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SFI reopens to 'exception groups' following Defra's halt

Gov reveals criteria for certain farmers who missed out on the scheme when it was closed without notice in March

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 2 min read
Eligible farmers have just six weeks to apply for SFI24
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Eligible farmers have just six weeks to apply for SFI24

The Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI), which was abruptly closed by Defra on March 11, will re-open for a certain number of applicants from 12 noon on July 7. The offer applies only to those in one...

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