Category · Grants

Everything filed under Grants.

DEFRA's grants stack — SFI, Countryside Stewardship, capital grants, FETF and the schemes that follow them — read in detail and translated into what to apply for, when, and what each pays. Written by someone filling the forms in himself, not summarising the government website.

  1. Grants

    Reading Defra scheme guidance: five questions to answer before you apply

    If you’ve spent any time on the RPA portal recently, you’ll know the feeling, a scheme opens, the Defra webpage runs to three or four thousand.

    6 min
  2. Grants

    SFI Grants 2026: Capital Payment Rates Guide (£225m Available)

    UK agri-environment schemes have come and gone over the past two decades — from HLS and ELS through the slow rollout of Countryside Stewardship.

    11 min
  3. Grants

    Which UK Farming Scheme Should You Apply For? A 2026 Decision Framework

    ELMS OverviewThe Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELMS) is a new initiative launched by the UK government, aiming to revolutionize the way farmers.

    10 min
  4. Farming Grants

    SFI 2026 Changes Explained

    Get the lowdown on SFI 2026 changes directly from an experienced farmer. What do Defra's plans mean for your farm? Let's break it down.

    14 min