Questions remain over Government’s plan for improving soil health
The EFRA Committee published the Government's Response on Soil Health, praising some commitments like establishing shared understanding of sustainable soil management. The Government plans to raise payment rates for environmental actions but lacks clarity on many recommendations, such as the Environment Agency's Big Soil Stocktake. It's urged to address issues in the food supply chain and set clear deadlines for commitments like the National Action Plan for Sustainable Use of Pesticides. Learn more here.