Defra Farming SFI announcements
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Get ready to apply for SFI26
defra-blog:https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/?p=10687
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- 6 May 2026
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How SFI is helping a small farm improve profitability and resilience
defra-blog:https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/?p=11176
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- 1 Jul 2026
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Progressing SFI26 applications from Windows 1 and 2
defra-blog:https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/?p=12008
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- 15 Oct 2026
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SFI26 Window 2: an update
defra-blog:https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/?p=11956
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- 24 Sep 2026
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SFI26 update: 50% of Window 1 budget now allocated
defra-blog:https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/?p=11186
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- 3 Jul 2026
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SFI26 update: 75% of Window 1 funding now allocated
defra-blog:https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/?p=11192
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- 13 Jul 2026
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SFI26 update: Window 1 now closed
defra-blog:https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/?p=11195
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SFI26 update: around 25% of window 1 budget now allocated
defra-blog:https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/?p=11182
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SFI26: 25% of Window 2 funding now allocated
defra-blog:https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/?p=11922
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SFI26: 50% of Window 2 budget now allocated
defra-blog:https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/?p=11925
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SFI26: 75% of budget now allocated
defra-blog:https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/?p=11931
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SFI26: Window 1 now open
defra-blog:https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/?p=11134
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- 2 Jul 2026
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SFI26: Window 2 now closed
defra-blog:https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/?p=11936
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SFI26: Window 2 now open
defra-blog:https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/?p=11912
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- 22 Sep 2026
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SFI26: an update
defra-blog:https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/?p=11604
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SFI26: scheme information now available
defra-blog:https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/?p=10835
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- 16 Jul 2026
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The SFI26 budget
defra-blog:https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/?p=10966
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- 19 Jun 2026
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Watch our SFI26 webinar
defra-blog:https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/?p=10986
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- 29 Jun 2026
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BC5: Expert dam management
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- 19 Feb 2026
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TE1: Planting standard hedgerow tree
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- 10 Jul 2026
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AC1: Access capital items
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- 3 Feb 2025
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AC2: Countryside educational access visits accreditation
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- 28 May 2026
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AC3: Install and maintain signage
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- 10 Jul 2026
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AF1: Plant an agroforestry woodland tree
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- 10 Jul 2026
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LandSteward updates
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CWT16 · Manage lakes and bodies of water greater than 2ha · Rule change
Published by LandStewardDetected 23 Oct 2026 · Official page last updated: 13 Oct 2026 · Reviewed by LandSteward 23 Oct 2026
Source comparison unavailable
Earlier comparison evidence is incomplete, so we cannot confirm whether the official guidance changed. Source: CWT16: Manage lakes and bodies of water greater than 2ha.
SHA-256 514e41bb…83bc
Open official source ↗CPAC1 · Open access · Rule change
Published by LandStewardDetected 23 Oct 2026 · Official page last updated: 13 Oct 2026 · Reviewed by LandSteward 23 Oct 2026
Official guidance changed
The captured guidance differs from the version previously reviewed by LandSteward. Source: CPAC1: Open access.
SHA-256 3a42502e…2b2f
Open official source ↗CUP10 · Limited livestock grazing on moorland · Rule change
Published by LandStewardDetected 22 Oct 2026 · Official page last updated: 13 Oct 2026 · Reviewed by LandSteward 22 Oct 2026
Official guidance changed
The captured guidance differs from the version previously reviewed by LandSteward. Source: CUP10: Limited livestock grazing on moorland.
SHA-256 ab7ff584…515d
Open official source ↗CUP14 · Shepherding livestock on moorland (remove stock for a minimum of 8 months) · Rule change
Published by LandStewardDetected 22 Oct 2026 · Official page last updated: 13 Oct 2026 · Reviewed by LandSteward 22 Oct 2026
Official guidance changed
The captured guidance differs from the version previously reviewed by LandSteward. Source: CUP14: Shepherding livestock on moorland (remove stock for a minimum of 8 months).
SHA-256 4393d5ea…03da
Open official source ↗CUP13 · Shepherding livestock on moorland (remove stock for a minimum of 6 months) · Rule change
Published by LandStewardDetected 22 Oct 2026 · Official page last updated: 13 Oct 2026 · Reviewed by LandSteward 22 Oct 2026
Official guidance changed
The captured guidance differs from the version previously reviewed by LandSteward. Source: CUP13: Shepherding livestock on moorland (remove stock for a minimum of 6 months).
SHA-256 4c959016…71c3
Open official source ↗CUP8 · Moderate livestock grazing on moorland · Rule change
Published by LandStewardDetected 22 Oct 2026 · Official page last updated: 13 Oct 2026 · Reviewed by LandSteward 22 Oct 2026
Official guidance changed
The captured guidance differs from the version previously reviewed by LandSteward. Source: CUP8: Moderate livestock grazing on moorland.
SHA-256 ffbe9c3d…88a5
Open official source ↗CSW7 · Arable reversion to grassland with low fertiliser input · Rule change
Published by LandStewardDetected 22 Oct 2026 · Official page last updated: 13 Oct 2026 · Reviewed by LandSteward 22 Oct 2026
Official guidance changed
The captured guidance differs from the version previously reviewed by LandSteward. Source: CSW7: Arable reversion to grassland with low fertiliser input.
