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Everything you need to know about the closure of SFI 24

A guide to next steps for farmers following Defra's decision to stop further scheme applications

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This week, Defra announced that as of March 11, 2025 applications to the latest Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) were now closed. Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner hailed the scheme as a ‘success',...

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