SFI26 Update (June)
We’ve now been given the date for the first application window of the SFI26 – 30th June.
Society of Agriculture’s new ambassador
We are very pleased that Harriet Tudor has been asked to become an Ambassador for the Society of Agriculture, and we’re looking forward to supporting her to promote their work
SFI26 Update (February)
DEFRA have finally released some updates for the SFI scheme for 2026.
As predicted, there are a number of changes, and there will be two application windows.
2026 SFI Predictions
The new Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme will launch later this year. We’re told it will be simpler, with fewer actions, and have two separate application windows, but we await more information.
DEFRA’s current priorities
On Tuesday 11th November, Emma Reynolds was questioned by the Commons EFRA Committee.
We learned that DEFRA’s policy direction remains broadly steady, with a growing focus on how farming profitability and environmental improvements can support the government’s wider growth agenda.
Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier agreements extended
Farming Minister, Dame Angela Eagle, has confirmed that farmers/landowners with a Mid Tier CS Agreement that is due to end on 31st December 2025 will be emailed in the coming months with a one-year extension offer.
WALES Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS)
The Basic Payment Scheme is now being phased out in Wales, but the new Sustainable Farming Scheme demands much more information be provided and management requirements followed.
Farming Innovation Programme Funding 2025
DEFRA have announced 2 new rounds of the Farming Innovation Programme will open this autumn.
Rights Over Land for Electricity Infrastructure – Code of Practice
James has been involved with this from inception to publication, and we’re proud of the collective effort to produce this best practice guidance.
Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) to re-open and Capital Grants close to closing
Defra has this week announced that Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) will open for applications in September 2025, and 50% of the available funding for Capital Grants has already been allocated.
