SFI26 is now open

Jul/03/2026

Jul/03/2026

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Window 1 of the Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026 is now open for applications

 

Farms that are eligible are those:
Who have between 3 and 50 hectares (approximately 7 to 123 acres)
OR
Who have no current land management scheme (SFI, HLS, ELS or Mid-tier) on existing land

All farms for Window 1 need to be registered on the RPA before 1st January 2026.

A second window will be available from September to give more opportunities to farms that don’t meet these criteria.

To make the most of SFI 2026, whether you need assistance exploring options, checking eligibility, or preparing an application, our Rural Team is here to help:

📞Craven Arms – 01588 672 385
📞Ludlow – 01584 872 251
📞Hay-on-Wye – 01497 820 778
📞Kington – 01544 230 316
📞Knighton – 01547 528 621
📞Worcester – 01905 769 770

 

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