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    • Sustainable Farming Investment Scheme

    Topics:
    • Grants and Funding, 
    • Sustainable Agriculture Programme, 
    • Farming Grants, 
    • New & Future Schemes

    The Sustainable Farming Investment Scheme (SFIS) is a capital grant scheme under the Sustainable Agriculture Programme to support investment in equipment and technology. The scheme aims to help primary food producers in the agricultural and horticultural sectors to improve their environmental performance, animal health, and business efficiency.

    The scheme opened for applications on Tuesday 21 July 2026. The application window will be open for 6 weeks. Applications must be submitted by 11.59pm Thursday 3 September 2026, via the Scheme Portal.

    Apply for Sustainable Farming Investment Scheme (SFIS)

    Further information available:

    • SFIS Key Information
    • SFIS Guide
    • SFIS Eligible Item List
    • SFIS ‘How to guides’ 
    • SFIS Questions and Answers
    • SFIS Terms and Conditions
    • SFIS Contact Us

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