Watch: What happened with SFI26 Window 2 – and what comes next?

A 10-minute discussion on the fallout from the SFI 2026 Window 2 application process, what it means for land managers and the CLA's next steps
Written by Susan Twining. First published on 24 Sep 2026.

This week, the second Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) 2026 application window opened at 10am and closed less than six hours later, leaving many farmers and land managers unable to secure funding.

In this discussion, CLA President Gavin Lane is joined by chief land use expert Susan Twining and Deputy President Joe Evans to examine what happened, explore the impact on businesses that missed out and explain how the CLA is pressing the government for change.

Watch the video below to learn:

  • How SFI 26 Window 2 unfolded and why the budget ran out so fast
  • The CLA's discussions with Defra and stakeholder groups
  • What happens next – timelines and calls for a priority queue
  • How CLA is lobbying the government for a better-funded, more equitable scheme
  • What members can do right now to feed in their views

If you missed out on SFI26, or you're worried about what comes next for your farm's environmental income, this is essential viewing.

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Key contact:

Susan Twining
Susan Twining Chief Land Use Policy Adviser, London