SFI help: who to ask, and what to keep

For SFI26, gov.uk lists records of field work for each field, with invoices, photos and other papers that show you did each action. You also need proof that you control the land. Keep it for at least 7 years from the end of your agreement. Show it if the RPA asks. See what evidence to keep.

Yes, in the web app and the Android app. Open My SFI agreement, type in your agreement reference and start date, then pick your SFI26 actions and the fields they are on. AgriSync makes dated jobs from the evidence each action asks you to keep. Link photos or files to each job and tick it done. It is your own record. It is not sent to the RPA and does not change your agreement with them. Changing the actions on an agreement is in the web app only for now.

At least 7 years from the end date of your SFI26 agreement. If the agreement ends early, count from that date. That covers photos, invoices and field records. AgriSync keeps your photos and records until you delete them or close your account. You can download a copy of your data at any time.

The RPA (Rural Payments Agency) checks in three ways. It can visit you, in person or online. It can check your land with aerial photos and satellite pictures. And it can ask you to send proof. If a visit date can't be agreed, it normally gives at least 48 hours' notice. See RPA inspections.

No. AgriSync never sends anything to the RPA. You apply, and make your yearly declaration, through the Rural Payments service. You can do it yourself or through an agent. AgriSync keeps your fields, photos and to-do list ready. It makes a PDF you can show the RPA or your agent.

No. SFI26 is closed to new applications after both 2026 windows filled. Defra (the government's farming department) plans an SFI offer in 2027. It says it will open it as early as possible, but has not given a date. Use the wait to check your RPA maps and get your field records in order.

SFI26 pays a set rate for each action. For example, a winter cover crop with several species pays £129 a hectare (about £52 an acre). A pollen and nectar flower mix pays £739 a hectare (about £299 an acre). The cap is £100,000 a year. AgriSync gives a rough estimate for each field. Check with the RPA before you apply.

Your SBI (Single Business Identifier) is the 9-digit number the Rural Payments Agency gives your farm business when you register. It is on letters from the RPA and in your Rural Payments account. You need it to apply for SFI. AgriSync uses it, with your permission, to bring in your fields.