SFI26 applications open June 2026. Check if your farm qualifies for Window 1 or Window 2.

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SFI26 + CS rates verified against GOV.UK on 3 May 2026

How it works

1

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Tell us your land types and areas

2

See eligible actions

We show which SFI and Countryside Stewardship actions your farm qualifies for

3

Estimate your income

See how much you could earn per year from environmental schemes

Which SFI26 window can you apply in?

SFI26 has two application windows. Window 1 opens June 2026 for small farms (up to 50 ha) and farms without an existing ELM revenue agreement. Window 2 opens September 2026 for all eligible farms.

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Why use LandSteward?

BPS payments are reducing every year. ELM schemes are the replacement. Understanding your options is the first step.

What is SFI? The Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) is a government scheme that pays English farmers for taking actions that support the environment — things like improving soil health, managing hedgerows, and creating habitats for wildlife.

What are ELM schemes? Environmental Land Management (ELM) is the umbrella for SFI, Countryside Stewardship, and Landscape Recovery. Together they replace the EU Basic Payment Scheme and reward land management that delivers public goods. LandSteward helps you navigate what you qualify for and how much you could earn.

Already in SFI24?

See what changes when you move to SFI26 — 31 actions removed, 3 repriced, and 47 updated.

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