12 Jun 2026 Budget for SFI 2026 is announced

Defra has confirmed that the total budget for new Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) agreements will be £240 million.

Of the £240 million available for SFI26, up to £60 million has been allocated to Window 1, which is aimed at 2 groups: small farms and those without an existing Environmental Land Management revenue agreement. Window 1 is scheduled to open for applications from 30 June 2026. 

Any funding not allocated through Window 1 will be added to the budget for Window 2, which is due to open in September 2026 for all farmers and land managers. 

Defra intend to publish updates when 25%, 50% and 75% of the Window 1 budget is allocated. This approach is aimed to help avoid sudden, unexpected closures and provide greater transparency and certainty. We plan to do the same for Window 2. Read more here.