The Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026 (SFI26) the first window will open in June 2026 for two groups:

  • Small farms - under 50ha of agricultural land registered with the RPA 

  • Farms without an existing Environmental Land Management (ELM) revenue agreement

This initial application window will remain open for around 2 months. It may close sooner if demand is high and the Window 1 budget is fully allocated.

The second window will open in September 2026 for all farmers and land managers.

Each farm business, as identified by its Single Business Identifier (SBI), can only: 

  • Have one SFI26 agreement - this applies across Windows 1 and 2

  • Apply for a maximum agreement value of £100,000 per agreement year

These limits only apply to SFI26 agreements. This means you can still apply for an SFI26 agreement if you have an existing SFI24 or SFI23 agreement.

The RPA have not set a fixed application closure date as that will depend on demand.

It is key to prepare your application now to avoid missing out on the funding available.

Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026 Guidance

If you would like any help or advice with your application, please contact one of our farm consultants on 01666 817278