SFI and CSS Updated Payment Rates

9 February 2024

A significant number of the options under SFI and CSS now have increased payment rates from January 2024, which increases the appeal of entering into an agreement.

If you already have an agreement in place these increased rates will automatically be added to your agreement.

For assistance with a Sustainable Farming Incentive or Countryside Stewardship application or to discuss the effects on your agreement please contact our Agricultural Farm Consultants

Key SFI Payment Rate Increases

Code Action Previous Rate New Payment Rate
SAM1 Soil testing, assessment and Plan £5.80 per ha and £95 per agreement per year £6 per ha and £97 per agreement per year
IPM1 Complete an integrated pest management (IPM) assessment and produce an IPM plan £989 £1,129
IPM2 Establish and maintain flower-rich grass margins, blocks, or in-field strips £673 £798
NUM1 Complete a nutrient management (NM) assessment and produce an NM review report £589 £652
AHL4 4m - 12m buffer on arable £451 £515

Sustainable Farming Incentive rates 2024

View the full list of increased payment rates for sustainable farming incentives by following the link below:

SUSTAINABLE FARMING INCENTIVE RATES 2024

Key CSS Payment Rate Increases

Option Code Option Previous Rate New Payment Rate
AB1 Nectar flower mix £614 £739
GS13 Management of grassland for target features £152 £528
GS15 Haymaking supplement £37 £157
GS6 Management of species rich grassland £182 £646
AB7 Wholecrop cereals £584 £596

View the full list of increased payment rates for countryside stewardship by following the link below:

View COUNTRYSIDE STEWARDSHIP RATES 2024

 

If you would like assistance SFI and CSS payment rates please contact our Farm Consultants at Douglas Green Consulting