New conditions will be introduced to the Basic Payment Scheme in 2025 through the foundations of the Whole Farm Plan and new Cross Compliance conditions: ▪ introduction of the first Whole Farm Plan conditions with farmers and crofters required to complete two baselining activities from a list including carbon audit, biodiversity audit, soil analysis, animal health and welfare plan or integrated pest management plan. ▪ new conditions for peatlands and wetlands under GAEC 6 of Cross Compliance to help protect vital carbon stores.