### the interventions under operational programs of an association of producer organisations are entirely financed by contributions of those member organisations of that association and that such funding is collected from the operational funds of those member organisations ; ### the operations under operational programs of an association of producer organisations are entirely financed by contributions of those member organisations of that association and that such funding is collected from the operational funds of those member organisations ;


### as part of their obligations to contribute to the specific objective ‘ attract young farmers and facilitate business development in rural areas’ set out in point of article 6 and to dedicate at least 2% of their allocations for direct payments to this objective in accordance with article 86 , member states may provide a complementary income support for young farmers who have newly set up for the first time and who are entitled to a payment under the basic income support as referred to in article 17 . ### member states may provide a complementary income support for young farmers who have newly set up for the first time as head of a holding and who are entitled to a payment under the basic income support as referred to in article 17 .


### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 138 supplementing this regulation with measures to protect any acquired rights and legitimate expectations of beneficiaries to the extent necessary for the transition from the arrangements provided for in regulations no 1305 / 2013 and no 1307 / 2013 to those laid down in this regulation . those transitional rules shall in particular lay down the conditions under which support approved by the commission under regulation no 1305 / 2013 may be integrated into support provided for under this regulation , including for technical assistance and for the ex post evaluations . ### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 138 supplementing this regulation with measures to protect any acquired rights and legitimate expectations of beneficiaries to the extent necessary for the transition from the arrangements provided for in regulations no 1305 / 2013 , no 1307 / 2013 and no 1308 / 2013 to those laid down in this regulation . those transitional rules shall in particular lay down the conditions under which support approved by the commission under regulation no 1305 / 2013 , regulation no 1307 / 2013 and regulation no 1308 / 2013 may be integrated into support provided for under this regulation , including for technical assistance and for the ex post evaluations , until the cap strategic plan is approved .


### for interventions for rural development , principles are defined at union level , particularly with regard to the basic requirements for the member states to apply selection criteria . however , member states should have ample discretion to define specific conditions according to their needs . types of interventions for rural development include payments for environmental , climate and other management commitments that member states should support throughout their territories , in accordance with their national , regional or local specific needs . member states should grant payments to farmers and other land managers who undertake , on a voluntary basis , management commitments that contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation and to the protection and improvement of the environment including water quality and quantity , air quality , soil , biodiversity and ecosystem services including voluntary commitments in natura 2000 and support for genetic diversity . support under payments for management commitments may also be granted in the form of locally - led , integrated or cooperative approaches and result - based interventions . ### for interventions for rural development , principles are defined at union level , particularly with regard to the basic requirements for the member states to apply selection criteria . however , member states should have ample discretion to define specific conditions according to their needs . types of interventions for rural development include payments for environmental , climate and other management commitments that member states should support throughout their territories , in accordance with their national , regional or local specific needs . member states should grant payments to farmers and other land managers who undertake , on a voluntary basis , management commitments that contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation and to the protection and improvement of the environment including water quality and quantity , air quality , soil , biodiversity and ecosystem services including voluntary commitments in natura 2000 , high nature value areas and support for genetic diversity . support under payments for management commitments may also be granted in the form of locally - led , integrated or cooperative approaches and result - based interventions .


### the complementary income support for young farmers shall take the form of an annual decoupled payment per eligible hectare . ### the complementary income support shall be accorded for a maximum of ten years and shall take the form of an annual decoupled payment per eligible hectare ; it may be calculated on a yearly basis or in accordance with the territories defined in article 18 .


### advisory services and technical assistance , in particular concerning sustainable pest control techniques and sustainable use of pesticides . ### advisory services and technical assistance , including training measures and the exchange of best practice .


### support for management commitments may include organic farming premia for the maintenance of and the conversion to organic land ; payments for other types of interventions supporting environmentally friendly production systems such as agro - ecology , conservation agriculture and integrated production ; forest environmental and climate services and forest conservation ; premia for forests and establishment of agroforestry systems ; animal welfare ; conservation , sustainable use and development of genetic resources . member states may develop other schemes under this type of interventions on the basis of their needs . this type of payments should cover additional costs and income foregone only resulting from commitments going beyond the baseline of mandatory standards and requirements established in union and national law , as well as conditionality , as laid down in the cap strategic plan . commitments related to this type of interventions may be undertaken for a pre - established annual or pluri - annual period and might go beyond seven years where duly justified . ### support for management commitments may include organic farming premia for the maintenance of and the conversion to organic land ; payments for other types of interventions supporting environmentally friendly production systems such as high nature value farming , agro - ecology , integrated production and digital and precision farming beneficial to the environment ; forest environmental and climate services and forest conservation ; premia for forests and establishment of agroforestry systems ; animal welfare and animal health ; conservation , sustainable use and development of genetic resources and biodiversity . member states may develop other schemes under this type of interventions on the basis of their needs . this type of payments should cover additional costs and income foregone only resulting from commitments going beyond the baseline of mandatory standards and requirements established in union and national law , as well as conditionality , as laid down in the cap strategic plan . commitments related to this type of interventions may be undertaken for a pre - established annual or pluri - annual period and might go beyond seven years where duly justified .


### member states shall aim to make , through their cap strategic plans and in particular through the elements of the intervention strategy referred to in point of article 97 , a greater overall contribution to the achievement of the specific environmental - and climate - related objectives set out in points , and of article 6 in comparison to the overall contribution made to the achievement of the objective laid down in point of the first subparagraph of article 110 of regulation no 1306 / 2013 through support under the eagf and the eafrd in the period 2014 to 2020 . ### member states shall aim to make , through their cap strategic plans and in particular through the elements of the intervention strategy referred to in point of article 97 , a greater overall contribution to the achievement of the specific agri - environmental - and climate - related objectives set out in points , and of article 6 in comparison to the overall contribution made to the achievement of the objective laid down in point of the first subparagraph of article 110 of regulation no 1306 / 2013 through support under the eagf and the eafrd in the period 2014 to 2020 .


### studies of new markets , necessary for the expansion of market outlets ; ### studies of new or existing markets , necessary for the expansion and consolidation of market outlets ;


### the cap strategic plans shall establish a single eafrd contribution rate applicable to all interventions . ### the cap strategic plans shall establish a single eafrd contribution rate applicable to all interventions , irrespective of the type of region and their level of development .


### member states shall support under this type of intervention genuine farmers who make commitments to observe , on eligible hectares , agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the environment . ### member states shall support under this type of intervention farmers who make commitments to observe , on eligible hectares , agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the environment .


### member states shall grant support in the form of lump sums . support shall be limited to the maximum amount of eur 100 000 and may be combined with financial instruments . ### member states shall grant support in the form of lump sums . support shall be limited to the maximum amount provided for in annex ixb and may be combined with financial instruments .


### in order to retain the essential union - wide elements to ensure comparability between member state decisions , without however limiting member states in reaching union objectives , a framework definition for ‘ agricultural area’ should be set out . the related framework definitions for ‘ arable land’ , ‘ permanent crops’ and ‘ permanent grassland’ should be set out in a broad way to allow member states to further specify definitions according to their local conditions . the framework definition for ‘ arable land’ should be laid down in a way that allows member states to cover different production forms , including system such as agroforestry and arable areas with shrubs and trees and that requires the inclusion of fallow land areas in order to ensure the decoupled nature of the interventions . the framework definition of ‘ permanent crops’ should include both areas actually used for production and not , as well as nurseries and short rotation coppice to be defined by member states . the framework definition of ‘ permanent grassland’ should be set in a way that allows member states to specify further criteria and allows them to include species other than grasses or other herbaceous forage that can be grazed or that may produce animal feed , whether used for actual production or not . ### in order to retain the essential union - wide elements to ensure comparability between member state decisions , without however limiting member states in reaching union objectives , a framework definition for ‘ agricultural area’ should be set out . the related framework definitions for ‘ arable land’ , ‘ permanent crops’ and ‘ permanent grassland’ should be set out in a broad way to allow member states to further specify definitions according to their local conditions . the framework definition for ‘ arable land’ should be laid down in a way that allows member states to cover different production forms , including system such as agroforestry and arable areas with shrubs and trees and that requires the inclusion of fallow land areas in order to ensure the decoupled nature of the interventions . the framework definition of ‘ permanent crops’ should include both areas actually used for production and not , as well as nurseries and short rotation coppice to be defined by member states . the framework definition of ‘ permanent grassland’ should be set in a way that allows member states to specify further criteria and allows them to include species other than grasses or other herbaceous forage that can be grazed , whether exclusively or not , or that may produce animal feed , whether used for actual production or not .


