Sustainable Farming Investment Scheme
The Sustainable Farming Investment Scheme (SFIS) is a capital grant scheme under the Sustainable Agriculture Programme to support investment in equipment and technology. The scheme aims to help primary food producers in the agricultural and horticultural sectors to improve their environmental performance, animal health, and business efficiency.
The scheme closed at 11.59pm Thursday 3 September 2026. Your submitted application can be viewed or download from the Scheme Portal Homepage (link below). If you applied for LESSE and Non-LESSE items, you will have two application reference numbers.
Sustainable Farming Investment Scheme (SFIS) - Scheme Portal
Once the outcome of your application is available, you will be sent a secure message on the DAERA Customer Portal advising you to check the Scheme Portal. If you applied for LESSE and Non-LESSE items, the outcomes will be available separately on the Scheme Portal.
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