### 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 . 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 , while at the same allowing enough flexibility in cap strategic plans to facilitate complementarity between different interventions . 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 .


### 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 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 . vocational training is fundamental to help young farmers with the uptake of innovation and new technologies which will , in turn , improve their competitiveness and sustainability . 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 . these interventions would only constitute a good option if there is a clear and continued direct benefit for young farmers to start or develop their business . 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 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 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 . one - third of this amount may be also made available for the early retirement schemes for farmers , which would also speed - up the generational renewal .


### 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 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 should include in their cap strategic plan the ring - fencing of at least an amount corresponding to 4% of the annual direct payments ' envelope . for new entrants who do not meet the conditions to be classified as young farmers , member states may make additional resources available that are not reserved for young farmers . an increase of the maximum amount of aid for the installation of young farmers , 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 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 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 and the involvement on an equal footing of young farmers in existing businesses . 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 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 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 young people 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 this aim , member states may set in their cap strategic plans preferential conditions for financial instruments for young farmers , 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 , up to eur 100 . 000 , which can be accessed also through or in combination with financial instrument form of support , should be established .


### support should enable the establishment and implementation of cooperation between at least two entities in view of achieving cap objectives . support can entail all aspects of such cooperation , such as the setting up of quality schemes ; collective environmental and climate action ; the promotion of short supply chain and local markets ; pilot projects ; operational group projects within the eip for agricultural productivity and sustainability local development projects , smart villages , buyers ' clubs and machinery rings ; farm partnerships ; forest management plans ; networks and clusters ; social farming ; community supported agriculture ; actions within the scope of leader ; and the setting up of producer groups and producer organisations , as well as other forms of cooperation deemed necessary to achieve the specific objectives of the cap . ### support should enable the establishment and implementation of cooperation between at least two entities in view of achieving cap objectives . support can entail all aspects of such cooperation , such as the setting up of quality schemes ; collective environmental and climate action ; the promotion of short supply chain and local markets ; the development of traditional local and regional brands ; pilot projects ; operational group projects within the eip for agricultural productivity and sustainability local development projects , smart villages , buyers ' clubs and machinery rings ; farm partnerships ; forest management plans ; networks and clusters ; social farming ; community supported agriculture ; actions within the scope of leader ; and the setting up of producer groups and producer organisations , as well as other forms of cooperation deemed necessary to achieve the specific objectives of the cap .


### support should enable the establishment and implementation of cooperation between at least two entities in view of achieving cap objectives . support can entail all aspects of such cooperation , such as the setting up of quality schemes ; collective environmental and climate action ; the promotion of short supply chain and local markets ; pilot projects ; operational group projects within the eip for agricultural productivity and sustainability local development projects , smart villages , buyers ' clubs and machinery rings ; farm partnerships ; forest management plans ; networks and clusters ; social farming ; community supported agriculture ; actions within the scope of leader ; and the setting up of producer groups and producer organisations , as well as other forms of cooperation deemed necessary to achieve the specific objectives of the cap . ### support should enable the establishment and implementation of cooperation between at least two entities in view of achieving cap objectives . support can entail all aspects of such cooperation , such as the setting up of quality schemes ; collective environmental and climate action ; the promotion of short supply chain and local markets ; pilot projects ; operational group projects within the eip for agricultural productivity and sustainability local development projects , smart villages , buyers ' clubs and machinery rings ; farm partnerships ; forest management plans ; networks and clusters ; social farming ; community supported agriculture ; actions within the scope of leader ; promotion and support for the setting up and operation of producer groups and producer organisations , as well as other forms of cooperation deemed necessary to achieve the specific objectives of the cap .


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


### 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 .


### in the process of development of their cap strategic plans , member states should analyse their specific situation and needs , set targets linked to the achievement of the objectives of the cap and design the interventions which will allow reaching these targets , while being adapted to the national and specific regional contexts , including the outermost regions pursuant to article 349 tfeu . such process should promote more subsidiarity within a common union framework , while compliance with the general principles of union law and the objectives of the cap should be ensured . it is therefore appropriate to set rules on the structure and content of the cap strategic plans . ### in the process of development of their cap strategic plans , member states should analyse their specific situation and needs , set targets linked to the achievement of the objectives of the cap and design the interventions which will allow reaching these targets , while being adapted to the specific union , national and regional contexts , including the outermost regions pursuant to article 349 tfeu . such process should promote more subsidiarity within a common union framework , while compliance with the general principles of union law and the objectives of the cap should be ensured . it is therefore appropriate to set rules on the structure and content of the cap strategic plans .


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


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


### personal data collected for the purposes of the application of any provision enshrined in this regulation should be processed in a way that is compatible with those purposes . it should also be made anonymous , be aggregated when processed for monitoring or evaluation purposes , and be protected in accordance with union law concerning the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data , in particular regulation no 45 / 2001 of the european parliament and of the council19 and regulation 2016 / 679 of the european parliament and of the council20 . data subjects should be informed of such processing and of their data protection rights . _________________ 19 regulation no 45 / 2001 of the european parliament and of the council of 18 december 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data . 20 regulation 2016 / 679 of the european parliament and of the council of 27 april 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data , and repealing directive 95 / 46 / ec . ### personal data collected for the purposes of the application of any provision enshrined in this regulation should be processed in a way that is compatible with those purposes . it should also be made anonymous , be aggregated when processed for monitoring or evaluation purposes , and be protected in accordance with union law concerning the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data , in particular regulation no 45 / 2001 of the european parliament and of the council19 and regulation 2016 / 679 of the european parliament and of the council20 . data should be not collected and not published of those beneficiaries , whose aid received in one year is equal to or less then eur 1 250 and where the eligible area is less than 10 ha . data subjects should be informed of such processing and of their data protection rights . _________________ 19 regulation no 45 / 2001 of the european parliament and of the council of 18 december 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data . 20 regulation 2016 / 679 of the european parliament and of the council of 27 april 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data , and repealing directive 95 / 46 / ec .