### the cap should keep ensuring food security , which should be understood as meaning access to sufficient , safe and nutritious food at all times . moreover , it should help improving the response of union agriculture to new societal demands on food and health , including sustainable agricultural production , healthier nutrition , food waste and animal welfare . the cap should continue to promote production with specific and valuable characteristics , while at the same time helping farmers to proactively adjust their production according to market signals and consumers’ demands . ### the cap should keep ensuring food security , which should be understood as meaning access to sufficient , safe and nutritious food at all times . moreover , it should help improving the response of union agriculture to new societal demands on food and health , including sustainable agricultural production , healthier nutrition and animal welfare . the cap should continue to promote production with specific and valuable characteristics , while at the same time helping farmers to proactively adjust their production according to market signals , for instance by preventing supply excesses in sectors characterised by excess production , and consumers’ demands .


### the rules on the administrative penalties to be included in the cap strategic plan shall respect the requirements set out in chapter iv of title iv of regulation [ hzr ] . ### the rules on the administrative penalties laid down in chapter iv of title iv of regulation ( hzr shall apply to beneficiaries receiving direct payments under chapter ii of this title or annual premiums under articles 65 , 66 and 67 when they do not comply with the conditionality rules set out in the first paragraph .


### the annual performance report is drawn up , including aggregate monitoring tables , and , after consultation of the monitoring committee , is submitted to the commission ; ### the multiannual performance monitoring report is drawn up , including aggregate monitoring tables , and , after consultation of the monitoring committee , is submitted to the commission ;


### member states shall compensate beneficiaries for costs incurred and income foregone resulting from the commitments made . where necessary , they may also cover transaction costs . in duly justified cases , member states may grant support as a flat - rate or as a one - off payment per unit . payments shall be granted annually . ### member states shall compensate beneficiaries for costs incurred and income foregone resulting from the commitments made . where necessary , they may also cover transaction costs or provide a contribution towards income support . in duly justified cases , member states may grant support as a flat - rate or as a one - off payment per unit . payments , excluding one - off payments , shall be granted annually per hectare of area .


### in order to ensure consistency between the direct payments types of interventions and rural development types of interventions when addressing the objective of generational renewal , a framework definition for ‘ young farmer’ with the essential elements should be set out at union level . ### in order to ensure consistency between direct payment types of interventions and rural development types of interventions when addressing the objective of generational renewal which is of critical importance , a framework definition for ‘ young farmer ' with the essential broad elements should be set out at union level , which should not be restrictive in order to facilitate new entrants into agriculture and reflect the realities on the ground in the member states .


### member states shall organise each year an annual review meeting with the commission , to be chaired jointly or by the commission , which will take place not earlier than two months after the submission of the annual performance report . ### the commission shall organise each year an annual review meeting with the member states , to be chaired by the commission , which will take place not earlier than two months after the submission of the annual performance report .


### operational programs shall have a minimum duration of three years and a maximum duration of seven years . they shall pursue the objectives referred to in points and of article 42 and at least two other objectives referred to in that article . ### operational programs shall have a minimum duration of three years and a maximum duration of seven years .


### in order to facilitate the management of eafrd funds , a single contribution rate for support from the eafrd should be set in relation to public expenditure in the member states . in order to take account of their particular importance or nature , specific contribution rates should be set in relation to certain types of operations . in order to mitigate the specific constraints resulting from the level of development , the remoteness and insularity , an appropriate eafrd contribution rate should be set for less developed regions , the outermost regions referred to in article 349 tfeu and the smaller aegean islands . ### inorder to facilitate the management of eafrd funds , a general contribution rate for support from the eafrdshould be set in relation to public expenditure in the member states . in orderto take account of their particular importance or nature , specific contributionrates should be set in relation to certain types of operations . in order tomitigate the specific constraints resulting from the level of development , theremoteness and insularity , a higher eafrd contribution rateshould be set for less developed regions , the outermost regions referred to inarticle 349 tfeu and the smaller aegean islands as defined in article 1of regulation no 229 / 2013 .


### by 15 february 2023 and 15 february of each subsequent year until and including 2030 , the member states shall submit to the commission an annual performance report on the implementation of the cap strategic plan in the previous financial year . the report submitted in 2023 shall cover the financial years 2021 and 2022 . for direct payments as referred to in chapter ii of title iii , the report shall cover only financial year 2022 . ### by 30&#160 ; june 2026 and 2030 , the member states shall submit to the commission a performance report on the implementation of the cap strategic plan covering the previous financial years .


### where member states having applied the basic payment scheme as laid down in section 1 of chapter i of title iii of regulation no 1307 / 2013 decide not to grant the basic income support based on payment entitlements , the payment entitlements allocated under regulation no 1307 / 2013 shall expire on 31 december 2020 . ### the payment entitlements allocated under regulation no 1307 / 2013 shall expire on 31 december 2020 .


### the managing authority of the cap strategic plan or other designated intermediate bodies shall define selection criteria for interventions relating to the following types of interventions : investments , installation of young farmers and rural business start - up , cooperation , knowledge exchange and information , after consultation of the monitoring committee referred to in article 111 . selection criteria shall aim to ensure equal treatment of applicants , better use of financial resources and targeting of the support in accordance with the purpose of the interventions . ### the managing authority of the cap strategic plan or other designated intermediate bodies shall define selection criteria for interventions relating to the following types of interventions : investments , installation of young farmers and new farmers , rural business start - up , cooperation , knowledge exchange and information , specific measures in favour rural women , after consultation of the monitoring committee referred to in article 111 . selection criteria shall aim to ensure equal treatment of applicants , better use of financial resources and targeting of the support in accordance with the purpose of the interventions . beneficiaries will be selected on the basis of calls for proposals , applying effective economic , social and environmental criteria .


### member states shall compensate beneficiaries for costs incurred and income foregone resulting from the commitments made . where necessary , they may also cover transaction costs . in duly justified cases , member states may grant support as a flat - rate or as a one - off payment per unit . payments shall be granted annually . ### member states shall set payments to beneficiaries with consideration given to the targets set and based on additional costs incurred and income foregone resulting from the commitments made . payments shall be granted annually and may also cover transaction costs . in duly justified cases , member states may grant support as a flat - rate or as a one - off payment per unit .


### the rules on the administrative penalties to be included in the cap strategic plan shall respect the requirements set out in chapter iv of title iv of regulation [ hzr ] . ### the rules on the administrative penalties laid down in chapter iv of title iv of regulation [ hzr ] shall apply to beneficiaries receiving direct payments under chapter ii of this title or annual premiums under articles 65 , 66 and 67 when they do not comply with the conditionality rules set out in paragraph 1 .


### those practices shall be designed to meet one or more of the specific environmental - and climate - related objectives laid down in points , and of article 6 . ### those practices shall be designed to meet one or more of the specific environmental and climate - related objectives laid down in points , , , , and of article 6 .


### in order to retain the essential union - wide elements to ensure comparability between member state decisions , without however limiting member states in reaching union objectives , a framework definition for ‘ agricultural area’ should be set out . the related framework definitions for ‘ arable land’ , ‘ permanent crops’ and ‘ permanent grassland’ should be set out in a broad way to allow member states to further specify definitions according to their local conditions . the framework definition for ‘ arable land’ should be laid down in a way that allows member states to cover different production forms , including system such as agroforestry and arable areas with shrubs and trees and that requires the inclusion of fallow land areas in order to ensure the decoupled nature of the interventions . the framework definition of ‘ permanent crops’ should include both areas actually used for production and not , as well as nurseries and short rotation coppice to be defined by member states . the framework definition of ‘ permanent grassland’ should be set in a way that allows member states to specify further criteria and allows them to include species other than grasses or other herbaceous forage that can be grazed or that may produce animal feed , whether used for actual production or not . ### in order to retain common essential union - wide elements to ensure comparability between member state decisions and equal treatment between european farmers , without however limiting member states in reaching union objectives , a framework definition for ‘ agricultural area’ should be set out . the related framework definitions for ‘ arable land’ , ‘ permanent crops’ and ‘ permanent grassland’ should be set out in a broad way to allow member states to further specify definitions according to their local conditions . the framework definition for ‘ arable land’ should be laid down in a way that allows member states to cover different production forms , including system such as agroforestry and arable areas with shrubs and trees and that requires the inclusion of fallow land areas in order to ensure the decoupled nature of the interventions . the framework definition of ‘ permanent crops’ should include both areas actually used for production and not , as well as nurseries and short rotation coppice to be defined by member states . the framework definition of ‘ permanent grassland’ should be set in a way that allows member states to specify further criteria and allows them to include species other than grasses or other herbaceous forage that can be grazed or that may produce animal feed , whether used for actual production or not .


