The Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) has quickly become one of the most important subsidy schemes for UK farmers. But with dozens of actions, shifting deadlines, and complex evidence requirements, managing SFI is not straightforward. Many farmers admit they spend more time chasing DEFRA guidance than actually farming.
That is exactly why we built JustFarm: to simplify SFI management, reduce compliance risk, and give farmers and land agents clarity at every step. Instead of scattered paperwork, endless government PDFs, and stressful audits, JustFarm centralises everything in one system.
Let’s walk through how JustFarm helps with some of the most common SFI actions.
Soil Management (SAM1, SAM2, SAM3)
- The challenge: Farmers need to create soil management plans, test soils at required intervals, and prove actions like cover crop establishment and herbal ley maintenance.
- Typical evidence: Soil test results, seed invoices, field maps, sowing dates, and before-and-after photos.
📲 How JustFarm helps:
- Stores soil tests with automatic reminders for retesting windows.
- Uploads seed invoices and links them to the right field parcel.
- Lets you take photos in the field with the mobile app and tags them automatically.
- Generates inspection-ready reports, so your evidence is always organised.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM4 – No Insecticide Use)
- The challenge: Farmers must demonstrate that insecticides have not been used and show records of cropping throughout the season.
- Typical evidence: Spray records, cropping plans, invoices, field logs.
📲 How JustFarm helps:
- Timestamps cropping activity and stores it against the right parcel.
- Flags potential compliance risks if spray logs suggest prohibited inputs.
- Captures photos in-season to prove crops were grown without insecticides.
Hedgerows and Buffer Strips (HRW and BNR Actions)
- The challenge: Farmers must manage hedgerows at specific times of year, maintain buffer strips, and record evidence of establishment and cutting schedules.
- Typical evidence: Maps of hedgerow and buffer locations, cutting dates, maintenance records, and photos.
📲 How JustFarm helps:
- Shows you you're cutting windows to avoid missing deadlines.
- Stores photos of buffers and hedges to prove they’re established and maintained.
Nutrient Management (PRF1 and Related Actions)
- The challenge: Farmers must show responsible use of fertilisers and organic manures, supported by nutrient management plans and recorded applications.
- Typical evidence: Nutrient plans, application records, invoices, and adviser recommendations.
📲 How JustFarm helps:
- Maps nutrient applications against land parcels.
- Links external agronomist advice and documents directly into the compliance hub.
- Creates an audit-ready nutrient report in seconds.
Evidence and Reporting Made Simple
What ties all of these actions together is the need for timely, accurate, and well-organised evidence. This is where many farmers and land agents struggle most.
Instead of scrambling before an inspection or spending hours in spreadsheets, JustFarm ensures:
- All evidence is uploaded in real time.
- Every file and photo is tagged to the right parcel and action.
- Audit-ready reports are available at the touch of a button.
That means farmers can focus on farming, not paperwork.
Why Farmers and Land Agents Choose JustFarm
- Saves Time: No more duplicate data entry across spreadsheets and DEFRA portals.
- Reduces Risk: Missed deadlines or lost paperwork can cost thousands. JustFarm sends reminders and tracks compliance risks.
- Supports Advisors: Land agents managing multiple clients finally get oversight in one place.
- Future-Proofed: With upcoming SFI and CSS changes, JustFarm updates instantly to reflect the latest rules.
Take Action
Farmers cannot afford to gamble with their subsidy income. With so much riding on SFI compliance, the right system is no longer a nice-to-have — it is a necessity.
Sign up for JustFarm today to streamline your SFI management, stay compliant across every action, and guarantee your farm or clients are audit-ready, every time.