Countryside Stewardship Scheme and Sustainable Farming Incentive
2026-06-09 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · HL831 · Official question
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to allow farmers with expiring agreements the choice of applying for (1) the Sustainable Farming Incentive, or (2) the Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier, by September.
Answer
Defra intends to help farmers with soon-to-expire Environmental Land Management revenue agreements to access the full SFI26 offer sooner. Additionally, for farmers in Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) agreements that expire in 2026, Natural Engla...