –  https://www.shopdatamars.co.uk/product-category/categories/tru-test/weigh-scale-indicators/

The XRP2i EID Panel Reader with Large Antenna and XRP2i EID Panel Reader with Small Antenna they feature a simple plug-and-play setup, allowing users to transfer EID information either wirelessly or via a wired connection. These readers can store up to 20,000 tags, recording scanned tags into session files that are easily downloadable Additionally, all Tru-Test Panel Readers come with free, user-friendly data management software, simplifying the process of tracking and managing livestock information. For more information click on the link https://www.shopdatamars.co.uk/product-category/categories/tru-test/eid-panel-reader/

Load Bars Tru-Test MP600, MP800 and HD5T Made of aircraft grade aluminium for ultimate resistance to corrosion, Tru-Test load bars are regarded as the most reliable, rugged and long-lasting available. For more information click on the link https://www.shopdatamars.co.uk/product-category/categories/tru-test/load-bars/

Platforms Aluminium 2.2Platform & 1.1m Calf Platform Tru-Test’s innovative design combines the rugged strength of a rigid, one-piece platform with the benefit of a complete weld free construction for durability. They provide accurate weight measurements, which are essential for monitoring animal health, growth, and productivity. These platforms are built to withstand tough farm environments and are compatible with Tru-Test EID readers and other devices, allowing for seamless data integration. For more information click on the link – https://www.shopdatamars.co.uk/product-category/categories/tru-test/platforms/

The EC10 & EC20 Plate Meter are accurate and robust for measuring pasture cover in grass paddocks that’s straightforward to use and simple to understand. For more information click on the link – https://www.shopdatamars.co.uk/product-category/health-weighing/platemeters/

Pel S500 Energizer & Pel S1000 Energizer Designed for easy installation and maximum efficiency, Pel portable solar energizers harness solar energy to deliver reliable electric fencing power. These lightweight, robust models feature larger solar panels and batteries, giving you power where conventional power sources are unavailable. For more information click on the link –  https://www.shopdatamars.co.uk/product-category/categories/fencing-systems/electric-fencing/energisers-electric-fencing/solar-energisers/

This comprising of fencing accessories such as fencing stakes, reels, reel end posts, insulator gate handles, electric fence wire, polywire or braided wire all are invaluable for stock management purposes. The Pel range features a number of grant applicable products. So whether strip grazing forage crops, controlled rotational grazing, or just providing backup on an existing fence line.  For more information click on the link – https://www.shopdatamars.co.uk/product-category/categories/fencing-systems/electric-fencing/energiser-accessories/ 
   

With all the items eligible for the grant, you can have complete peace of mind knowing that the Datamars product range—including Tru-Test and Pel fencing—offers industry-leading solutions designed for reliability and performance. 

Naturally, there are eligibility criteria, along with factors like the maximum grant rate and maximum grant threshold, to consider when making your decision. But don’t worry—contact one of our friendly, knowledgeable team members today, and we’ll guide you through all the details without the jargon.

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Let us know what products you are interested in and one of our sales team will be in touch to discuss the details!