SFI is one of the three environmental land management schemes, alongside Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier and Landscape Recovery. Watch GOV.UK for the next offer.
Quick facts
- Who
- Farmers and land managers in England
- Pays for
- Sustainable farming actions
- SFI26
- Closed for applications
- Existing agreements
- SFI23 and SFI24 continue
- Run by
- Rural Payments Agency
What SFI pays for
"SFI pays farmers and land managers to take up or maintain sustainable farming and land management practices that:" protect and benefit the environment, support food production, and improve productivity. These practices are called SFI actions.
Where SFI stands now
"There are 2 application windows for the SFI 2026 offer." "SFI26 is closed for applications." If you have an SFI 2023 or SFI 2024 agreement, it continues under its own guidance.
Common questions
Is SFI open for applications?
No. SFI26 is closed for applications.
What does SFI pay for?
Sustainable farming and land management actions that benefit the environment, food production and productivity.
What happens to my SFI24 agreement?
Existing agreements continue; GOV.UK has guidance for agreement holders.