### the cap should ensure that member states increase the environmental delivery by respecting local needs and farmers ' actual circumstances . member states should under direct payments in the cap strategic plan set up eco - schemes voluntary for farmers , which should be fully coordinated with the other relevant interventions . they should be defined by the member states as a payment granted either for incentivising and remunerating the provision of public goods by agricultural practices beneficial to the environment and climate or as a compensation for the introduction of these practices . in both cases they should aim at enhancing the environmental and climate performance of the cap and should consequently be conceived to go beyond the mandatory requirements already prescribed by the system of conditionality . member states may decide to set up eco - schemes for agricultural practices such as the enhanced management of permanent pastures and landscape features , and organic farming . these schemes may also include ‘ entry - level schemes’ which may be a condition for taking up more ambitious rural development commitments . ### the cap should ensure that member states increase the environmental delivery by respecting local needs and farmers ' actual circumstances . member states should under direct payments in the cap strategic plan set up eco - schemes voluntary for farmers , which should be fully coordinated with the other relevant interventions . they should be defined by the member states as a payment granted either for incentivising and remunerating the provision of public goods by agricultural practices beneficial to the environment and climate or as a compensation for the introduction of these practices . in both cases they should aim at enhancing the environmental and climate performance of the cap and should consequently be conceived to go beyond the mandatory requirements already prescribed by the system of conditionality . member states may decide to set up eco - schemes to promote production models that are beneficial for the environment , particularly extensive livestock rearing , and to promote all kinds of agricultural practices such as , among other measures , the enhanced management of permanent pastures , landscape features , and environmental certification schemes , such as organic farming , integrated production or conservation agriculture . these schemes may include measures of a type other than rural development environmental and climate commitments , as well as measures of the same type that may be classified as ‘ entry - level schemes’ which may be a condition for taking up more ambitious rural development commitments .


### 43% of the eligible public expenditure in the other regions . ### 53% of the eligible public expenditure in the other regions .


### 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 .


### in order to ensure a fair income and a resilient agricultural sector across the union territory , member states may grant support to farmers in areas facing natural and other area - specific constraints . as regards payments for anc , the designation of the 2014 - 2020 rural development policy should continue to apply . for the cap to deliver enhanced union added on the environment and reinforce its synergies with the financing of investments in nature and biodiversity , it is necessary to keep a separate measure aiming at compensating beneficiaries for disadvantages related to the implementation of natura 2000 and water framework directives . support should therefore continue to be granted to farmers and forest holders to help address specific disadvantages resulting from the implementation of directive 2009 / 147 / ec and directive 92 / 43 / eec and in order to contribute to the effective management of natura 2000 sites . support should also be made available to farmers to help address disadvantages in river basin areas resulting from the implementation of the water framework directive . support should be linked to specific requirements described in the cap strategic plans that go beyond relevant mandatory standards and requirements . member states should also ensure that payments to farmers do not lead to double funding with eco schemes . furthermore , the specific needs of natura 2000 areas should be taken into account by member states in the overall design of their cap strategic plans . ### in order to ensure a fair income and a resilient agricultural sector across the union territory , member states may grant support to farmers in areas facing natural and other area - specific constraints , including high nature value farming areas . as regards payments for anc , the designation of the 2014 - 2020 rural development policy should continue to apply . for the cap to deliver enhanced union added on the environment and reinforce its synergies with the financing of investments in nature and biodiversity , it is necessary to keep a separate measure aiming at compensating beneficiaries for disadvantages related to the implementation of natura 2000 and water framework directives . support should therefore continue to be granted to farmers and forest holders to help address specific disadvantages resulting from the implementation of directive 2009 / 147 / ec and directive 92 / 43 / eec and in order to contribute to the effective management of natura 2000 sites . support should also be made available to farmers to help address disadvantages in river basin areas resulting from the implementation of the water framework directive . support should be linked to specific requirements described in the cap strategic plans that go beyond relevant mandatory standards and requirements . member states should also ensure that payments to farmers do not lead to double funding with eco schemes . furthermore , the specific needs of natura 2000 areas should be taken into account by member states in the overall design of their cap strategic plans .


### expenditure shall be eligible for contribution from the eagf and the eafrd from 1 january of the year following the year of the approval of the cap strategic plan by the commission . ### expenditure shall be eligible for contribution from the eagf and the eafrd from the approval of the cap strategic plan by the commission .


### the eafrd should support through technical assistance , at the initiative of the commission , actions relating to the fulfilment of the tasks referred to in [ article 7 hzr ] . technical assistance may also be provided , at the initiative of member states , for the purpose of the fulfilment of the tasks necessary for the effective administration and implementation of support in relation to the cap strategic plan . an increase of the technical assistance at the initiative of member states is only available for malta . ### the eafrd should support through technical assistance , at the initiative of the commission , actions relating to the fulfilment of the tasks referred to in [ article 7 hzr ] . technical assistance may also be provided , at the initiative of member states , for the purpose of the fulfilment of the tasks necessary for the effective administration and implementation of support in relation to the cap strategic plan . an increase of the technical assistance at the initiative of member states is only available for luxembourg and malta .


### improve competitiveness of union grapevine products in third countries ; that objective relates to the objectives set out in points and of article 6 ; ### improve competitiveness of union grapevine products in third countries , including the creation , diversification and consolidation of the wine markets ; that objective relates to the objectives set out in points and of article 6 ;


### 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 . ### in order to facilitate the management of eafrd funds , a general 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 , a higher eafrd contribution rate should be set for less developed regions , the outermost regions referred to in article 349 tfeu and the smaller aegean islands as defined in article 1 of regulation no 229 / 2013 .


