May/30/2026

Rural

Have you checked your emails ?

DEFRA has recently contacted eligible small landowners & landowners without any existing land management agreements regarding SFI 2026 – Window 1.

If you’ve received this email, now is the time to act. Our rural team is on hand to support you with the key preparation steps, including:
Land & business eligibility checks
Reviewing permissions and details within your RPA account
Creation and updating of digital mapping

Further details and full scheme specifications will be released by DEFRA in due course. However, early preparation is essential to ensure you’re ready to submit when the window opens.

Get ahead, get prepared and be ready.

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McCartneys provides diverse services, including estate agency, property management, fine art auctions, rural professional services, and planning and development. Our expert team offers tailored solutions to meet your specific needs, ensuring exceptional service across all our departments.

Property

Delivering expert guidance and support for all your property transactions and management needs.

Livestock

Providing comprehensive livestock services, including weekly primestock sales, store sales, pedigree sales, and private dairy cattle exchanges.

Fine Art & Antiques

We hold monthly auctions and offer free item valuations by appointment, with no obligation to sell.

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Join our premier horse sales in Brecon and Worcester, featuring top facilities and convenient access for buyers and sellers.

Rural

Offering a wide and comprehensive range of services across the Midlands and throughout Wales, McCartneys has a large, dedicated team of professional experts specialising in all aspects of rural property, planning and business advice.

Planning & Survey

Delivering expert solutions for all your residential, commercial, agricultural, and rural planning and surveying needs.

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