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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Sustainable Farming Incentive 2024

12 May 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Proposed by Daniel Zeichner Lab Cambridge

Agriculture & Rural Affairs

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Key points

  • The minister allows late applications for the Sustainable Farming Incentive 2024 scheme from those who started but did not submit by March 11, 2025.
  • A six-week window is provided for the submission of these late applications.
  • Restrictions will be in place to ensure fair use of public funds and avoid undermining other objectives.

Issue summary

The statement addresses an error made when closing applications for the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) 2024 scheme.

Action requested

The minister is allowing applications from those who had started but not submitted their application by March 11, 2025, within a six-week window. Restrictions will apply to ensure fair use of public funds and avoid undermining other objectives.

Key facts

  • The SFI budget has been fully allocated.
  • Around 3,000 applications are eligible for submission within the specified period.
  • Agreements will be offered up to a maximum value of £9,300 per year excluding management payments.
  • Farmers who were in the SFI Pilot or have known system issues can still make applications.
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