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SFI26 update: around 25% of window 1 budget now allocated

Posted by: The Team, Posted on: 1 July 2026 - Categories: Sustainable Farming Incentive
Wide view of a large green crop field with tramlines stretching into the distance, bordered by trees and rolling hills under a partly cloudy sky.

We can confirm that around 25% of the Window 1 budget for SFI26 has now been allocated, based on applications received so far.

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Talking farming, face to face 

Posted by: Alice Brown, Posted on: 2 September 2025 - Categories: Conversations we're having
Giles Hall and Cindy Hughes in conversation with members of the public under a white tent

In this post, we share how the Farming and Countryside Programme is talking and listening to farmers across the country – and where you can meet us at upcoming events to share your experiences and thoughts first-hand.

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