Financial Struggles at Loam Farm Under Sustainable Farming Incentive Scheme
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What happened
Financial challenges facing Loam Farm, located in East England, have been analyzed in relation to the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme. The farm operates with 600 hectares of combinable crops, 240 hectares of which are owned. For the 2026 harvest, the business is projected to generate a surplus of only £40 per hectare.
From fwi.co.uk
Why it matters
The viability of the business is heavily dependent on the SFI scheme, which contributes £122 per hectare of income. Without this contribution, the farm loses £83 per hectare from its farming operations due to rising fertiliser and fuel prices and other overhead costs. The 2027-28 budget relies on securing an SFI26 agreement, which is not guaranteed.
From fwi.co.uk
Who's involved
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- SFI closure has caused farmer distress, prompting commentary from Michelle Scrogham regarding the scheme's issues.Sub-event
- Hatley, a family farm in Cambridgeshire, was denied funding under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme.Sub-event
- A government scheme, SFI, is now operating in Norfolk county.Sub-event
Financial challenges at Loam Farm analyzed in relation to the SFI scheme.1 source