increase the area of land managed as EFA from 5% in 2026 to 7% from 2027;
change the mapping requirement so that maps need to be produced and kept but do not need to be submitted alongside the Single Application Form;
change the EFA options – increasing field margin requirement from 1m to 3m, adding permitted species to EFA requirements and adding four new management options;
remove the need for a fertiliser and lime plan (permanent grassland); and
make changes to the conditions for EFAs, for example, changing the dates...