### member states shall grant support under this type of interventions in order to promote risk management tools , which help genuine farmers manage production and income risks related to their agricultural activity which are outside their control and which contribute to achieving the specific objectives set out in article 6 . ### member states shall grant support under this type of interventions in order to promote risk management tools , which help genuine farmers manage production and income risks related to their agricultural activity which are outside their control and which contribute to achieving the specific objectives that are relevant , of those set out in article 6 . these tools may consist of multi - risk management systems .


### a description of the strategy for the development of digital technologies in agriculture and rural areas and for the use of these technologies to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the cap strategic plan interventions . ### strategies for the development of digital technologies in agriculture and rural areas , smart villages , and for the use of these technologies to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the cap strategic plan interventions .


### as many rural areas in the union suffer from structural problems such as lack of attractive employment opportunities , skill shortages , underinvestment in connectivity , infrastructures and essential services , as well as youth drain , it is fundamental to strengthen the socio - economic fabric in those areas , in line with the cork 2 . 0 . declaration , particularly through job creation and generational renewal , by bringing the commission ' s jobs and growth to rural areas , promoting social inclusion , generational renewal and the development of ‘ smart villages’ across the european countryside . as indicated in the communication on ‘ the future of food and farming’ , new rural value chains such as renewable energy , the emerging bio - economy , the circular economy , and ecotourism can offer good growth and job potential for rural areas . in this context , financial instruments and the use of the investeu guarantee can play a crucial role for ensuring access to financing and for bolstering the growth capacity of farms and enterprises . there is a potential for employment opportunities in rural areas for legally staying third country nationals , promoting their social and economic integration especially in the framework of community - led local development strategies . ### as many rural areas in the union suffer from structural problems such as lack of attractive employment opportunities , skill shortages , underinvestment in broadband and connectivity , infrastructures and essential services , as well as youth drain , it is fundamental to strengthen the socio - economic fabric in those areas , in line with the cork 2 . 0 . declaration , particularly through job creation and generational renewal , by bringing the commission ' s jobs and growth to rural areas , promoting social inclusion , support for young people , greater participation by women in rural economy and the development of ‘ smart villages’ across the european countryside . the cap currently contributes to the reduction of poverty and the creation of better jobs for farmers across the eu and should continue to do so in the future . as indicated in the communication on ‘ the future of food and farming’ , new rural value chains such as renewable energy , the emerging bio - economy , the circular economy , and ecotourism can offer good growth and job potential for rural areas . in this context , financial instruments and the use of the investeu guarantee can play a crucial role for ensuring access to financing and for bolstering the growth capacity of farms and enterprises . there is a potential for employment opportunities in rural areas for legally staying third country nationals , promoting their social and economic integration especially in the framework of community - led local development strategies .


### integrated production ; ### agroforestry and integrated production systems ;


### in view of further improving the performance of the cap , income support should be targeted to genuine farmers . in order to ensure a common approach at union level for such a targeting of support , a framework definition for ‘ genuine farmer’ displaying the essential elements should be set out . on the basis of this framework , member states should define in their cap strategic plans which farmers are not considered genuine farmers based on conditions such as income tests , labour inputs on the farm , company object and inclusion in registers . it should also not result in precluding support to pluri - active farmers , who are actively farming but who are also engaged in non - agricultural activities outside their farm , as their multiple activities often strengthen the socio - economic fabric of rural areas . ### in view of further improving the performance of the cap , income support should be targeted to genuine farmers . in order to ensure a common approach at union level for such a targeting of support , a framework definition for ‘ genuine farmer’ displaying the essential elements should be set out . on the basis of this framework , in order to avoid any dangerous trends towards speculative land grabbing , member states should define in their cap strategic plans which farmers are not considered genuine farmers based on conditions such as income tests , labour inputs on the farm , company object and inclusion in registers and ensure that genuine farmers actually receive cap support . it should also not result in precluding support to pluri - active farmers , who are actively farming but who are also engaged in non - agricultural activities outside their farm , as their multiple activities often strengthen the socio - economic fabric of rural areas .


### in view of further improving the performance of the cap , income support should be targeted to genuine farmers . in order to ensure a common approach at union level for such a targeting of support , a framework definition for ‘ genuine farmer’ displaying the essential elements should be set out . on the basis of this framework , member states should define in their cap strategic plans which farmers are not considered genuine farmers based on conditions such as income tests , labour inputs on the farm , company object and inclusion in registers . it should also not result in precluding support to pluri - active farmers , who are actively farming but who are also engaged in non - agricultural activities outside their farm , as their multiple activities often strengthen the socio - economic fabric of rural areas . ### in view of further improving the performance of the cap , income support must be targeted to eligible farmers . in order to ensure a common approach at union level for such a targeting of support , a framework definition of ‘ eligible farmer’ setting out broad criteria would allow member states define in their cap strategic plans which farmers are not considered eligible farmers based on set criteria . it should also not result in precluding support to pluri - active farmers , who are actively farming but who are also engaged in non - agricultural activities outside their farm , as their multiple activities often strengthen the socio - economic fabric of rural areas .


### the union financial assistance for restructuring and conversion of vineyards referred to in point of article 52 shall not exceed 50 % of the actual costs of restructuring and conversion of vineyards or 75 % of the actual costs of restructuring and conversion of vineyards in less developed regions . ### the union financial assistance for restructuring and conversion of vineyards referred to in point of article 52 shall not exceed 75% of the actual costs of restructuring and conversion of vineyards .


### the managing authority of the cap strategic plan or other designated intermediate bodies shall define selection criteria for interventions relating to the following types of interventions : investments , installation of young farmers and rural business start - up , cooperation , knowledge exchange and information , after consultation of the monitoring committee referred to in article 111 . selection criteria shall aim to ensure equal treatment of applicants , better use of financial resources and targeting of the support in accordance with the purpose of the interventions . ### the managing authority of the cap strategic plan or other designated intermediate bodies shall define selection criteria for interventions relating to the following types of interventions : investments , installation of young farmers and new farmers , rural business start - up , cooperation , knowledge exchange and information , specific measures in favour of rural women , after consultation of the monitoring committee referred to in article 111 .


### in view of further improving the performance of the cap , income support should be targeted to genuine farmers . in order to ensure a common approach at union level for such a targeting of support , a framework definition for ‘ genuine farmer’ displaying the essential elements should be set out . on the basis of this framework , member states should define in their cap strategic plans which farmers are not considered genuine farmers based on conditions such as income tests , labour inputs on the farm , company object and inclusion in registers . it should also not result in precluding support to pluri - active farmers , who are actively farming but who are also engaged in non - agricultural activities outside their farm , as their multiple activities often strengthen the socio - economic fabric of rural areas . ### in view of further improving the performance of the cap , income support should be targeted to genuine farmers . in order to ensure a common approach at union level for such a targeting of support , a framework definition for ‘ genuine farmer’ displaying the common elements should be set out . on the basis of this framework , member states should define in their cap strategic plans which farmers are considered genuine farmers based on conditions such as income tests , labour inputs on the farm , company object and inclusion in registers . support to pluri - active farmers , who are actively farming but who are also engaged in non - agricultural activities outside their farm , should not be precluded , as their multiple activities often strengthen the socio - economic fabric of rural areas . the framework definition must , in any event , help to preserve the model of family farming that exists in the european union and must be based on a credible agricultural activity .


