SFI WINDOW 1 2026
Defra have not announced any updates to the total allocated SFI funding for window 1 and are still encouraging people to apply for this round. If your SFI23, CSMT, CSHT or HLS agreement expires by the end of February 2027,…
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COUNTRYSIDE STEWARDSHIP HIGHER TIER: EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST
This week, Defra announced a new Expression of Interest (EOI) process as part of our approach to widen participation in Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT). You can submit an EOI for, Agroforestry and Woodland improvement. You can also submit an EOI for new single-focus agreements, which are designed to…
APPLYING FOR VET VISIT FUNDING
The Animal Health and Welfare Review is a funded annual vet visit available to eligible livestock keepers in England. Defra and the Rural Payments Agency has created a series of step-by-step guides to help livestock keepers apply for the Annual…
75% OF SFI BUDGET NOW ALLOCATED
On Tuesday 13th of July, Defra announced, 75% of Window 1’s SFI budget had been allocated. Demand started strongly and has since levelled off, remaining steady and within the range of uptake scenarios we expected. If you are eligible to…
APPLYING FOR VET VISIT FUNDING
Defra and the Rural Payments Agency has created a series of step-by-step guides to help livestock keepers apply for the Annual Health and Welfare Review, a funded annual vet visit, and the endemic disease follow-up visit. Make sure you are…
Job Opportunity – Admin Assistant (The Farmer Network)
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ANDY’S MAN CLUBS
Dan and Mike from Penrith Andysmansclub popped into the office this week to introduce themselves. They are keen to let farmers know that they are welcome at their Monday night meetings at Penrith Cricket Club. There are Andy’s Man Clubs…
HIGHER TIER UPDATE
At Groundswell this week, Defra announced plans to simplify and open up Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier to make it more accessible. The scheme has recently been “by invitation” only but, later this summer, farmers and land managers will be able…
SFI26 NOW OPEN
The Sustainable Farming Incentive opened on 30th June for small farmers (3-50ha of agricultural land and those without existing ELM revenue agreements. As of 1st July, Defra reported that applications in just the first two days of the scheme opening…
MORE FUNDING FOR INNOVATION
This week, Defra announced an additional £E53 million for the Farming Innovation Programme (FIP) this year. The programme is delivered in partnership with Innovate UK and supports innovation from early research and development through to on-farm trials and commercial deployment. Below sets…