Arable land is left with a rough surface following operations such as ploughing, discing or tine cultivation
Making a positive contribution to the following outcomes:
| Outcomes | Score |
| Improve surface water quality (chemical) - other | 8 |
| Improve water quality - biological | 8 |
| Maintain and enhance biodiversity: Aquatic - improve habitat and management | 7 |
| Maintain/improve physical soil status | 7 |
| Improved road safety | 5 |
| Reduce flooding | 5 |
| Improve surface water quality (chemical) - pesticides | 4 |
| Maintain and enhance biodiversity: Aquatic - reduce pesticide impacts | 4 |
| Protection of archaeological sites and features | 4 |
| Improve surface water quality (chemical) - nutrients | 3.6 |
| Maintain and enhance biodiversity: Aquatic - reduce nutrient impacts | 1.4 |
Making a negative contribution to the following outcomes:
| Outcomes | Score |
| Reduce GHG emissions - nitrous oxide | -5 |
| Economic viability | -3 |
| Efficient use of resources - energy | -3 |
| Ensure food is available to meet consumer demand | -3 |
| Food safety - pathogens | -3 |
| Increase carbon sequestration | -3 |
| Improve groundwater quality (chemical) - nutrients | -2.7 |
| Improve leisure access to natural environment | -1 |
| Provides rural employment | -1 |