Increased SFI 2022 rates 'not enough' to encourage farmers to enter

The Tenant Farmers Association has warned increased payment rates for the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) 2022 ‘are not enough by themselves’ for farmers to enter the scheme.

Abi Kay
clock • 2 min read
Increased SFI 2022 rates 'not enough' to encourage farmers to enter

The Tenant Farmers Association has warned increased payment rates for the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) 2022 ‘are not enough by themselves' for farmers to enter the scheme. NFU vice president...

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