We believe the recent expansion of the SFI in 2024 already incorporates many well-established actions for soil improvement. We will continue to monitor the scheme’s effectiveness and, based on ongoing data and research, consider adding further actions if evidence suggests specific economic barriers are hindering their adoption by farmers. As part of our ongoing review of CS, we will explore ways to offer options that build upon the actions under SFI, for example if analysis of soil health trends identifies areas where additional support is needed. We recognise the value in establishing a shared understanding of “sustainable soil management” within the agricultural sector. We aim to define this concept in a clear, practical way that recognizes regional variations and individual farm contexts, including appropriate stakeholder engagement. The actions under SFI and CS will be vital to achieving our ambition to have 60% of agricultural soil under sustainable management through our farming schemes by 2030. We will continue to track progress towards this target and keep the targets framework under review.