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With a reported £230m available when the SFI26 window two opens, growers need to be sure their paperwork, maps and existing agreements are in order before September 22

The second window was expected to open on September 22

Window 2 was expected to open on September 22

As more growers integrate Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) actions into arable rotations, there is increasingly a need to consider unintended agronomic consequences

Prime Minister Andy Burnham's visit to the Southwest has shone a light on the issues facing many rural businesses, but some have criticised his ‘knee jerk’ reaction of a £65m funding announcement and have called for a more long-term strategy to help them grow

As farm assurance bodies begin to shake-up standards, Defra must now do its bit to reduce the burden of red tape

Discover expert advice on how arable growers can prepare for SFI 2026 applications and avoid costly delays

²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian reader Sam Sykes, from Sheffield, responds to Christopher Price's recent Farming Matters column on funding to preserve rare breeds

Baroness Hayman of Ullock defended large farms in a House of Lords debate, highlighting their role in national food security

Defra urges eligible farms to submit their application 'as soon as possible'