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The SFI waiting game 鈥� what happens now?

There are concerns around the impact the loss of the Sustainable Farming Incentive could have on nature, and many farmers are finding ways to bring in that lost income

Emily Ashworth
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clock 鈥� 5 min read
The SFI waiting game 鈥� what happens now?

Sustainable Farming Incentive On March 11, Defra announced it was stopping applications to the 2024 Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI). This has left many farmers in a place of uncertainty, with many...

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