### the framework of standards of gaecs aims to contribute to the mitigation and adaptation to climate change , the tackling of water challenges , the protection and quality of soil and the protection and quality of biodiversity . the framework needs to be enhanced to take into account in particular the practices set until 2020 under the greening of direct payments , the mitigation of climate change and the need to improve farms sustainability , and in particular the nutrients management . it is acknowledged that each gaec contributes to multiple objectives . in order to implement the framework , member states should define a national standard for each of the standards set at union level taking into account the specific characteristics of the area concerned , including soil and climatic conditions , existing farming conditions , land use , crop rotation , farming practices and farm structures . member states may also define in addition other national standards related to the main objectives laid down in annex iii in order to improve the environmental and climate delivery of the gaec framework . as part of gaec framework , in order to support both the agronomic and the environmental performance of farms , nutrient management plans will be established with the help of a dedicated electronic farm sustainability tool made available by the member states to individual farmers . the tool should provide on - farm decision support starting from minimum nutrient management functionalities . a wide interoperability and modularity should also ensure the possibility to add other electronic on - farm and e - governance applications . in order to ensure a level playing field between farmers and across the union , the commission may provide support to the member states in the design of the tool as well as with the data storage and processing services required . ### the framework of standards of gaecs aims to contribute to the mitigation and adaptation to climate change , the tackling of water challenges , the protection and quality of soil and the protection and quality of biodiversity . the framework needs to be enhanced to take into account in particular the practices set until 2020 under the greening of direct payments , the mitigation of climate change and the need to improve farms sustainability , and in particular the nutrients management . it is acknowledged that each gaec contributes to multiple objectives . in order to implement the framework , member states should define a national standard for each of the standards set at union level taking into account the specific characteristics of the area concerned , including soil and climatic conditions , existing farming conditions , land use , crop rotation , farming practices and farm structures . member states may also define equivalent practices or certification systems having a beneficial impact on the climate and the environment which is similar to or better than the impact of one or more gaec practices .


### improve the farmers ' position in the value chain ; ### improve the farmers ' position in the value chains ;


### the appropriate training and / or skills required . ### the appropriate training and skills required .


### 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 2026 , 2028 and 2030 , the member states shall submit to the commission a multiannual performance monitoring report on the implementation of the cap strategic plan covering the previous financial years .


### the salaries linked to an agricultural activity declared by the farmer , including taxes and social contributions related to employment ; and ### the salaries linked to an agricultural activity including taxes and social contributions related to employment ; and


### member states shall ensure that payment entitlements from the reserve be only allocated to genuine farmers . ### member states shall ensure that payment entitlements from the reserve be only allocated to farmers .


### coupled income support may only be granted to the following sectors and productions or specific types of farming therein where these are important for economic , social or environmental reasons : cereals , oilseeds , protein crops , grain legumes , flax , hemp , rice , nuts , starch potato , milk and milk products , seeds , sheepmeat and goatmeat , beef and veal , olive oil , silkworms , dried fodder , hops , sugar beet , cane and chicory , fruit and vegetables , short rotation coppice and other non - food crops , excluding trees , used for the production of products that have the potential to substitute fossil materials . ### coupled income support may only be granted to the following sectors and productions or specific types of farming therein where these are important for economic , social or environmental reasons : cereals , oilseeds , protein crops , legumes , flax , hemp , rice , nuts , starch potato , milk and milk products , seeds , sheepmeat and goatmeat , beef and veal , olive oil , silkworms , dried fodder , hops , sugar beet , cane and chicory , fruit and vegetables , short rotation coppice and other non - food crops , excluding trees , used for the production of products that have the potential to substitute fossil materials .


### member states shall establish the list of agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the environment . ### member states shall establish the list of agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the environment . the list should consist of measures other than those covered under article 65 or complementary measures which are of a higher level of requirement .


### 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 2023 , or later if the regulation is delayed coming into force , and 30 june every five years until and including 2030 , the member states shall submit to the commission a performance report on the implementation of the cap strategic plan in the previous five financial years . 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 .


### 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 .


### achievement of the objectives referred to in articles 5 and 6 shall be assessed on the basis of common indicators related to output , result and impact . the set of common indicators shall include : ### achievement of the objectives referred to in articles 5 and 6 shall be assessed on the basis of basic common indicators related to output , result and impact . other , more detailed indicators reflecting the actual situation in the member states shall be defined by the member states in their cap strategic plans the set of basic common indicators shall include :


### promotion and communication , including actions and activities aimed at diversification and consolidation of the fruit and vegetables markets and at informing about the health advantages of consumption of fruit and vegetables ; ### promotion and communication , including actions and activities aimed at diversification and consolidation of the fruit and vegetables markets , efforts on finding new market outlets following the closure of third - country markets and at informing about the health advantages of consumption of fruit and vegetables ;


### 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 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 , 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 .


### 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 and guarantee a fair distribution of direct payments , 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 not 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 clearly identified agricultural activity in accordance with article 4 . 1 .


### member states may submit to the commission requests to amend their cap strategic plans . ### member states may amend their cap strategic plans by official submission of the amendments&#160 ; to the commission .


### when pursuing the specific objectives member states shall ensure simplification and performance of the cap support . ### with a view to achieving the specific objectives the european commission and member states shall ensure that the administrative burden of the cap support is reduced as far as possible .


