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UK Government Reopens Farming Incentive After Funding Mistake

5/13/2025

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The UK government has acknowledged its mistake in denying nature funding to 3,000 farmers after halting the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme. In response to a legal complaint, the scheme will reopen, with a revamped version expected after the June spending review, focusing on fairness and potentially excluding wealthier farmers.

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Story summary

The UK government has acknowledged its mistake in denying nature funding to 3,000 farmers after halting the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme. In response to a legal complaint, the scheme will reopen, with a revamped version expected after the June spending review, focusing on fairness and potentially excluding wealthier farmers.