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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 61–80 of 268 changes approved in the last 30 days. Every entry identifies the action, values, source and publication timeline.

BN14 · Stone wall supplement - stone from quarry · New action

Approved

Detected 17 Aug 2026 · Officially published 28 May 2026 · Approved 17 Aug 2026

Payment rate changed from an unspecified rate to £164.50 per metre. Source: BN14: Stone wall supplement - stone from quarry .

SHA-256 28e4f542…3ff9

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BN10 · Hedgerow supplement - top binding and staking · New action

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Detected 17 Aug 2026 · Officially published 28 May 2026 · Approved 17 Aug 2026

Payment rate changed from an unspecified rate to £5.82 per metre. Source: BN10: Hedgerow supplement - top binding and staking.

SHA-256 e3c6bc4b…e5c4

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BN8 · Hedgerow supplement - casting up · New action

Approved

Detected 17 Aug 2026 · Officially published 28 May 2026 · Approved 17 Aug 2026

Payment rate changed from an unspecified rate to £4.39 per metre. Source: BN8: Hedgerow supplement - casting up .

SHA-256 ffa11186…8f72

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FG4 · Rabbit fencing supplement · New action

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Detected 17 Aug 2026 · Officially published 10 Jul 2026 · Approved 17 Aug 2026

Payment rate changed from an unspecified rate to £5.65 per metre. Source: FG4: Rabbit fencing supplement .

SHA-256 2e7fecf1…33bf

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BN9 · Hedgerow supplement - substantial pre-work · New action

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Detected 17 Aug 2026 · Officially published 9 Mar 2021 · Approved 17 Aug 2026

Payment rate changed from an unspecified rate to £7.06 per metre. Source: BN9: Hedgerow supplement - substantial pre-work .

SHA-256 55b24e92…5937

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FG2 · Sheep netting · New action

Approved

Detected 17 Aug 2026 · Officially published 21 Jul 2026 · Approved 17 Aug 2026

Payment rate changed from an unspecified rate to £7.47 per metre. Source: FG2: Sheep netting.

SHA-256 43cc76c2…7d18

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FG1 · Fencing · New action

Approved

Detected 17 Aug 2026 · Officially published 21 Jul 2026 · Approved 17 Aug 2026

Payment rate changed from an unspecified rate to £6.34 per metre. Source: FG1: Fencing .

SHA-256 97cf8283…6369

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BN11 · Planting new hedges · New action

Approved

Detected 17 Aug 2026 · Officially published 28 May 2026 · Approved 17 Aug 2026

Payment rate changed from an unspecified rate to £22.97 per metre. Source: BN11: Planting new hedges .

SHA-256 3adb342b…2e03

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FG12 · Wooden field gate · New action

Approved

Detected 17 Aug 2026 · Officially published 13 Jul 2026 · Approved 17 Aug 2026

Payment rate changed from an unspecified rate to £489.90 per item. Source: FG12: Wooden field gate .

SHA-256 a7bd8179…2881

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WN12 · Create or restore ponds up to 2 hectares · New action

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Detected 17 Aug 2026 · Officially published 28 May 2026 · Approved 17 Aug 2026

Payment rate changed from an unspecified rate to £1,879.46 per pond. Source: WN12: Create or restore ponds up to 2 hectares .

SHA-256 211c5819…bb4b

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RP15 · Concrete yard renewal · New action

Approved

Detected 17 Aug 2026 · Officially published 28 May 2026 · Approved 17 Aug 2026

Payment rate changed from an unspecified rate to £33.64 per square metre. Source: RP15: Concrete yard renewal.

SHA-256 6126a4d1…2f84

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BN5 · Hedgerow laying · New action

Approved

Detected 17 Aug 2026 · Officially published 28 May 2026 · Approved 17 Aug 2026

Payment rate changed from an unspecified rate to £13.52 per metre. Source: BN5: Hedgerow laying .

SHA-256 6d8db2df…2bf3

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LV7 · Livestock troughs · New action

Approved

Detected 17 Aug 2026 · Officially published 28 May 2026 · Approved 17 Aug 2026

Payment rate changed from an unspecified rate to £152.92 per hectare. Source: LV7: Livestock troughs .

SHA-256 d16c3765…a891

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VED1 · Educational access visits · New action

Approved

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

Payment rate changed from an unspecified rate to £363.00 per hectare. Source: VED1: Educational access visits .

SHA-256 96adc2bf…6aa3

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TE11 · Tree surgery · New action

Approved

Detected 17 Aug 2026 · Officially published 28 May 2026 · Approved 17 Aug 2026

Payment rate changed from an unspecified rate to £73.36 per item. Source: TE11: Tree surgery .

SHA-256 dcbaac9d…189c

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BN7 · Hedgerow gapping-up · New action

Approved

Detected 17 Aug 2026 · Officially published 28 May 2026 · Approved 17 Aug 2026

Payment rate changed from an unspecified rate to £17.22 per metre. Source: BN7: Hedgerow gapping-up .

SHA-256 21438769…d469

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RP4 · Livestock and machinery hardcore tracks · New action

Approved

Detected 17 Aug 2026 · Officially published 28 May 2026 · Approved 17 Aug 2026

Payment rate changed from an unspecified rate to £44.63 per metre. Source: RP4: Livestock and machinery hardcore tracks.

SHA-256 504e95d0…b3d7

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BN12 · Stone wall restoration · New action

Approved

Detected 17 Aug 2026 · Officially published 28 May 2026 · Approved 17 Aug 2026

Payment rate changed from an unspecified rate to £31.91 per metre. Source: BN12: Stone wall restoration .

SHA-256 5ffc1ee8…0a39

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LV8 · Pipework associated with livestock troughs · New action

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Detected 17 Aug 2026 · Officially published 28 May 2026 · Approved 17 Aug 2026

Payment rate changed from an unspecified rate to £3.31 per metre. Source: LV8: Pipework associated with livestock troughs .

SHA-256 7a632f77…c36c

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BN6 · Hedgerow coppicing · New action

Approved

Detected 17 Aug 2026 · Officially published 28 May 2026 · Approved 17 Aug 2026

Payment rate changed from an unspecified rate to £5.33 per metre. Source: BN6: Hedgerow coppicing.

SHA-256 c9e02188…e1d8

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