When it comes to the application process, the delivery and the options available to all farmers, there are some inconsistencies, which the industry hopes will be ironed out in the next SFI announcement
NFU modelling work showed on average upland farm businesses lost 37 per cent of their support payments under the current Sustainable Farming Incentive and Countryside Stewardship options
Baroness Kate Rock said with many of the responses from the Government packed into the Farm Tenancy forum, a lot was resting on its success, adding that the sector needed to start seeing ‘proactive thoughtful support'
First applicants receive SFI 23 cash within month of joining scheme
Growers attending a recent open day were advised to do what is right for their farm situation when considering the options available under SFI
Íæż½ã½ã across England who claimed BPS will be eligible to apply for SFI 2023 online with some able to apply from September 18
This week from Íæż½ã½ã editor Olivia Midgley (September 15)
Íæż½ã½ã who have secured Sustainable Farming Incentive agreements by the end of October will be paid a proportion of the monies by December
As the hedge-cutting closed period came to an end on September 1, we got some top tips to manage hedges to benefit the arable rotation, carbon storage, and wildlife
Íæż½ã½ã and land managers in England will be able to apply for 23 actions - including 19 new initiatives - from August