The new SFI - what we know so far

Defra has promised a new leaner, simpler scheme which will work for more family farm businesses. Farmers Guardian takes a look at some key aspects

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SFI will reopen in June, Defra has promised to make it simpler and fairer
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SFI will reopen in June, Defra has promised to make it simpler and fairer

Defra Secretary Emma Reynolds confirmed that for some farmers, applications for the new Sustainable Farming Incentive would be open in June. Here is what we know so far: The new iteration will be...

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