### (5) those objectives can be attained only by means of a union network for the collection of farm sustainability data (hereinafter referred to as ‘data network’) , based on data collectors existing in each member state , enjoying the confidence of the parties concerned. member states or responsible national authorities should endeavour to modernise data collection modes as far as possible. in order to reduce the burden for farmers and data collectors , with the aim to avoid the duplication of data requests and to enrich the fsdn data set , the principle of collect data once and re-use it multiple times should be applied. the open data directive27 will be considered. the use of digital solutions should be promoted , including re-use of data and data sharing with other sources. it should be provided for that the system based exclusively on farm accountancy offices may be extended in view of collecting environmental and social variables and that the data collection may be based both on regular and special surveys depending on the informative needs. ### (5) those objectives can be attained only by means of a union network for the collection of farm sustainability data (hereinafter referred to as ‘data network’) , based on data collectors existing in each member state , enjoying the confidence of the parties concerned. member states or responsible national authorities should endeavour to modernise data collection modes as far as possible. in order to reduce the administrative burden for farmers and data collectors , to avoid the duplication of data requests and data collection and to enrich the fsdn data set , the principle of collecting data once and re-using it multiple times should be applied for the purposes of this regulation. therefore , all existing relevant data collected in accordance with other relevant union legal acts should be relied on and reused , such as data collected on the basis of annex i to regulation (eu) 2021/2115 of the european parliament and of the council26a. the open data directive 27 will be considered. the use of digital solutions should be promoted , including re-use of data and data sharing with other sources. it should be provided for that the system based exclusively on farm accountancy offices may be extended in view of collecting environmental and social variables and that the data collection may be based both on regular and special surveys depending on the informative needs.


### (5) those objectives can be attained only by means of a union network for the collection of farm sustainability data (hereinafter referred to as ‘data network’) , based on data collectors existing in each member state , enjoying the confidence of the parties concerned. member states or responsible national authorities should endeavour to modernise data collection modes as far as possible. in order to reduce the burden for farmers and data collectors , with the aim to avoid the duplication of data requests and to enrich the fsdn data set , the principle of collect data once and re-use it multiple times should be applied. the open data directive27 will be considered. the use of digital solutions should be promoted , including re-use of data and data sharing with other sources. it should be provided for that the system based exclusively on farm accountancy offices may be extended in view of collecting environmental and social variables and that the data collection may be based both on regular and special surveys depending on the informative needs. ### (5) those objectives can be attained only by means of a union network for the collection of farm sustainability data (hereinafter referred to as ‘data network’) , based on data collectors existing in each member state , enjoying the confidence of the parties concerned. member states or responsible national authorities should endeavour to modernise data collection modes as far as possible. in order to reduce the burden for farmers and data collectors , with the aim to avoid the duplication of data requests and to enrich the fsdn data set , the principle of collect data once and re-use it multiple times should be applied. the open data directive27 will be considered. the use of digital solutions should be prioritised and promoted , including re-use of data and data sharing with other sources. for this purpose , developing or optimizing available digital tools for data collection such as the farm sustainability tool (fast) instrument should be explored. it should be provided for that the system based exclusively on farm accountancy offices may be extended in view of collecting environmental and social variables and that the data collection may be based both on regular and special surveys depending on the informative needs.


### (5) those objectives can be attained only by means of a union network for the collection of farm sustainability data (hereinafter referred to as ‘data network’) , based on data collectors existing in each member state , enjoying the confidence of the parties concerned. member states or responsible national authorities should endeavour to modernise data collection modes as far as possible. in order to reduce the burden for farmers and data collectors , with the aim to avoid the duplication of data requests and to enrich the fsdn data set , the principle of collect data once and re-use it multiple times should be applied. the open data directive27will be considered. the use of digital solutions should be promoted , including re-use of data and data sharing with other sources. it should be provided for that the system based exclusively on farm accountancy offices may be extended in view of collecting environmental and social variables and that the data collection may be based both on regular and special surveys depending on the informative needs. ### (5) those objectives can be attained only by means of a union network for the collection of farm sustainability data (hereinafter referred to as ‘data network’) , based on data collectors existing in each member state , enjoying the confidence of the parties concerned. member states or responsible national authorities should endeavour to modernise data collection modes as far as possible. in order to reduce the burden for farmers and data collectors and ensure data consistency , with the aim to avoid the duplication of data requests and to enrich the fsdn data set , the principle of collect data once and re-use it multiple times should be applied. the open data directive27will be considered. in order to minimise the administrative burden and streamline data collection , the use of digital solutions should be promoted , including re-use of data and data sharing with other sources. it should be provided for that the system based exclusively on farm accountancy offices may be extended in view of collecting environmental and social variables and that the data collection may be based both on regular and special surveys depending on the informative needs.


### (7) when sending the data for returning holding at union level , member states should provide a farm id to allow farm level identification with the purpose to ensure data sharing at union level. such information exchange has the objective to enhance the capacity to analyse sustainability matters. ### deleted


### (8) in case individual data will be shared by the commission or liaison agencies , it is of utmost importance to guarantee data protection and give assurance to farmers that their data and all other individual details obtained pursuant to this regulation will be anonymised or pseudonymised to avoid their identification , covering both natural and legal persons. ### (8) in case individual data will be shared by the commission or liaison agencies , it is of utmost importance to guarantee data protection and give assurance to farmers that their data and all other individual details obtained pursuant to this regulation will be anonymised to avoid their identification , covering both natural and legal persons.


### (9) the data should be collected at the level of the member state and should be pseudonymised with the identification number. only pseudonymised data should be transmitted to the commission. it should be provided for that access to this data may be provided only to the competent authorities in specific cases and in accordance with international , union and national law. the procedures to be followed and the conditions to be fulfilled in order to gain access to data in accordance with necessity and proportionality requirements should be defined by international , union and national law , and in particular with the charter of fundamental rights of the european union. ### (9) the data should be collected at the level of the member state and should be pseudonymised with a farm id to allow for farm level identification as well as subsequent interlinkage with other data networks. only pseudonymised data should be transmitted to the commission. it should be provided for that access to this data may be provided only to the competent authorities in specific cases and in accordance with international , union and national law. the procedures to be followed and the conditions to be fulfilled in order to gain access to data in accordance with necessity and proportionality requirements should be defined by international , union and national law , and in particular with the charter of fundamental rights of the european union.


### (9) the data should be collected at the level of the member state and should be pseudonymised with the identification number. only pseudonymised data should be transmitted to the commission. it should be provided for that access to this data may be provided only to the competent authorities in specific cases and in accordance with international , union and national law. the procedures to be followed and the conditions to be fulfilled in order to gain access to data in accordance with necessity and proportionality requirements should be defined by international , union and national law , and in particular with the charter of fundamental rights of the european union. ### (9) the data should be collected at the level of the member state and should be anonymised before being transmitted to the commission. it should be provided for that access to this data may be provided only to the competent authorities in specific cases and in accordance with international , union and national law. the procedures to be followed and the conditions to be fulfilled in order to gain access to data in accordance with necessity and proportionality requirements should be defined by international , union and national law , and in particular with the charter of fundamental rights of the european union.


