Farm Funding Update: Grants, Schemes and SFI in 2026

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.

Join 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.

We will also be discussing the challenges for farmers today and the practical steps being taken to combat these, while protecting soils and water resources.

What we’ll cover

• Farm 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.
• Real-world challenges facing farmers today and how these are being tackled
• Practical steps for protecting farm soil and water, and why this is critical for long-term business security

Who should attend

• Anyone wanting clarification on farm funding available now and coming soon
• Farmers and land managers looking for practical ideas and inspiration to apply on their own farms

 Why attend

• Get clarity on upcoming funding schemes which could benefit your farm
• Ask questions get advice from experienced farmers and advisors

• Leave inspired with ideas and practical next steps you can apply to your own farm business

Timings

• 11.15am – Arrival: Introduction to Great Bowley Farm – James and Louise Norman (what we’re doing, ambitions, successes and challenges)
• 12pm – BIP: farm funding streams available now and coming soon

• 12.30pm – Pasty lunch

• 1pm-2pm – Farm walk

How to find Great Bowley Farm: Use What 3 words: //bonnet.passively.vessel

If you have any questions, please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk.

Please check our privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data.