Thames Water Catchment Fund

Some schemes offer funding to help farmers take action that protects water quality. One example is the Thames Water Catchment Fund, which is open to farms in Thames Water priority catchments.

 

About the Thames Water Catchment Fund

  • It’s open to farm businesses in Thames Water priority river and groundwater catchments.
  • Funding may cover up to 50% of the cost of equipment (ex. VAT), up to a maximum of £15,000 per farm business per funding cycle.
  • Applications close at the end of May and November each year. The next deadline is 30 November 2026.
  • Farmers are free to choose the equipment and brand that’s right for their farm. Thames Water does not endorse any particular manufacturer or product.

Is a subsoiler right for your farm?

Where soil compaction is causing runoff or poor drainage, subsoiling or a power harrow toolbar can help in the right situation, but it may not be the right solution for every farm. Thames Water’s project partners give free, one-to-one advice on what will work best on your farm, so speak to them before deciding on any equipment.
 

How to apply

  1. Check whether your farm is in a priority catchment, using the maps in the Catchment Fund handbooks.
  2. Contact Thames Water’s Catchment Projects team at [email protected]. They’ll put you in touch with your local project partner, who can talk through your ideas and help with the application.
  3. Submit your application before the deadline. It will need to show how your plans will benefit water quality.
Funding decisions are made by Thames Water. Ryetec is not involved in the assessment and can’t guarantee that funding will be awarded.
 

If a Ryetec Restorer is right for your farm

If you and your project partner decide that subsoiling suits your land, we can help you choose a machine and provide a quote for your application. The range includes:

Restorer ALD-S low-disturbance toolbar subsoiler

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Restorer ALD-E stand-alone subsoiler

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Restorer GLD grassland subsoiler

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Restorer PHT power harrow toolbar

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Talk to us

Call 01944 728186 or speak to your local Ryetec dealer.

 

Ryetec is not affiliated with or endorsed by Thames Water. Funding details are correct at the time of publishing. Always check the latest terms with Thames Water.


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