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Farmers worried about future SFI payments

Many farmers have welcomed the straightforward nature of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) but criticised the limited information given beyond the first payment

Rachael Brown
Chief Reporter
clock • 2 min read
Farmers worried about future SFI payments

Farmers have welcomed the ‘straightforward nature' of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) application process, but the lack of clarity on future payments remains a concern. Defra offered some reassurance...

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