### in order to ensure legal certainty and continuity , the special provisions for croatia concerning the gradual introduction of direct payments and complementary national direct payments in the framework of the phasing - in mechanism should continue to apply until 1 january 2021 . ### in order to ensure legal certainty and continuity , the special provisions for croatia concerning the gradual introduction of direct payments and complementary national direct payments in the framework of the phasing - in mechanism should continue to apply . croatia will be entitled to an amount in accordance with the accession treaty in 2022 , including an additional envelope for the national reserve for demined land in croatia , and this right should be included in the calculation of the national envelope for 2022 .


### types of interventions and common requirements for member states to pursue these objectives as well as the related financial arrangements ; ### types of interventions and eu requirements that member states will apply to pursue these objectives as well as the related financial arrangements ;


### chapter iii of title ii , chapter ii of title iii and articles 41 and 43 of regulation [ cpr ] of the european parliament and of the council26shall apply to support financed by the eafrd under this regulation . _________________ 26 regulation [ … / … ] of the european parliament and of the council of [ date ] [ full tittle ] . ### articles 25 to 28 of regulation [ cpr ] of the european parliament and of the council26 shall apply to support financed by the eafrd under this regulation . _________________ 26 regulation [ … / … ] of the european parliament and of the council of [ date ] [ full tittle ] .


### ' farmer ' means a natural or legal person , or a group of natural or legal persons , regardless of the legal status granted to such group and its members by national law , whose holding is situated within the territorial scope of the treaties , as defined in article 52 of the treaty on european union in conjunction with articles 349 and 355 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , and who exercises an agricultural activity as defined by member states ; ### ' farmer ' means a natural or legal person , or a group of natural or legal persons , regardless of the legal status granted to such group and its members by national law , whose holding is situated within the territorial scope of the treaties , as defined in article 52 of the treaty on european union in conjunction with articles 349 and 355 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , and who exercises an agricultural activity in accordance with good farming practice as defined by member states ;


### ' 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 .


### a project , contract , action or group of projects selected under the programs concerned ; ### a project , contract , action or group of projects selected under the strategic plan concerned ;


### in the context of financial instruments , a program contribution to a financial instrument and the subsequent financial support provided to final recipients by that financial instrument ; ### in the context of financial instruments , a strategic plan contribution to a financial instrument and the subsequent financial support provided to final recipients by that financial instrument ;


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


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


### in the context of state aid schemes , the body which receives the aid ; ### in the context of state aid schemes , the entity which receives the aid ;


### ' targets ' means pre - agreed values to be achieved at the end of the period in relation to the result indicators included under a specific objective ; ### ' targets ' means indicative values set by member states to be achieved at the end of the period in relation to the result indicators included under a specific objective ;


### ' targets ' means pre - agreed values to be achieved at the end of the period in relation to the result indicators included under a specific objective ; ### ' targets ' means pre - agreed values to be achieved over the period of the cap strategic plan in relation to the result indicators included under a specific objective ;


### that , during the year for which support is requested , is used for an agricultural activity or , where the area is also used for non - agricultural activities , is predominantly used for agricultural activities , and which is at the farmer ' s disposal . where duly justified for environmental reasons , eligible hectares may also include certain areas used for agricultural activities only every second year . ### that , during the year for which support is requested , is used for an agricultural activity , including the temporary storage for up to six months of crop products and manure heaps generated on that land or , where the area is also used for non - agricultural activities , is predominantly used for agricultural activities , and which is at the farmer ' s disposal . where duly justified for environmental reasons , eligible hectares may also include certain areas used for agricultural activities only every second year .


### those objectives shall be complemented by the cross - cutting objective of modernising the sector by fostering and sharing of knowledge , innovation and digitalisation in agriculture and rural areas , and encouraging their uptake . ### those objectives , where relevant , shall be complemented by the cross - cutting objective of modernising the sector by fostering and sharing of knowledge , innovation and digitalisation in agriculture and rural areas , and encouraging their uptake .


### improve the farmers ' position in the value chain ; ### improve the farmers ' bargaining position in the food supply chain ;


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


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


### the climate and the environment ; ### the climate and the environment , including water quality and quantity , air quality , soil , biodiversity and ecosystem services ;


### the climate and the environment ; ### the basic agricultural productivity standard , the climate and the environment ;


### member states shall ensure that all agricultural areas including land which is no longer used for production purposes , is maintained in good agricultural and environmental condition . member states shall define , at national or regional level , minimum standards for beneficiaries for good agricultural and environmental condition of land in line with the main objective of the standards as referred to in annex iii , taking into account the specific characteristics of the areas concerned , including soil and climatic condition , existing farming systems , land use , crop rotation , farming practices , and farm structures . ### member states shall ensure that all agricultural areas including land which is no longer used for production purposes , is maintained in good agricultural and environmental condition . with that aim in mind , they shall , in particular , seek to establish minimum standards at national , regional - and where appropriate , sub - regional - level for beneficiaries for good agricultural and environmental condition of land in line with the main objective of the standards as referred to in annex iii , taking into account the specific soil and climate conditions and characteristics of the areas concerned , such as existing farming systems , land use , crop rotation , farming practices , and farm structures .


