In agricultural circles, it’s become common to hear:
“Let’s wait and see what SFI looks like once it’s fully rolled out.”
But here’s the truth, it may never “settle.” And waiting could be the most expensive decision a land agent makes in 2025.
With SFI expanding fast, inspections becoming more frequent, and DEFRA guidance still evolving, now is the time for land agents to take the lead. If you wait for complete clarity before putting systems in place, you risk falling behind, and dragging your clients with you.
At JustFarm, we work with land agents across the country who are navigating this exact moment. Here’s what we’re seeing and why proactive digital compliance is no longer optional.
SFI Isn't Slowing Down, It’s Scaling Up
The 2025 SFI scheme now includes over 20 actions, covering everything from nutrient management and hedgerows to herbal leys and low-input grassland. Many more are expected in 2026.
DEFRA is also:
- Increasing inspection frequency
- Tightening evidence expectations
- Introducing new capital items and “top-up” offers
- Updating guidance monthly (sometimes weekly)
That means what’s compliant today might be non-compliant tomorrow if you aren’t keeping up. For land agents, this creates a high-stakes environment, and a huge opportunity.
The Compliance Burden Is Already Too High for Most Farmers
Most farmers don't have time to trawl through government guidance, track SFI updates, or log evidence across fragmented spreadsheets. And you don’t have time to manage all that manually for every client.
That’s where JustFarm comes in.
We give land agents the tools to:
- Manage multiple clients and holdings from one digital dashboard
- Track SFI and Countryside Stewardship progress side by side
- Assign tasks, set reminders, and build audit-ready reports in minutes
- Automatically stay up to date with DEFRA changes, we do the legwork
- Onboard new clients faster with less admin overhead
Standing Still Is a Risky Strategy
Here’s what “waiting to act” looks like in real terms:
- Missed deadlines or scheme windows
- Poor evidence collection leading to clawbacks or penalties
- Clients dropping out of funding due to confusion
- Your business struggling to scale or differentiate in a competitive market
Meanwhile, land agents using JustFarm are streamlining compliance, growing their portfolios, and becoming trusted advisors, not just form-fillers.
Digital Readiness = Strategic Advantage
SFI isn't a one-off scheme. It's part of a larger transformation in how farming is funded in England. Land agents who build the right infrastructure now will lead that change, and attract the best clients.
JustFarm was built for this moment. It’s not just another farm management app, it’s a digital compliance backbone designed specifically for modern subsidy schemes.
📍 Join the land agents setting the standard.