### (10) all necessary measures should be taken to avoid de-anonymisation and de-pseudonymisation but it may occur that data could be disclosed due to additional research and data disclosure outside the control of the commission. in such cases , data should be considered as personal data and regulations (eu) 2016/67928 and (eu) 2018/172529 of the european parliament and of the council should apply. data are collected concerning agricultural holdings , without regard to ownership of natural or legal persons. therefore , data protection guarantees should be extended to legal persons. further , as the development , production and dissemination of european statistics is concerned , principles of regulation (ec) 223/200930 should be complied with. ### (10) all necessary measures should be taken to avoid de-anonymisation but it may occur that data could be disclosed due to additional research and data disclosure outside the control of the commission. in such cases , data should be considered as personal data and regulations (eu) 2016/67928 and (eu) 2018/172529 of the european parliament and of the council should apply. data are collected concerning agricultural holdings , without regard to ownership of natural or legal persons. therefore , data protection guarantees should be extended to legal persons. further , as the development , production and dissemination of european statistics is concerned , principles of regulation (ec) 223/200930 should be complied with.


### (13) with the enlarged scope of the fsdn , it is needed to adapt rules on budget , including differentiated management for regular and special surveys. the union budget should finance the set-up and modernisation of member states systems to align it with the revised scope and management of fsdn. member states may provide for an allocation related to the standard output value of the agricultural holding. member states should have the possibility to set incentives for farmers participation in the data network , such as financial contribution , feedback on the farm performance with a focus on improving sustainable farming practices , or targeted advice based on fsdn information. ### (13) with the enlarged scope of the fsdn , it is needed to adapt rules on budget , including differentiated management for regular and special surveys. the union budget should finance the set-up and modernisation of member states systems to align it with the revised scope and management of fsdn. member states may provide for an allocation related to the standard output value of the agricultural holding. member states and the european commission should have the possibility to set incentives for farmers participation in the data network , such as financial contribution , feedback on the farm performance with a focus on improving sustainable farming practices , or targeted advice based on fsdn information.


### (14) considering that some member states face problems with farmers’ participation in the data network , some of them already included the fadn system under national statistics which provide an obligation for farmers to provide the requested information. when selected as returning holding , farmers should provide the data; it should be possible for the member states to adopt national rules to address cases of returning holdings not complying with such an obligation. ### (14) considering that most member states do not face problems with farmers' participation in the existing data network , the fadn , and given the higher volume and wider scope of the categories of data to be collected within the future fsdn , participation by farmers in the latter should continue to be voluntary. when selected as returning holding , farmers should endeavour to provide data and it should be possible for member states to make available additional resources to encourage them to ensure that the data collected is reliable and up to date.


### (14) considering that some member states face problems with farmers’ participation in the data network , some of them already included the fadn system under national statistics which provide an obligation for farmers to provide the requested information. when selected as returning holding , farmers should provide the data; it should be possible for the member states to adopt national rules to address cases of returning holdings not complying with such an obligation. ### (14) considering that many member states do not face problems with farmers’ participation in the data network , the nature of the farmers' contributions to the fsdn should remain voluntary. when selected as returning holding , farmers should to do their best to provide the requested information; the farmers may be incentivised for this purpose. it should be possible for the member states to adopt national rules to improve data collection and ensure a better quality of the collected data.


### 1. a union farm sustainability data network (‘fsdn’ or ‘data network’) is set up to collect farm level economic , environmental and social data. ### 1. a union farm sustainability data network (‘fsdn’ or ‘data network’) is set up to collect farm level economic , environmental and social data as laid down in annex-ii.


### 2. the data obtained pursuant to this regulation shall contribute to the assessment of eu agriculture’s sustainability. ### 2. the data obtained pursuant to this regulation shall contribute to the assessment of eu agriculture’s sustainability and analysis of agricultural markets and farm incomes in the union. at the same time , the data collected helps to provide farmers with improved advisory services tailored to their needs in order to ensure better farm management and bolster eu agricultural markets.


### 2. the data obtained pursuant to this regulation shall contribute to the assessment of eu agriculture’s sustainability. ### 2. the data obtained pursuant to this regulation shall contribute to the assessment of eu agriculture’s sustainability. in addition , such data may be used to provide advisory services and feedback to farmers with the aim of improving the management and sustainablility of agricultural holdings.


### where relevant , the processing , management and use of data collected under this regulation shall comply with regulations (eu) 2016/679 , (eu) 2018/1725 and (ec) 223/2009***.’; ### the processing , management and use of data collected under this regulation shall comply with regulations (eu) 2016/679 , (eu) 2018/1725 and (ec) 223/2009***.’;


### 2. the data obtained pursuant to this regulation shall contribute to the assessment of eu agriculture’s sustainability. ### 2. the data obtained pursuant to this regulation shall contribute to the assessment of eu agriculture’s environmental , economic and social sustainability.


### ‘fsdn data’ means economic , environmental and social farm level data relating to agricultural holdings derived from accounts , and/or from other data sources collected systematically and regularly; ### ‘fsdn data’ means economic , environmental and social farm level data referred to in article 1(1) relating to agricultural holdings derived from accounts , and/or from other data sources collected systematically and regularly;


### ‘pseudonymised data’ means personal data that cannot be longer attributed to a specific subject without the use of additional information , provided that such additional information is kept separately and is subject to technical and organisational measures to ensure that the personal data are not attributed to an identified or identifiable natural or legal person; ### deleted


### 1. this chapter shall apply to the collection of accountancy and other sustainability data. fsdn data shall be collected by means of regular and special surveys. ### 1. this chapter shall apply to the collection of accountancy and other sustainability data that participating farmers may provide on a voluntary basis. fsdn data shall be collected by means of regular and special surveys.


### 2. the competent authority for fsdn may use other data sources in order to collect and re-use data to feed the fsdn surveys. ### 2. the competent authority for fsdn may use other data sources (e.g. saio , iacs , agricultural census etc) in order to collect and re-use aggregated data to feed the fsdn surveys , while ensuring data protection. this is necessary to avoid additional administrative burden on respondents. if secondary data sources (registers , farm administrative records) are used , this should be conditional on farmer’s agreement on the use of data.


### 2. the competent authority for fsdn may use other data sources in order to collect and re-use data to feed the fsdn surveys. ### 2. in order to limit the administrative burden on farmers and other relevant stakeholders , the competent authority for fsdn shall , where possible , use and rely on other data sources in order to collect and re-use relevant existing or already-collected data to feed the fsdn surveys.


### 3. the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts , in accordance with article 19a supplementing this regulation with the rules on the data management process , in particular the farm id , data storage , data quality and validation , use of data , access to and transmission of primary data , processing of primary data , combination of data with other data sources , procedure for ensuring availability of detailed and aggregated data , compatible data storage and exchange systems , review of refusal to provide data , obligations for end-users of scientific data and other interested parties. ### deleted


### 3. an agricultural holding qualifying as returning holding in the plan for the selection of returning holdings shall provide the requested data. ### 3. an agricultural holding qualifying as returning holding in the plan for the selection of returning holdings shall do its best to facilitate the collection of the fsdn data in accordance with the applicable law.


### 3. an agricultural holding qualifying as returning holding in the plan for the selection of returning holdings shall provide the requested data. ### 3. an agricultural holding qualifying as returning holding in the plan for the selection of returning holdings may voluntarily provide the requested data.