### the cap should ensure that member states increase the environmental delivery by respecting local needs and farmers ' actual circumstances . member states should under direct payments in the cap strategic plan set up eco - schemes voluntary for farmers , which should be fully coordinated with the other relevant interventions . they should be defined by the member states as a payment granted either for incentivising and remunerating the provision of public goods by agricultural practices beneficial to the environment and climate or as a compensation for the introduction of these practices . in both cases they should aim at enhancing the environmental and climate performance of the cap and should consequently be conceived to go beyond the mandatory requirements already prescribed by the system of conditionality . member states may decide to set up eco - schemes for agricultural practices such as the enhanced management of permanent pastures and landscape features , and organic farming . these schemes may also include ‘ entry - level schemes’ which may be a condition for taking up more ambitious rural development commitments . ### member states increase the environmental delivery by respecting local needs and farmers ' actual circumstances . member states should under direct payments in the cap strategic plan set up eco - schemes voluntary for farmers , which should be fully coordinated with the other relevant interventions . they should be defined by the member states as a payment granted either for incentivising and remunerating the provision of public goods by agricultural practices beneficial to the environment and climate or as a compensation for the introduction of these practices . in both cases they should aim at enhancing the environmental and climate performance of the cap and should consequently be conceived to go beyond the mandatory requirements already prescribed by the system of conditionality . member states may decide to set up eco - schemes to promote production models that are beneficial for the environment , particularly extensive livestock rearing , and to promote all kinds of agricultural practices such as , among other measures , the enhanced management of permanent pastures , landscape features , and environmental certification schemes , such as organic farming , integrated production or conservation agriculture . these schemes may include measures of a type other than rural development environmental and climate commitments , as well as measures of the same type that may be classified as ‘ entry - level schemes’ which maybe a condition for taking up more ambitious rural development commitments .


### advisory services and technical assistance , in particular concerning sustainable pest control techniques , sustainable use of pesticides and climate change adaptation and mitigation ; ### advisory services and technical assistance , including those concerning sustainable pest control techniques , sustainable use of pesticides and climate change adaptation and mitigation ;


### boosting products ' commercial value and quality , including improving product quality and developing products with a protected designation of origin , with a protected geographical indication or covered by a national quality schemes ; those objectives relate to the specific objective set out in point of article 6 ; ### boosting products ' commercial value and quality , including improving product processing and quality and developing products with a protected designation of origin or covered by approved national or international quality schemes ; those objectives relate to the specific objective set out in point of article 6 ;


### to strengthen the socio - economic fabric of rural areas . ### to promote balanced territorial development by strengthening , in particular , the socio - economic fabric of rural areas .


### 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 4% 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 .


### member states shall establish the list of agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the environment . ### member states shall establish the list of agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the environment , in consultation with relevant stakeholders .


### schemes for the climate and the environment ### schemes for the climate , the environment and animal welfare


### the business start - up of non - agricultural activities in rural areas being part of local development strategies . ### the business start - up of non - agricultural activities in rural areas being part of local development strategies by farmers diversifying their activities , as well as micro - enterprises and natural persons in rural areas .


### member states may grant support for investments under the conditions set out in this article and as further specified in their cap strategic plans . ### member states may only grant support under this type of interventions for tangible and / or intangible investments , including in collective form and for collective use , which contribute to achieving the specific objectives set out in article 6 , especially with reference to boosting competitiveness .


### member states should set farm advisory services for the purpose of improving the sustainable management and overall performance of agricultural holdings and rural businesses , covering economic , environmental and social dimensions , and to identify the necessary improvements as regards all measures at farm level provided for in the cap strategic plans . these farm advisory services should help farmers and other beneficiaries of cap support to become more aware of the relationship between farm management and land management on the one hand , and certain standards , requirements and information , including environmental and climate ones , on the other hand . the list of the latter includes standards applying to or necessary for farmers and other cap beneficiaries and set in the cap strategic plan , as well as those stemming from the legislation on water , on the sustainable use of pesticides , as well as the initiatives to combat antimicrobial resistance and the management of risks . in order to enhance the quality and effectiveness of the advice , member states should integrate advisors within the agricultural knowledge and innovation systems , in order to be able to deliver up - to - date technological and scientific information developed by research and innovation . ### member states should set farm advisory services for the purpose of improving the sustainable management and overall performance of agricultural holdings and rural businesses , covering economic , environmental and social dimensions , and to identify the necessary improvements as regards all measures at farm level provided for in the cap strategic plans . these farm advisory services should help farmers and other beneficiaries of cap support to become more aware of the relationship between farm management and land management on the one hand , and certain standards , requirements and information , including environmental and climate ones , on the other hand . the list of the latter includes standards applying to or necessary for farmers and other cap beneficiaries and set in the cap strategic plan , as well as those stemming from the legislation on water , on the sustainable use of pesticides , as well as the initiatives to combat antimicrobial resistance and the management of risks , and to promote the sustainable management of nutrients . in order to enhance the quality and effectiveness of the advice , member states should integrate advisors within the agricultural knowledge and innovation systems , in order to be able to deliver up - to - date technological and scientific information developed by research and innovation .


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


### member states shall allocate payment entitlements to , or increase the value of the existing payment entitlements of genuine farmers who are entitled by virtue of a definitive court ruling or by virtue of a definitive administrative act of the competent authority of a member state . member states shall ensure that those genuine farmers receive the number and value of payment entitlements established in that ruling or act at a date to be fixed by the member state . ### member states shall allocate payment entitlements to , or increase the value of the existing payment entitlements of farmers who are entitled by virtue of a definitive court ruling or by virtue of a definitive administrative act of the competent authority of a member state . member states shall ensure that those genuine farmers receive the number and value of payment entitlements established in that ruling or act at a date to be fixed by the member state .


### member states may decide to differentiate the amount of the basic income support per hectare amongst different groups of territories faced with similar socio - economic or agronomic conditions . ### member states may decide to differentiate the amount of the basic income support per hectare according to different socio - economic , ecologic , natural or agronomic conditions .


