The NFU is hosting a members-only webinar focusing on the upcoming 2026 SFI offer and the key things members need to know.
NFU Senior Countryside Adviser Claire Robinson and NFU Senior Support Schemes Adviser Richard Wordsworth will cover everything you need to know, including:
- a reminder of the base SFI offer
- the main changes for 2026
- application windows
- an overview of SFI actions available
- application preparation
- key dates
- where the NFU has made a difference
- top tips.
Claire and Richard will be taking your questions live during the session.
A recording will be available to watch back on NFUonline.
How to register:
Meet the speakers
Claire Robinson
Senior Countryside Adviser
Richard Wordsworth
Senior Adviser (Support Schemes)
Richard’s work falls into four key themes: 1) development of grant scheme policy; 2) implementation of scheme policy; 3) assisting NFU members with scheme issues and; 4) educating and raising awareness of scheme issues with members.
Richard’s work includes a range of schemes including the Sustainable Farming Incentive, Countryside Stewardship and various grants and competitions within the Farming Investment Fund including the Slurry Infrastructure Grant, Farming Equipment and Technology Fund and Improving Farm Productivity grants.
We also work on a number of wider issues including Delinked Payments, Hedgerow Regulations, advice and represent members across a wide number of stakeholder forums.