### 4. member states may adopt national rules to address possible cases of non-compliance with paragraph 3.; ### deleted


### to make available the obtained results for providing advice and feedback to farmers on their sustainability performance.; ### to make available for returning holdings , within two years after the collection of the data , the obtained results for providing advice , updated benchmarking and feedback to returning holdings on their sustainability performance and farm management.


### to make available the obtained results for providing advice and feedback to farmers on their sustainability performance.; ### to make available , within two years after the collection of data , the obtained results for providing updated advice and feedback to farmers on their sustainability performance.;


### 1. each returning holding shall be the subject of an individual farm return and identified by a farm id. ### 1. each returning holding shall be the subject of an individual and anonymous farm return.


### 4. the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts , in accordance with article 19a , supplementing this regulation with the rules to determine the main groups of data to be collected and the general rules for data collection. ### 4. the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts , in accordance with article 19a , supplementing this regulation with the rules to determine the main groups of data to be collected and the general rules for data collection. the general rules for data collection should take into consideration relevant technology advancements and the possibility of collecting data through remote sensing.


### 2. anonymised or pseudonymised individual data can be shared by the commission or by liaison agencies for the purposes set in article 1 , provided that the identification of natural or legal persons is avoided.; ### 2. anonymised individual data can be shared by the commission or by liaison agencies for the purposes set in article 1.


### for regular surveys: a standard fee payable to the member states for the delivery of duly completed farm returns delivered within the set deadline up to the maximum number of returning holdings as fixed in accordance with article 5a(2). where the total number of duly completed and delivered farm returns in respect of a fsdn division or a member state is less than 80 % of the number of returning holdings laid down for that fsdn division or for the member state concerned , a fee equal to 50 % of the standard fee shall be applied for each farm return from that fsdn division or from the member state concerned; ### for regular surveys: a standard fee payable to the member states for the delivery of duly completed farm returns delivered within the set deadline up to the maximum number of returning holdings as fixed in accordance with article 5a(2). where the total number of duly completed and delivered farm returns in respect of a fsdn division or a member state is less than 75 % of the number of returning holdings laid down for that fsdn division or for the member state concerned , a fee equal to 50 % of the standard fee shall be applied for each farm return from that fsdn division or from the member state concerned;


### for special surveys: a standard fee payable to the member states for the delivery of duly completed farm returns delivered within the set deadline up to the maximum number of returning holdings as fixed in accordance with article 5a(2). where the total number of duly completed and delivered farm returns in respect of a fsdn division or a member state is less than 80 % of the number of returning holdings laid down for that fsdn division or for the member state concerned , a fee equal to 50 % of the standard fee shall be applied for each farm return from that fsdn division or from the member state concerned; ### for special surveys: a standard fee payable to the member states for the delivery of duly completed farm returns delivered within the set deadline up to the maximum number of returning holdings as fixed in accordance with article 5a(2). where the total number of duly completed and delivered farm returns in respect of a fsdn division or a member state is less than 75 % of the number of returning holdings laid down for that fsdn division or for the member state concerned , a fee equal to 50 % of the standard fee shall be applied for each farm return from that fsdn division or from the member state concerned;


### 3. the union may also provide financial contributions from the general budget of the union to member states , in order to cover the implementation costs of this regulation when the setting up of the system for collecting the additional environmental and social variables , including training and interoperability between data collection systems , necessitates significant adaptations in the national fadn data collection system of a member state. ### 3. the union shall also provide financial contributions from the general budget of the union to member states , in order to cover the implementation costs of this regulation when the setting up of the system for collecting the additional environmental and social variables , including training and interoperability between data collection systems , necessitates significant adaptations in the national fadn data collection system of a member state.


### 5. member states may define and provide incentives for farmers’ participation to fsdn surveys. ### 5. member states shall define and provide incentives , including financial ones , for farmers’ participation to fsdn surveys.


### 2. the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 3 and articles 4(3) , 5(1) , 5a(1) , 5b(2) and (3) and 8(3) shall be conferred on the commission for a period of 5 years from the date of entry into force of this regulation. the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five-year period. the delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration , unless the european parliament or the council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.; ### 2. the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 1(1a) and articles 3 , 4(3) , 5(1) , 5a(1) , 5b(2) and (3) and 8(3) shall be conferred on the commission for a period of 5 years from the date of entry into force of this regulation. the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five-year period. the delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration , unless the european parliament or the council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.;


### 3. the delegation of power referred to in article 3 and articles 4(3) , 5(1) , 5a(1) , 5b(2) and (3) and article 8(3) may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council. a decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. it shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein. it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force.; ### 3. the delegation of power referred to in article 1(1a) and articles 3 , 4(3) , 5(1) , 5a(1) , 5b(2) and (3) and article 8(3) may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council. a decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. it shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein. it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force.;


### 5. a delegated act adopted pursuant to article 3 and articles 4(3) , 5(1) , 5a(1) , 5b(2) and (3) and article 8(3) shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or the council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object. that period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the european parliament or of the council. ; ### 5. a delegated act adopted pursuant to article 1(1a) and articles 3 , 4(3) , 5(1) , 5a(1) , 5b(2) and (3) and article 8(3) shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or the council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object. that period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the european parliament or of the council. ;


### (20) annex i is replaced by the text in the annex to this regulation. ### (20) annex i is replaced by the text in the annex i to this regulation.


### a. whereas europe’s 25 million small and medium-sized enterprises (smes) employ around 100 million people and account for more than half of europe’s gdp; ### a. whereas europe’s 25 million small and medium-sized enterprises (smes) employ around 100 million people and account for more than half of europe’s gdp; whereas they are among the social and economic mainstays of europe , for example in terms of regional enhancement , planning and cohesion in rural areas and elsewhere;


### european parliament resolution on the protection of livestock farming and wolves in europe ### european parliament resolution on the protection of livestock farming , wolves , bears and large predators in europe


### european parliament resolution on the protection of livestock farming and wolves in europe ### european parliament resolution on the protection of livestock farming and large predators in europe


### a. whereas some species that are designated as requiring special protection under the habitats directive , in particular the wolf , have in some regions of europe attained favourable conservation status and could thus endanger other wild species and domestic animals , thereby disturbing the natural balance of the ecosystem; ### a. whereas some species that are designated as requiring special protection under the habitats directive , in particular the wolf , the bear and other large predators , have in some regions of europe attained favourable conservation status and could thus endanger other wild species and domestic animals , thereby disturbing the natural balance of the ecosystem;


### a. whereas some species that are designated as requiring special protection under the habitats directive , in particular the wolf , have in some regions of europe attained favourable conservation status and could thus endanger other wild species and domestic animals , thereby disturbing the natural balance of the ecosystem; ### a. whereas some species that are designated as requiring special protection under the habitats directive , in particular the wolf , have in some regions of europe attained favourable conservation status and thus now endanger other wild species and farm animals and other domestic animals , thereby potentially disturbing the natural balance of the ecosystem;


### a. whereas some species that are designated as requiring special protection under the habitats directive , in particular the wolf , have in some regions of europe attained favourable conservation status and could thus endanger other wild species and domestic animals , thereby disturbing the natural balance of the ecosystem; ### a. whereas some species that are designated as requiring special protection under the habitats directive , in particular the wolf , have in some regions of europe attained a more than favourable conservation status and could thus endanger other wild species and domestic animals , thereby disturbing the natural balance of the ecosystem;


