Sustainable Farming Incentive guidance
What farmers need to know to get paid under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) and how to apply for this funding.
This page is about the main Sustainable Farming Incentive scheme. If you’ve got an SFI pilot agreement, read the SFI pilot guidance.
Full Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme information for the SFI 2023 offer
This information explains everything farmers need to know about the SFI 2023 offer. You can read an accessible version of this information in the individual webpages which are listed below.
Find out what's available in SFI
Details of the SFI actions in the SFI 2023 offer
Applying for an SFI agreement
Eligible land for an SFI agreement
About SFI agreements and payments
Further information to help you
Guidance for existing SFI 2022 standards agreement holders
SFI annual health and welfare review of livestock
Contact the Rural Payments Agency about SFI
How to contact the RPA if you have a query about the Sustainable Farming Incentive.
Last updated 18 October 2023 + show all updates
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Removed reference to expression of interest (EOI).
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SFI Register your interest form link added
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SFI main page updated to include information about RPA contacting eligible farmers and land managers to express an interest in applying for SFI early.
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Published getting paid for your SFI agreement
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Detailed guides for SFI 2023 - the separate sections the SFI 2023 handbook - added to the collection page.
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Page and content updated for SFI 2023.
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Added call to action box for SFI pilot participants
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Added link on how to apply online for an SFI standards agreement.
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Added terms and conditions, how to guidance and contact information.
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First published.