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Defra Farming SFI announcements

defra-sfi-feed

Current

Dataset: Defra bulletins
Source type: Feed
Official update: Not provided
Last checked: 12 Sep 2026, 08:05 BST

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Get ready to apply for SFI26

defra-blog:https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/?p=10687

Current

Dataset: Defra bulletins
Source type: Feed
Official update: 6 May 2026
Last checked: 29 Aug 2026, 06:05 BST

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How SFI is helping a small farm improve profitability and resilience

defra-blog:https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/?p=11176

Current

Dataset: Defra bulletins
Source type: Feed
Official update: 1 Jul 2026
Last checked: 12 Sep 2026, 08:05 BST

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SFI26 update: 50% of Window 1 budget now allocated

defra-blog:https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/?p=11186

Current

Dataset: Defra bulletins
Source type: Feed
Official update: 3 Jul 2026
Last checked: 12 Sep 2026, 08:05 BST

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SFI26 update: 75% of Window 1 funding now allocated

defra-blog:https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/?p=11192

Current

Dataset: Defra bulletins
Source type: Feed
Official update: 13 Jul 2026
Last checked: 12 Sep 2026, 08:05 BST

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SFI26 update: Window 1 now closed

defra-blog:https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/?p=11195

Current

Dataset: Defra bulletins
Source type: Feed
Official update: 1 Sep 2026
Last checked: 12 Sep 2026, 08:05 BST

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SFI26 update: around 25% of window 1 budget now allocated

defra-blog:https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/?p=11182

Current

Dataset: Defra bulletins
Source type: Feed
Official update: 1 Jul 2026
Last checked: 12 Sep 2026, 08:05 BST

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SFI26: Window 1 now open

defra-blog:https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/?p=11134

Current

Dataset: Defra bulletins
Source type: Feed
Official update: 2 Jul 2026
Last checked: 12 Sep 2026, 08:05 BST

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SFI26: an update

defra-blog:https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/?p=11604

Current

Dataset: Defra bulletins
Source type: Feed
Official update: 5 Aug 2026
Last checked: 12 Sep 2026, 08:05 BST

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SFI26: scheme information now available

defra-blog:https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/?p=10835

Current

Dataset: Defra bulletins
Source type: Feed
Official update: 16 Jul 2026
Last checked: 12 Sep 2026, 08:05 BST

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The SFI26 budget

defra-blog:https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/?p=10966

Current

Dataset: Defra bulletins
Source type: Feed
Official update: 19 Jun 2026
Last checked: 12 Sep 2026, 08:05 BST

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Watch our SFI26 webinar

defra-blog:https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/?p=10986

Current

Dataset: Defra bulletins
Source type: Feed
Official update: 29 Jun 2026
Last checked: 12 Sep 2026, 08:05 BST

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BC5: Expert dam management

cs_capital:/countryside-stewardship-grants/bc5-expert-dam-management

Current

Dataset: Capital Grants
Source type: Action
Official update: 19 Feb 2026
Last checked: 12 Sep 2026, 07:00 BST

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TE1: Planting standard hedgerow tree

cs_capital:/countryside-stewardship-grants/planting-standard-hedgerow-tree-te1

Current

Dataset: Capital Grants
Source type: Action
Official update: 10 Jul 2026
Last checked: 12 Sep 2026, 07:00 BST

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AC1: Access capital items

AC1

Current

Dataset: Capital Grants
Source type: Action
Official update: 3 Feb 2025
Last checked: 12 Sep 2026, 07:00 BST

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AC2: Countryside educational access visits accreditation

AC2

Current

Dataset: Capital Grants
Source type: Action
Official update: 28 May 2026
Last checked: 12 Sep 2026, 07:00 BST

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AC3: Install and maintain signage

AC3

Current

Dataset: Capital Grants
Source type: Action
Official update: 10 Jul 2026
Last checked: 12 Sep 2026, 07:00 BST

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AF1: Plant an agroforestry woodland tree

AF1

Current

Dataset: Capital Grants
Source type: Action
Official update: 10 Jul 2026
Last checked: 12 Sep 2026, 07:00 BST

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AF2: Plant an agroforestry fruit tree 

AF2

Current

Dataset: Capital Grants
Source type: Action
Official update: 10 Jul 2026
Last checked: 12 Sep 2026, 07:00 BST