### considering that flexibility should be accorded to member states as regards the choice of delegating part of the implementation of the cap strategic plan at regional level on the basis of a national framework , in order to facilitate co - ordination among the regions in addressing nation - wide challenges , it is appropriate that the cap strategic plans provide a description of the interplay between national and regional interventions . ### considering that flexibility should be accorded to member states as regards the choice of delegating part of the design and implementation of the cap strategic plan at regional level on the basis of a national framework , in order to facilitate co - ordination among the regions in addressing nation - wide challenges , it is appropriate that the cap strategic plans provide a description of the interplay between national and regional interventions .


### member states may grant support for cooperation under the conditions set out in this article and as further specified in their cap strategic plans to prepare and to implement operational group projects of the european innovation partnership for agricultural productivity and sustainability as referred to in article 114 and leader , referred to as community - led local development in article 25 of regulation [ cpr ] , and to promote quality schemes , producer organisations or producer groups or other forms of cooperation . ### member states may grant support for cooperation under the conditions set out in this article and as further specified in their cap strategic plans to prepare and to implement operational group projects of the european innovation partnership for agricultural productivity and sustainability as referred to in article 114 and leader , referred to as community - led local development in article 25 of regulation [ cpr ] , and to promote quality schemes , producer organisations or producer groups , including the producer groups recognised by regulation no&#160 ; 1151 / 2012 , or other forms of cooperation .


### 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 and animal welfare objectives laid down in points , and and of article 6 .


### fruit and vegetables sector , as referred to in point of article 1 of regulation no 1308 / 2013 ; ### fruit and vegetables sector , as referred to in points and of article 1 of regulation no 1308 / 2013 ;


### environmental , climate and other management commitments ; ### encouraging environmental sustainability , climate mitigation and adaption measures including appropriate protection of wetlands and organic soils together with other management commitments beneficial to the environment ;


### ' mutual fund ' means a scheme accredited by the member state in accordance with its national law for affiliated farmers to insure themselves , whereby compensation payments are made to affiliated farmers who experience economic losses . ### ' mutual fund ' means a scheme accredited by the member state in accordance with its national law for affiliated farmers to make provision against risks and to receive compensation payments in the event of economic losses or a fall in income .


### economic and social partners ; ### economic and social partners , mainly representatives of the agricultural and livestock sectors .


### 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 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 . in justified cases , beneficiaries in forestry may also be compensated for the nature values they commit to protect . 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 .


### improve competitiveness of union wine producers including contributing to improvement of sustainable production systems and reduction of environmental impact of the union wine sector ; those objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points to and of article 6 ; ; ### improve the economic sustainability and competitiveness of union wine producers , in line with points , and of article 6 ;


### installation of young farmers and rural business start - up ### installation of young farmers , early retirement schemes and rural business start - up


### the cap should ensure that member states increase the environmental delivery by respecting local needs and farmers ' actual circumstances . member states should under direct payments in the cap strategic plan set up eco - schemes voluntary for farmers , which should be fully coordinated with the other relevant interventions . they should be defined by the member states as a payment granted either for incentivising and remunerating the provision of public goods by agricultural practices beneficial to the environment and climate or as a compensation for the introduction of these practices . in both cases they should aim at enhancing the environmental and climate performance of the cap and should consequently be conceived to go beyond the mandatory requirements already prescribed by the system of conditionality . member states may decide to set up eco - schemes for agricultural practices such as the enhanced management of permanent pastures and landscape features , and organic farming . these schemes may also include ‘ entry - level schemes’ which may be a condition for taking up more ambitious rural development commitments . ### the cap should ensure that member states increase the environmental delivery by respecting local needs and farmers ' actual circumstances . member states should under direct payments in the cap strategic plan set up eco - schemes voluntary for farmers , which should be fully coordinated with the other relevant interventions . they should be defined by the member states as a payment granted either for incentivising and remunerating the provision of public goods by agricultural practices beneficial to the environment and climate or as a compensation for the introduction of these practices . in both cases they should aim at enhancing the environmental and climate performance of the cap and should consequently be conceived to go beyond the mandatory requirements already prescribed by the system of conditionality . member states may decide to set up eco - schemes to promote production models that are beneficial for the environment , particularly extensive livestock rearing , and to promote all kinds of agricultural practices such as , among other measures , the enhanced management of permanent pastures , landscape features , and environmental certification schemes , such as organic farming , integrated production or conservation agriculture . these schemes may include measures of a type other than rural development environmental and climate commitments , as well as measures of the same type that may be classified as ‘ entry - level schemes’ which may be a condition for taking up more ambitious rural development commitments .


### member states shall establish the list of agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the environment . ### for the purpose of providing support under this article , member states where appropriate in collaboration with the regions , shall establish the list of agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the environment . 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 .


### before applying paragraph 1 , member states shall subtract from the amount of direct payments to be granted to a farmer pursuant to this chapter in a given calendar year : ### before applying paragraph 1 , member states may subtract from the amount of direct payments to be granted to a farmer pursuant to this chapter in a given calendar year :


### member states shall limit the support to the maximum rate of 75% of the eligible costs . ### member states shall limit the support to the maximum rate of 55% of the eligible costs .


