Sarah Stewart

Sarah Stewart is Head of Editorial and leads the digital engagement team in Defra's Future Farming Countryside Programme.

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Sustainable Farming Incentive update (12 May 2025)

Those who started an SFI application within 2 months of 11 March 2025 but did not submit it by that date will be given 6 weeks to complete an application, subject to specific restrictions, including a cap of £9,300 per year per agreement.

Read the full update from Food Security and Rural Affairs Minister Daniel Zeichner.

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This blog is managed by Defra’s Farming and Countryside Programme.

On this blog, we explain the reforms to agricultural policy in England.

We share what we’re working on, what we’re learning and how you can get involved.

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This week, we’ll be at:

NSA Sheep South West in East Knowstone Devon – 25 June
The Royal Norfolk Show in Norwich – 25–26 June
The CAAV Conference in Edinburgh – 27 June

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You can find us at these agricultural shows and conferences in 2025.

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