Victory for uplands as SFI moorland payment increased by 60 per cent

Moorland payments for 2022 under Defra’s Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) have been increased by 60 per cent, following significant pressure from industry.

Abi Kay
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Victory for uplands as SFI moorland payment increased by 60 per cent

Moorland payments for 2022 under Defra’s Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) have been increased by 60 per cent, following significant pressure from industry. The payment under the first component of...

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