Even if you have already entered into an 2022 agreement you will still need to express interest into the 2023 standard’s if you are wishing to enter into the new scheme, using the following link: https://defragroup.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4NrweBnVkycIkT4
Once you have done this, the RPA will be in touch with you to discuss options for coming into the new scheme. If you have an existing SFI 2022 standard’s agreement, you can include this land or additional land in your 2023 application. The RPA will work with you to arrange this once your application has been made.
If you already have an SFI 2022 agreement, you may be invited to apply for the 2023 agreement before the end of your 2022 agreement and the RPA will be in touch with you to let you know.
If you want to get in touch with the RPA sooner, you can contact them using the following details:
email: ruralpayments@defra.gov.uk - use ‘SFI’ in the subject header and include your Single Business Identifier (SBI)
telephone: 03000 200 301 - Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 5pm, except bank holidays
write to: RPA, PO Box 352, Worksop, S80 9FG
More information on this can be found on the Defra sustainable farming incentive blog.
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