### b. whereas wolves show high mobility by crossing borders , originating from regions where their conservation status is favourable to regions where they are still classified as in need of strict protection , making it extremely difficult to take measures in defence of the rural population and their domestic animals; ### b. whereas wolves show high mobility by crossing borders , originating from regions where their conservation status is favourable to regions where they are still classified as in need of strict protection , making it extremely difficult and , at the same time , all the more important to take measures in defence of the rural population , their domestic animals and pasture farming;


### b. whereas wolves show high mobility by crossing borders , originating from regions where their conservation status is favourable to regions where they are still classified as in need of strict protection , making it extremely difficult to take measures in defence of the rural population and their domestic animals; ### b. whereas wolves , bears and other large predators show high mobility by crossing borders , originating from regions where their conservation status is favourable to regions where they are still classified as in need of strict protection , making it extremely difficult to take measures in defence of the rural population and their domestic animals;


### b. whereas wolves show high mobility by crossing borders , originating from regions where their conservation status is favourable to regions where they are still classified as in need of strict protection , making it extremely difficult to take measures in defence of the rural population and their domestic animals; ### b. whereas large predators show high mobility by crossing borders , originating from regions where their conservation status is favourable to regions where they are still classified as in need of strict protection , making it extremely difficult to take measures in defence of the rural population and their domestic animals;


### b. whereas wolves show high mobility by crossing borders , originating from regions where their conservation status is favourable to regions where they are still classified as in need of strict protection , making it extremely difficult to take measures in defence of the rural population and their domestic animals; ### b. whereas wolves show high mobility by crossing borders , originating from regions where their conservation status is favourable to regions where they are still classified as in need of strict protection , making it extremely difficult to take measures in defence of the rural population and their pets and farm animals;


### c. whereas domestic animals notably such in pasture and open grazing systems are put at risk by the growing presence of wolves , especially in mountainous and sparsely populated regions , while in more densely inhabited rural areas , the presence of wolves can have negative impacts on the sustainable development both in terms of traditional agriculture and tourism; ### c. whereas domestic animals notably such in pasture and open grazing systems are put at risk by the growing presence of wolves , especially in mountainous and sparsely populated regions , while in more densely inhabited rural areas , the presence of wolves can have negative impacts on the sustainable development both in terms of traditional agriculture and tourism; whereas in densely populated and urbanised areas with few large nature reserves , there is a greater risk for domestic animals and farm animals;


### c. whereas domestic animals notably such in pasture and open grazing systems are put at risk by the growing presence of wolves , especially in mountainous and sparsely populated regions , while in more densely inhabited rural areas , the presence of wolves can have negative impacts on the sustainable development both in terms of traditional agriculture and tourism; ### c. whereas pets and farm animals notably such in pasture and open grazing systems are put at risk by the growing presence of wolves , bears , lynxes and other large predators , especially in mountainous and sparsely populated regions in which grazing is necessary to conserve these priority habitats , while in more densely inhabited rural areas , the presence of wolves can have negative impacts on the sustainable development both in terms of traditional agriculture and tourism;


### c. whereas domestic animals notably such in pasture and open grazing systems are put at risk by the growing presence of wolves , especially in mountainous and sparsely populated regions , while in more densely inhabited rural areas , the presence of wolves can have negative impacts on the sustainable development both in terms of traditional agriculture and tourism; ### c. whereas domestic animals notably such in pasture and open grazing systems are put at risk by the growing presence of wolves , bears and large predators , especially in mountainous and sparsely populated regions , while in more densely inhabited rural areas , the presence of wolves , bears and large predators can have negative impacts on the sustainable development both in terms of traditional agriculture and tourism;


### c. whereas domestic animals notably such in pasture and open grazing systems are put at risk by the growing presence of wolves , especially in mountainous and sparsely populated regions , while in more densely inhabited rural areas , the presence of wolves can have negative impacts on the sustainable development both in terms of traditional agriculture and tourism; ### c. whereas domestic animals notably such in pasture and open grazing systems are put at risk by the growing presence of wolves , especially in mountainous and dyke regions and in rural areas , while in more densely inhabited rural areas , the presence of wolves can have negative impacts on the sustainable development and the quality of life in rural areas both in terms of traditional agriculture and tourism;


### c. whereas domestic animals notably such in pasture and open grazing systems are put at risk by the growing presence of wolves , especially in mountainous and sparsely populated regions , while in more densely inhabited rural areas , the presence of wolves can have negative impacts on the sustainable development both in terms of traditional agriculture and tourism; ### c. whereas domestic animals notably such in pasture and open grazing systems are put at risk by the growing presence of wolves , bears and lynx , especially in mountainous and sparsely populated regions , while in more densely inhabited rural areas , the presence of large predators can have negative impacts on the sustainable development both in terms of traditional agriculture and tourism;


### c. whereas domestic animals notably such in pasture and open grazing systems are put at risk by the growing presence of wolves , especially in mountainous and sparsely populated regions , while in more densely inhabited rural areas , the presence of wolves can have negative impacts on the sustainable development both in terms of traditional agriculture and tourism; ### c. whereas domestic animals notably farm animals in pasture and open grazing systems are put at risk by the growing presence of wolves , for example in mountainous and sparsely populated regions , while in more densely inhabited rural areas , the presence of wolves has negative impacts on the sustainable development both in terms of traditional agriculture and tourism;


### 1. recalls that the ministerial conference has repeatedly reproached india for non-compliance with ilo conventions , including in the field of agriculture; ### 1. recalls that the ministerial conference has repeatedly reproached india for non-compliance with ilo conventions , including in the field of agriculture and regrets the unambitious positions adopted by india at the 26th united nations climate change conference (cop26);


### 5. stresses that the above circumstances give indian companies and multinational corporations involved in trading in indian agricultural products and foodstuffs an unfair competitive advantage over eu farmers that can be classified as dumping; ### 5. stresses that the above circumstances give indian companies and multinational corporations involved in trading in indian agricultural products and foodstuffs an unfair competitive advantage over eu farmers that can be classified as dumping; stresses that indian environmental and social standards are much less stringent than those of the european union , particularly in the agricultural sector;


### 6. notes that , as a result of the above circumstances , the eu-india agricultural and food trade balance last year reached a deficit of eur 1.8 billion , and that imbalances in agricultural trade between the eu and india is steadily increasing; ### 6. notes that , as a result of the above circumstances , the eu-india agricultural and food trade balance last year reached a deficit of eur 1.8 billion;


### 7. calls on the commission to negotiate a separate agreement on the protection of geographical indications before negotiating an eu-india trade agreement; ### 7. calls on the commission to negotiate a separate agreement on the protection of geographical indications before negotiating an eu-india trade agreement to ensure proper recognition and protection by india of european geographical indications;


### — having regard to the treaty on the functioning of the european union (tfeu) , and in particular articles 39 and 192(1) thereof , ### — having regard to the treaty on the functioning of the european union (tfeu) , and in particular articles 39 , 192(1) and 349 thereof ,


### a. whereas the commission communication on an action plan for the development of organic production (organic action plan , oap) emphasises that the green deal is the key to managing the transition towards a more sustainable food system; ### a. whereas the commission communication on an action plan for the development of organic production (organic action plan , oap) emphasises that the green deal is the key to managing the transition towards a more sustainable food system; whereas a key role in attaining this objective is played by agriculture in general , and organic agriculture in particular;


### (3) the regional economic accounts for agriculture (reaa) are a regional-level adaptation of the eaa. national figures alone cannot reveal the full and sometimes complex picture of what is happening at a more detailed level. therefore , regional-level data help to increase the understanding of the diversity that exists between regions , complementing information for the union , the euro area and individual member states. the reaa therefore need to be integrated into regulation (ec) no 138/2004 both in terms of methodology and appropriate transmission deadlines. ### (3) the regional economic accounts for agriculture (reaa) are a regional-level adaptation of the eaa. national figures alone cannot reveal the full and sometimes complex picture of what is happening at a more detailed level. therefore , regional-level data help to increase the understanding of the diversity that exists between regions , complementing information for the union , the euro area and individual member states , while increasing the level of harmonisation , efficiency and consistency regarding european agricultural statistics. the reaa therefore need to be integrated into regulation (ec) no 138/2004 both in terms of methodology and appropriate transmission deadlines.


