Summaries of discussions from The Farming Forum’s Environmental section, covering agri-environment schemes, conservation, and sustainability.
Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) Weekly Forum Summary Date Range: 20 July 2026 – 26 July 2026 — Executive Summary This week’s discussions in the SFI section of The Farming Forum centered heavily on practical experiences and administrative aspects of the Sustainable Farming Incentive agreements, particularly issues surrounding SFI 2023 legume fallow and the current application …
Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) Weekly Forum Summary Date Range: 13 July – 19 July 2026 — Executive Summary This week’s discussions within the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) section of The Farming Forum highlighted key concerns and information exchanges around cover crop seed certification, application process uncertainties, solar energy integration on farms, and practical insights into …
Weekly Summary: Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) – 6 to 12 July 2026 Executive Summary This week’s discussions in the SFI section of The Farming Forum were dominated by key topics surrounding the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) Q&A session, updates on the 2026 Sustainable Farming Incentive scheme, especially relating to budget allocations, and detailed queries about …
Weekly Summary: Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) Forum Date Range: 29 June 2026 – 5 July 2026 — Executive Summary This week’s discussions in the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) section of The Farming Forum centred predominantly on application issues with the SFI 2026 scheme, complexities of stacking options, and budget allocation for Window 1 applications. Users …
Weekly Summary of the SFI Section on The Farming Forum Date Range: 22 June – 28 June 2026 — Executive Summary This week’s discussions in the SFI section were predominantly shaped by debates surrounding the new Welsh Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS), particularly its tree planting requirements and related exemptions. Farmers expressed concerns and sought clarifications …
Weekly Summary: Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) Discussions Date Range: 15 June 2026 – 21 June 2026 — Executive Summary This week on The Farming Forum’s SFI section, conversations predominantly revolved around the details and practicalities of the Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026 (SFI26). The largest engagement centered on the SFI26 budget allocations, with members debating the …
Weekly Summary of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) Discussions Date Range: 1 June 2026 – 7 June 2026 Executive Summary The Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) section on The Farming Forum experienced a dynamic week marked by robust discussions surrounding the upcoming SFI26 scheme, DEFRA’s payment rate calculations, and ongoing debates about wild camping on farmland. …
Weekly Summary of the SFI Section on The Farming Forum Date Range: 25 May 2026 – 31 May 2026 — Executive Summary This week in the SFI section, the dominant discussions centered on the details and expectations for SFI26, soil analysis techniques, and concerns about the impending agreement end date on March 27. Significant engagement …
Weekly Summary of the SFI Section on The Farming Forum Date Range: 18 May 2026 – 24 May 2026 — Executive Summary This week’s discussions in the SFI section were dominated by in-depth debates on the viability and practicalities of solar PV installations for farms, alongside significant discourse on legume fallow practices and the implications …
Weekly Summary of SFI Section Date Range: 11 May 2026 – 17 May 2026 — Executive Summary This week on The Farming Forum’s SFI section, discussions were dominated by practical and strategic concerns around sustainable farming agreements, renewable energy installations, and woodland management. The most prolific conversation revolved around the implementation and benefits of the …