### member states shall ensure that the farm advice given is impartial and that advisors have no conflict of interest . ### member states shall ensure that the farm advice given is impartial and that advisors have no conflict of interest according to the definition set in article 57 of the financial regulation .


### member states shall ensure that the farm advice given is impartial and that advisors have no conflict of interest . ### member states shall ensure that farmers have access to impartial and objective farm advisory services in which advisors have no conflict of interest .


### all requirements , conditions and management commitments applying to farmers and other beneficiaries set in the cap strategic plan , including requirements and standards under conditionality and conditions for support schemes as well as information on financial instruments and business plans established under the cap strategic plan ; ### all requirements , conditions and management commitments applying to farmers and other beneficiaries set in the cap strategic plan , including requirements and standards under conditionality , eco - schemes , environmental , climate and other management commitments under&#160 ; article 65&#160 ; and conditions for support schemes as well as information on financial instruments and business plans established under the cap strategic plan ;


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


### 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 the salaries linked to an agricultural activity actually paid and declared by the farmer in the previous calendar year , including taxes and social contributions related to employment , from the amount of direct payments to be granted to a farmer pursuant to chapter 1 of title iii in a given calendar year . where no data is available on the salaries actually paid and declared by the farmer in the previous calendar year , the most recent data available shall be used .


### 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 shall subtract from the amount of basic income support to be granted to a farmer pursuant to this chapter in a given calendar year :


### member states shall grant decoupled direct payments under the conditions set out in this section and as further specified in their cap strategic plans . ### member states shall grant decoupled direct payments to genuine farmers under the conditions set out in this section and as further specified in their cap strategic plans .


### 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 corresponding amounts make an effective contribution to the objectives set out in article 6 to which decoupled direct payments contribute . ### the corresponding amounts equalling or exceeding those thresholds make an effective contribution to the objectives set out in article 6 to which direct payments contribute .


### the member states concerned may decide not to apply paragraph 1 to the outermost regions and to the smaller aegean islands . ### the member states concerned may decide not to apply this article to the outermost regions and to the smaller aegean islands .


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


### member states shall grant genuine farmers holding owned or leased - in payment entitlements basic income support upon activation of those payment entitlements . member states shall ensure that for the purpose of the activation of payment entitlements genuine farmers declare the eligible hectares accompanying any payment entitlement . ### member states shall grant farmers holding owned or leased - in payment entitlements basic income support upon activation of those payment entitlements . member states shall ensure that for the purpose of the activation of payment entitlements farmers declare the eligible hectares accompanying any payment entitlement .


### young farmers who have newly set up a holding for the first time ; ### young farmers who have newly set up a holding ;


### 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 of up to eur 1 250 for an area of no more than 10 hectares . this arrangement may comprise a lump sum replacing direct payments under this section and section 3 of this chapter or aid per hectare , which can be differentiated among territories according to article 18 ; member states shall indicate in the cap strategic plan that the corresponding intervention is voluntary for farmers . the total area for lump - sum payments to small producers must not exceed 15% of the total area of a member state .


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


### member states may grant coupled income support to genuine farmers under the conditions set out in this subsection and as further specified in their cap strategic plans . ### member states may grant coupled income support to genuine farmers under the conditions set out in this subsection and as further specified in their cap strategic plans . if they decide to grant coupled income support , they must ensure that this does not result in distortions of competition in the internal market .


### 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 . ### coupled support may only be granted to those sectors or to those regions of a member state where specific types of farming or specific agricultural sectors that are particularly important for economic , social or environmental reasons undergo certain difficulties . 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 .


### –bulgaria : eur 624 , 11 , ### –bulgaria : x eur ,


### –greece : eur 225 , 04 , ### –greece : x eur ,


### –spain : eur 348 , 03 , ### –spain : x eur ,


### –portugal : eur 219 , 09 ### –portugal : x eur


### 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 point of article 1 of regulation no 1308 / 2013 ; and such products as are earmarked for processing ;


### 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 , quality and market segmentation , 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 ;


### crisis prevention and risk management , aimed at avoiding and dealing with crises on the fruit and vegetables markets ; those objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points , and of article 6 . ### crisis prevention and risk management , including phytosanitary aspects , aimed at avoiding and dealing with crises on the fruit and vegetables markets ; those objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points , and of article 6 .