SHA-256 e168f39e…9265
Open official source ↗CUP12 · Shepherding livestock on moorland (remove stock for a minimum of 4 months) · Rule change
Published by LandStewardDetected 22 Oct 2026 · Official page last updated: 13 Oct 2026 · Reviewed by LandSteward 22 Oct 2026
Official guidance changed
The captured guidance differs from the version previously reviewed by LandSteward. Source: CUP12: Shepherding livestock on moorland (remove stock for a minimum of 4 months).
SHA-256 e7141d9a…d321
Open official source ↗CUP11 · Shepherding livestock on moorland (no required stock removal period) · Rule change
Published by LandStewardDetected 22 Oct 2026 · Official page last updated: 13 Oct 2026 · Reviewed by LandSteward 22 Oct 2026
Official guidance changed
The captured guidance differs from the version previously reviewed by LandSteward. Source: CUP11: Shepherding livestock on moorland (no required stock removal period).
SHA-256 b176347a…b393
Open official source ↗CUP9 · Low livestock grazing on moorland · Rule change
Published by LandStewardDetected 22 Oct 2026 · Official page last updated: 13 Oct 2026 · Reviewed by LandSteward 22 Oct 2026
Official guidance changed
The captured guidance differs from the version previously reviewed by LandSteward. Source: CUP9: Low livestock grazing on moorland.
SHA-256 1eacb12a…ab4e
Open official source ↗CGS18 · Manage species-rich floodplain meadows · Rule change
Published by LandStewardDetected 22 Oct 2026 · Official page last updated: 13 Oct 2026 · Reviewed by LandSteward 22 Oct 2026
Official guidance changed
The captured guidance differs from the version previously reviewed by LandSteward. Source: CGS18: Manage species-rich floodplain meadows.
SHA-256 db69415b…0244
Open official source ↗CSP14 · Invasive plant species control and management (intermediate rate) · Rule change
Published by LandStewardDetected 22 Oct 2026 · Official page last updated: 13 Oct 2026 · Reviewed by LandSteward 22 Oct 2026
Official guidance changed
The captured guidance differs from the version previously reviewed by LandSteward. Source: CSP14: Invasive plant species control and management (intermediate rate).
SHA-256 4b20ec64…ed05
Open official source ↗CCT4 · Create intertidal and saline habitat on arable land · Rule change
Published by LandStewardDetected 22 Oct 2026 · Official page last updated: 13 Oct 2026 · Reviewed by LandSteward 22 Oct 2026
Official guidance changed
The captured guidance differs from the version previously reviewed by LandSteward. Source: CCT4: Create intertidal and saline habitat on arable land.
SHA-256 f7087ebf…0927
Open official source ↗CSW13 · Manage grassland to reduce nutrient levels in groundwater · Rule change
Published by LandStewardDetected 22 Oct 2026 · Official page last updated: 13 Oct 2026 · Reviewed by LandSteward 22 Oct 2026
Official guidance changed
The captured guidance differs from the version previously reviewed by LandSteward. Source: CSW13: Manage grassland to reduce nutrient levels in groundwater.
SHA-256 68327d94…6829
Open official source ↗CCT7 · Create intertidal and saline habitat on intensive grassland · Rule change
Published by LandStewardDetected 22 Oct 2026 · Official page last updated: 13 Oct 2026 · Reviewed by LandSteward 22 Oct 2026
Official guidance changed
The captured guidance differs from the version previously reviewed by LandSteward. Source: CCT7: Create intertidal and saline habitat on intensive grassland.
SHA-256 71cc3153…b816
Open official source ↗CSW19 · Raise water levels in cropped or arable peat soils · Rule change
Published by LandStewardDetected 22 Oct 2026 · Official page last updated: 13 Oct 2026 · Reviewed by LandSteward 22 Oct 2026
Official guidance changed
The captured guidance differs from the version previously reviewed by LandSteward. Source: CSW19: Raise water levels in cropped or arable peat soils.
SHA-256 a0f58053…8be3
Open official source ↗CCT8 · Manage and restore coastal sand dunes · Rule change
Published by LandStewardDetected 22 Oct 2026 · Official page last updated: 13 Oct 2026 · Reviewed by LandSteward 22 Oct 2026
Official guidance changed
The captured guidance differs from the version previously reviewed by LandSteward. Source: CCT8: Manage and restore coastal sand dunes.
SHA-256 ef9dff49…52c4
Open official source ↗CAB7 · Whole crop cereals · Rule change
Published by LandStewardDetected 22 Oct 2026 · Official page last updated: 13 Oct 2026 · Reviewed by LandSteward 22 Oct 2026
Official guidance changed
The captured guidance differs from the version previously reviewed by LandSteward. Source: CAB7: Whole crop cereals.
SHA-256 132ceca7…19f4
Open official source ↗CWT1 · Buffer in-field ponds and ditches on improved grassland · Rule change
Published by LandStewardDetected 22 Oct 2026 · Official page last updated: 13 Oct 2026 · Reviewed by LandSteward 22 Oct 2026
Official guidance changed
The captured guidance differs from the version previously reviewed by LandSteward. Source: CWT1: Buffer in-field ponds and ditches on improved grassland.
SHA-256 1f60813c…4e5e
Open official source ↗CAB6 · Enhanced overwintered stubble · Rule change
Published by LandStewardDetected 22 Oct 2026 · Official page last updated: 13 Oct 2026 · Reviewed by LandSteward 22 Oct 2026
Official guidance changed
The captured guidance differs from the version previously reviewed by LandSteward. Source: CAB6: Enhanced overwintered stubble.
SHA-256 eafde36c…d0a1
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