### the framework of standards of gaecs aims to contribute to the mitigation and adaptation to climate change , the tackling of water challenges , the protection and quality of soil and the protection and quality of biodiversity . the framework needs to be enhanced to take into account in particular the practices set until 2020 under the greening of direct payments , the mitigation of climate change and the need to improve farms sustainability , and in particular the nutrients management . it is acknowledged that each gaec contributes to multiple objectives . in order to implement the framework , member states should define a national standard for each of the standards set at union level taking into account the specific characteristics of the area concerned , including soil and climatic conditions , existing farming conditions , land use , crop rotation , farming practices and farm structures . member states may also define in addition other national standards related to the main objectives laid down in annex iii in order to improve the environmental and climate delivery of the gaec framework . as part of gaec framework , in order to support both the agronomic and the environmental performance of farms , nutrient management plans will be established with the help of a dedicated electronic farm sustainability tool made available by the member states to individual farmers . the tool should provide on - farm decision support starting from minimum nutrient management functionalities . a wide interoperability and modularity should also ensure the possibility to add other electronic on - farm and e - governance applications . in order to ensure a level playing field between farmers and across the union , the commission may provide support to the member states in the design of the tool as well as with the data storage and processing services required . ### the framework of standards of gaecs aims to contribute to the mitigation and adaptation to climate change , the tackling of water challenges , the protection and quality of soil and the protection and quality of biodiversity . the framework needs to be enhanced to take into account in particular the practices set until 2020 under the greening of direct payments , the mitigation of climate change and the need to improve farms sustainability . it is acknowledged that each gaec contributes to multiple objectives . in order to implement the framework , member states should define a national standard for each of the standards set at union level taking into account the specific characteristics of the area concerned , including soil and climatic conditions , existing farming conditions , the agronomic characteristics of different productions , land use , crop rotation , farming practices and farm structures .


### 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 . ### in order to facilitate the management of eafrd funds , a general 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 of the outermost regions referred to in article 349 tfeu and the smaller aegean islands as defined in article 1 of regulation no 229 / 2013 and the specific disadvantages for the rest of the island regions , a higher eafrd contribution rate should be set for those regions .


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


### 70% of the eligible public expenditure in the less developed regions ; ### 85% of the eligible public expenditure in the less developed regions ;


### 80% for management commitments referred to in article 65 of this regulation , for payments under article 67 of this regulation , for non - productive investments referred to in article 68 of this regulation , for support for the european innovation partnership under article 71 of this regulation and for the leader , referred to as community - led local development in article 25 of regulation [ cpr ] ; ### 90% for management commitments referred to in article 65 of this regulation , for payments under article 67 of this regulation , for investments referred to in article 68 of this regulation , which are linked to reforestation and the specific environmental and climate objectives referred to by points , and of article&#160 ; 6 , for the operations covered in point of article&#160 ; 69 , for support to the european innovation partnership under article 71 of this regulation and for the leader , referred to as community - led local development in article 25 of regulation [ cpr ] , for the regions referred to by article&#160 ; 135 of this regulations , for operations under article&#160 ; 72 , for operations that are supported through financial instruments , for the measures under article&#160 ; 72a and for depopulated regions .


### the cap should ensure that member states increase the environmental delivery by respecting local needs and farmers ' actual circumstances . member states should under direct payments in the cap strategic plan set up eco - schemes voluntary for farmers , which should be fully coordinated with the other relevant interventions . they should be defined by the member states as a payment granted either for incentivising and remunerating the provision of public goods by agricultural practices beneficial to the environment and climate or as a compensation for the introduction of these practices . in both cases they should aim at enhancing the environmental and climate performance of the cap and should consequently be conceived to go beyond the mandatory requirements already prescribed by the system of conditionality . member states may decide to set up eco - schemes for agricultural practices such as the enhanced management of permanent pastures and landscape features , and organic farming . these schemes may also include ‘ entry - level schemes’ which may be a condition for taking up more ambitious rural development commitments . ### member states increase the environmental delivery by respecting local needs and farmers ' actual circumstances . member states should under direct payments in the cap strategic plan set up eco - schemes voluntary for farmers , which should be fully coordinated with the other relevant interventions . they should be defined by the member states as a payment granted either for incentivising and remunerating the provision of public goods by agricultural practices beneficial to the environment and climate or as a compensation for the introduction of these practices . in both cases they should aim at enhancing the environmental and climate performance of the cap and should consequently be conceived to go beyond the mandatory requirements already prescribed by the system of conditionality . member states may decide to set up eco - schemes to promote production models that are beneficial for the environment , particularly extensive livestock rearing , and to promote all kinds of agricultural practices such as , among other measures , the enhanced management of permanent pastures , landscape features , and environmental certification schemes , such as organic farming , integrated production or conservation agriculture . these schemes may include measures of a type other than rural development environmental and climate commitments , as well as measures of the same type that may be classified as ‘ entry - level schemes’ which maybe a condition for taking up more ambitious rural development commitments .


### concentration of supply and the placing on the market of the products of the fruit and vegetables sector , including through direct marketing ; those objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points and of article 6 ; ### concentration of supply and / or the placing on the market of the products of the fruit and vegetables sector , including through direct marketing ; those objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points , and of article 6 ;


### 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 .


### investments in the restoration of agricultural or forestry potential following natural disasters or catastrophic events and investments in appropriate preventive actions in forests and in the rural environment . ### investments in the restoration of agricultural or forestry potential following fires and other natural disasters or catastrophic events , including storms , floods , pests and disease , as well as restoring of forests through demining , and investments in appropriate preventive actions in forests and in the rural environment .


### promotion and marketing of the products of one or more sectors referred to in point of article 40 ; those objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points and of article 6 ; ### promotion and marketing of the products of one or more sectors referred to in point of article 39 ; those objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points and of article 6 ;


### expenditure shall be eligible for contribution from the eagf and the eafrd from 1 january of the year following the year of the approval of the cap strategic plan by the commission . ### expenditure shall be eligible for contribution from the eagf and the eafrd the date of submission of the cap strategic plan to the commission or from 1 january 2021 , whichever is earlier .


### 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 of all types addressing the specific environmental - and climate - related objectives set out in points , and of article 6 of this regulation .