### in order to give substance to the objectives of the cap as established by article 39 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , as well as to ensure that the union adequately addresses its most recent challenges , it is appropriate to provide for a set of general objectives reflecting the orientations given in the communication on ‘ the future of food and farming’ . a set of specific objectives should be further defined at union level and applied by the member states in their cap strategic plans . while striking a balance across the dimensions of sustainable development , in line with the impact assessment , these specific objectives should translate the general objectives of the cap into more concrete priorities and take into account relevant union legislation , particularly with regard to climate , energy and environment . ### in order to pursue the objectives of the cap as established by article 39 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , as well as to ensure that the union adequately addresses its most recent challenges , it is appropriate to provide for a set of general objectives reflecting the orientations given in the communication on ‘ the future of food and farming’ . a set of specific objectives should be further defined at union level and pursued by the member states in their cap strategic plans . while striking a balance across the dimensions of sustainable development , in line with the impact assessment , these specific objectives should translate the general objectives of the cap into more concrete priorities in the economic , environmental and social spheres , with a particular focus on depopulated areas , and take into account relevant union legislation .


### attract young farmers and facilitate business development in rural areas ; ### attract , retain and support young farmers and facilitate business development in rural areas ;


### relevant follow - up actions on commission ' s observations on the annual performance reports are taken ; ### relevant follow - up actions on commission ' s observations on the performance reports are taken ;


### articles 17 and 19 of regulation no 1307 / 2013 , as well as annex i to that regulation where relevant for croatia , shall continue to apply until 31 december 2021 . ### articles 17 and 19 of regulation no 1307 / 2013 , as well as annex i to that regulation where relevant for croatia , shall continue to apply until 31 december 2023 .


### member states shall support under this type of intervention genuine farmers who make commitments to observe , on eligible hectares , agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the environment . ### member states shall support under this type of intervention genuine farmers who make commitments to observe , maintain and promote on eligible hectares , agricultural practices and systems beneficial for the climate and the environment .


### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 138 supplementing this regulation with measures to protect any acquired rights and legitimate expectations of beneficiaries to the extent necessary for the transition from the arrangements provided for in regulations no 1305 / 2013 and no 1307 / 2013 to those laid down in this regulation . those transitional rules shall in particular lay down the conditions under which support approved by the commission under regulation no 1305 / 2013 may be integrated into support provided for under this regulation , including for technical assistance and for the ex post evaluations . ### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 138 supplementing this regulation with measures to protect any acquired rights and legitimate expectations of beneficiaries to the extent necessary for the transition from the arrangements provided for in regulations no 1305 / 2013 , no 1307 / 2013 and no 1308 / 2013 to those laid down in this regulation . those transitional rules shall in particular lay down the conditions under which support approved by the commission under regulation no 1305 / 2013 , regulation no 1307 / 2013 and regulation no 1308 / 2013 may be integrated into support provided for under this regulation , including for technical assistance and for the ex post evaluations , until the cap strategic plan is approved .


### member states shall establish the legal framework governing the granting of union support to beneficiaries on the basis of the cap strategic plan and in accordance with the principles and requirements set out in this regulation and regulation [ hzr ] . ### member states and , where appropriate , in collaboration with regions , shall establish the legal framework governing the granting of union support to beneficiaries on the basis of the cap strategic plan and in accordance with the principles and requirements set out in this regulation and regulation [ hzr ] .


### in order to give substance to the objectives of the cap as established by article 39 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , as well as to ensure that the union adequately addresses its most recent challenges , it is appropriate to provide for a set of general objectives reflecting the orientations given in the communication on ‘ the future of food and farming’ . a set of specific objectives should be further defined at union level and applied by the member states in their cap strategic plans . while striking a balance across the dimensions of sustainable development , in line with the impact assessment , these specific objectives should translate the general objectives of the cap into more concrete priorities and take into account relevant union legislation , particularly with regard to climate , energy and environment . ### in order to give substance to the objectives of the cap as established by article 39 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , while protecting its commonality , as well as to ensure that the union adequately addresses its most recent challenges , and international commitments , it is appropriate to provide for a set of general objectives reflecting the orientations given in the communication on ‘ the future of food and farming’ . a set of specific objectives should be further defined at union level and applied by the member states in their cap strategic plans . in order to strike a balance across the dimensions of sustainable development , while preserving the principles of fairness and equality , member states should be required to take action to achieve all specific objectives . these specific objectives should translate the general objectives of the cap into more concrete priorities and take into account relevant union legislation , particularly with regard to climate , energy , animal welfare , and environment .


### in the annual performance review , the commission may make observations on the annual performance reports within one month from their submission . where the commission does not provide observations within that deadline , the reports shall be deemed to be accepted . ### in the performance review , the commission may make observations on the performance reports within one month from their submission . where the commission does not provide observations within that deadline , the reports shall be deemed to be accepted .


### when pursuing the specific objectives member states shall ensure simplification and performance of the cap support . ### when pursuing the specific objectives member states and the commission shall ensure simplification and performance of the cap support .


### member states shall include in their cap strategic plans a system of conditionality , under which an administrative penalty shall be imposed on beneficiaries receiving direct payments under chapter ii of this title or the annual premia under articles 65 , 66 and 67 who do not comply with the statutory management requirements under union law and the standards for good agricultural and environmental condition of land established in the cap strategic plan , as listed in annex iii , relating to the following specific areas : ### conditionality for sustainable development corresponds to the statutory management requirements under union law and the standards for good agricultural and environmental condition of land as set out in annex iii and established in the cap strategic plan relating to the following specific areas :


### 50% of eligible investment costs in less developed regions ; ### 50% of eligible investment costs in less developed regions and vineyards on steep slopes ;


### use of wine making by - products for industrial and energy purposes ensuring the quality of union wine while protecting the environment ; that objective relates to the specific objectives set out in points and of article 6 ; ### use of wine making by - products and residues for industrial , energy or agronomic purposes ensuring the quality of union wine while protecting the environment ; that objective relates to the specific objectives set out in points and of article 6 ;


### by 15 february 2023 and 15 february of each subsequent year until and including 2030 , the member states shall submit to the commission an annual performance report on the implementation of the cap strategic plan in the previous financial year . the report submitted in 2023 shall cover the financial years 2021 and 2022 . for direct payments as referred to in chapter ii of title iii , the report shall cover only financial year 2022 . ### by 30&#160 ; june 2026 and 2030 , the member states shall submit to the commission a performance report on the implementation of the cap strategic plan covering the previous financial years .


### support from the eagf and eafrd shall aim to further improve the sustainable development of farming , food and rural areas and shall contribute to achieving the following general objectives : ### support from the eagf and eafrd shall aim to further improve the sustainable development of farming , food production and rural areas and shall contribute to achieving the following general objectives in the economic , environmental and social spheres :


### by 15 february 2023 and 15 february of each subsequent year until and including 2030 , the member states shall submit to the commission an annual performance report on the implementation of the cap strategic plan in the previous financial year . the report submitted in 2023 shall cover the financial years 2021 and 2022 . for direct payments as referred to in chapter ii of title iii , the report shall cover only financial year 2022 . ### by 30 june of the first year and 30 june of each subsequent three years until and including 2030 , the member states shall submit to the commission a triennial performance report on the implementation of the cap strategic plan in the three previous financial years .


### in order to ensure that the union can respect its international obligations on domestic support as set out in the wto agreement on agriculture , and in particular that the basic income support for sustainability and related types of interventions continue to be notified as ‘ green box’ support which has no , or at most minimal , trade - distorting effects or effects on production , the framework definition for ‘ agricultural activity’ should provide for both the production of agricultural products or the maintenance of the agricultural area . in light of adjusting to local conditions , member states should lay down the actual definition of agricultural activity in their cap strategic plans . ### in order to ensure that the union can respect its international obligations on domestic support as set out in the wto agreement on agriculture , and in particular that the basic income support for sustainability and related types of interventions continue to be notified as ‘ green box’ support which has no , or at most minimal , trade - distorting effects or effects on production , the framework definition for ‘ agricultural activity’ should provide for both the production of agricultural products or the maintenance of the agricultural area . in light of adjusting to local conditions , member states should lay down the definition of agricultural activity in their cap strategic plans , complying with the common elements of the eu framework definition .


