Farmers in England are concerned about their ability to restore nature and reduce carbon footprints after the government froze funding for the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI), which rewards land management for environmental benefits. Environment Secretary Steve Reed announced a pause and reassessment of the SFI, potentially blocking wealthy farmers from applying, amidst fears this will deter nature-friendly practices. Farmers like Amelia Greenaway and Anthony Curwen express frustration over lost funding opportunities, emphasizing the need for support in sustainable farming and nature recovery efforts.
