Defra launches 'new and improved' SFI offer

Farmers and land managers in England will be able to apply for 23 actions - including 19 new initiatives - from August

Chris Brayford
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The Government has unveiled 23 actions as part of its new SFI rollout
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The Government has unveiled 23 actions as part of its new SFI rollout

A simpler process for farmers applying for the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) has been welcomed by the industry. Farming Minister Mark Spencer announced a ‘new and improved' SFI offer at the Lincolnshire...

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