### the result - orientation triggered by the delivery model requires a strong performance framework , particularly since cap strategic plans would contribute to broad general objectives for other shared managed policies . a performance - based policy implies annual and multi - annual assessment on the basis of selected outputs , result and impact indicators , as defined in the performance monitoring and evaluation framework . to this end , a limited and targeted set of indicators should be selected in a way which reflects as closely as possible whether the supported intervention contributes to achieving the envisaged objectives . result and output indicators relating to climate - and environment - related objectives may include interventions set out in national environmental and climate - planning instruments emanating from union legislation . ### the result - orientation triggered by the delivery model requires a strong performance framework , particularly since cap strategic plans would contribute to broad general objectives for other shared managed policies . a performance - based policy implies multi - annual assessment on the basis of selected outputs , result and impact indicators , as defined in the performance monitoring and evaluation framework . to this end , a limited and targeted set of indicators should be selected in a way which reflects as closely as possible whether the supported intervention contributes to achieving the envisaged objectives . result and output indicators relating to climate - and environment - related objectives may include interventions set out in national environmental and climate - planning instruments emanating from union legislation .


### promotion carried out in third countries , consisting of one or more of the following : ### promotion carried out in third countries , to improve competitiveness of wine companies and to open and enhance the markets in third countries , consisting of one or more of the following :


### the estimated product of the reduction of payments shall primarily be used to contribute to the financing of the complementary redistributive income support for sustainability and thereafter of other interventions belonging to decoupled direct payments . ### the estimated product of the reduction of payments shall be prioritised to finance the complementary redistributive income support for sustainability and thereafter of other interventions belonging to decoupled direct payments .


### in order to give substance to the objectives of the cap as established by article 39 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , as well as to ensure that the union adequately addresses its most recent challenges , it is appropriate to provide for a set of general objectives reflecting the orientations given in the communication on ‘ the future of food and farming’ . a set of specific objectives should be further defined at union level and applied by the member states in their cap strategic plans . while striking a balance across the dimensions of sustainable development , in line with the impact assessment , these specific objectives should translate the general objectives of the cap into more concrete priorities and take into account relevant union legislation , particularly with regard to climate , energy and environment . ### in order to pursue the objectives of the cap as established by article 39 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , as well as to ensure that the union adequately addresses its most recent challenges , it is appropriate to provide for a set of general objectives reflecting the orientations given in the communication on ‘ the future of food and farming’ . a set of specific objectives should be further defined at union level and pursued by the member states in their cap strategic plans . while striking a balance across the dimensions of sustainable development , in line with the impact assessment , these specific objectives should translate the general objectives of the cap into more concrete priorities in the economic , environmental and social spheres , and take into account relevant union legislation .


### member states shall grant support under this type of interventions in order to promote risk management tools , which help genuine farmers manage production and income risks related to their agricultural activity which are outside their control and which contribute to achieving the specific objectives set out in article 6 . ### member states may grant support under this type of interventions in order to promote risk management tools , which help farmers manage production and income risks related to their agricultural activity which are outside their control and which contribute to achieving the specific objectives set out in article 6 , in addition risk mitigation strategies should be supported and encouraged which increase farm resilience and reduce exposure to income instability ;


### up to 15% of the member state ' s allocation for eafrd in financial years 2022 – 2027 to the member state ' s allocation for direct payments set out in annex iv for calendar years 2021 to 2026 . ### up to 15% of the member state ' s allocation for eafrd in financial years 2022 – 2027 to the member state ' s allocation for direct payments set out in annex iv for calendar years 2021 to 2026 . member states may only make this transfer if at least 20% of their total eafrd allocation remains unspent .


### bolstering environmental care and climate action and contributing to the achievement of union environmental - and climate - related objectives is a very high priority in the future of union agriculture and forestry . the architecture of the cap should therefore reflect greater ambition with respect to these objectives . by virtue of the delivery model , action taken to tackle environmental degradation and climate change should be result - driven and article 11 tfeu should , for this purpose , be considered as an obligation of result . as many rural areas in the union suffer from structural problems such as lack of attractive employment opportunities , skill shortages , underinvestment in connectivity , infrastructures and essential services , as well as youth drain , it is fundamental to strengthen the socio - economic fabric in those areas , in line with the cork 2 . 0 . declaration , particularly through job creation and generational renewal , by bringing the commission ' s jobs and growth to rural areas , promoting social inclusion , generational renewal and the development of ‘ smart villages’ across the european countryside . as indicated in the communication on ‘ the future of food and farming’ , new rural value chains such as renewable energy , the emerging bio - economy , the circular economy , and ecotourism can offer good growth and job potential for rural areas . in this context , financial instruments and the use of the investeu guarantee can play a crucial role for ensuring access to financing and for bolstering the growth capacity of farms and enterprises . there is a potential for employment opportunities in rural areas for legally staying third country nationals , promoting their social and economic integration especially in the framework of community - led local development strategies . ### supporting and improving environmental protection , biodiversity and genetic diversity in the agricultural system , as well as climate action and contributing to the achievement of union environmental - and climate - related objectives is a very high priority in the future of union agriculture and forestry . the architecture of the cap should therefore reflect greater ambition with respect to these objectives . by virtue of the delivery model , action taken to tackle environmental degradation and climate change should be result - driven and article 11 tfeu should , for this purpose , be considered as an obligation of result . as many rural areas in the union suffer from structural problems such as lack of attractive employment opportunities , skill shortages , underinvestment in connectivity , infrastructures and essential services , as well as youth drain , it is fundamental to strengthen the socio - economic fabric in those areas , in line with the cork 2 . 0 . declaration , particularly through job creation and generational renewal , by bringing the commission ' s jobs and growth to rural areas , promoting social inclusion , generational renewal , increased integration of women into the rural economy , and the development of ‘ smart villages’ across the european countryside . as indicated in the communication on ‘ the future of food and farming’ , new rural value chains such as renewable energy , the emerging bio - economy , the circular economy , and ecotourism can offer good growth and job potential for rural areas , while conserving natural resources . in this context , financial instruments and the use of the investeu guarantee can play a crucial role for ensuring access to financing and for bolstering the growth capacity of farms and enterprises . there is a potential for employment opportunities in rural areas for legally staying third country nationals , promoting their social and economic integration especially in the framework of community - led local development strategies .


### existing administrative registers such as the iacs , lpis , animal and vineyard registers shall be maintained . the iacs and lpis shall be further developed to better meet the statistical needs of the cap . data from administrative registers shall be used as much as possible for statistical purposes , in cooperation with statistical authorities in member states and with eurostat . ### existing administrative registers such as the iacs , lpis , animal and vineyard registers shall be maintained . data from administrative registers shall be used as much as possible for statistical purposes , in cooperation with statistical authorities in member states and with eurostat .


### at least 20% of expenditure under operational programs covers the interventions linked to the objectives referred to in points and of article 42 ; ### the operative programmes contributes in line with the information set under the conditions laid down in article 92 to the objectives referred to in article 42 points and . the member states may take into account the interventions set in this regulation&#160 ; contributing to the objectives referred to in article 42 points and of&#160 ; undertaken by the producer organisation or its members ;


### when pursuing the specific objectives member states shall ensure simplification and performance of the cap support . ### in order to achieve the specific objectives set out in this regulation , the european commission and the member states shall ensure simplification requirements and procedures and that administrative burden of the cap support is reduced as far as possible .


### member states shall aim to make , through their cap strategic plans and in particular through the elements of the intervention strategy referred to in point of article 97 , a greater overall contribution to the achievement of the specific environmental - and climate - related objectives set out in points , and of article 6 in comparison to the overall contribution made to the achievement of the objective laid down in point of the first subparagraph of article 110 of regulation no 1306 / 2013 through support under the eagf and the eafrd in the period 2014 to 2020 . ### increased ambition with regard to agri - environmental - and climate - related objectives


### member states shall ensure that comprehensive , complete , timely and reliable data sources are established to enable effective follow - up of policy progress towards objectives using output , result and impact indicators . ### member states shall ensure that comprehensive , complete , timely and reliable data basis are established to enable effective follow - up of policy progress towards objectives using output , result and impact indicators .


### member states shall determine the unit value of payment entitlements before convergence in accordance with this article by adjusting the value of payment entitlements proportionally to their value as established in accordance with regulation no 1307 / 2013 for claim year 2020 and the related payment for agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and environment provided for in chapter iii of title iii of that regulation for claim year 2020 . ### member states shall determine the unit value of payment entitlements before convergence in accordance with this article by adjusting the value of payment entitlements proportionally to their value as established in accordance with regulation no 1307 / 2013 for claim year 2022 and the related payment for agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and environment provided for in chapter iii of title iii of that regulation for claim year 2022 .


