Full details of the expanded and improved Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme have been published by the Government. Expressions of interest are open for anyone wishing to apply through the controlled roll out, ahead of the offer being fully self-service from 22nd July.
The expanded SFI offer will be open to new entrants for the first time and will initially comprise 102 actions. Designed in collaboration with the agricultural sector, 20 new options are included to support more sustainable food production. It includes payments for precision farming, agroforestry, a new and expanded offer for upland farmers and more actions for tenants on short-term contracts.
The full list of actions and payment rates for SFI can be found in the scheme information.
Read more at: Improved SFI to Rollout in England – Agricultural Compliance and Health & Safety Specialists (cxcs.co.uk)