Funding is available for items that support tree and hedgerow planting, boundary restoration, natural flood management and improvements to air and water quality. The 2026 offer retains the same spending limits as 2025: Group Funding Limit Item Water Quality £25,000 Fencing and livestock troughs Air Quality £25,000 Automatic slurry scraper Natural Flood Management £25,000 […]
Posted on July 23rd, 2026 by Hettie Orttewell
The Rural Payments Agency have emailed some members to indicate that they may be eligible for Window 1 which is the June 2026 application opening for the new Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) grant funding. This window is exclusively for 2 groups; small farms and farms without an existing Environmental Land Management (ELM) revenue agreement. Check […]
Posted on May 22nd, 2026 by Alex Stafford-Clark
Navigating the FETF application process can be complex, but the expert team at Carver Knowles can provide tailored guidance to support your submission. We can assist in selecting the most suitable equipment for your farm and ensure your application meets all requirements, maximizing your chances of securing funding.
Posted on May 19th, 2025 by Hettie Orttewell
The government have announced the immediate closure of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) as of yesterday (11th March 2025). The announcement came with no warning and marks a huge loss both for the farming industry and the environment. What you need to do right now We will continue to support clients who have existing SFI […]
Posted on March 12th, 2025 by Alex Stafford-Clark
The Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) now comprises 102 actions aimed at protecting and benefiting the environment alongside supporting food production and increasing farm productivity. A well thought out SFI agreement can bring in significant income and help to replace the money previously received under the Basic Payments Scheme. It can also increase the efficiency of […]
Posted on January 16th, 2025 by Chris Ashley
The government has confirmed it has temporarily closed new applications for capital grants. It has stated that this is due to ‘unprecedented demand’ and a desire to ensure funding is available where it is most needed. Defra have also confirmed that applications that have already been submitted will be placed on hold. Grant funding will […]
Posted on November 28th, 2024 by Alex Stafford-Clark
Earlier in the year DEFRA announced a scheme to provide funding for flooding relief from the Storm Henk flooding in January – the Farming Recovery Fund. This scheme is to provide grants for farmers to return their land to its condition prior to the Storm Henk floods. The Farming Recovery Fund has recently been updated, […]
Posted on July 9th, 2024 by Matilde Spyvee
The Rural Payments Agency have released details of a new Calf Housing Grant, with Stage 1, the online checker now available. The grant is offering up to 40 % of all eligible costs to build, upgrade or replace calf housing buildings. The aim of the grant is to improve calf welfare by providing housing with […]
Posted on September 12th, 2023 by Andrew Troughton
*** The deadline is fast approaching for 2020 Countryside Stewardship applications to be made *** Water Capital Only Grant: Contact to be made with Catchment Sensitive Farming Officer by 31st May 2020 Mid-Tier special options: Contact to be made with RPA by 31st May 2020 Mid-Tier application request: Application to be requested by […]
Posted on May 28th, 2020 by Mike Cluley
Despite the persistent inclement weather, spring is “technically” here and the BPS season is only just around the corner. Mike Cluley takes a quick look at the Basic Payment Scheme 2020 with a particular focus on what the options are to comply with the Crop Diversification rules under Greening given the consistent wet weather which […]
Posted on March 4th, 2020 by Mike Cluley