Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) Wales. Big changes are coming for Welsh farmers. Let Prag Take the Stress Out of Soil Testing
🌱 Get Ready for the Sustainable Farming Scheme 2026 – Let Prag Take the Stress Out of Soil Testing
Big changes are coming for Welsh farmers. From 1 January 2026, you’ll be able to join the new Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) — or stick with the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) for a little while longer. But with the BPS being phased out by 2029, now’s the time to start preparing for the switch.
One of the key parts of the new scheme is all about soil health — something every farmer knows makes or breaks a crop. That’s where Prag can lend a hand.
🗓 Key Dates to Keep in Mind
- Scheme starts: 1 January 2026
- Applications open: March to 15 May each year
- How to apply: Through the Single Application Form (SAF) on Rural Payments Wales (RPW) Online Rural Payments Wales Online
If you decide to join the SFS, one of the first things you’ll need to do is test your soil under the UA1: Soil Health action.
🌾 What the UA1 Soil Health Action Means for You
To meet the SFS rules, you’ll need to:
- Test at least 20% of your improved land each year
- Make sure all of your improved land is tested within a five-year cycle
Each soil sample needs to be checked for:
- Potassium (K)
- Phosphorus (P)
- Magnesium (Mg)
- pH levels
- Soil Organic Matter (SOM)
If you’ve already done soil testing for K, P, Mg and pH in the last four years, that testing will still count — even if it didn’t include Soil Organic Matter.
All your results will need to be recorded on RPW Online, which helps Wales build a national picture of soil health (don’t worry, your individual data stays private).
👨🌾 How Prag Makes Soil Sampling Easy
At Prag, we know most farmers would rather be out in the field than buried in paperwork or lab reports. That’s why we’ve made SFS soil testing simple, straightforward, and stress-free.
Here’s how we help you tick every box:
✅ SFS-Compliant Testing Done Right
We handle all the required soil testing — Potassium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, pH, and Soil Organic Matter — using approved methods that meet SFS standards.
You can be confident your results will be accurate, reliable, and ready to upload to RPW Online.
💾 All Your Results Stored Safely in One Place
No more digging through old folders or chasing up missing reports. When you test with Prag, your results go into our secure database, where everything’s neatly stored and easy to find.
Need to pull up data for RPW? No problem — we’ve got it saved and ready.
🌿 Practical Advice You Can Use
We don’t just hand over numbers — we help you understand what they mean.
Our experts can guide you on nutrient applications, helping you:
- Get the most out of your soil
- Improve yields and grass growth
- Cut waste and save money on fertilisers
We’re here to give you clear, practical advice that makes a real difference to your farm.
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🌍 Why Good Soil Testing Matters
Healthy soil means healthy crops and grass, better yields, and stronger livestock. Regular soil testing helps you:
- Use fertiliser more efficiently
- Improve soil structure and drainage
- Store more carbon and protect the environment
- Keep your farm productive for the long haul
When you work with Prag, you’re not just ticking a box for the SFS — you’re investing in the future of your farm.
🚜 Ready to Get Started?
The Sustainable Farming Scheme is coming fast, and soil testing will be one of the first steps. Let Prag take care of it for you — from sampling to storing results to offering the right advice.
📞 Give us a call or message us today to book your soil sampling.
We’ll make sure you’re ready for SFS 2026 — and that your soil is working as hard as you do.
