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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026 (SFI26) open for applications

30 June 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Proposed by Stephen Morgan Lab Portsmouth South

Agriculture & Rural Affairs

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026 (SFI26) has opened its first application window.
  • Farmers from two groups with less access to previous schemes can apply until early September or when 60 million is fully allocated.
  • A new system allows eligible farmers with expiring agreements to apply earlier for SFI26 in the subsequent window.

Issue summary

The statement announces the opening of the first application window for the Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026 (SFI26), aimed at supporting farmers in sustainable food production and environmental improvement.

Action requested

Farmers from two groups with less access to previous schemes can now apply through Window 1, which will remain open until early September or when £60 million is fully allocated. A new system allows eligible farmers with expiring agreements to apply earlier for SFI26 in the subsequent window.

Key facts

  • The Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026 (SFI26) application Window 1 is now open.
  • £60 million has been set aside for Window 1 and will be carried forward to Window 2 if not fully allocated.
  • SFI26 is backed by a total of £240 million, on top of the previously committed £560 million.
  • The government’s investment in sustainable farming and food production is over £11.8 billion for this parliament period.
  • Window 1 targets small farms and those without an agreement who have been less likely to enter SFI in the past.
  • A new feature will allow farmers with expiring agreements to apply early for SFI26 from September.
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