### investments in tangible and non - tangible assets , in particular focused on water saving , energy saving , ecological packaging and waste reduction ; ### investments in tangible and non - tangible assets , in particular focused on water saving , water quality , energy saving , ecological packaging and waste reduction ;


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


### implementation and management of third country phytosanitary protocols in the territory of the union to facilitate access to third country markets ; ### implementation and management of third country phytosanitary protocols in the territory of the union to facilitate access to third country markets as well as phytosanitary crisis prevention and management ;


### 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 ;


### producer organisations in the fruit and vegetables sector and / or their associations may set up an operational fund . the fund shall be financed by : ### producer organisations , their associations and , where applicable , interbranch organisations in the fruit and vegetables sector&#160 ; may set up an operational fund . the fund shall be financed by :


### by way of derogation from the first subparagraph , the union financial assistance may be increased as follows : ### by way of derogation from the first subparagraph , the union financial assistance provided for in points , , and may be increased by 0 , 5 per cent of the value of marketed production , provided that this percentage is used solely for one or more interventions linked to the objectives referred to in article 42 , , , , or ;


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


### in regions of the member states in which the degree of organisation of producers in the fruit and vegetables sector is significantly below the union average , member states may grant producer organisations recognised under regulation no 1308 / 2013 national financial assistance equal to a maximum of 80% of the financial contributions referred to in point of article 45 and up to 10% of the value of the marketed production of any such producer organisation . the national financial assistance shall be additional to the operational fund . ### in regions of the member states in which the degree of organisation of producers in the fruit and vegetables sector is significantly below the union average , member states may grant producer organisations recognised under regulation no 1308 / 2013 national financial assistance equal to a maximum of 80 % of the financial contributions referred to in point of article 45 and up to 10 % of the value of the marketed production of any such producer organisation . member states may grant national financial assistance equal to a maximum of 96 % of the financial contributions referred to in article 4 paragraph point a ) for an operational program or part of an operational program satisfying at least one of the conditions set in article 46 paragraph points b ) , c ) , d ) , f ) , or g ) . the national financial assistance shall be additional to the operational fund .


### in regions of the member states in which the degree of organisation of producers in the fruit and vegetables sector is significantly below the union average , member states may grant producer organisations recognised under regulation no 1308 / 2013 national financial assistance equal to a maximum of 80% of the financial contributions referred to in point of article 45 and up to 10% of the value of the marketed production of any such producer organisation . the national financial assistance shall be additional to the operational fund . ### in regions of the member states in which the degree of organisation of producers in the fruit and vegetables sector is significantly below the union average and in island and outlying regions , member states may grant producer organisations recognised under regulation no 1308 / 2013 national financial assistance equal to a maximum of 80% of the financial contributions referred to in point of article 45 and up to 10% of the value of the marketed production of any such producer organisation . the national financial assistance shall be additional to the operational fund .


### in regions of the member states in which the degree of organisation of producers in the fruit and vegetables sector is significantly below the union average , member states may grant producer organisations recognised under regulation no 1308 / 2013 national financial assistance equal to a maximum of 80% of the financial contributions referred to in point of article 45 and up to 10% of the value of the marketed production of any such producer organisation . the national financial assistance shall be additional to the operational fund . ### in regions of the member states in which the degree of organisation of producers in the fruit and vegetables sector is significantly below the union average , member states may grant producer organisations recognised under regulation no 1308 / 2013 national financial assistance equal to a maximum of 30% of the financial contributions referred to in point of article 45 . the national financial assistance shall be additional to the operational fund . the figures in article 46 shall apply to products marketed by these producer organisations .


### member states shall choose in their cap strategic plans for each specific objective set out in article 6 one or more of the following types of interventions in the apiculture sector : ### member states shall choose in their cap strategic plans for the specific objectives set out in article 6 one or more of the following types of interventions in the apiculture sector :


### technical assistance to beekeepers and beekeepers ' organisations ; ### technical assistance to beekeepers and beekeepers ' organisations including a specific focus on education and training for beginners ;


### actions to combat beehive invaders and diseases , in particular varroasis ; ### actions to combat and prevent beehive invaders and diseases , in particular varroasis ;


### actions to combat beehive invaders and diseases , in particular varroasis ; ### actions to prevent and combat beehive invaders and diseases , in particular varroasis ;


### restocking of beehives in the union ; ### action to preserve the existing number of bee communities with the aim of their increase and restocking of beehives in the union ;


### a definition of a beehive and methods for calculating the number of beehives ; ### a definition of a bee community and methods for calculating the number of bee communities ;


### 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 ;


### 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 competitiveness of union wine producers including contributing to improvement of sustainable production systems ; that objective relates to the specific objective set out in article 6 paragraph point ;


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


### 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 ; that objective relates to the objective set out in article 6 paragraph point ;


### tangible and intangible investments in processing facilities and winery infrastructure , as well as marketing structures and tools ; ### tangible or intangible investments : in winegrowing enterprises , with the exception of operations falling under the type of intervention described in point of article 52 ; in processing facilities and winery infrastructure , as well as marketing structures and tools .


### tangible and intangible investments in innovation consisting of development of innovative products and by - products of wine making , processes and technologies , other investments adding value at any stage of the supply chain , including for knowledge exchange ; ### tangible and intangible investments in digitalisation and innovation consisting of development of innovative products and technological processes , connected with the products referred to in part ii of annex vii to regulation 1308 / 2013 or with by - products of winemaking , processes and technologies , other investments adding value at any stage of the supply chain , including for knowledge exchange , and / or contributing to the adaptation to climate change ;


### the member states shall substantiate in their cap strategic plans their choice of objectives and the types of intervention in the wine sector . within the chosen types of intervention , they shall define interventions . ### the member states shall substantiate in their cap strategic plans their choice of objectives and the types of intervention in the wine sector . within the chosen types of intervention , they shall define interventions . member states may lay down specific provisions for the information and promotion actions by the management bodies of the protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications , on behalf of all the enterprises concerned , particularly with regard to the maximum length of the actions .