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AF3: Species diversity bonus supplement

AF3

Current

Dataset: Capital Grants
Source type: Action
Official update: 10 Jul 2026
Last checked: 12 Sep 2026, 07:00 BST

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AQ1: Automatic slurry scraper

AQ1

Current

Dataset: Capital Grants
Source type: Action
Official update: 28 May 2026
Last checked: 12 Sep 2026, 07:00 BST

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AQ2: Low ammonia emission flooring for livestock buildings

AQ2

Current

Dataset: Capital Grants
Source type: Action
Official update: 28 May 2026
Last checked: 12 Sep 2026, 07:00 BST

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BC3: Crop protection fencing mesh and wire for permanent crops

BC3

Current

Dataset: Capital Grants
Source type: Action
Official update: 19 Feb 2026
Last checked: 12 Sep 2026, 07:00 BST

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BC4: Tree Guard Post and wire

BC4

Current

Dataset: Capital Grants
Source type: Action
Official update: 19 Feb 2026
Last checked: 12 Sep 2026, 07:00 BST

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BN10: Hedgerow supplement - top binding and staking

BN10

Current

Dataset: Capital Grants
Source type: Action
Official update: 28 May 2026
Last checked: 12 Sep 2026, 07:00 BST

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Official source	Dataset	Type	State	Official update	Last checked	History
Defra Farming SFI announcements defra-sfi-feed	Defra bulletins	Feed	Current	Not provided	12 Sep 2026, 08:05 BST	View history
Get ready to apply for SFI26 defra-blog:https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/?p=10687	Defra bulletins	Feed	Current	6 May 2026	29 Aug 2026, 06:05 BST	View history
How SFI is helping a small farm improve profitability and resilience defra-blog:https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/?p=11176	Defra bulletins	Feed	Current	1 Jul 2026	12 Sep 2026, 08:05 BST	View history
SFI26 update: 50% of Window 1 budget now allocated defra-blog:https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/?p=11186	Defra bulletins	Feed	Current	3 Jul 2026	12 Sep 2026, 08:05 BST	View history
SFI26 update: 75% of Window 1 funding now allocated defra-blog:https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/?p=11192	Defra bulletins	Feed	Current	13 Jul 2026	12 Sep 2026, 08:05 BST	View history
SFI26 update: Window 1 now closed defra-blog:https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/?p=11195	Defra bulletins	Feed	Current	1 Sep 2026	12 Sep 2026, 08:05 BST	View history
SFI26 update: around 25% of window 1 budget now allocated defra-blog:https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/?p=11182	Defra bulletins	Feed	Current	1 Jul 2026	12 Sep 2026, 08:05 BST	View history
SFI26: Window 1 now open defra-blog:https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/?p=11134	Defra bulletins	Feed	Current	2 Jul 2026	12 Sep 2026, 08:05 BST	View history
SFI26: an update defra-blog:https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/?p=11604	Defra bulletins	Feed	Current	5 Aug 2026	12 Sep 2026, 08:05 BST	View history
SFI26: scheme information now available defra-blog:https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/?p=10835	Defra bulletins	Feed	Current	16 Jul 2026	12 Sep 2026, 08:05 BST	View history
The SFI26 budget defra-blog:https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/?p=10966	Defra bulletins	Feed	Current	19 Jun 2026	12 Sep 2026, 08:05 BST	View history
Watch our SFI26 webinar defra-blog:https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/?p=10986	Defra bulletins	Feed	Current	29 Jun 2026	12 Sep 2026, 08:05 BST	View history
BC5: Expert dam management cs_capital:/countryside-stewardship-grants/bc5-expert-dam-management	Capital Grants	Action	Current	19 Feb 2026	12 Sep 2026, 07:00 BST	View history
TE1: Planting standard hedgerow tree cs_capital:/countryside-stewardship-grants/planting-standard-hedgerow-tree-te1	Capital Grants	Action	Current	10 Jul 2026	12 Sep 2026, 07:00 BST	View history
AC1: Access capital items AC1	Capital Grants	Action	Current	3 Feb 2025	12 Sep 2026, 07:00 BST	View history
AC2: Countryside educational access visits accreditation AC2	Capital Grants	Action	Current	28 May 2026	12 Sep 2026, 07:00 BST	View history
AC3: Install and maintain signage AC3	Capital Grants	Action	Current	10 Jul 2026	12 Sep 2026, 07:00 BST	View history
AF1: Plant an agroforestry woodland tree AF1	Capital Grants	Action	Current	10 Jul 2026	12 Sep 2026, 07:00 BST	View history
AF2: Plant an agroforestry fruit tree  AF2	Capital Grants	Action	Current	10 Jul 2026	12 Sep 2026, 07:00 BST	View history
AF3: Species diversity bonus supplement AF3	Capital Grants	Action	Current	10 Jul 2026	12 Sep 2026, 07:00 BST	View history
AQ1: Automatic slurry scraper AQ1	Capital Grants	Action	Current	28 May 2026	12 Sep 2026, 07:00 BST	View history
AQ2: Low ammonia emission flooring for livestock buildings AQ2	Capital Grants	Action	Current	28 May 2026	12 Sep 2026, 07:00 BST	View history
BC3: Crop protection fencing mesh and wire for permanent crops BC3	Capital Grants	Action	Current	19 Feb 2026	12 Sep 2026, 07:00 BST	View history
BC4: Tree Guard Post and wire BC4	Capital Grants	Action	Current	19 Feb 2026	12 Sep 2026, 07:00 BST	View history
BN10: Hedgerow supplement - top binding and staking BN10	Capital Grants	Action	Current	28 May 2026	12 Sep 2026, 07:00 BST	View history

