AGRI-ENVIRONMENT SCHEMES

Agri-environment schemes are changing fast. SFI26 opens in England this summer, Countryside Stewardship continues alongside it and getting the various combinations right for your farm takes careful planning.

We manage agri-environment agreements across a wide range of farm types, with detailed knowledge of what the various schemes can realistically deliver. We can identify the right funding for your land and handle everything from application to audit.

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NEED HELP WITH SFI PLANNING?

SFI26 opens for applications in June 2026 (small farms and those without an existing ELM revenue agreement) and September 2026 (all farms). With 71 available actions, a £100,000 annual cap per business and a 25% limit on certain area-based options, planning your agreement before the window opens is time well spent.

Browse all SFI26 actions using our interactive tool here.

We can help you practically, including:

Digital Estate/Farm mapping – ensuring all of your options are marked up in one place so nothing is missed, with the ability to print large-scale wall maps and dynamically query mapping software directly.
Management plans and ecological surveys – to aid habitat management across sites and help ensure that your approach is joined-up regardless of funding streams.

New agreement applications - we can guide you through the options, rules and regulations, identify opportunities for funding that we feel would fit you and your farm, and even complete all the necessary paperwork to submit the application on your behalf once the application window opens.
A complete management package for new agreements – a quarterly visit during the first two years of the agreement to include GPS marking out of areas, ensuring all habitats are correct by end of year 2. Annual visit thereafter with the option to include a GPS audit as an add-on.

Oakbank stewardship seed mixes and advice demonstration plot at Pilsgate

AGREEMENT AUDITS AND HEALTH CHECKS

An agreement audit or health check will help you stay inspection- or advisory-visit-ready, minimise the risk of deductions and ensure your options are delivering real value. Our audit service includes:

Full review of your agreements and obligations
On-site verification of actions and features, including GPS mapping
Thorough review of your records and maps
Gap analysis vs. current scheme rules and guidance
Practical advice on remedial measures and claims, including seed mixes and management as appropriate
A tailored compliance checklist and mitigation plan

COUNTRYSIDE STEWARDSHIP

Whether you are looking to enter a new Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier agreement, reviewing your compliance or extending a Mid Tier agreement due to expire at the end of 2025, our team can guide you through the process.

Health checks and agreement audits - we offer visits to check prescriptions are being adhered to - including records, areas and maps, - to make sure the options are working for you, to flag any potential problem spots early and help avoid any penalties.
Agreement extensions - we will talk you through available options and help to plan ahead. 👉 Read about extending 2021 Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier agreements on our blog
Capital grants and plans - there may be capital grants available towards a project you have in mind, from woodland management and agroforestry to species management. We can help you explore the best fit.
Higher Tier applications - we provide end-to-end support, including navigating requirements and approvals, identifying the best options for your farm and ongoing delivery, monitoring and compliance.