We commissioned this research from The Andersons Centre to help inform the development and interpretation of the SFI (Sustainable Farming Incentive). This work began in the spring of 2021.
The third phase of the assessment focused on the most recent guidance and payment rates published by Defra in March 2022.
The analysis is based on robust model farms developed by The Andersons Centre over many years and focuses on the crops (combinable and general cropping), dairy, upland and lowland grazing livestock sectors and looks at the impact on different farm sizes.
The results provide a general indication of the impact of the arable and grassland soil standards.
However, it is not possible to broadly apply the findings of the Anderson’s work to all farms due to the unique nature of each farm business.
Therefore, it is important for anyone considering the suitability of the standards for their own business to read all the information available and make their own conclusions.
Returns are likely to vary depending on the farm system.
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