DEFRA has now published the detailed guidance for the 2026 Capital Grants offer ahead of applications opening in July. The biggest headline remains the increased funding pot, with £225 million allocated to Capital Grants in 2026, up significantly from the 2025 offer. However, we know demand is going to be very strong, so it is important to start work on your application now to ensure you are ready to submit as soon as the application window formally opens. We would also strongly encourage...

DEFRA have today released outline guidance for the new Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026 (SFI26) scheme, alongside confirmation that applications for the first window will open in June 2026. Whilst the full scheme guidance is still to come, this publication gives us a much clearer picture of how the new scheme will operate and confirms a number of significant changes from previous SFI rounds. Two application windows confirmed As previously indicated, SFI26 will operate with two separate...

DEFRA have today announced an extension to the deadline for the FETF grant. The grants had closed for application yesterday (28th April), but an extension has now been granted through to 12th May at midday. This fund provides grant support for farmers investing in equipment to improve productivity, slurry management and animal health and welfare and is broadly similar to the previous rounds of the FETF scheme, with some small changes. This is the last time this scheme will be available...