Approved scheme changes

Showing 221–240 of 268 changes approved in the last 30 days. Every entry identifies the action, values, source and publication timeline.

CUP8 · Moderate livestock grazing on moorland · New action

Approved

Detected 17 Aug 2026 · Officially published 12 Mar 2026 · Approved 17 Aug 2026

Payment rate changed from an unspecified rate to £20.00 per hectare. Source: CUP8: Moderate livestock grazing on moorland.

SHA-256 4c83e2da…4f21

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CUP17 · Keep cattle and ponies on moorland supplement (100% GLU) · New action

Approved

Detected 17 Aug 2026 · Officially published 10 Sep 2025 · Approved 17 Aug 2026

Payment rate changed from an unspecified rate to £23.00 per hectare. Source: CUP17: Keep cattle and ponies on moorland supplement (100% GLU).

SHA-256 713d4fe7…0414

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CCT5 · Create intertidal and saline habitat by non-intervention · New action

Approved

Detected 17 Aug 2026 · Officially published 7 May 2026 · Approved 17 Aug 2026

Payment rate changed from an unspecified rate to £494.00 per hectare. Source: CCT5: Create intertidal and saline habitat by non-intervention.

SHA-256 9050f369…a68c

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CSW18 · Raise water levels in permanent grassland peat soils to near the land surface · Rule change

Approved

Detected 17 Aug 2026 · Officially published 12 Mar 2026 · Approved 17 Aug 2026

The published scheme rules affecting this action were updated. Source: CSW18: Raise water levels in permanent grassland peat soils to near the land surface.

SHA-256 4a0f3ae5…be92

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CUP10 · Limited livestock grazing on moorland · New action

Approved

Detected 17 Aug 2026 · Officially published 12 Mar 2026 · Approved 17 Aug 2026

Payment rate changed from an unspecified rate to £66.00 per hectare. Source: CUP10: Limited livestock grazing on moorland.

SHA-256 4f1eb4b9…8924

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CUP12 · Shepherding livestock on moorland (remove stock for a minimum of 4 months) · New action

Approved

Detected 17 Aug 2026 · Officially published 12 Mar 2026 · Approved 17 Aug 2026

Payment rate changed from an unspecified rate to £43.00 per hectare. Source: CUP12: Shepherding livestock on moorland (remove stock for a minimum of 4 months).

SHA-256 83fcf51e…ed5e

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CWT16 · Manage lakes and bodies of water greater than 2ha · New action

Approved

Detected 17 Aug 2026 · Officially published 10 Sep 2025 · Approved 17 Aug 2026

Payment rate changed from an unspecified rate to £109.00 per hectare. Source: CWT16: Manage lakes and bodies of water greater than 2ha.

SHA-256 f232760a…8733

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CWT12 · Wetland grazing supplement · New action

Approved

Detected 17 Aug 2026 · Officially published 10 Sep 2025 · Approved 17 Aug 2026

Payment rate changed from an unspecified rate to £566.00 per hectare. Source: CWT12: Wetland grazing supplement.

