Scheme Overviews
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Countryside Stewardship Higher TierCountryside Stewardship Higher Tier provides multi-year agreements for land managers in England to carry out environmental management on their land.
Countryside Stewardship Mid TierCountryside Stewardship Mid Tier offers 5-year agreements for farmers and land managers in England to carry out environmental management.
Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier and Higher TierSome Countryside Stewardship actions are available under both Mid Tier and Higher Tier agreements.
Scotland AECS OverviewScotland AECS action
Scotland Forestry Grant Scheme OverviewScotland FGS action
Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI)The Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) is a [[company/defra|Defra]] scheme that pays farmers and land managers in England to carry out actions that support food production, improve the environment, a
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Best Subsidy Actions by Land TypeNot sure which actions suit your farm? Find the right subsidy actions based on your land type.
What Evidence Do I Need for Farm Subsidies?Every subsidy action requires evidence of compliance. Here's what you need to collect and when.
Highest Paying Farm Subsidy Actions in the UKWhich subsidy actions pay the most? Here's every action ranked by annual payment rate across SFI, Countryside Stewardship, Welsh SFS, and Scottish AECS.
Which SFI Actions Stack Together?You can apply for multiple SFI actions on the same land parcel, as long as the activities are compatible. Here's how to maximise your payments.
Farm Subsidies: England vs Wales vs Scotland ComparedEach UK nation runs its own agricultural subsidy scheme. Here's how they compare.