Defra has given some insight into the SFI26, suggesting it will be simpler, with fewer actions and fairer. The new offer includes 71 actions, down from 102 in the SFI24 offer, those taken out having low uptake, impacted food production or little environmental benefit. Defra says fairness and access will improve by applying a new annual agreement cap of £100,000 so that more farms are able to participate. The £1,000 management payment has also been abolished. To be eligible for SFI26 (for both Windows 1 and 2) farmers should have at least 3 hectares (ha) of agricultural land. Window 1…