Kramp renews Cultivate a Generation grants

• Up to £40,000 available for coming year

• Biggest UK supplier for farm spare parts

• 44 grants awarded from 400 applications

Machinery and parts supplier Kramp has announced that its Cultivate a Generation grant scheme for farmers, agricultural engineers and students.

Some £40,000 is being made available as grants for Kramp equipment, ranging from £500 to £3000. Seven categories are available: engineers, arable farmers, livestock farmers, young farmers, small and large contractors, and family support.

Kramp announced it was adding £10,000 to last year’s amount, making a total of £40,000 available in 2025. This will be topped up using proceeds from Kramp’s LAMMA stand. Winners will be drawn monthly.

Dealer support

“The Kramp shop at LAMMA is there to show farmers the range available to them when they visit a dealer supported by Kramp’s retail offer,” says Des Boyd, sales director at Kramp UK

“We’re pleased to make our LAMMA shop not-for-profit by donating the proceeds to our Cultivate a Generation grant fund.”

In total, 44 grants will be awarded in 2024 from 400 applications. Reflecting on the success of Cultivate a Generation in its first year, Mr Boyd says he has been delighted by its impact on the successful applicants.

New entrant

Bayley Anderson, an apprentice engineer from Cambridgeshire,  secured an agri-engineer grant in April. “I was really thrilled when I heard I’d won and excited too,” says Bayley.

“I’m fairly new to the industry and am currently saving for a decent air compressor for my van.

“These winnings will go towards that. But more importantly, Kramp has contributed to my future, and I can’t thank them enough.”

Income stream

Another grant winner in 2024 is Isabel Verey, who won the young farmer category in February. The 20-year-old is in the process of taking over the family farm from her father.

The farm comprises a 40-cow suckler beef herd and a livery yard.

Isabel says she is working hard to diversify her income streams following the decline of the basic payment scheme. She applied for the Young Farmer category, hoping winning would see her implement her ideas.

“Initially, I was really surprised when I heard I’d won, but it soon sank in and felt great,” says Isabel.

“As water is one of our biggest issues on the farm, I’d been thinking of ways to alternate our livestock grazing while fixing drainage.

“The money went towards fencing and water management and helped me show my parents that my ideas work.”

For details about the grants, visit:

https://bit.ly/krampgrant

Biggest-ever Kramp stand for LAMMA

Kramp returns with LAMMA with a stand twice the size for 2025. The expanded space will showcase Kramp’s full range of services, supplier demonstrations and ample opportunities for dealer networking.

Visitors can look forward to purchasing a variety of items, including clothing, hand tools, lighting, and footwear, directly from the stand. All proceeds from sales at LAMMA will go towards Kramp’s Cultivate a Generation grant fund, supporting the agricultural community.

One of the highlights of the retail area will be the return of the popular trouser-hanging challenge. Visitors will be able to test their strength and endurance by seeing how long they can hang from a pair of Kramp work trousers — a fun way to engage with the brand, says the company.

For those in the dealer network, the business zone offers a space with seating, meeting facilities, and refreshments. This area will also feature the Kramp Workshop Solutions display, where farmers can enter a competition to win £3,500 worth of racking for their workshop.

Kramp’s non-OEM private label range will have its own dedicated area, featuring hand tools, sprays, paint, lighting, and general spare parts. Global experts in lighting and paint will be on hand to guide visitors through the products and answer any questions, it says.

In addition, Kramp’s stand will be supported by top suppliers, including Kärcher, Hytek, Donaldson, Agrolog, Rossi, and Knipex, ensuring a comprehensive and engaging experience for all attendees.