AgriStride Rubber Inserts Now Eligible Under DEFRA Grant FETF234A

That matters for two reasons. First, it gives farms an opportunity to reduce part of the cost of improving comfort on existing concrete slatted floors. Second, it confirms that DEFRA now recognises this type of rubber insert as a valid solution within the grant category, giving customers added confidence that it is a worthwhile option rather than an untested alternative. 

With the current round closing on the 28 April, this is not something to leave sitting on the list. 

Why This Matters 

Under FETF234A, DEFRA is supporting rubber coverings for existing concrete slatted floors in cattle buildings. This is targeted funding for farms that want to improve the surface cattle are standing and walking on while retaining the slatted system underneath. 

That makes AgriStride’s eligibility especially significant. It places our rubber inserts directly within a live funding route for cattle housing improvements. For farms already looking at better comfort, better footing and a more usable surface on existing slats, that creates a clear and immediate opportunity. 

What FETF234A Covers 

The grant applies to: 

• rubber floor coverings or rubber inserts  
• designed to increase comfort for cattle housed on existing concrete slats  
• with slat holes cut to ensure drainage capacity is maintained  

The grant contribution is £31 per m². 

A few conditions are worth noting. Concrete slats themselves are not eligible under this item. Installation costs are not eligible either. The product must also be installed and operational at the point the claim is submitted. 

The key takeaway is simple: if you are looking at upgrading existing concrete slatted floors with rubber inserts, AgriStride now falls within DEFRA grant FETF234A. 

What This Could Mean in Practice 

Based on the current grant rate of £31 per m², here are example contributions for AgriStride products: 

The current round closes on 28 April and, while another round may follow, there is no guarantee. Waiting could mean missing a live opportunity to claim support that is available now. 

For farms that have already been considering ways to improve comfort on existing slats, this creates a straightforward decision point. If the upgrade is already on the agenda, there is now a funding route to support it. 

It is also worth noting the wider significance. DEFRA’s acceptance of AgriStride rubber inserts under FETF234A is not just an administrative detail. It shows that this solution is now being recognised within a grant-backed category aimed at improving cattle housing. For customers weighing up their options, that adds confidence as well as urgency. 

Why AgriStride?

AgriStride offers a practical route for farms wanting to improve existing slatted cattle buildings without replacing the underlying concrete slats. With Moov, Vario and Classic all providing examples of potential claim values, there is now a clear way to link that upgrade to a live DEFRA funding opportunity. 

Act Before the Window Closes 

This is a time-sensitive opportunity. If improving existing concrete slats is already on your agenda, grant number FETF234A gives you a reason to act now rather than later. 

AgriStride rubber inserts are now eligible under DEFRA grant FETF234A. The current funding round closes on 28 April. Eligible applications can claim £31 per square metre towards qualifying products for existing concrete slatted floors in cattle buildings.