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SUMMARY:Farm Funding Update: Grants\, Schemes and SFI in 2026
DESCRIPTION:On 24 February Defra made a major announcement on funding for 2026. This included details of the SFI scheme opening on 1 June\, the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) opening on 17 March and the Capital Grants scheme opening in July. \nJoin this free workshop to get up-to-date information on all the latest funding schemes and news from Defra\, how this applies to your farm and what you can do to prepare and plan your next business steps. \nWe will also be discussing the challenges for farmers today and the practical steps being taken to combat these\, while protecting soils and water resources. \nWhat we’ll cover \n\nFarm funding scheme update – find out what has changed and what we know about the latest SFI\, Capital Grants and FETF schemes available in 2026 as well as how these could work for your farm.\nReal-world challenges facing farmers today and how these are being tackled\nPractical steps for protecting farm soil and water\, and why this is critical for long-term business security\n\nWho should attend \n\nAnyone wanting clarification on farm funding available now and coming soon\nFarmers and land managers looking for practical ideas and inspiration to apply on their own farms\n\n Why attend \n\nGet clarity on upcoming funding schemes which could benefit your farm\nAsk questions get advice from experienced farmers and advisors\n\n\nLeave inspired with ideas and practical next steps you can apply to your own farm business\n\nTimings \n\n11.15am – Arrival: Introduction to Great Bowley Farm – James and Louise Norman (what we’re doing\, ambitions\, successes and challenges)\n12pm – BIP: farm funding streams available now and coming soon\n\n\n12.30pm – Pasty lunch\n\n\n1pm-2pm – Farm walk\n\n  \nHow to find Great Bowley Farm: Use What 3 words: //bonnet.passively.vessel \nIf you have any questions\, please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. \nPlease check our privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/build-your-farm-business/
LOCATION:Great Bowley Farm\, Great Bowley Farm\, Cadbury\, Tiverton\, Devon\, EX5 5LA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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SUMMARY:Exploring SFI Options for Your Farm in 2023
DESCRIPTION:With reduction of income from the Basic Payment Scheme over the next few years\, all farmers are considering how develop their businesses.\n\n\nWith reduction of income from the Basic Payment Scheme over the next few years\, all farmers are considering how to continue to develop their profitable farm businesses. As part of the Agricultural Transition\, Defra introduced the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) in 2022 with the aim to support farmers looking after the natural environment in the course of their farming. \nIn this free workshop\, we will look at the options available under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI)\, including a deep-dive into the six new standards being introduced in 2023\, and how these can be applied on your farm. \nThe six additional standards to be introduced in 2023 include: \n\nhedgerows standard\nintegrated pest management standard\nnutrient management standard\narable and horticultural land standard\nimproved grassland standard\nlow input grassland standard\n\nUnder the new schemes\, on farm payments can reach an average of £200/ha depending on options chosen. During the session we will explore the payments offered\, go through the application process\, and what is required to comply . This will conclude with a farm walk where we will take a practical look at how SFI can work alongside the current farm practices. \nTimings: \n\n11.00am – Arrival\, tea and coffee\n11.30am to 12.30pm – Presentation on SFI\n12.30pm to 1.00pm – Pasty lunch\n1.00pm – 2.00pm – Farm walk\n\nEligibility: \nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/exploring-sfi-options-for-your-farm-in-2023/
LOCATION:Great Bowley Farm\, Great Bowley Farm\, Cadbury\, Tiverton\, Devon\, EX5 5LA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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