Rural Payments Agency
How to apply for an SFI agreement
You will apply for an SFI agreement online in the Rural Payments service.
You must apply for a separate SFI agreement for common land or an area of shared grazing. Read the information about eligibility of commons and shared grazing for an SFI agreement
If you cannot apply online because you do not have access to the internet or a computer, call us on 03000 200 301 (Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm, except bank holidays) and well help you.
What happens after youve applied
After youve submitted your application for an SFI agreement, well process it. If its eligible, youll be offered an SFI agreement in the Rural Payments service. Well tell you when your SFI agreement offer is ready for you to check. Once youve accepted your agreement, it will normally start the following month.
Last updated 18 October 2023 +show all updates
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Removed references to expression of interest (EOI).
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Update to When to apply
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