### 1. member states shall take the measures necessary to ensure the quality of the data and metadata transmitted. ### 1. member states shall take the measures necessary to ensure the quality and conformity of the data and metadata transmitted.


### 5. member states shall inform the commission (eurostat) as soon as possible of any relevant information or change with regard to the implementation of this regulation that would influence the quality of the data transmitted. ### 5. member states shall inform the commission (eurostat) without delay of any relevant information or change with regard to the implementation of this regulation that would influence the quality or conformity of the data transmitted.


### 6. upon a duly justified request from the commission (eurostat) , member states shall provide necessary additional clarification to evaluate the quality of the statistical information. ### 6. upon a duly justified request from the commission (eurostat) , member states shall , without unjustified delay , provide necessary additional clarification to evaluate the quality of the statistical information.


### proposal for a regulation of the european parliament and of the council on the extension of the term of community plant variety rights for the species asparagus and the species groups flower bulbs , woody small fruits and woody ornamentals ### proposal for a regulation of the european parliament and of the council on the extension of the term of community plant variety rights for the species asparagus and the species groups flower bulbs


### (1) ‘the plant varieties concerned’ means the plant varieties of the species asparagus and the species groups flower bulbs , woody small fruits and woody ornamentals; ### (1) ‘the plant varieties concerned’ means the plant varieties of the species asparagus and the species groups flower bulbs;


### 1. the term of the right of the plant varieties concerned shall be extended by five years. that extension shall apply to rights granted before , on or after 1 july 2021. ### 1. the term of the right of the plant varieties concerned shall be extended by five years. that extension shall apply to rights granted after 1 july 2021.


### it shall apply from 1 july 2021. ### it shall apply from 1 july 2023.


### (1) a statistical knowledge base is necessary to design , implement , monitor , evaluate and review policies related to agriculture in the union , in particular the common agricultural policy (‘cap’) , including rural development measures , as well as union policies relating to , among other things , the environment , climate change , land use , regions , public health and the sustainable development goals of the united nations. ### (1) a statistical knowledge base is necessary to design , implement , monitor , evaluate and review policies related to agriculture in the union , in particular the common agricultural policy (‘cap’) , including rural development measures , as well as union policies relating to , among other things , the environment , climate change , land use , regions , public health and the sustainable development goals of the united nations. these statistics will also be helpful in monitoring and assessing the impact of the measures taken to achieve the objectives of the green deal , in particular through the 'farm to fork' and 'biodiversity' strategies , on food safety and the continuation of farming throughout the union.


### (1) a statistical knowledge base is necessary to design , implement , monitor , evaluate and review policies related to agriculture in the union , in particular the common agricultural policy (‘cap’) , including rural development measures , as well as union policies relating to , among other things , the environment , climate change , land use , regions , public health and the sustainable development goals of the united nations. ### (1) a statistical knowledge base which draws on robust and transparent scientific data is necessary to design , implement , monitor , evaluate and review policies related to agriculture in the union , in particular the common agricultural policy (‘cap’) , including rural development measures , as well as union policies relating to , among other things , the environment , climate change , land use , food safety , regions and their economic and social dynamism , public health and the sustainable development goals of the united nations.


### (1) a statistical knowledge base is necessary to design , implement , monitor , evaluate and review policies related to agriculture in the union , in particular the common agricultural policy (‘cap’) , including rural development measures , as well as union policies relating to , among other things , the environment , climate change , land use , regions , public health and the sustainable development goals of the united nations. ### (1) a statistical knowledge base is necessary to design , implement , monitor , evaluate and review policies related to agriculture in the union , in particular the common agricultural policy (‘cap’) , including eco-schemes and rural development measures , as well as union policies relating to , among other things , the environment , climate change adaptation and mitigation , land use , regions , public health , food safety , plant protection , animal health and animal welfare and the sustainable development goals of the united nations.


### (1) a statistical knowledge base is necessary to design , implement , monitor , evaluate and review policies related to agriculture in the union , in particular the common agricultural policy (‘cap’) , including rural development measures , as well as union policies relating to , among other things , the environment , climate change , land use , regions , public health and the sustainable development goals of the united nations. ### (1) a statistical knowledge base is necessary to design , implement , monitor , evaluate and review policies related to agriculture in the union , in particular the common agricultural policy (‘cap’) , including rural development measures , as well as union policies relating to , among other things , the environment , climate change , biodiversity , the circular economy , land use , regions , public health , animal welfare , food security and the sustainable development goals of the united nations.


### (2) the collection of statistical data , in particular on agricultural input and output , should aim , among other things , to inform the decision-making process with updated data to support the european green deal with the related ‘farm to fork’ and ‘biodiversity’ strategies and future cap reforms. ### (2) the collection of statistical data , in particular on agricultural input and output , should aim , among other things , to inform the decision-making process with updated data , in particular data necessary for the development of agro-environmental indicators and food safety and competitiveness indicators , to support the european green deal with the related ‘farm to fork’ and ‘biodiversity’ strategies and future cap reforms.


### (2) the collection of statistical data , in particular on agricultural input and output , should aim , among other things , to inform the decision-making process with updated data to support the european green deal with the related ‘farm to fork’ and ‘biodiversity’ strategies and future cap reforms. ### (2) the collection of statistical data , in particular on agricultural input and output , should aim , among other things , to make the setting of proper targets possible , to inform the decision-making process with updated data to support the european green deal with the related ‘farm to fork’ and ‘biodiversity’ strategies and future cap reforms.


### (2) the collection of statistical data , in particular on agricultural input and output , should aim , among other things , to inform the decision-making process with updated data to support the european green deal with the related ‘farm to fork’ and ‘biodiversity’ strategies and future cap reforms. ### (2) the harmonised collection of statistical data , in particular on agricultural input and output , should aim , among other things , to inform the decision-making process with updated , high-quality and accessible data to support the european green deal with the related ‘farm to fork’ and ‘biodiversity’ strategies and future cap reforms.


### (2) the collection of statistical data , in particular on agricultural input and output , should aim , among other things , to inform the decision-making process with updated data to support the european green deal with the related ‘farm to fork’ and ‘biodiversity’ strategies and future cap reforms. ### (2) the collection of statistical data , in particular on agricultural input and output , should aim , among other things , to inform the decision-making process with updated data to support the monitoring of cap implementation and its contribution to the european green deal with the related ‘farm to fork’ and ‘biodiversity’ strategies.