### 50% of eligible investment costs in less developed regions ; ### 50% of eligible investment costs in regions other than less developed regions and in island regions other than those referred to in points and ;


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


### the union financial assistance for information actions and promotion referred to in points and of article 52 shall not exceed 50% of eligible expenditure . ### the union financial assistance for information actions and promotion referred to in points and of article 52 shall not exceed the following percentages : 50% of eligible expenditure for micro , small and medium - sized enterprises which employ fewer than 250 persons and have an annual turnover not exceeding eur 50 million , and / or an annual balance sheet total not exceeding eur 43 million ; 40% of eligible expenditure for enterprises not covered by point and which employ fewer than 750 employees and have an annual turnover not exceeding eur 200 million ; enterprises not covered by points and and having more than 750 employees or turnover of more than eur 200 million will not be eligible for the assistance referred to in the first paragraph .


### the member state referred to in article 82 shall define in its cap strategic plan one or more of the types of intervention referred to in article 60 to pursue the objectives chosen as laid down in paragraph 1 . within the chosen types of intervention they shall define interventions . the member state referred to in article 82 shall substantiate in its cap strategic plan the choice of objectives , types of intervention and interventions to meet those objectives . ### the member state referred to in article 82 shall define in its cap strategic plan two or more of the types of intervention referred to in article 60 to pursue the objectives chosen as laid down in paragraph 1 . within the chosen types of intervention they shall define interventions . the member state referred to in article 82 shall substantiate in its cap strategic plan the choice of objectives , types of intervention and interventions to meet those objectives .


### reduction of environmental impact of and contribution to climate action through olive cultivation ; that objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points and of article 6 ; ### reduction of environmental impact of and contribution to climate action , adaptation and mitigation of climate change through olive cultivation ; that objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points and of article 6 ;


### improvement of quality of olive oil and table olives ; that objective relate to the specific objective set out in point of article 6 ; ### improvement of quality of olive oil and table olives ; that objective relates to the objective set out in point of article 6 ;


### improvement of quality of olive oil and table olives ; that objective relate to the specific objective set out in point of article 6 ; ### improvement of quality of olive oil and table olives ; that objective relate to the specific objective set out in points and of article 6 ;


### crisis prevention and management , aimed at improving pest resilience , avoiding and dealing with crises in the olive oil and table olives markets ; that objective relate to the specific objective set out in point of article 6 . ### crisis prevention and management , aimed at improving pest resilience , avoiding and dealing with crises in the olive oil and table olives markets ; that objective relates to the objective set out in points , and of article 6 ;


### crisis prevention and management , aimed at improving pest resilience , avoiding and dealing with crises in the olive oil and table olives markets ; that objective relate to the specific objective set out in point of article 6 . ### crisis prevention and management , aimed at improving pest resilience , avoiding and dealing with crises in the olive oil and table olives markets , including the improvement of prevention and resilience to pests ; that objective relate to the specific objective set out in point of article 6 .


### to pursue the objectives referred to in article 56 , the member states referred to in article 82 shall choose in their cap strategic plans one or more of the types of interventions referred to in article 60 . within the chosen types of intervention , they shall define interventions . ### to pursue the objectives referred to in article 56 , the member states referred to in article 82 shall choose in their cap strategic plans two or more of the types of interventions referred to in article 60 . within the chosen types of intervention , they shall define interventions .


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


### 75% of the actual expenditure incurred for the types of intervention referred to in points and of article 60 where the operational program is implemented in at least three third countries or non - producing member states by producer organisations from at least two producing member states , 50% of the actual expenditure where for this type of intervention this condition is not met . ### 85% of the actual expenditure incurred for the types of intervention referred to in points and of article 60 where the operational program is implemented in at least three third countries or non - producing member states by producer organisations or associations of producer organisations from at least two producing member states , 50% of the actual expenditure where for this type of intervention this condition is not met .


### planning of production , adjusting production to demand , particularly in terms of quality and quantity , optimisation of production costs and returns on investments and stabilising producer prices ; those objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points , , and of article 6 ; ### planning of production , including through the establishment of a european fruit and vegetables register , updated annually by species and variety , adjusting production to demand , particularly in terms of quality and quantity , optimisation of production costs and returns on investments and stabilising producer prices to enable producers who are members of pos / apos to achieve a commercial value that is higher than the market average ; &#160 ; 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 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 ;


### types of intervention ### types of intervention for operational programmes


### as regards the objectives referred to in points to of article 59 member states shall choose in their cap strategic plans one or more of the following types of intervention : ### as regards the objectives referred to in points to of articles 56 and 59 , member states shall choose in their cap strategic plans one or more of the following types of intervention :


### as regards the objective referred to in point of article 59 , member states shall choose in their cap strategic plans one or more of the following types of intervention : ### as regards the objective referred to in point of article 59 and point of article 56 , member states shall choose in their cap strategic plans one or more of the following types of intervention :


### improvement of the use of and management of water , including water saving and drainage ; ### improvement of the use of and management of water , including water saving , achieving a balance between surplus and deficit basins and drainage ;


