About LandSteward
What is LandSteward?
LandSteward is a free planning tool that helps English farmers explore which Environmental Land Management (ELM) actions may fit their farm and estimate potential income from those schemes.
Enter your land details and LandSteward screens them against published SFI26 rules, shows where more information is needed, and produces a planning estimate. Your official eligibility and agreement value are determined by RPA from the information in your application.
Data sources and accuracy
SFI26 action codes, rates, eligible-land rules, prescriptions and same-area compatibility rules are sourced from approved GOV.UK publications. Application readiness uses the separately approved scheme rules and application-window updates. Official information is used under the Open Government Licence. Source links and review dates are shown with recommendations.
Current
SFI26: scheme rules and guidance v4.0
Rules: published 28 August 2026 · reviewed 29 August 2026
Window update: published 1 September 2026 · reviewed 1 September 2026
View the official rules on GOV.UK →While we strive for accuracy, payment rates and eligibility rules can change. Always verify the latest details on GOV.UK before making any farming decisions.
Important disclaimer
LandSteward is not affiliated with DEFRA, the Rural Payments Agency (RPA), or any government body. This tool is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute official advice.
For official guidance, read the SFI26 scheme rules on GOV.UK.
Contact
Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from farmers using LandSteward. Visit our contact page or email hello@landsteward.co.uk.