Policy paper

Sustainable Farming Incentive scheme pilot: launch overview

Defra’s plans for piloting the future Sustainable Farming Incentive scheme.

Applies to England

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Defra wants to attract several hundred farmers to take part in the first phase of piloting the Sustainable Farming Incentive scheme. This is part of the government’s plans for how we will reward future sustainable farming practices, now we have left the EU Common Agricultural Policy.

This will help the public understand Defra’s plans, and explain to farmers how they can get involved.

Published 10 March 2021
Last updated 4 August 2021 + show all updates
  1. This document still gives an accurate overview of the pilot and its intentions, but some details about eligibility, standards and payments are out of date. This update adds warnings throughout to make this clear, and gives links to current guidance.

  2. Added link to expression of interest for the Sustainable Farming Incentive scheme.

  3. First published.