### forestry measures should contribute to the implementation of the union forest strategy , and be based on member states ' national or sub - national forest programs or equivalent instruments , which should build on the commitments stemming from the regulation on the inclusion of greenhouse gas emission and removals from land use , land use energy and forestry [ lulucf regulation ] and those made in the ministerial conferences on the protection of forests in europe . interventions should be based on forest management plans or equivalent instruments and may comprise forest area development and sustainable management of forests , including the afforestation of land and the creation and regeneration of agroforestry systems ; the protection , restoration and improvement of forest resources , taking into account adaptation needs ; investments to guarantee and enhance forest conservation and resilience , and the provision of forest ecosystem and climate services ; and measures and investments in support of the renewable energy and bio - economy . ### forestry measures should contribute to the implementation of the union forest strategy , and be based on member states ' national or sub - national forest programs or equivalent instruments , which should build on the commitments stemming from the regulation on the inclusion of greenhouse gas emission and removals from land use , land use energy and forestry [ lulucf regulation ] and those made in the ministerial conferences on the protection of forests in europe . interventions may comprise forest area development and forward looking sustainable management of forests , including the afforestation of land , fire prevention and the creation and regeneration of agroforestry systems ; the protection , restoration and improvement of forest resources , taking into account adaptation needs ; investments to guarantee and enhance forest conservation and resilience , and the provision of forest ecosystem and climate services ; and measures and investments in support of the renewable energy and bio - economy .


### attract young farmers and facilitate business development in rural areas ; ### improve generational renewal , attract and sustain young farmers and facilitate business development in rural areas ;


### the eagf should continue financing types of interventions in the form of direct payments and sectoral types of interventions , whereas the eafrd should continue financing types of interventions for rural development as described in this regulation . the rules for the financial management of the cap should be laid down separately for the two funds and for the activities supported by each of them , taking into account that the new delivery model gives more flexibility and subsidiarity for member states to reach their objectives . types of interventions under this regulation should cover the period from 1 january 2021 to 31 december 2027 . ### the eagf should continue financing types of interventions in the form of direct payments and sectoral types of interventions , whereas the eafrd should continue financing types of interventions for rural development as described in this regulation . the rules for the financial management of the cap should be laid down separately for the two funds and for the activities supported by each of them , taking into account that the new delivery model gives more flexibility and subsidiarity for member states to reach their objectives . types of interventions under this regulation should cover the period from 1 january 2023 to 31 december 2027 .


### the use of common definitions entirely set at union level has caused certain difficulties for member states to cater their own specificities at national , regional , and local level . member states should therefore be given the flexibility to specify certain definitions in their cap strategic plan . in order to ensure a common level playing field , a certain framework has , however , to be set at union level constituting the necessary essential elements to be included in those definitions . ### member states should be given the flexibility to specify certain definitions in their cap strategic plan . in order to ensure a common level playing field , a certain framework has , however , to be set at union level constituting the necessary common elements to be included in those definitions .


### go beyond the minimum requirements for the use of fertilisers and plant protection products , animal welfare , as well as other mandatory requirements established by national and union law ; ### to go beyond the minimum requirements for the use of fertilisers and plant protection products , animal welfare , as well as other mandatory requirements established by national and union law ;


### the interventions defined by the member states referred to in article 82 shall be implemented through approved operational programs of producer organisations and / or associations of producer organisations recognised under regulation no 1308 / 2013 . for this purpose articles 61 and 62 of this regulation shall apply . ### the interventions defined by the member states referred to in article 82 shall be implemented through approved operational programs of producer organisations , associations of producer organisations and / or inter - branch organisations recognised under regulation no 1308 / 2013 . for this purpose , articles 61 and 62 of this regulation shall apply .


### forestry measures should contribute to the implementation of the union forest strategy , and be based on member states ' national or sub - national forest programs or equivalent instruments , which should build on the commitments stemming from the regulation on the inclusion of greenhouse gas emission and removals from land use , land use energy and forestry [ lulucf regulation ] and those made in the ministerial conferences on the protection of forests in europe . interventions should be based on forest management plans or equivalent instruments and may comprise forest area development and sustainable management of forests , including the afforestation of land and the creation and regeneration of agroforestry systems ; the protection , restoration and improvement of forest resources , taking into account adaptation needs ; investments to guarantee and enhance forest conservation and resilience , and the provision of forest ecosystem and climate services ; and measures and investments in support of the renewable energy and bio - economy . ### forestry measures should contribute to the implementation of the union forest strategy , and be based on member states ' national or sub - national forest programs or equivalent instruments , which should build on the commitments stemming from the regulation on the inclusion of greenhouse gas emission and removals from land use , land use energy and forestry [ lulucf regulation ] and those made in the ministerial conferences on the protection of forests in europe . for holdings above a certain size , to be determined by the member states , interventions should be based on forest management plans or equivalent instruments and may comprise forest area development and sustainable management of forests , including the afforestation of land and the creation and regeneration of agroforestry systems ; the protection , restoration and improvement of forest resources , taking into account adaptation needs ; investments to guarantee and enhance forest conservation and resilience , and the provision of forest ecosystem and climate services ; and measures and investments in support of the renewable energy and bio - economy including one - off investments in silvicurtular measures ;


### existing administrative registers such as the iacs , lpis , animal and vineyard registers shall be maintained . the iacs and lpis shall be further developed to better meet the statistical needs of the cap . data from administrative registers shall be used as much as possible for statistical purposes , in cooperation with statistical authorities in member states and with eurostat . ### existing administrative registers such as the iacs , lpis , animal and vineyard registers shall be maintained . the iacs and lpis shall be further developed to better meet the statistical needs of the cap . data from administrative registers shall be used as much as possible for statistical purposes and to monitor compliance , in cooperation with statistical authorities in member states and with eurostat .


### regulation no 1307 / 2013 is repealed with effect from 1 january 2021 . ### regulation no 1307 / 2013 is repealed with effect from 1 january 2023 .


### the union financial assistance for restructuring and conversion of vineyards referred to in point of article 52 shall not exceed 50 % of the actual costs of restructuring and conversion of vineyards or 75 % of the actual costs of restructuring and conversion of vineyards in less developed regions . ### the union financial assistance for restructuring and conversion of vineyards referred to in point of article 52 shall not exceed 75% of the actual costs of restructuring and conversion of vineyards .


### the monitoring committee shall examine in particular : ### according to its territorial scope , the monitoring committee may examine in particular :


### producer organisations operating in different member states implementing interventions linked to the objectives referred to in points and of article 42 transnationally ; ### producer organisations and associations of producer organisations operating in different member states implementing interventions linked to one of the objectives referred to in article 42 transnationally ;


### by way of derogation from article 73 and the first subparagraph , in cases of emergency measures due to natural disasters , catastrophic events or adverse climatic events or a significant and sudden change in the socio - economic conditions of the member state or region , the cap strategic plan may provide that eligibility of eafrd financed expenditure relating to amendments of the plan may start from the date on which the event occurred . ### by way of derogation from article 73 and the first subparagraph , in cases of emergency measures due to natural disasters , catastrophic events , spread of an epizootic or of plant diseases or adverse climatic events or a significant and sudden change in the socio - economic conditions of the member state or region , the cap strategic plan may provide that eligibility of eafrd financed expenditure relating to amendments of the plan may start from the date on which the event occurred .


### for the specific objective to attract young farmers set out in point of article 6 , the swot shall include a short analysis of access to land , land mobility and land restructuring , access of finance and credits , and access to knowledge and advice . ### for the specific objective to attract young farmers set out in point of article 6 , the swot shall include a short analysis of access to land , land mobility and land restructuring , access of finance and credits , and access to knowledge and advice , and capacity to cope with risk .


