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In this post we reflect on how we are looking to improve the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) offer for next year. We also share some headline figures from Window 2 of SFI26.

Window 2 of the Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026 (SFI26) has now closed. Thank you to everyone who took the time to submit an application.

Around 75% of the SFI26 Window 2 budget has been allocated, based on applications received to date.

We can confirm that around 50% of the Window 2 budget for SFI26 has been allocated, based on applications received to date.

Around 25% of the Window 2 budget for SFI26 has now been allocated, based on applications received so far.

Today we are opening Window 2 of SFI26, giving all eligible farmers and land managers the opportunity to apply for funding that supports sustainable food production, environmental improvement and resilient farm businesses.

In this post, we explain the new bluetongue reporting measures in England, steps livestock keepers can take to protect their animals, and how farmers can access support through the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway.

Defra’s Nutrient Management Planning Tool is designed to help make nutrient planning simpler. The online tool has been updated to include a calculator that estimates the nutrients supplied by organic materials and their financial value.

In the latest film in our White Peak herbal leys series, beef farmer James Frost shares how he establishes and manages herbal leys to support forage quality, soil health and biodiversity.

Interest in Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) single-focus agreements continues to grow, with 650 expressions of interest (EOIs) received since the offer opened at the end of July. This post covers the current areas of interest and how to submit an EOI.