This TFA blog is a members exclusive document. It was prepared by TFA Farm Policy Adviser, Lynette Steel on 27 February 2026. It is aimed at members who want to enter an SFI agreement, but who are unsure about where to start or those who want to get more out of their 2026 agreements. 

The Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) is being relaunched in Summer 2026. Farmers and landowners whose holdings are between 3 hectares and 50 hectares will be eligible to apply in the June window, as well as those who are not in a current agri-environmental agreement, funded through the Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELMS).

While the scheme will continue to evolve, the fundamentals of preparing a strong, low-stress application remain the same.

Hence, if you want your farming business to be “application ready”, here’s a clear step-by-step roadmap…

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