SHA-256 d9834c5a…90bd

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CUP16 · Keep cattle and ponies on moorland supplement (minimum 70% GLU) · New action

Approved

Detected 17 Aug 2026 · Officially published 10 Sep 2025 · Approved 17 Aug 2026

Payment rate changed from an unspecified rate to £18.00 per hectare. Source: CUP16: Keep cattle and ponies on moorland supplement (minimum 70% GLU).

SHA-256 4511c109…b657

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CUP13 · Shepherding livestock on moorland (remove stock for a minimum of 6 months) · New action

Approved

Detected 17 Aug 2026 · Officially published 12 Mar 2026 · Approved 17 Aug 2026

Payment rate changed from an unspecified rate to £45.00 per hectare. Source: CUP13: Shepherding livestock on moorland (remove stock for a minimum of 6 months).

SHA-256 87148f4b…5dd3

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CUP11 · Shepherding livestock on moorland (no required stock removal period) · New action

Approved

Detected 17 Aug 2026 · Officially published 12 Mar 2026 · Approved 17 Aug 2026

Payment rate changed from an unspecified rate to £33.00 per hectare. Source: CUP11: Shepherding livestock on moorland (no required stock removal period).

SHA-256 0de823dd…c8f8

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CCT4 · Create intertidal and saline habitat on arable land · New action

Approved

Detected 17 Aug 2026 · Officially published 7 May 2026 · Approved 17 Aug 2026

Payment rate changed from an unspecified rate to £812.00 per hectare. Source: CCT4: Create intertidal and saline habitat on arable land.

SHA-256 129b4b31…be7f

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CWT3 · Manage ditches of high environmental value · New action

Approved

Detected 17 Aug 2026 · Officially published 10 Sep 2025 · Approved 17 Aug 2026

Payment rate changed from an unspecified rate to £38.00 per 100 metres. Source: CWT3: Manage ditches of high environmental value.

SHA-256 5f416cd3…c362

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CWD1 · Woodland creation maintenance · Rule change

Approved

Detected 17 Aug 2026 · Officially published 12 Mar 2026 · Approved 17 Aug 2026

The published scheme rules affecting this action were updated. Source: CWD1: Woodland creation maintenance.

SHA-256 b49cd7f7…cec7

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CGS16 · Rush control supplement · New action

Approved

Detected 17 Aug 2026 · Officially published 10 Sep 2025 · Approved 17 Aug 2026

Payment rate changed from an unspecified rate to £95.00 per hectare. Source: CGS16: Rush control supplement.

SHA-256 1ce2834a…cdc2

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CAB11 · Cultivated areas for arable plants · New action

Approved

Detected 17 Aug 2026 · Officially published 12 Mar 2026 · Approved 17 Aug 2026

Payment rate changed from an unspecified rate to £660.00 per hectare. Source: CAB11: Cultivated areas for arable plants.

SHA-256 e16eb8c5…18e0

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CGS23 · Haymaking supplement · New action

Approved

Detected 17 Aug 2026 · Officially published 10 Sep 2025 · Approved 17 Aug 2026

Payment rate changed from an unspecified rate to £157.00 per hectare. Source: CGS23: Haymaking supplement .

SHA-256 5825f187…ec88

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CAB10 · Unharvested cereal headland · New action

Approved

Detected 17 Aug 2026 · Officially published 12 Mar 2026 · Approved 17 Aug 2026

Payment rate changed from an unspecified rate to £1,072.00 per hectare. Source: CAB10: Unharvested cereal headland.

SHA-256 fbaad346…691f

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CWD3 · Manage woodland edges on arable land · New action

Approved

Detected 17 Aug 2026 · Officially published 12 Mar 2026 · Approved 17 Aug 2026

Payment rate changed from an unspecified rate to £428.00 per hectare. Source: CWD3: Manage woodland edges on arable land.

SHA-256 628fb76a…bc26

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CGS24 · Haymaking supplement (late cut) · New action

Approved

Detected 17 Aug 2026 · Officially published 11 Sep 2025 · Approved 17 Aug 2026

Payment rate changed from an unspecified rate to £187.00 per hectare. Source: CGS24: Haymaking supplement (late cut) .

SHA-256 a71bc1cb…d62b

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