### operational programs of associations of producer organisations shall not cover the same interventions as operational programs of member organisations . member states shall consider operational programs of associations of producer organisations together with operational programs of member organisations . ### associations of producer organisations may submit partial or total operational programmes made up of measures identified , but not delivered , by member organisations in their operational programmes . those programmes shall not cover the same operations as operational programs of member organisations . member states shall consider operational programs of associations of producer organisations together with operational programs of member organisations .


### 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 202x 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 202x .


### farmers who have newly set up a holding for the first time , as head of the holding and with appropriate training or acquired necessary skills as defined by the member states for young farmers . ### farmers who have newly set up a holding for the first time , as head of the holding and with appropriate training or acquired necessary skill .


### promoting , developing and implementing methods of production respectful of the environment , of animal welfare standards , pest resilient and environmentally sound cultivation practices , production techniques and production methods , environmentally sound use and management of by - products and waste , sustainable use of natural resources in particular protection of water , soil and other natural resources ; those objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points and of article 6 ; ### promoting , developing and implementing methods of production respectful of the environment , of animal welfare standards , pest and disease resilient and environmentally sound cultivation practices ; production techniques and production methods , environmentally sound use and management of by - products and waste , sustainable use of natural resources in particular protection of water , soil and other natural resources ; reduction of emissions and increased energy efficiency ; those objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points and of article 6 ;


### the member states’ interventions shall help the supported sectors and productions or specific types of farming therein listed in article 30 addressing the difficulty or difficulties they undergo by improving their competitiveness , their sustainability or their quality . ### the member states’ interventions shall help the supported sectors and productions or specific types of farming therein listed in article 30 addressing the difficulties they undergo or improving their competitiveness , their sustainability or their quality . member states may decide in their cap strategic plans to add more supported sectors to those listed in article 30 based on justification included in their assessment of needs .


### member states may grant payments to small farmers as defined by member states by way of a round sum , replacing direct payments under this section and section 3 of this chapter . member states shall design the corresponding intervention in the cap strategic plan as optional for the farmers . ### member states may introduce a simplified scheme for small farmers requesting support in respect of an amount of up to eur 1 250 for an area limit of 10 hectares . that scheme may consist of a round sum , replacing direct payments under this section and section 3 of this chapter , or a per - hectare payment , which may be different for different territories , defined in accordance with article 18 . member states shall design the corresponding intervention in the cap strategic plan as optional for the farmers .


### member states shall provide support for voluntary schemes for the climate and the environment under the conditions set out in this article and as further specified in their cap strategic plans . ### member states shall establish and provide support for voluntary schemes for the climate and the environment under the conditions set out in this article and as further specified in their cap strategic plans .


### 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 : ### in conjunction with the cap objectives set out in article 39 of the tfeu , support from the eagf and eafrd shall aim to further improve the sustainable development of farming , food production and the territorially balanced development of rural areas and shall contribute to achieving the following general objectives in the economic , environmental and social spheres :


### when pursuing the specific objectives member states shall ensure simplification and performance of the cap support . ### with a view to achieving the specific objectives the european commission and member states shall ensure that the administrative burden of the cap support is reduced as far as possible .


### 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 , on eligible hectares , agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the environment . these measures shall aim to preserve and promote the necessary changes to practices that make a positive contribution to the environment and climate .


### member states may also use all or part of the product to finance types of interventions under the eafrd as specified in chapter iv by means of a transfer . such transfer to the eafrd shall be part of the cap strategic plan financial tables and may be reviewed in 2023 in accordance with article 90 . it shall not be subject to the maximum limits for the transfers of funds from the eagf to the eafrd established under article 90 . ### member states may also use all or part of the product to finance types of interventions under the eafrd as specified in chapter iv by means of a transfer . such a transfer to the eafrd shall be subject to the maximum limits for transfers of funds from the eagf to the eafrd established under article 90 and part of the cap strategic plan financial tables and may be reviewed in 2023 in accordance with article 90 .


### member states shall provide in their cap strategic plan the definitions of agricultural activity , agricultural area , eligible hectare , genuine farmer and young farmer : ### member states shall provide in their cap strategic plan at least the definitions of agricultural activity , agricultural area , eligible hectare , genuine farmer and young farmer on the following basis :


### enhance market orientation and increase competitiveness , including greater focus on research , technology and digitalisation ; ### enhance market orientation and increase competitiveness , including greater focus on research , investment , bioeconomy , technology , innovation and digitalisation as part of a circular economy ;


### expenditure shall be eligible for a contribution from the eafrd if it has been incurred by a beneficiary and paid by 31 december [ 2029 ] . in addition , expenditure shall only be eligible for a contribution from the eafrd if the relevant aid is actually paid by the paying agency by 31 december [ 2029 ] . ### expenditure shall be eligible for a contribution from the eafrd if it has been incurred by a beneficiary and paid by 31 december [ 2030 ] . in addition , expenditure shall only be eligible for a contribution from the eafrd if the relevant aid is actually paid by the paying agency by 31 december [ 2030 ] .


### member states shall ensure that interventions are set out on the basis of objective and non - discriminatory criteria , are compatible with the internal market and do not distort competition . ### member states shall ensure that interventions are set out on the basis of objective and non - discriminatory criteria which do not hinder the smooth operation of the internal market .


### 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 ;


### support for direct payments under the cap strategic plans should be granted within national allocations to be fixed by this regulation . these national allocations should reflect a continuation of the changes whereby the allocations to member states with the lowest support level per hectare are gradually increased to close 50% of the gap towards 90% of the union average . in order to take into account the reduction of payments ' mechanism and the use of its product in the member state , the total indicative financial allocations per year in the cap strategic plan of a member state should be allowed to exceed the national allocation . ### support for direct payments under the cap strategic plans should be granted within national allocations to be fixed by this regulation . allocations to member states with the lowest support level per hectare are gradually increased to close 50 % of the gap towards 100 % of the union average by adding fresh money from appropriately increased heading 2 of the eu budget . the total indicative financial allocations per year in the cap strategic plan of a member state should be allowed to exceed the national allocation .


