Government announces application dates for Sustainable Farming Incentive 2023

Farmers can sign up for the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) from 18 September and will be invited to register their interest from this Wednesday (30 August) by the Rural Payments Agency, Defra has announced today.

The dates provide certainty and pre-registration will ensure farmers are supported to have all necessary information in place, including online maps and land use / cover details, so they are ready for when the scheme starts to accept applications from 18 September.

The SFI pays farmers for taking actions that support food production, farm productivity and resilience, whilst protecting and enhancing environment.