SFI26, FETF and Capital Grants (Feb 2026): will your applications be ready?
Farmers should be preparing for 2026's key grant schemes. The first opens mid March, so it’s important to take action now.
Farming Equipment and Technology Fund 2025 opens for applications soon
Details of the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF), which is set to open for applications on 29 May 2025.
River Tone, Parrett, Yeo and Stour phosphorus reduction scheme 2025
Following the closure of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme, there are still funding opportunities available for some farming businesses within certain Wessex Water sub-catchments.
A summary of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) changes announced by Defra on 11 March
Defra has announced a significant update to the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI), with important and immediate consequences for any farmers yet to apply.
New productivity grants for 2025 announced
New productivity grants for 2025 have been announced by Steve Reed, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Government cuts delinked payments to support SFI and drive sustainable farming
If you are yet to sign up to the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI), recent reductions in delinked payments means there there are now even more reasons to do so.
A useful summary of the updates to the SFI environmental payments
An update about the latest environmental payments under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) released by Defra on 21 May, and we have prepared a useful summary.
Productivity and slurry management grants available NOW!
You can now apply for productivity and slurry management grants through the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) but note the deadline to apply is midday on 17 April 2024.
Solar PV systems and Round 2 of the Improving Farm Productivity grant
Round 2 of the Improving Farm Productivity grant is due to open by the end of January and could help fund a solar PV system on your farm. VIEW THE FULL ARTICLE FOR AN IMPORTANT UPDATE.
Calf Housing Grant: first stage closes in November
The first stage of the Calf Housing Grant closes on the 30 November 2023, with grants of £15,000 to £500,000 available.