### the framework of standards of gaecs aims to contribute to the mitigation and adaptation to climate change , the tackling of water challenges , the protection and quality of soil and the protection and quality of biodiversity . the framework needs to be enhanced to take into account in particular the practices set until 2020 under the greening of direct payments , the mitigation of climate change and the need to improve farms sustainability , and in particular the nutrients management . it is acknowledged that each gaec contributes to multiple objectives . in order to implement the framework , member states should define a national standard for each of the standards set at union level taking into account the specific characteristics of the area concerned , including soil and climatic conditions , existing farming conditions , land use , crop rotation , farming practices and farm structures . member states may also define in addition other national standards related to the main objectives laid down in annex iii in order to improve the environmental and climate delivery of the gaec framework . as part of gaec framework , in order to support both the agronomic and the environmental performance of farms , nutrient management plans will be established with the help of a dedicated electronic farm sustainability tool made available by the member states to individual farmers . the tool should provide on - farm decision support starting from minimum nutrient management functionalities . a wide interoperability and modularity should also ensure the possibility to add other electronic on - farm and e - governance applications . in order to ensure a level playing field between farmers and across the union , the commission may provide support to the member states in the design of the tool as well as with the data storage and processing services required . ### the framework of standards of gaecs aims to contribute to the mitigation and adaptation to climate change , the tackling of water challenges , the protection and quality of soil and the protection and quality of biodiversity . the framework needs to be enhanced to take into account in particular the practices set until 2020 under the greening of direct payments , the mitigation of climate change and the need to improve farms sustainability , and in particular the nutrients management . it is acknowledged that each gaec contributes to multiple objectives . in order to implement the framework , member states should define a national standard for each of the standards set at union level taking into account the specific characteristics of the area concerned , including soil and climatic conditions , existing farming conditions , land use , crop rotation , farming practices and farm structures . member states may also define equivalent practices or certification systems having a beneficial impact on the climate and the environment which is similar to or better than the impact of one or more gaec practices .


### to strengthen the socio - economic fabric of rural areas . ### to strengthen the socio - economic fabric of rural areas , gender equality and empower women in rural areas .


### the farm advisory services shall cover economic , environmental and social dimensions and deliver up to date technological and scientific information developed by research and innovation . they shall be integrated within the interrelated services of farm advisors , researchers , farmer organisations and other relevant stakeholders that form the agricultural knowledge and innovation systems . ### the farm advisory services shall cover economic , environmental and social dimensions and deliver up to date technological and scientific information developed by research and innovation , and take account of traditional farming practices . they shall be integrated within the interrelated services of farm advisors , researchers , farmer organisations and other relevant stakeholders that form the agricultural knowledge and innovation systems .


### the cap should ensure that member states increase the environmental delivery by respecting local needs and farmers ' actual circumstances . member states should under direct payments in the cap strategic plan set up eco - schemes voluntary for farmers , which should be fully coordinated with the other relevant interventions . they should be defined by the member states as a payment granted either for incentivising and remunerating the provision of public goods by agricultural practices beneficial to the environment and climate or as a compensation for the introduction of these practices . in both cases they should aim at enhancing the environmental and climate performance of the cap and should consequently be conceived to go beyond the mandatory requirements already prescribed by the system of conditionality . member states may decide to set up eco - schemes for agricultural practices such as the enhanced management of permanent pastures and landscape features , and organic farming . these schemes may also include ‘ entry - level schemes’ which may be a condition for taking up more ambitious rural development commitments . ### the cap should ensure that member states increase the environmental delivery by respecting local needs and farmers ' actual circumstances . member states should under direct payments in the cap strategic plan set up eco - schemes voluntary for farmers , which should be fully coordinated with the other relevant interventions . they should be defined by the member states as a payment granted for incentivising and remunerating the provision of public goods by agricultural practices beneficial to the environment and climate and the introduction of these practices . they should aim at enhancing the environmental and climate performance of agricultural holdings and should consequently be conceived to go beyond the mandatory requirements already prescribed by the system of conditionality . member states may decide to set up eco - schemes to promote all forms of sustainable production model , environmental certification schemes , extensive livestock farming , agricultural practices to improve the management of permanent pasture and landscape features , including agriculture and viticulture on steep slopes or terraces . these schemes may also include measures of a type other than rural development agri - environment and climate commitments , as well as measures of the same type as the ‘ entry - level schemes’ which may be a condition for taking up more ambitious rural development commitments .


### improve competitiveness of union wine producers including contributing to improvement of sustainable production systems and reduction of environmental impact of the union wine sector ; those objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points to and of article 6 ; ; ### improve the economic sustainability and competitiveness of union wine producers , in line with points , and of article 6 ;


### the union financial assistance to the interventions referred to in paragraph 2 shall be maximum 50% of the expenditure . the remaining part of the expenditure shall be borne by the member states . ### the union financial assistance to the interventions referred to in paragraph 2 shall be maximum 75% of the expenditure , except for the outermost regions , where the ceiling shall be 85% . the remaining part of the expenditure shall be borne by the member states .


### these payments shall be granted to genuine farmers in respect of areas designated pursuant to article 32 of regulation no 1305 / 2013 . ### these payments shall be granted to farmers in respect of areas designated pursuant to article 32 of regulation no 1305 / 2013 .


### 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 , 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 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 . 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 , 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 , 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 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 . 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 .


