SFI26 is being released through two controlled application windows. Check which route fits your business.

Explore which ELM options may fit your farm

Free planning checker — screen SFI26 actions and estimate potential annual income in minutes

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Or check your SFI26 window eligibility — 5 questions, no account needed.

Estimates only. Always confirm rates and eligibility with RPA before applying.

SFI26 + CS rates verified against GOV.UK on 5 Aug 2026

How it works

1

Enter your fields

Tell us your land types and areas

2

See eligible actions

We screen SFI and Countryside Stewardship actions against the details you provide

3

Estimate your income

See how much you could earn per year from environmental schemes

Which SFI26 window can you apply in?

Window 1 began in June 2026 for qualifying small farms and farms without an existing ELM revenue agreement. Window 2 is due to open in September 2026 for all eligible farms. RPA controls access and a window may close when its budget is allocated.

Check your SFI26 window eligibility

5 questions. No account needed. Common land and shared grazing cannot be included in an SFI26 agreement.

Always confirm whether applications are currently available in the official SFI26 scheme rules.

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 explore possible options and potential income before confirming the details with RPA.

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