Defra publishes its 'near final' Sustainable Farming Incentive update

Applications will open on June 30 for small farms, says Defra, as further details are yet to be announced

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 2 min read
Defra says SFI26 Window 1 will open on June 30
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Defra says SFI26 Window 1 will open on June 30

The Government has published what is has termed as ‘near-final scheme information' for this year's Sustainable Farming Incentive offer (SFI26). Issuing an update, Defra said it expected to open the...

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