### (3) high quality harmonised statistical data are important to assess the state and trends of agricultural input and output in the union , the functioning of markets , and food security and to assess the sustainability as well as the environmental , economic and social impacts of union and national policies. those data include , but are not limited to , livestock and meat statistics , the production and use of eggs , and the production and use of milk and milk products. statistics on the area , yield and production of arable crops , vegetables , various permanent crops and grasslands and commodity balances are also important. increasingly , statistics on the sales and use of plant protection products and fertilisers are needed. ### (3) high quality harmonised statistical data are important to assess the state and trends of agricultural input and output in the union , the functioning of markets , and food security and to assess the sustainability as well as the environmental , economic and social impacts of union and national policies. those data include , but are not limited to , livestock and meat statistics , the production and use of eggs , and the production and use of milk and milk products. statistics on the area , yield and production of arable crops , vegetables , various permanent crops and grasslands and commodity balances are also important. in addition , statistics on the sales and use of plant protection products , biocidal products , fertilisers , antimicrobial veterinary medicinal products and antibiotics in feedingstuffs are needed in order to determine agriculture's contribution to achieving the objectives of the 'farm to fork' and 'biodiversity' strategies and ascertain the impact of that contribution on food safety and the competitiveness of agricultural holdings.


### (3) high quality harmonised statistical data are important to assess the state and trends of agricultural input and output in the union , the functioning of markets , and food security and to assess the sustainability as well as the environmental , economic and social impacts of union and national policies. those data include , but are not limited to , livestock and meat statistics , the production and use of eggs , and the production and use of milk and milk products. statistics on the area , yield and production of arable crops , vegetables , various permanent crops and grasslands and commodity balances are also important. increasingly , statistics on the sales and use of plant protection products and fertilisers are needed. ### (3) high quality harmonised statistical data are important to assess the state and trends of agricultural input and output in the union , the functioning of markets , and food security and to assess the sustainability as well as the environmental , economic and social impacts of union and national policies. those data include , but are not limited to , livestock and meat statistics , the production and use of eggs , and the production and use of milk and milk products. statistics on the area , yield and production of arable crops , vegetables , various permanent crops and permanent grasslands and commodity balances are also important. increasingly , statistics on the sales and use of plant protection products and fertilisers are needed with improved data collection methods and better coherence with sector-specific legislation.


### (3) high quality harmonised statistical data are important to assess the state and trends of agricultural input and output in the union , the functioning of markets , and food security and to assess the sustainability as well as the environmental , economic and social impacts of union and national policies. those data include , but are not limited to , livestock and meat statistics , the production and use of eggs , and the production and use of milk and milk products. statistics on the area , yield and production of arable crops , vegetables , various permanent crops and grasslands and commodity balances are also important. increasingly , statistics on the sales and use of plant protection products and fertilisers are needed. ### (3) high quality harmonised statistical data are important to assess the state and trends of agricultural input and output in the union , the functioning of markets , and food security , so as to guarantee access to sufficient and high-quality food , and to assess the sustainability as well as the environmental , economic and social impacts of union and national policies. those data include , but are not limited to , livestock and meat statistics , the production and use of eggs , and the production and use of milk and milk products. statistics on the area , yield and production of arable crops , vegetables , various permanent crops and grasslands and commodity balances are also important. increasingly , statistics on the sales and use of plant protection products and fertilisers are needed.


### (7) european statistics on agricultural inputs and outputs are currently collected , produced and disseminated on the basis of a number of legal acts. this structure does not provide proper consistency across the individual statistical domains , nor does it promote an integrated approach towards the development , production and dissemination of agricultural statistics. this regulation should replace those legal acts for the purposes of harmonisation and comparability of information , and to ensure consistency and coordination across european agricultural statistics , facilitate the integration and streamlining of the corresponding statistical processes , and enable a more holistic approach. it is therefore necessary to repeal regulations (ec) no 1165/2008 (15) , (ec) no 543/2009 (16) and (ec) no 1185/2009 of the european parliament and of the council (17) , and council directive 96/16/ec (18). the numerous related european statistical system (ess) agreements and gentlemen’s agreements on data transmission should be integrated into this regulation where there has been evidence that the data fulfil user needs , that the agreed methodology works and that the data are of appropriate quality. ### (7) european statistics on agricultural inputs and outputs are currently collected , produced and disseminated on the basis of a number of legal acts. this structure does not provide proper consistency across the individual statistical domains , nor does it promote an integrated approach towards the development , production and dissemination of agricultural statistics designed to cover the economic , social and environmental facets of agriculture. this regulation should replace those legal acts for the purposes of harmonisation and comparability of information , and to ensure consistency and coordination across european agricultural statistics , facilitate the integration and streamlining of the corresponding statistical processes , and enable a more holistic approach. it is therefore necessary to repeal regulations (ec) no 1165/2008(15 ) , (ec) no 543/2009(16 ) and (ec) no 1185/2009 of the european parliament and of the council(17 ) , and council directive 96/16/ec(18 ). the numerous related european statistical system (ess) agreements and gentlemen’s agreements on data transmission should be integrated into this regulation where there has been evidence that the data fulfil user needs , that the agreed methodology works and that the data are of appropriate quality.


### (9) a large part of the european agricultural area consists of grasslands. the production of those areas was not considered to be important in the past , so no production data have been included in crop statistics. as the impact of grasslands and ruminants on the environment has become more important due to climate change , statistics on grassland production and animal grazing are needed. ### (9) a large part of the european agricultural area consists of grasslands. the production of those areas was not considered to be important in the past , so no production data have been included in crop statistics. as the impact of permanent grasslands and ruminants on the environment has become more important due to climate change , statistics on permanent grassland and animal grazing are needed.


### (13) comparable statistics from all member states on agricultural input and output are important to determine the development of the cap. standard classifications and common definitions should therefore be used insofar as possible for variables. ### (13) comparable statistics from all member states on agricultural input and output are important to determine the development of the cap and to monitor cap implementation through the national strategic plans in view of its contribution to the european green deal targets. standard classifications and common definitions should therefore be used insofar as possible for variables.


### (13) comparable statistics from all member states on agricultural input and output are important to determine the development of the cap. standard classifications and common definitions should therefore be used insofar as possible for variables. ### (13) comparable statistics from all member states on agricultural input and output are important to determine the development of the cap. standard classifications and common definitions and cohesive information should therefore be used insofar as possible for variables.


### (14) the data needed to compile statistics should , where possible , be collected in a manner with the least costs and administrative burden. it is therefore necessary to identify possible owners of sources of the required data and ensure that these can be used for statistics. ### (14) the data needed to compile statistics should be collected in a manner with the least costs and administrative burden on respondents and member states. it is therefore necessary to maximise the use of existing data sources , increase synergies and efficiency between existing data sources and optimise the data collection methods used. where possible owners of sources of the required data could be identified , it should be ensured that that data can be used for statistics in full compliance with the private rights of the individuals and data ownership.


### (14) the data needed to compile statistics should , where possible , be collected in a manner with the least costs and administrative burden. it is therefore necessary to identify possible owners of sources of the required data and ensure that these can be used for statistics. ### (14) the data needed to compile statistics should be collected in a manner with the least costs and administrative burden. the focus should be on maximising the use of existing data , increasing synergies and effective cross-referencing between existing data sources (in accordance with the principle of 'collect once , use many times') and optimising the methods used. it is also necessary to identify possible owners of sources of the required data and ensure that these can be used for statistics.


