The 2026 Sustainable Farming Incentive
Date Published: 20th May 2026
The 2026 Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme will launch in June. Farms over 3 hectares will be eligible, the revised offering will be simpler and more focused with fewer options, reviewed payment rates and agreement value caps. If you are thinking of applying, we recommend registering now.
Defra blog: Get ready to apply for SFI26
Sustainable Food Cornwall are running free online sessions to help growers and farmers navigate the SFI scheme. You can watch last week’s back hereand they are running another webinar next Tuesday 26th May 6-8pm.
The Organic Growers Alliance webinar: Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) & Organic Horticulture was held at 7pm Tuesday 5 May 2026. You can watch the recording here.
Jerry Alford, Farming Advisor, Soil Association ‘SFI for Horticultural businesses’ slideshow, thank you to the OGA.