### smrs need to be fully implemented by member states in order to become operational at farm level and ensure equal treatment of farmers . to ensure the consistency of the rules on conditionality in enhancing the sustainability of the policy , smrs should encompass main union legislation on environment , public health , animal health , plant health and animal welfare which implementation at national level imply precise obligations on individual farmers , including obligations under council directive 92 / 43 / eec11 and directive 2009 / 147 / ec of the european parliament and of the council12 or council directive 91 / 676 / eec . 13 in order to follow up on the joint statement made by the european parliament and the council as annexed to regulation no 1306 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council , 14 the relevant provisions of directive 2000 / 60 / ec of the european parliament and of the council15 and directive 2009 / 128 / ec of the european parliament and of the council16 are included as smrs into the scope of conditionality and the list of gaec standards is adapted accordingly . __________________ 11 council directive 92 / 43 / eec of 21 may 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora . 12 directive 2009 / 147 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 30 november 2009 on the conservation of wild birds . 13 council directive 91 / 676 / eec of 12 december 1991 concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources . 14 regulation no 1306 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 17 december 2013 on the financing , management and monitoring of the common agricultural policy and repealing council regulations no 352 / 78 , no 165 / 94 , no 2799 / 98 , no 814 / 2000 , no 1290 / 2005 and no 485 / 2008 . 15 directive 2000 / 60 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 23 october 2000 establishing a framework for community action in the field of water policy . 16 directive 2009 / 128 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 21 october 2009 establishing a framework for community action to achieve the sustainable use of pesticides . ### smrs need to be fully implemented by member states in order to become operational at farm level and ensure equal treatment of farmers . to ensure the consistency of the rules on conditionality in enhancing the sustainability of the policy , smrs should encompass main union legislation on environment , public health , animal health , plant health and animal welfare which implementation at national level imply precise obligations on individual farmers , including obligations under council directive 92 / 43 / eec11 and directive 2009 / 147 / ec of the european parliament and of the council12 or council directive 91 / 676 / eec . 13 in order to follow up on the joint statement made by the european parliament and the council as annexed to regulation no 1306 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council , 14 the relevant provisions of directive 2000 / 60 / ec of the european parliament and of the council15 and directive 2009 / 128 / ec of the european parliament and of the council16 are included as smrs into the scope of conditionality , as well as under directive [ directive xxx of the european parliament and of the council on the reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment ] and regulation 2019 / 6 of the european parliament and of the council16a and the list of gaec standards is adapted accordingly . __________________ 11 council directive 92 / 43 / eec of 21 may 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora . 12 directive 2009 / 147 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 30 november 2009 on the conservation of wild birds . 13 council directive 91 / 676 / eec of 12 december 1991 concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources . 14 regulation no 1306 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 17 december 2013 on the financing , management and monitoring of the common agricultural policy and repealing council regulations no 352 / 78 , no 165 / 94 , no 2799 / 98 , no 814 / 2000 , no 1290 / 2005 and no 485 / 2008 . 15 directive 2000 / 60 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 23 october 2000 establishing a framework for community action in the field of water policy . 16 directive 2009 / 128 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 21 october 2009 establishing a framework for community action to achieve the sustainable use of pesticides . 16a regulation 2019 / 6 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2018 on veterinary medicinal products and repealing directive 2001 / 82 / ec .


### the cap should keep ensuring food security , which should be understood as meaning access to sufficient , safe and nutritious food at all times . moreover , it should help improving the response of union agriculture to new societal demands on food and health , including sustainable agricultural production , healthier nutrition , food waste and animal welfare . the cap should continue to promote production with specific and valuable characteristics , while at the same time helping farmers to proactively adjust their production according to market signals and consumers’ demands . ### the cap should keep ensuring food security , which should be understood as meaning access to sufficient , safe , healthy and nutritious food at all times . moreover , it should help improving the response of union agriculture to new societal demands on food and health , including sustainable agricultural production , healthier nutrition , food waste and animal welfare . the cap should continue to promote sustainable production with specific and valuable characteristics , while at the same time helping farmers to proactively adjust their production according to market signals and consumers’ demands .


### the member state referred to in article 82 shall define in its cap strategic plan one or more of the types of intervention referred to in article 60 to pursue the objectives chosen as laid down in paragraph 1 . within the chosen types of intervention they shall define interventions . the member state referred to in article 82 shall substantiate in its cap strategic plan the choice of objectives , types of intervention and interventions to meet those objectives . ### the member state referred to in article 82 shall define in its cap strategic plan one or more of the types of intervention referred to in article 60 to pursue the objectives chosen as laid down in paragraph 1 . within the chosen types of intervention they shall define interventions . the member state referred to in article 82 shall substantiate in its cap strategic plan the choice of objectives , types of intervention and interventions to meet those objectives , but is not obliged to complete the ex - ante evaluation report or strategic environmental assessment report referred to in article 103 , nor is it obliged to complete the swot analysis referred to in 103 .


### a set of common context , output , result and impact indicators , including those referred to in article 7 which will be used as the basis for monitoring , evaluation and the annual performance reporting ; ### a set of common context , output , result and impact indicators , as referred to in article 7 which will be used as the basis for monitoring , evaluation and the annual performance reporting ;


### in order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this regulation and to avoid unfair competition or discrimination between farmers , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission as regards the fixing of reference areas for the support for oilseeds , rules for the authorisation of land and varieties for the purposes of the crop - specific payment for cotton and related notifications , the calculation of the reduction where the eligible area of cotton exceeds the base area , the union financial assistance for distillation of by - products of wine - making , the annual breakdown by member state of the total amount of union support for types of interventions for rural development , rules on the presentation of the elements to be included in the cap strategic plan , rules on the procedure and time limits for the approval of cap strategic plans and the submission and approval of requests for amendment of cap strategic plans , uniform conditions for the application of the information and publicity requirements relating to the possibilities offered by the cap strategic plans , rules relating to the performance , monitoring and evaluation framework , rules for the presentation of the content of the annual performance report , rules on the information to be sent by the member states for the performance assessment by the commission and rules on the data needs and synergies between potential data sources , and arrangements to ensure a consistent approach for determining the attribution of the performance bonus to member states . those powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council . 22 . _________________ 22 regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 february 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by the member states of the commission ' s exercise of implementing powers . ### in order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this regulation and to avoid unfair competition or discrimination between farmers , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission as regards the fixing of reference areas for the support for oilseeds , rules for the authorisation of land and varieties for the purposes of the crop - specific payment for cotton and related notifications , the calculation of the reduction where the eligible area of cotton exceeds the base area , the union financial assistance for distillation of by - products of wine - making , and the methanisation and composting of the residues of wine - making , the annual breakdown by member state of the total amount of union support for types of interventions for rural development , rules on the presentation of the elements to be included in the cap strategic plan , rules on the procedure and time limits for the approval of cap strategic plans and the submission and approval of requests for amendment of cap strategic plans , uniform conditions for the application of the information and publicity requirements relating to the possibilities offered by the cap strategic plans , rules relating to the performance , monitoring and evaluation framework , rules for the presentation of the content of the annual performance report , rules on the information to be sent by the member states for the performance assessment by the commission and rules on the data needs and synergies between potential data sources , and arrangements to ensure a consistent approach for determining the attribution of the performance bonus to member states . those powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council 22 . _________________ 22 regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 february 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by the member states of the commission ' s exercise of implementing powers


### for each member state the minimum amount set out in annex x shall be reserved for contributing to the specific objective ' attract young farmers and facilitate business development ' set out in point of article 6 . on the basis of the analysis of the situation in terms of strengths , weaknesses , opportunities and threats and the identification of the needs that are to be addressed , the amount shall be used for the following types of interventions : ### for each member state the minimum amount set out in annex x shall be reserved for support for young farmers . on the basis of the analysis of the situation in terms of strengths , weaknesses , opportunities and threats and the identification of the needs that are to be addressed , the amount shall be used for the following types of interventions :


### in order to retain the essential union - wide elements to ensure comparability between member state decisions , without however limiting member states in reaching union objectives , a framework definition for ‘ agricultural area’ should be set out . the related framework definitions for ‘ arable land’ , ‘ permanent crops’ and ‘ permanent grassland’ should be set out in a broad way to allow member states to further specify definitions according to their local conditions . the framework definition for ‘ arable land’ should be laid down in a way that allows member states to cover different production forms , including system such as agroforestry and arable areas with shrubs and trees and that requires the inclusion of fallow land areas in order to ensure the decoupled nature of the interventions . the framework definition of ‘ permanent crops’ should include both areas actually used for production and not , as well as nurseries and short rotation coppice to be defined by member states . the framework definition of ‘ permanent grassland’ should be set in a way that allows member states to specify further criteria and allows them to include species other than grasses or other herbaceous forage that can be grazed or that may produce animal feed , whether used for actual production or not . ### in order to retain the common union - wide elements to ensure comparability between member state decisions , equal treatment between european farmers , without however limiting member states in reaching union objectives , a framework definition for ‘ agricultural area’ should be set out . the related framework definitions for ‘ arable land’ , ‘ permanent crops’ and ‘ permanent grassland’ should be set out in a broad way to allow member states to further specify definitions according to their local conditions and traditional practices . the framework definition for ‘ arable land’ should be laid down in a way that allows member states to cover different production forms , including system such as agroforestry and arable areas with shrubs and trees and that requires the inclusion of fallow land areas in order to ensure the decoupled nature of the interventions . the framework definition of ‘ permanent crops’ should include both areas actually used for production and not , as well as nurseries and short rotation coppice to be defined by member states . the framework definition of ‘ permanent grassland’ should be set in a way that allows member states to specify further criteria and allows them to include species other than grasses or other herbaceous forage that can be grazed , provide forage area for pollinators , or that may produce animal feed , whether used for actual production or not .


