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5 expected datasets · 381 monitored sources · Oldest successful check 29 Aug 2026, 06:05 BST

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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, 06:05 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, 06:05 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, 06:05 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, 06:05 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, 06:05 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, 06:05 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, 06:05 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, 06:05 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, 06:05 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, 06:05 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, 06:05 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: 11 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: 11 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: 11 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: 11 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: 11 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: 11 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: 11 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: 11 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: 11 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: 11 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: 11 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: 11 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: 11 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, 06:05 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, 06:05 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, 06:05 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, 06:05 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, 06:05 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, 06:05 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, 06:05 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, 06:05 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, 06:05 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, 06:05 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, 06:05 BST	View history
BC5: Expert dam management cs_capital:/countryside-stewardship-grants/bc5-expert-dam-management	Capital Grants	Action	Current	19 Feb 2026	11 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	11 Sep 2026, 07:00 BST	View history
AC1: Access capital items AC1	Capital Grants	Action	Current	3 Feb 2025	11 Sep 2026, 07:00 BST	View history
AC2: Countryside educational access visits accreditation AC2	Capital Grants	Action	Current	28 May 2026	11 Sep 2026, 07:00 BST	View history
AC3: Install and maintain signage AC3	Capital Grants	Action	Current	10 Jul 2026	11 Sep 2026, 07:00 BST	View history
AF1: Plant an agroforestry woodland tree AF1	Capital Grants	Action	Current	10 Jul 2026	11 Sep 2026, 07:00 BST	View history
AF2: Plant an agroforestry fruit tree  AF2	Capital Grants	Action	Current	10 Jul 2026	11 Sep 2026, 07:00 BST	View history
AF3: Species diversity bonus supplement AF3	Capital Grants	Action	Current	10 Jul 2026	11 Sep 2026, 07:00 BST	View history
AQ1: Automatic slurry scraper AQ1	Capital Grants	Action	Current	28 May 2026	11 Sep 2026, 07:00 BST	View history
AQ2: Low ammonia emission flooring for livestock buildings AQ2	Capital Grants	Action	Current	28 May 2026	11 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	11 Sep 2026, 07:00 BST	View history
BC4: Tree Guard Post and wire BC4	Capital Grants	Action	Current	19 Feb 2026	11 Sep 2026, 07:00 BST	View history
BN10: Hedgerow supplement - top binding and staking BN10	Capital Grants	Action	Current	28 May 2026	11 Sep 2026, 07:00 BST	View history

Approved scheme changes

Showing 21–40 of 268 changes approved in the last 30 days. Every entry identifies the action, values, source and publication timeline.

CPAC1 · Open access · New action

Approved

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

Payment rate changed from an unspecified rate to £92.00 per hectare. Source: CPAC1: Open access.

SHA-256 0000e9e1…3326

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CSP9 · Support for threatened species · New action

Approved

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

Payment rate changed from an unspecified rate to £204.00 per hectare. Source: CSP9: Support for threatened species.

SHA-256 0fa4f4a7…1840

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CSW24 · Manage grassland for flood and drought resilience and water quality · New action

Approved

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

Payment rate changed from an unspecified rate to £938.00 per hectare. Source: CSW24: Manage grassland for flood and drought resilience and water quality.

SHA-256 2b8871fc…774c

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CSW22 · Connect river and floodplain habitats · New action

Approved

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

Payment rate changed from an unspecified rate to £1,242.00 per hectare. Source: CSW22: Connect river and floodplain habitats.

SHA-256 a30053ac…1bd6

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CAGF4 · Manage very low density in-field agroforestry on more sensitive 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 £248.00 per hectare. Source: CAGF4: Manage very low density in-field agroforestry on more sensitive land.

SHA-256 df08cd4b…12eb

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CWS9 · Manage woodlands for flood and drought mitigation supplement · New action

Approved

Detected 17 Aug 2026 · Officially published 18 Mar 2026 · Approved 17 Aug 2026

Payment rate changed from an unspecified rate to £56.00 per hectare. Source: CWS9: Manage woodlands for flood and drought mitigation supplement.

SHA-256 1f9561a8…b620

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CAGF3 · Manage medium density in-field agroforestry · New action

Approved

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

Payment rate changed from an unspecified rate to £595.00 per hectare. Source: CAGF3: Manage medium density in-field agroforestry.

SHA-256 61b3f1ff…2035

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CSP14 · Invasive plant species control and management (intermediate rate) · New action

Approved

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

Payment rate changed from an unspecified rate to £230.00 per hectare. Source: CSP14: Invasive plant species control and management (intermediate rate).

SHA-256 ad917e00…aa20

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CSP12 · Rhododendron control and management supplement · New action

Approved

Detected 17 Aug 2026 · Officially published 2 Mar 2026 · Approved 17 Aug 2026

Payment rate changed from an unspecified rate to £256.00 per hectare. Source: CSP12: Rhododendron control and management supplement.

SHA-256 0250646b…ea0e

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CES6 · Maintain features for wildfire management (fire belts) 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 £861.00 per hectare. Source: CES6: Maintain features for wildfire management (fire belts) supplement.

SHA-256 284286e4…fcbd

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CWS7 · Manage historic features in woodlands supplement · New action

Approved

Detected 17 Aug 2026 · Officially published 18 Mar 2026 · Approved 17 Aug 2026

Payment rate changed from an unspecified rate to £943.00 per hectare. Source: CWS7: Manage historic features in woodlands supplement.

SHA-256 dcd554ca…5215

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CSP15 · Invasive plant species control and management (upper rate) · New action

Approved

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

Payment rate changed from an unspecified rate to £380.00 per hectare. Source: CSP15: Invasive plant species control and management (upper rate).

SHA-256 561c6c9e…362a

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CPAC3 · Bridleway and cycle route access · New action

Approved

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

Payment rate changed from an unspecified rate to £158.00 per 100 metres. Source: CPAC3: Bridleway and cycle route access.

SHA-256 3c3096a9…faad

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CSP20 · Edible dormouse control and management · New action

Approved

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

Payment rate changed from an unspecified rate to £40.00 per hectare. Source: CSP20: Edible dormouse control and management.

SHA-256 8d194d24…267c

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CWS11 · 3-zone rides supplement · New action

Approved

Detected 17 Aug 2026 · Officially published 18 Mar 2026 · Approved 17 Aug 2026

Payment rate changed from an unspecified rate to £197.00 per hectare. Source: CWS11: 3-zone rides supplement .

SHA-256 6fa448b3…f8fe

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CSP11 · Manage scrapes and gutters 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 £1.17 per square metre. Source: CSP11: Manage scrapes and gutters supplement.

SHA-256 ac112143…f7e9

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CWS10 · 2-zone rides supplement · New action

Approved

Detected 17 Aug 2026 · Officially published 18 Mar 2026 · Approved 17 Aug 2026

Payment rate changed from an unspecified rate to £60.00 per hectare. Source: CWS10: 2-zone rides supplement.

SHA-256 2a86c08f…5c32

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CHS4 · Control scrub on historic and archaeological features · New action

Approved

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

Payment rate changed from an unspecified rate to £215.00 per hectare. Source: CHS4: Control scrub on historic and archaeological features.

SHA-256 30f2a24a…576a

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CSP1 · Difficult site 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 £93.00 per hectare. Source: CSP1: Difficult site supplement.

SHA-256 7eff5b6b…7ecb

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CSW15 · Flood mitigation on arable reversion to grassland · New action

Approved

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

Payment rate changed from an unspecified rate to £740.00 per hectare. Source: CSW15: Flood mitigation on arable reversion to grassland.

SHA-256 0fe79046…b015

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