### energy saving and energy efficiency increase ; ### energy saving and energy efficiency increase , including the use of renewable energy sources such as the sustainable use of agricultural residues ;


### collective storage of products produced by the producer organisation or by members of the producer organisation ; ### collective storage of products produced by the producer organisation or by members of the producer organisation , as well as the processing of products to facilitate their storage ;


### replanting of orchards where that is necessary following mandatory grubbing up for health or phytosanitary reasons on the instruction of the member state competent authority or to adapt to climate change ; ### replanting of orchards or olive groves where that is necessary following mandatory grubbing up for health or phytosanitary reasons on the instruction of the member state competent authority or to adapt to climate change ;


### operational programs ### general conditions for operational programmes and national support programmes


### operational funds ### operational funds of producer organisations and associations of producer organisations


### member states may grant payments for environmental , climate and other management commitments under the conditions set out in this article and as further specified in their cap strategic plans . ### member states may grant payments to&#160 ; incentivise environmentally sustainable practices , climate mitigation&#160 ; and adaption measures and other management commitments beneficial&#160 ; to the environment under the conditions set out in this article and&#160 ; as further specified in their cap strategic plans .


### member states may make support under this type of interventions available throughout their territories , in accordance with their national , regional or local specific needs . ### member states may make support under this type of interventions available throughout their territories , in accordance with their national , regional or local specific needs . this aid shall be limited to the maximum amounts laid down in annex ixb .


### member states shall only grant payments to farmers and other beneficiaries who undertake , on a voluntary basis , management commitments which are considered to be beneficial to achieving the specific objectives set out in article 6 . ### member states shall only grant payments to farmers and other beneficiaries who undertake , on a voluntary basis , management commitments which are considered to be beneficial to achieving at least one of the specific objectives set out in article 6 .


### member states may promote and support collective schemes and result - based payments schemes to encourage farmers to deliver a significant enhancement of the quality of the environment at a larger scale and in a measurable way . ### member states may promote and support a combination of management commitments in the form of locally - led schemes , collective schemes and result - based payments schemes to encourage farmers to deliver a significant enhancement of the quality of the environment at a larger scale and in a measurable way .


### member states may promote and support collective schemes and result - based payments schemes to encourage farmers to deliver a significant enhancement of the quality of the environment at a larger scale and in a measurable way . ### member states may promote and support collective schemes and result - based payments schemes to encourage farmers and other beneficiaries to deliver a significant enhancement of the quality of the environment at a larger scale and in a measurable way .


### commitments shall be undertaken for a period of five to seven years . however , where necessary in order to achieve or maintain certain environmental benefits sought , member states may determine a longer period in the cap strategic plan for particular types of commitments , including by means of providing for their annual extension after the termination of the initial period . in exceptional and duly justified cases , and for new commitments directly following the commitment performed in the initial period , member states may determine a shorter period in their cap strategic plans . ### commitments shall be undertaken for a period of five to seven years . however , where necessary in order to achieve or maintain certain environmental benefits sought , taking in to account the long - term nature of forestry , member states may determine a longer period in the cap strategic plan for particular types of commitments , including by means of providing for their annual extension after the termination of the initial period . in exceptional and duly justified cases , and for new commitments directly following the commitment performed in the initial period , member states may determine a shorter period in their cap strategic plans .


### member states may grant payments for natural or other area - specific constraints under the conditions set out in this article and as further specified in their cap strategic plans with the view of contributing to the achievement of the specific objectives set out in article 6 . ### member states may grant payments for natural or other area - specific constraints and should grant payments for mountain areas under the conditions set out in this article and as further specified in their cap strategic plans with the view of contributing to the achievement of the specific objectives set out in article 6 .


### member states may grant payments for natural or other area - specific constraints under the conditions set out in this article and as further specified in their cap strategic plans with the view of contributing to the achievement of the specific objectives set out in article 6 . ### member states may grant payments for natural or other area - specific constraints under the conditions set out in this article and as further specified in their cap strategic plans with the view of contributing to the achievement of at least one of the specific objectives set out in article 6 .


### member states may grant payments for natural or other area - specific constraints under the conditions set out in this article and as further specified in their cap strategic plans with the view of contributing to the achievement of the specific objectives set out in article 6 . ### member states may grant payments for natural or other area - specific constraints under the conditions set out in this article and as further specified in their cap strategic plans with the view of contributing to the achievement of the specific objectives that are relevant , of those set out in article 6 .


### payments shall be granted annually per hectare of area . ### payments shall be granted annually per hectare of area and shall be limited to the maximum amounts laid down in annex ixb .


### member states may grant payments for area - specific disadvantages imposed by requirements resulting from the implementation of directives 92 / 43 / eec and 2009 / 147 / ec or directive 2000 / 60 / ec under the conditions set out in this article and as further specified in their cap strategic plans with the view of contributing to the achievement of the specific objectives set out in article 6 . ### member states may grant payments for area - specific disadvantages imposed by requirements resulting from the implementation of directives 92 / 43 / eec , 2009 / 147 / ec and directive 2000 / 60 / ec under the conditions set out in this article and as further specified in their cap strategic plans with the view of contributing to the achievement of the specific objectives that are relevant , of those set out in article 6 .


