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Farming Minister hopes for no more glitches as SFI launches

Farmers across England who claimed BPS will be eligible to apply for SFI 2023 online with some able to apply from September 18

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Chief Reporter
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Farming Minister hopes for no more glitches as SFI launches

Defra's Sustainable Farming Incentive scheme for England has officially started accepting applications (September 18) and the Farming Minister, Mark Spencer said he hoped there will be no more glitches...

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