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Read about what to expect and how you can get ready to apply when Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) opens in 2025.
This is preview guidance for Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT).…
Agroforestry CAGF1: Manage high density in-field agroforestry CAGF3:…
These items do not require endorsement and are suitable for Sustainable…
We are publishing a draft version of the Countryside Stewardship Higher…
Apply for grants and other funding to increase productivity, manage your land to benefit the environment and support your agricultural business.
Get paid to manage land sustainably to benefit the environment and support food production: find out if your land is eligible, select and apply for SFI actions.
SFI scheme information: Version 1.2 You can now apply for SFI 2024 without…
SFI agreement terms and conditions: Version 1.1 These SFI agreement terms…
This is a list of the main changes made to the Sustainable Farming…
Guidance about how the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) 2023 offer will work for farmers.
Check for maintenance and downtime of the Rural Payments service over the next 4 weeks
A FETF grant for help to buy items that improve productivity, manage slurry and improve animal health and welfare.
Apply online for a CPH number for land or buildings you'll use to keep livestock, including those kept as pets, in England.
Apply for funding for a vet to visit your farm to reduce endemic diseases and conditions, increase animal productivity and improve animal welfare.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the planting new hedges item.
Find out if you’re eligible for delinked payments, how they’re calculated and when you’ll receive them.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the sheep netting item.
Read the guidance to help you make your claim for payment using the Rural Payments service or a claim form.
Payments for farmers who carry out eligible agricultural activities, what you need to know and do before you can apply for an annual payment.
How to keep the personal and business details you register with the Rural Payments Agency up to date.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the fencing item.
What you must do when you keep livestock or manage land.
How to use the Rural Payments service to register land and update digital maps.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the concrete yard renewal item.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the woodland management plan item.
Find out how to claim for animal health and welfare reviews and endemic disease follow-ups.
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