### (14) the data needed to compile statistics should , where possible , be collected in a manner with the least costs and administrative burden. it is therefore necessary to identify possible owners of sources of the required data and ensure that these can be used for statistics. ### (14) the data needed to compile statistics should be collected in a manner with the least costs and administrative burden. it is therefore necessary to identify possible owners of sources of the required data and ensure that these can be used for statistics.


### (15) the datasets to be transmitted cover several statistical domains. in order to maintain a flexible approach that allows the statistics to be adapted when data requirements change , only the domains , topics and detailed topics should be specified in the basic regulation , with the detailed data sets specified in implementing acts. ### (15) the datasets to be transmitted cover several statistical domains. in order to maintain a flexible approach that allows the statistics to be adapted when data requirements change , only the domains , topics and detailed topics should be specified in the basic regulation , with the detailed data sets specified in implementing acts. the collection of the detailed data sets should not impose significant additional costs which result in a disproportionate and unjustified burden on agricultural holdings and on member states.


### (18) it should be possible to collect data on ad-hoc subjects related to agricultural input and output at a specific time in order to supplement the data collected on a regular basis with complementary data on subjects that require more information , emerging phenomena or innovations. ### (18) it should be possible to collect data on ad-hoc subjects related to agricultural input and output at a specific time in order to supplement the data collected on a regular basis with complementary data on subjects that require more information , emerging phenomena or innovations. however , in order to ensure transparency , legal certainty and to minimise administrative burden on respondents and member states , the collection of ad-hoc data should be done as an exception , after a thorough feasibility study has been carried out on the need for producing new statistics and the stakeholders have been consulted. national authorities should have access to financial support from the union to cover implementation costs related to the ad-hoc data collection.


### (20) in order to improve the efficiency of the statistical production processes of the ess and to reduce the administrative burden on respondents , national statistical institutes (‘nsis’) and other national authorities should have the right to access and use , promptly and free of charge , any administrative data that are gathered for public purposes , irrespective of whether they are held by public or private bodies. nsis and other national authorities should also be able to integrate those administrative data with statistics , to the extent that such data are necessary for developing , producing and disseminating european agricultural statistics , in accordance with article 17a of regulation (ec) no 223/2009. ### (20) in order to improve the efficiency of the statistical production processes of the ess and to reduce the administrative burden on respondents , national statistical institutes (‘nsis’) and other national authorities should have the right to access and use , promptly and free of charge , any administrative data that are gathered for public purposes , irrespective of whether they are held by public or private bodies. those data are to be collected for a specific purpose and should not be further processed or made public in a way that is incompatible with that purpose. in addition , those data should only be accessed by authorised persons with the necessary qualifications. nsis and other national authorities should also be able to integrate those administrative data with statistics , to the extent that such data are necessary for developing , producing and disseminating european agricultural statistics , in accordance with article 17a of regulation (ec) no 223/2009.


### (21) member states or responsible national authorities should endeavour to modernise data collection modes insofar as possible. the use of digital solutions should be promoted. ### (21) member states or responsible national authorities should endeavour to modernise data collection modes insofar as possible. the use of digital solutions and land monitoring tools , such as the union's earth observation programme copernicus , should be promoted. fast and reliable internet connection is needed in rural , mountainous and remote areas to make use of online surveys , satellite information , and machine-generated and big data.


### (21) member states or responsible national authorities should endeavour to modernise data collection modes insofar as possible. the use of digital solutions should be promoted. ### (21) member states or responsible national authorities should endeavour to modernise data collection modes insofar as possible , by harnessing funding from technical assistance instruments. the use of digital solutions should be promoted.


### (25) an impact assessment has been carried out in accordance with the principle of sound financial management , in order to focus the statistical programme established by this regulation on the need for effectiveness in achieving the objectives and in order to incorporate budgetary constraints. ### (25) an impact assessment on the strategy for agricultural statistics for 2020 and beyond was carried out in 2016 in accordance with the principle of sound financial management , in order to focus the statistical programme established by this regulation on the need for effectiveness in achieving the objectives and in order to incorporate budgetary constraints. given the latest policy developments , stemming from the cap new delivery model and the european green deal together with the underlying farm to fork and biodiversity strategies , that impact assessment should be updated accordingly to better reflect new data needs.


### (27) in order to take into account emerging data needs mainly stemming from new developments in agriculture , from revised legislation and from changing policy priorities , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in order to amend the detailed topics listed in this regulation and to establish the topics and detailed topics to be provided and other practical arrangements for the collection of ad hoc data as laid down in this regulation. it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during the preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations are conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the inter-institutional agreement of 13 april 2016 on better law-making (25 ). in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member state experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts. ### (27) in order to take into account emerging data needs mainly stemming from new developments in agriculture , from revised legislation and from changing policy priorities , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in order to amend the detailed topics listed in this regulation and to establish the topics and detailed topics to be provided and other practical arrangements for the collection of ad hoc data as laid down in this regulation. when adopting such delegated acts , the commission should take into account aspects , such as cost and administrative burdens on agricultural holdings and member states. it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during the preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations are conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the inter-institutional agreement of 13 april 2016 on better law-making (25 ). in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member state experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts.


### (28) in order to ensure uniform conditions for this regulation’s implementation , the commission should be given implementing powers to specify the datasets linked to the topics and detailed topics listed in the annex and the technical elements of the data to be provided , to establish the lists and descriptions of the variables and other practical arrangements for the collection of ad hoc data , and to set out the practical arrangements for and contents of the quality reports. those powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation (eu) no 182/2011 of the european parliament and of the council (26 ). ### (28) in order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this regulation , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission with a view to specifying the datasets linked to the topics and detailed topics listed in the annex and the technical elements of the data to be provided , to establish the lists and descriptions of the variables and other practical arrangements for the collection of ad hoc data , and to set out the practical arrangements for and contents of the quality reports. those powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation (eu) no 182/2011 of the european parliament and of the council (26 ). when exercising those powers , the commission should take into account aspects such as cost and administrative burdens on agricultural holdings and member states.


### this regulation establishes a framework for aggregated european statistics related to the inputs and outputs of agricultural activities , as well as the intermediate use of such output within agriculture and its collection and industrial processing. ### this regulation establishes an integrated framework for aggregated european statistics related to the inputs and outputs of agricultural activities , as well as the intermediate use of such output within agriculture and its collection and industrial processing.