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


### purchase of animals , annual plants and their planting other than for the purpose of restoring agricultural or forestry potential following natural disaster and catastrophic events ; ### purchase of animals , annual plants and their planting other than for the protection of herds against predators or for the purpose of restoring agricultural or forestry potential following natural disaster and catastrophic events ;


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


### member states may grant support for the installation of young farmers and rural business start - up under the conditions set out in this article and as further specified in their cap strategic plans with the view of contributing to the achievement of the specific objectives set out in article 6 . ### member states may grant support for the installation of young farmers and rural business start - up under the conditions set out in this article and as further specified in their cap strategic plans with the view of contributing to the achievement at least one of the specific objectives set out in article 6 .


### member states may only grant support under this type of interventions to help : ### member states may only grant support under this article to help :


### the start - up of rural business linked to agriculture and forestry or farm household income diversification ; ### the start - up of rural business linked to agriculture and forestry or farm household income diversification that fulfil the conditions as defined in article 4 new ;


### the start - up of rural business linked to agriculture and forestry or farm household income diversification ; ### the start - up and development of rural business activities linked to agriculture , forestry , bioeconomy and circular economy , tourism and other sectors in rural areas or farm household income diversification ;


### the start - up of rural business linked to agriculture and forestry or farm household income diversification ; ### the start - up of rural business linked to agriculture and forestry or income diversification ;


### member states shall grant support for risk management tools under the conditions set out in this article and as further specified in their cap strategic plans . ### based on the needs assessment and swot analysis , member states may grant support for risk management tools under the conditions set out in this article and as further specified in their cap strategic plans .


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


### member states shall grant support under this type of interventions in order to promote risk management tools , which help genuine farmers manage production and income risks related to their agricultural activity which are outside their control and which contribute to achieving the specific objectives set out in article 6 . ### member states shall grant support under this type of interventions in order to promote risk management tools , which help genuine farmers manage production and income risks related to their agricultural activity which are outside their control and which contribute to achieving at least one of the specific objectives set out in article 6 .


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


### the methodology for the calculation of losses and triggering factors for compensation ; ### the methodology for the calculation of losses and triggering factors for compensation ; including the use of biological , climatic or economic indexes established at the farm level or at the local , regional and national levels to calculate the annual production of the farmer or its annual income


### member states may only grant support under this type of interventions to promote forms of cooperation which involves at least two entities and which contributes to achieving the specific objectives set out in article 6 . ### member states may only grant support under this type of interventions to promote forms of cooperation which involves at least two entities and which contributes to achieving at least one of the specific objectives set out in article 6 .


### under this type of interventions member states may cover costs of any relevant action to promote innovation , access to training and advice and exchange and dissemination of knowledge and information which contribute to achieving the specific objectives set out in article 6 . ### under this type of interventions member states may cover costs of any relevant action to promote innovation , access to training and advice , the creation of plans and studies and exchange and dissemination of knowledge and information which contribute to achieving the specific objectives set out in article 6 .


### under this type of interventions member states may cover costs of any relevant action to promote innovation , access to training and advice and exchange and dissemination of knowledge and information which contribute to achieving the specific objectives set out in article 6 . ### under this type of interventions member states may cover costs of any relevant action , with priority given to measures involving young farmers , to promote innovation , access to training and advice and exchange and dissemination of knowledge and information which contribute to achieving the specific objectives set out in article 6 .


### under this type of interventions member states may cover costs of any relevant action to promote innovation , access to training and advice and exchange and dissemination of knowledge and information which contribute to achieving the specific objectives set out in article 6 . ### under this type of interventions member states may cover costs of any relevant action to promote innovation , training and advice and exchange and dissemination of knowledge and information which contribute to achieving at least one of the specific objectives set out in article 6 .


### by way of derogation from paragraph 3 , in outermost regions and other duly justified cases member states may apply a higher rate or a higher amount than that set in in that paragraph to achieve the specific objectives set out in article 6 . ### by way of derogation from the second subparagraph of paragraph 3 , in outermost regions and other duly justified cases member states may apply a higher amount than that set in in that subparagraph to achieve the specific objectives set out in article 6 .


### by way of derogation from paragraph 3 , in outermost regions and other duly justified cases member states may apply a higher rate or a higher amount than that set in in that paragraph to achieve the specific objectives set out in article 6 . ### by way of derogation from paragraph 3 , in outermost regions and other duly justified cases member states may apply a higher rate or a higher amount than that set in in that paragraph to achieve the specific objectives set out in article 6 . this higher rate or amount is mandatory for the interventions indicated in this article aimed at young farmers , pursuant to point of article 4 of this regulation .


### by way of derogation from paragraph 3 , in outermost regions and other duly justified cases member states may apply a higher rate or a higher amount than that set in in that paragraph to achieve the specific objectives set out in article 6 . ### by way of derogation from paragraph 3 , in outermost regions , the smaller aegean islands and other duly justified cases member states may apply a higher rate or a higher amount than that set in in that paragraph to achieve the specific objectives set out in article 6 .


### 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 rural business start - up , thematic sub - programme for women in rural areas , 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 without any form of discrimination , 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 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 at regional level : 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 .