### 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 . ### 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 a high degree of 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 shall grant a crop - specific payment for cotton to genuine farmers producing cotton falling within cn code 5201 00 under the conditions laid down in this subsection . ### member states shall grant a crop - specific payment for cotton to farmers producing cotton falling within cn code 5201 00 under the conditions laid down in this subsection .


### a description of the interplay between national and regional interventions , including the distribution of financial allocations per intervention and per fund . ### a description , where relevant , of the interplay between national and regional interventions , including the distribution of financial allocations per intervention and per fund .


### 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 .


### eafrd should not provide support to investments that would harm the environment . hence it is necessary to provide in this regulation a number of exclusion rules , as well as the possibility to further develop these guarantees in delegated acts . notably , the eafrd should not finance investments in irrigation which do not contribute towards the achievement , or the preservation , of good status of the associated water body or bodies and investments in afforestation which are not consistent with climate and environmental objectives in line with sustainable forest management principles . ### the eafrd should give priority support to investments generating both economic and environmental benefits while not supporting investments that would harm the environment . hence it is necessary to provide in this regulation a number of exclusion rules , as well as the possibility to further develop these guarantees in delegated acts . notably , the eafrd should not finance investments in irrigation which do not contribute towards obtaining a good status of the associated water body or bodies within the meaning of directive 2000 / 60 / ec , for reasons related to water quantity , except where they are consistent with the principles set out in article 4 of directive 2000 / 60 / ec , or investments in afforestation which are not consistent with climate and environmental objectives in line with sustainable forest management principles .


### union legislation should provide that member states should set requirements in terms of minimum area for receiving decoupled payments in their cap strategic plan . such requirements should relate to the need to avoid the excessive administrative burden caused by managing numerous payments of small amounts and to that of ensuring an effective contribution of the support to the objectives of the cap to which the decoupled direct payments contribute . in order to guarantee a minimum level of agricultural income support for all genuine farmers , as well as to comply with the treaty objective in ensuring a fair standard of living for the agricultural community , an annual area - based decoupled payment should be established as the type of intervention ‘ basic income support for sustainability’ . in order to enhance better targeting of this support , the payment amounts can be differentiated , by groups of territories , based on socio - economic and / or agronomic conditions . in view of avoiding disruptive effects for farmers ' income , member states may choose to implement the basic income support for sustainability based on payment entitlements . in this case , the value of payment entitlements before any further convergence should be proportional to their value as established under the basic payment schemes pursuant to regulation no 1307 / 2013 , taking also into account the payments for agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the environment . member states should also achieve further convergence in order to continue to move progressively away from historical values . ### union legislation should provide that member states should set requirements in terms of minimum amount and area for receiving decoupled payments in their cap strategic plan . such requirements should relate to the need to avoid the excessive administrative burden caused by managing numerous payments of small amounts and to that of ensuring an effective contribution of the support to the objectives of the cap to which the decoupled direct payments contribute . in order to guarantee a minimum level of agricultural income support for all genuine farmers , as well as to comply with the treaty objective in ensuring a fair standard of living for the agricultural community , an annual area - based decoupled payment should be established as the type of intervention ‘ basic income support for sustainability’ . in order to enhance better targeting of this support , the payment amounts can be differentiated , by groups of territories , based on socio - economic and / or agronomic conditions . in that case and in order to limit the significant effects on farmers’ incomes , member states should be allowed to define mechanisms for limiting the number of hectares eligible for support , based in particular on areas receiving support under the basic payment scheme laid down in title ii , chapter i , section 1 of regulation no 1307 / 2013 . in view of avoiding disruptive effects for farmers ' income , member states may also choose to implement the basic income support for sustainability based on payment entitlements . in this case , the value of payment entitlements before any further convergence should be proportional to their value as established under the basic payment schemes pursuant to regulation no 1307 / 2013 , taking also into account the payments for agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the environment . member states should also achieve further convergence in order to continue to move progressively away from historical values .


### each member state shall establish a national common agricultural policy network for the networking of organisations and administrations , advisors , researchers and other innovation actors in the field of agriculture and rural development at national level at the latest 12 months after the approval by the commission of the cap strategic plan . ### each member state shall establish a national common agricultural policy network for the networking of organisations and administrations , advisors , researchers , reference representatives of the agricultural sector and other innovation actors in the field of agriculture and rural development at national level at the latest 12 months after the approval by the commission of the cap strategic plan .


### 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 farmers who carry out an agricultural activity on the agricultural areas of their holding . in order to ensure a common approach at union level for such a targeting of support , a framework definition for a ' farmer’ displaying the essential elements and a clear definition of a ' farmer ' for the purposes of establishing eligibility for support should be set out . on the basis of this framework , member states should define in their cap strategic plans which farmers are eligible for support ; as the policy direction in rural development has encouraged farmers to diversity their activities beyond the farm gate this should 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 .


### when setting the area threshold , member states shall aim at ensuring that decoupled direct payments may only be granted to genuine farmers if : ### when setting the area threshold or minimum limit for payments , member states shall aim at ensuring that direct payments may only be granted to genuine farmers if :


### the types and coverage of eligible insurance schemes and mutual funds ; ### the types and coverage of eligible insurance schemes , mutual funds and income stabilisation tools ;


### 70% of the eligible public expenditure in the outermost regions and in the smaller aegean islands within the meaning of regulation no 229 / 2013 ; ### 85% of the eligible public expenditure in the outermost regions and in the smaller aegean islands within the meaning of regulation no 229 / 2013 ;


### 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 .


### member states may provide for complementary income support for young farmers under the conditions set out in this article and as further specified in their cap strategic plans . ### member states shall provide for complementary income support for young farmers and new entrants under the conditions set out in this article and as further specified in their cap strategic plans .