SFI26 applications open June 2026. Check if your farm qualifies for Window 1 or Window 2.
Find out which ELM schemes your farm qualifies for
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How it works
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Tell us your land types and areas
See eligible actions
We show which SFI and Countryside Stewardship actions your farm qualifies for
Estimate your income
See how much you could earn per year from environmental schemes
Which SFI26 window can you apply in?
SFI26 has two application windows. Window 1 opens June 2026 for small farms (up to 50 ha) and farms without an existing ELM revenue agreement. Window 2 opens September 2026 for all eligible farms.
Check your SFI26 window eligibility3 questions. No account needed. Answer in under a minute.
Why use LandSteward?
BPS payments are reducing every year. ELM schemes are the replacement. Understanding your options is the first step.
What is SFI? The Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) is a government scheme that pays English farmers for taking actions that support the environment — things like improving soil health, managing hedgerows, and creating habitats for wildlife.
What are ELM schemes? Environmental Land Management (ELM) is the umbrella for SFI, Countryside Stewardship, and Landscape Recovery. Together they replace the EU Basic Payment Scheme and reward land management that delivers public goods. LandSteward helps you navigate what you qualify for and how much you could earn.
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