### eur 10 666 000 per year for greece ; ### eur x per year for greece ;


### eur 554 000 per year for france ; and , ### eur x per year for france ; and ,


### eur 34 590 000 per year for italy . ### eur x per year for italy .


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


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


### the indicative financial allocations for the coupled income support interventions referred to in subsection 1 of section 2 of chapter ii of title iii , shall be limited to a maximum of 10% of the amounts set out in annex vii . ### the indicative financial allocations for the coupled income support interventions referred to in subsection 3 of section 1 of chapter ii of title iii , shall be limited to a maximum of 13% of the amounts set out in annex vii .


### without prejudice to article 15 of regulation [ hzr ] , the maximum amount which may be granted in a member state before the application of article 15 of this regulation pursuant to subsection 1 of section 2 of chapter ii of title iii of this regulation in respect of a calendar year shall not exceed the amounts fixed in the cap strategic plan in accordance with paragraph 6 . ### without prejudice to article 15 of regulation [ hzr ] , the maximum amount which may be granted in a member state before the application of article 15 of this regulation pursuant to subsection 1 of section 3 of chapter ii of title iii of this regulation in respect of a calendar year shall not exceed the amounts fixed in the cap strategic plan in accordance with paragraph 5 .


### percentage of variation is the percentage by which the realised average or uniform unit amount may exceed the planned average or uniform unit amount referred to in the cap strategic plan . ### percentage of variation is the percentage by which the realised average or uniform indicative unit amount may exceed the planned average or uniform indicative unit amount referred to in the cap strategic plan .


### for each intervention in the form of direct payments , the realised average or uniform unit amount shall never be lower than the planned unit amount , unless the realised output exceeds the planned output as established in the cap strategic plan . ### for each intervention in the form of direct payments , the realised average or uniform indicative unit amount shall never be lower than the planned indicative unit amount , unless the realised output exceeds the planned output as established in the cap strategic plan .


### where different unit amounts have been defined within an intervention , this subparagraph shall apply to each uniform or average unit amount of that intervention . ### where different indicative unit amounts have been defined within an intervention , this subparagraph shall apply to each uniform or average indicative unit amount of that intervention .


### member states shall establish cap strategic plans in accordance with this regulation to implement the union support financed by the eagf and the eafrd for the achievement of the specific objectives set out to in article 6 . ### member states shall establish cap strategic plans in accordance with this regulation and article 4 of this regulation to implement the union support financed by the eagf and the eafrd for the achievement of the specific objectives set out to in article 6 .


### based on the swot analysis referred to in article 103 and an assessment of needs referred to in article 96 , member state shall establish in the cap strategic plans an intervention strategy as referred to in article 97 in which quantitative targets and milestones shall be set to achieve the specific objectives set out to in article 6 . the targets shall be defined using a common set of result indicators set out in annex i . ### based on the swot analysis referred to in article 103 and an assessment of needs referred to in article 96 , member state shall establish in the cap strategic plans an intervention strategy as referred to in article 97 in which quantitative targets and milestones shall be set to achieve the relevant specific objectives set out to in article 6 . the targets shall be defined using a common set of result indicators set out in annex i .


### based on the swot analysis referred to in article 103 and an assessment of needs referred to in article 96 , member state shall establish in the cap strategic plans an intervention strategy as referred to in article 97 in which quantitative targets and milestones shall be set to achieve the specific objectives set out to in article 6 . the targets shall be defined using a common set of result indicators set out in annex i . ### based on the swot analysis referred to in article 103 , which takes account of regional circumstances and needs , and an assessment of needs referred to in article 96 , member state shall establish in the cap strategic plans an intervention strategy as referred to in article 97 in which quantitative targets and milestones shall be set to achieve the specific objectives set out to in article 6 . the targets shall be defined using a common set of result indicators set out in annex i .


### based on the swot analysis referred to in article 103 and an assessment of needs referred to in article 96 , member state shall establish in the cap strategic plans an intervention strategy as referred to in article 97 in which quantitative targets and milestones shall be set to achieve the specific objectives set out to in article 6 . the targets shall be defined using a common set of result indicators set out in annex i . ### based on the swot analysis referred to in article 103 and an assessment of needs referred to in article 96 , member state shall establish in the cap strategic plans an intervention strategy as referred to in article 97 in which indicative targets shall be set to achieve the specific objectives set out to in article 6 . the targets shall be defined using a common set of result indicators set out in annex i .


### each member state shall organise a partnership with the competent regional and local authorities . the partnership shall include at least the following partners : ### each member state shall organise a partnership with the competent national , regional and local authorities . the partnership shall include at least the following partners :


### each member state shall organise a partnership with the competent regional and local authorities . the partnership shall include at least the following partners : ### each member state may organise a partnership with the competent regional and local authorities or involve them into the drafting of its cap strategic plan by other means . the partnership may include , for example , the following partners :


### member states and the commission shall cooperate to ensure effective coordination in the implementation of cap strategic plans , taking account of the principles of proportionality and shared management . ### member states and the commission shall cooperate to ensure effective coordination in the implementation of cap strategic plans , taking account of the principles of proportionality and shared management , and the need to ensure proper functioning of the single market .


### target and financial plans ; ### target and financial plans ; including , where appropriate , the target and financial plans found within the regional intervention programs ;


### annex v on the additional national financing provided within the scope of the cap strategic plan . ### annex v on the strategic plan interventions to which articles 107 , 108 and 109 tfeu apply in full , under the provisions of article 131 , and on the additional national financing provided within the scope of the cap strategic plan .