### 8. the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 14 amending the detailed topics set out in the annex. ### deleted


### a. whereas animal welfare is a sensitive and increasingly important issue in our society; ### a. whereas animal welfare , an important consideration for our farmers , is an increasingly important issue for consumers and in our society in general;


### a. whereas animal welfare is a sensitive and increasingly important issue in our society; ### a. whereas animal welfare is a sensitive and increasingly important issue in our society , particularly in view of its implications for resulting food quality;


### b. whereas european food-production standards , including animal welfare criteria , are the highest and most rigorous in the world; ### b. whereas european food-production standards , including animal welfare criteria , are the highest and most rigorous in the world; whereas , under the treaty on the functioning of the european union , member states have undertaken to comply with all welfare requirements of animals as sentient beings , while respecting customs relating to religious rituals , cultural traditions and regional heritage in the member states;


### d. whereas european farmers have made steady progress in recent decades by looking critically at their practices and making improvements and adjustments in their work; whereas they rely on the support of advisory and research bodies and a number of non-governmental organisations to improve their practices; whereas , what is more , european farmers want to continue to move forward in this area but face technical and economic obstacles; ### d. whereas european farmers have made steady progress in recent decades by looking critically at their practices and making improvements and adjustments in their work; whereas they rely on the support of advisory and research bodies and a number of non-governmental organisations to improve their practices; whereas , what is more , european farmers want to continue to move forward in this area but face technical and economic obstacles; whereas the improvement of animal welfare must take into account the health-related aspects particular to each species , and whereas the cost should not be borne by producers alone;


### d. whereas european farmers have made steady progress in recent decades by looking critically at their practices and making improvements and adjustments in their work; whereas they rely on the support of advisory and research bodies and a number of non-governmental organisations to improve their practices; whereas , what is more , european farmers want to continue to move forward in this area but face technical and economic obstacles; ### d. whereas european farmers have made steady progress in recent decades by looking critically at their practices and making improvements and adjustments in their work; whereas they rely on the support of advisory and research bodies and a number of non-governmental organisations to improve their practices; whereas , what is more , european farmers want to continue to move forward in this area but face technical , legislative and economic obstacles;


### e. whereas animal welfare goes hand in hand with farmers’ welfare and both should be given appropriate resources; ### e. whereas animal welfare goes hand in hand with farmers’ welfare and both should be given appropriate resources and greater practical support at european level;


### i. whereas the current eu legislation , which provides a combination of opt-outs , exceptions and unclear requirements and fails to provide specific safeguards , co-exists with national laws , all of which are considered to have distorted competition; ### i. whereas the current eu legislation , which provides a combination of opt-outs , exceptions and unclear requirements and fails to provide specific safeguards or guarantee levels of protection , thereby giving rise to a number of undesirable practices , co-exists with national laws , resulting in legislative fragmentation and legal uncertainty on the domestic market , all of which are considered to have distorted competition;


### n. whereas the laying hens directive has been a success; whereas this success is limited , however , given the broad range of approaches applied by the member states to its implementation , which has distorted competition in the single market; ### n. whereas the laying hens directive has shown insufficient progress and it did not meet the real needs of laying hens and gradually put pressure on change , which is why alternatives to a cage housing system1a began to be used more in individual member states;


### r. whereas our agricultural , environmental and commercial strategies should be coherent; ### r. whereas our agricultural , environmental and international trade strategies and measures to ensure a level playing field within the single market should be coherent;


### r. whereas our agricultural , environmental and commercial strategies should be coherent; ### r. whereas our agricultural , environmental and commercial strategies should be coherent , complementary and appropriate;


### s. whereas the common agricultural policy (cap) is one of the regulatory tools that can be used to improve the welfare of farm animals; ### s. whereas the common agricultural policy (cap) is one of the regulatory and financial tools that can be used to improve the welfare of farm animals , although other financing , in addition to the cap , is also required in order to make progress in this direction;


### s. whereas the common agricultural policy (cap) is one of the regulatory tools that can be used to improve the welfare of farm animals; ### s. whereas the common agricultural policy (cap) is one of the stimulus tools that can be used to improve the welfare of farm animals;


### t. whereas particular attention should be paid to ensuring that our political decisions do not weaken the european livestock-production sector , which would lead to the relocation of production to other parts of the world where livestock conditions and standards are lower than in europe , and to other , connected problems; ### t. whereas particular attention should be paid to ensuring that our political decisions do not weaken the european livestock-production sector or result in a reduction in production , which would lead to the relocation of production to other parts of the world where livestock conditions and standards are lower than in europe , and to other , connected problems;


### u. whereas labelling can only be effective if it is easy for consumers to understand , designed for an integrated single market and underpinned by a coherent eu trade policy; ### u. whereas labelling can only be effective if it is easy for consumers to understand , designed for an integrated single market , underpinned by a coherent eu trade policy and is truly feasible for our producers without overly onerous implementation costs or constraints;


### u. whereas labelling can only be effective if it is easy for consumers to understand , designed for an integrated single market and underpinned by a coherent eu trade policy; ### u. whereas labelling can only be effective if it is easy for consumers to understand , does not have additional economic implications for food sector operators , especially farmers , and is designed for an integrated single market and underpinned by a coherent eu trade policy;


### u. whereas labelling can only be effective if it is easy for consumers to understand , designed for an integrated single market and underpinned by a coherent eu trade policy; ### u. whereas labelling can only be effective if it is easy for consumers to understand , designed for an integrated single market and underpinned by a coherent eu trade policy; whereas such labelling must also help create market openings for producers;


### v. whereas information tools for consumers should be designed in such a way as to maintain a level playing field , which is currently hampered by the welter of private initiatives; ### v. whereas information tools for consumers should be designed in such a way as to maintain a level playing field , which requires a degree of harmonisation;


### 1. acknowledges the great strides made by livestock farmers on their farms , particularly in improving animal welfare , and their drive and commitment to forward thinking and progress; ### 1. acknowledges the great strides made by livestock farmers on their farms , particularly in improving animal welfare , and their drive and commitment to forward thinking and progress;


### 2. recommends giving all livestock farmers the means , via an eu-level framework , to take part in a process of progress , based on objective indicators referring to the five fundamental freedoms defined by the world organisation for animal health (oie); ### 2. recommends giving all livestock farmers the means , via an eu-level framework , to take part in a process of progress , based on objective and scientifically substantiated indicators referring to the five fundamental freedoms defined by the world organisation for animal health (oie); acknowledges that this is dependent on measures to ensure the necessary additional resources coupled with fair market prices;


### 3. calls for any future legislative initiative (whether the establishment of new legislation or a review of existing texts) entailing an amendment or change to the livestock-raising system (including accommodation) to be based on sound , recent scientific data derived from research grounded in a systemic approach and not focused on any single aspect of sustainability; advocates for balance to be maintained and for scientific advice on how the desired changes will affect the animals , the environment and the farmers to be followed; ### 3. calls for any future legislative initiative (whether the establishment of new legislation or a review of existing texts) entailing an amendment or change to the livestock-raising system (including accommodation) to be based on sound , recent scientific data derived from research grounded in a systemic approach and not focused on any single aspect of sustainability; advocates for balance to be maintained and for scientific advice on how the desired changes will affect the animals , the environment and the farmers to be followed; emphasises the need to carry out impact assessments before taking any decisions and the need to develop a species by species approach in order to lay down requirements that are specific to different types of livestock farm;


### 3. calls for any future legislative initiative (whether the establishment of new legislation or a review of existing texts) entailing an amendment or change to the livestock-raising system (including accommodation) to be based on sound , recent scientific data derived from research grounded in a systemic approach and not focused on any single aspect of sustainability; advocates for balance to be maintained and for scientific advice on how the desired changes will affect the animals , the environment and the farmers to be followed; ### 3. calls for any future legislative initiative (whether the establishment of new legislation or a review of existing texts) entailing an amendment or change to the livestock-raising system (including accommodation) and livestock welfare criteria to be based on sound , recent scientific data derived from research grounded in a systemic approach and not focused on any single aspect of sustainability; advocates for balance to be maintained and for scientific advice on how the desired changes will affect the animals , the environment and the farmers , especially small farmers , to be followed;