AHW11 · SFI 2026 · Farmland wildlife (arable / horticultural)
Cultivated areas for arable plants
£660 per hectare, per year
Runs for 3 years.
Rotational or static — your choice whether it moves or stays in the same place.
Where it applies
Arable, Temporary grassland
Eligibility conditions
- Below the moorland line
What you'll do
Cultivate fallow margins or plots in spring or autumn to a fine, bare seedbed and let rare arable wildflowers germinate and set seed, keeping natural cover through summer. No fertiliser or pesticides (only spot-treat injurious weeds), and don't use it for vehicle tracks. This is a limited-area action — it counts toward the 25% cap.
Evidence to keep
- A dated record of when the area was cultivated
- Field operation records, with invoices
- Dated photos showing the arable plants
When
- Mar–Apr: Cultivate a fine seedbed in spring (or autumn) (first year)
Combining with other actions
Actions that can be paid on the same area:
- SFI 2026: AGF1, AGF2, AHW6, CSAM2, OFC3, OFC4, OFM4, OFM5, PRF1, PRF2, SOH1
- SFI 2024: AGF1, AGF2, AHW6, CIPM1, CNUM1, CSAM1, CSAM2, OFC3, OFC4, OFM4, OFM5, PRF1, PRF2, SOH1
- SFI 2023: IPM1, NUM1, SAM1, SAM2
- CS Higher Tier: CAB2, CAGF1, CAGF2, CAGF3, CAGF4, CHS3, CHS9, CSP13, CSP14, CSP15, CSP20, CSP21, CSP9, CWS1, CWS3
- Countryside Stewardship: AB2, AB9, HS3, HS9, OR3, OR4, OT3, OT4, SW5, SW6
Checked against GOV.UK Find Funding for Land or Farms on 10 July 2026. Read the official AHW11 guidance on GOV.UK.
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