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'Reformed' SFI applications to open in June, promises Defra Secretary

Emma Reynolds to unveil plans to 'level the playing field' as smaller farms given first opportunity to access support

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
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Emma Reynolds says new SFI will support smaller farmers as scheme set to open in June
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Emma Reynolds says new SFI will support smaller farmers as scheme set to open in June

Applications for the ‘reformed' Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) will open in June, Defra Secretary Emma Reynolds has promised. The news came ahead of Ms Reynolds appearance at the Oxford Farming...

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