Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026 (SFI26)
The Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) pays farmers and land managers to do sustainable land management activities that:
- protect and benefit the environment
- support food production
- improve productivity
These activities are referred to as ‘SFI actions’.
You can apply for an SFI26 agreement to get paid to do SFI actions if you and your land are eligible.
‘Window 1’ will open in June 2026 for 2 eligible groups. This initial application window will remain open for around 2 months. It may close sooner if demand is high and the Window 1 budget is fully allocated.
‘Window 2’ will open in September 2026 for all farmers and land managers.
What to do before you apply in Window 1
You need to complete the following steps as soon as possible, before Window 1 opens for applications in June 2026.
Step 1: Check your digital maps show the correct land details
Step 2: Check your registered contact details are up to date
Step 3: Check you have the correct permission to apply for SFI26.
For the full details on this opportunity, please click here.