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Agricultural Transition in Scotland consultation response emphasizes the need for baseline data collection, national collation of data, and continuous improvement in farm practices. Key points include:

1. Agricultural businesses receiving support should undertake baseline data collection to understand their current environmental situation and identify areas for improvement.
2. Collected data should be submitted for national collation to measure progress against national indicators and targets, with a focus on climate action, biodiversity, and water quality.
3. Whole farm environment plans should be prepared using data from carbon, soil, and biodiversity auditing to identify areas for improvement and opportunities for enhancement.
4. Baseline activities can be incorporated into common business practices through education, training, and support for knowledge transfer initiatives.
5. Capital funding should not be limited to only supporting items that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but also consider biodiversity and nature outcomes.
6. Match funding should be required for capital items that improve financial returns, with exemptions considered for beneficiaries who face barriers to investment.
7. Capital funding should prioritize items that deliver measurable climate and nature outcomes, with an assessment of which items require government support.