Defra has published an update on the progress of Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI26) applications, confirming the latest position on agreement offers and arrangements for farmers affected by technical issues during Window 2.
The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) received nearly 19,000 applications across the first two application windows.
Of the approximately 6,700 applications submitted during Window 1, around 6,600 agreement offers have been issued, with 95% now started.