Future Farm Investment Scheme (FFIS) 2025 – Your Quick-Start Guide
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The Scottish Government’s Future Farm Investment Scheme (FFIS) 2025 is officially open, giving primary producers the chance to secure upfront funding for capital items that drive efficiency, sustainability and climate resilience.
Key Dates at a Glance
| Grant window | Status |
|---|---|
| Opens: | 14 July 2025 |
| Closes: | 22 August 2025 |
Important: FFIS offers upfront funding only. Do not purchase items until you receive your approval letter, or your claim may be rejected.
What Counts as “Eligible” in 2025?
Unlike previous rounds, there’s no fixed shopping list. Instead, applications are scored on how well your chosen item supports at least one of these objectives:
- Improve business efficiency and long-term viability
- Protect, restore or enhance the environment
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions on farm
- Mitigate the effects of climate change
Each objective you address can raise your score, so be specific about the problem you’re solving and the measurable outcome you expect (e.g. fewer road miles, lower diesel use, reduced stress events for livestock).
For full scoring guidance, see the official FFIS Grant Scheme 2025 criteria.
Farmstream Cameras – A Smart Addition to Your Application
Remote monitoring technology is increasingly recognised for its ability to cut emissions, reduce labour hours and improve animal welfare. If these benefits align with your business goals, consider including one of the following in your FFIS bid:
- 4G 360° PTZ Camera – £349.00 inc VAT
- WiFi 360° PTZ Camera – £299.00 inc VAT
How a Farmstream Camera Ticks the Scoring Boxes
- Efficiency: Check calving or lambing sheds from home, reducing late-night drives and saving labour hours.
- Environmental stewardship: Fewer vehicle journeys cut diesel use and lower on-farm greenhouse-gas emissions.
- Climate resilience: Early-warning visuals let you respond quickly to flooding and heat stress.
- Security: High-definition PTZ coverage helps deter theft and reduce costly losses.
Tip: In your application, link the camera’s benefit directly to one or more FFIS objectives.
Five-Step FFIS Application Checklist
- Download the latest FFIS 2025 applicant guidance.
- Match your chosen item(s) to at least one scheme objective.
- Gather quotes (we can supply pro-forma invoices on request).
- Submit online via Rural Payments by 22 August 2025.
- Wait for your funding confirmation before placing any orders.
Need an Instant Quote or Technical Spec?
The Farmstream team is ready to help Scottish businesses maximise their FFIS score. We can:
- Provide formal quotations valid for the grant window
- Share spec sheets and case studies that demonstrate efficiency gains
- Advise on camera placement, data usage and connectivity options
Final Reminder – Don’t Miss the Deadline
The FFIS 2025 window is short and competitive. Submitting a clear, objective-driven application by 22 August 2025 gives you the best chance of securing funds for technology that pays back year after year.
Thinking about a Farmstream camera? Let’s make sure it strengthens your bid for a more efficient, climate-smart future farm.