### research and development of sustainable production methods , including pest resilience , innovative practices boosting economic competitiveness and bolstering market developments ; those objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points , and of article 6 ; ### research and development of sustainable production methods , including pest resilience , innovative practices boosting economic competitiveness and bolstering market developments ; those objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points , , and of article 6 ;


### contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation , as set out in point of article 6 ; ### contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation , including the sustainable prevention and management of tropical and zoonotic disease , as set out in point of article 6 ;


### a public or private law body , an entity with or without legal personality or a natural person , responsible for initiating or both initiating and implementing operations ; ### a public or private law body , an entity with or without legal personality , a natural person or a group of natural or legal persons , responsible for initiating or both initiating and implementing operations ;


### investments in tangible and non - tangible assets making the management of the volumes placed on the market more efficient ; ### investments in tangible and non - tangible assets making the management of the volumes placed on the market more efficient and better adjustment to supply and demand ;


### afforestation and non - productive investments linked to the specific environmental - and climate - related objectives set out in points , and of article 6 ; ### establishment of agroforestry systems , &#160 ; afforestation and non - productive investments linked to the specific&#160 ; environmental - and climate - related objectives set out in points , and&#160 ; of article 6 ;


### research and experimental production , in particular focused on water saving , energy saving , ecological packaging , waste reduction , pest resilience , reduction of risks and impacts of pesticides use , preventing damage caused by adverse climatic events and boosting the use of fruit and vegetable varieties adapted to changing climate conditions ; ### research and experimental production , in particular focused on water saving , water quality , energy saving , ecological packaging , waste reduction , pest resilience , reduction of risks and impacts of pesticides use , preventing damage caused by adverse climatic events and boosting the use of fruit and vegetable varieties adapted to changing climate conditions ;


### member states shall aim to make , through their cap strategic plans and in particular through the elements of the intervention strategy referred to in point of article 97 , a greater overall contribution to the achievement of the specific environmental - and climate - related objectives set out in points , and of article 6 in comparison to the overall contribution made to the achievement of the objective laid down in point of the first subparagraph of article 110 of regulation no 1306 / 2013 through support under the eagf and the eafrd in the period 2014 to 2020 . ### increased ambition with regard to agri - environmental - and climate - related objectives


### soil conservation , including the enhancement of soil carbon ; ### soil conservation , including enhancing the soil ' s capacity to retain water and increasing soil carbon content ;


### member states may only grant support under this type of interventions for tangible and / or intangible investments , which contribute to achieving the specific objectives set out in article 6 . support to the forestry sector shall be based on a forest management plan or equivalent instrument . ### member states may only grant support under this type of interventions for tangible and / or intangible investments , which contribute to achieving the specific objectives set out in article 6 . support to the forestry sector shall be based on sustainable forestry management plans , including the planting of native tree species .


### 75% of eligible investment costs in the outermost regions referred to in article 349 tfeu ; ### 85% of eligible investment costs in the outermost regions referred to in article 349 tfeu ;


### soil conservation , including the enhancement of soil carbon ; ### soil conservation and rebuilding soil fertility and structure , including the enhancement of soil carbon sequestration capabilities ;


### at least 30% of the total eafrd contribution to the cap strategic plan as set out in annex ix shall be reserved for interventions addressing the specific environmental - and climate - related objectives set out in points , and of article 6 of this regulation , excluding interventions based on article 66 . ### at least 30% of the total eafrd contribution to the cap strategic plan as set out in annex ix shall be reserved for interventions addressing the specific environmental - and climate - related objectives set out at least in points , and of article 6 of this regulation .


### in order to give substance to the objectives of the cap as established by article 39 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , as well as to ensure that the union adequately addresses its most recent challenges , it is appropriate to provide for a set of general objectives reflecting the orientations given in the communication on ‘ the future of food and farming’ . a set of specific objectives should be further defined at union level and applied by the member states in their cap strategic plans . while striking a balance across the dimensions of sustainable development , in line with the impact assessment , these specific objectives should translate the general objectives of the cap into more concrete priorities and take into account relevant union legislation , particularly with regard to climate , energy and environment . ### in order to give substance to the objectives of the cap as established by article 39 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , as well as to ensure that the union adequately addresses its most recent challenges , it is appropriate to provide for a set of general objectives reflecting the orientations given in the communication on ‘ the future of food and farming’ . a set of specific objectives should be further defined at union level and pursued by the member states in their cap strategic plans . while striking a balance across the dimensions of sustainable development , in line with the impact assessment , these specific objectives should translate the general objectives of the cap into more concrete priorities and take into account relevant union legislation , particularly with regard to climate , energy and environment . the commission should ensure that member states do not impose any conditions in addition to the provisions of this regulation that would weigh on farmers ' biodiversity .


### young farmers and new entrants still face significant barriers regarding access to land , high prices and access to credit . their businesses are more threatened by price volatility and their needs in terms of training in entrepreneurial and risk management skills are high . it is therefore essential to continue the support for the setting up of new businesses and new farms . member states should provide for a strategic approach and identify a clear and coherent set of interventions for generational renewal under the specific objective dedicated to this issue . to this aim , member states may set in their cap strategic plans preferential conditions for financial instruments for young farmers and new entrants , and should include in their cap strategic plan the ring - fencing of at least an amount corresponding to 2% of the annual direct payments ' envelope . an increase of the maximum amount of aid for the installation of young farmers and rural business start - ups , up to eur 100 . 000 , which can be accessed also through or in combination with financial instrument form of support , should be established . ### young farmers still face significant barriers regarding access to land , high prices and access to credit . their businesses are more threatened by price volatility and their needs in terms of training in entrepreneurial and risk management skills are high . it is therefore essential to continue the support for the setting up of new farms . member states should provide for a strategic approach and identify a clear and coherent set of interventions for generational renewal under the specific objective dedicated to this issue . to that end , member states should set in their cap strategic plans preferential conditions for specific financial instruments for young farmers and new entrants , and should include in their cap strategic plan the ring - fencing of at least an amount corresponding to 2% of the annual direct payments ' envelope . an increase of the maximum amount of aid for the installation of young farmers and rural business start - ups , up to eur 100 000 , which can be accessed also through , or in combination with , support in the form of specific financial instruments , should be established .


### where support under this type of interventions is granted to agri - environment - climate commitments , commitments to convert to or maintain organic farming practices and methods as defined in regulation no 834 / 2007 and forest environmental and climate services , member states shall establish a payment per hectare . ### where support under this type of interventions is granted to agri - environment - climate commitments , including commitments to convert to or maintain organic farming practices and methods as defined in regulation no 834 / 2007 and forest environmental and climate services , member states shall establish a payment per hectare .


### improve performance of union wine enterprises and their adaptation to market demands , as well as increase their competitiveness as regards the production and marketing of grapevine products , including energy savings , global energy efficiency and sustainable processes ; those objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points , to , and of article 6 ; ### improve performance of union wine enterprises and their adaptation to market demands , as well as increase their competitiveness as regards the production and marketing of grapevine products ; those objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in article 6 paragraph points , to ;


### member states shall compensate beneficiaries for costs incurred and income foregone resulting from the commitments made . where necessary , they may also cover transaction costs . in duly justified cases , member states may grant support as a flat - rate or as a one - off payment per unit . payments shall be granted annually . ### member states shall compensate beneficiaries for costs incurred and income foregone resulting from the commitments made : where necessary , they may also cover transaction costs . the payments may also be included in a fixed amount linked to taking risks resulting in the underwriting of certain measures , particularly including results obligations and / or involving significant practical changes , , in duly justified cases , member states may grant support as a flat - rate or as a one - off payment per unit . payments shall be granted annually .