### 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 payments 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 as well as the social and labour standards established in the cap strategic plan , as listed in annex iii , relating to the following specific areas :


### member states shall compensate beneficiaries for costs incurred and income foregone resulting from the commitments made . where necessary , they may also cover transaction costs . in duly justified cases , member states may grant support as a flat - rate or as a one - off payment per unit . payments shall be granted annually . ### member states shall compensate beneficiaries for costs incurred and income foregone resulting from the commitments made . they may also establish an incentive to cover transaction costs towards systems that are more resilient and adapted to climate change . in duly justified cases , member states may grant support as a flat - rate or as a one - off payment per unit . payments shall be granted annually .


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


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


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


### 70% of the eligible public expenditure in the outermost regions and in the smaller aegean islands within the meaning of regulation no 229 / 2013 ; ### 70% of the eligible public expenditure in the outermost regions and in the smaller aegean islands within the meaning of regulation no 229 / 2013 , along with the balearic islands archipelago and other island territories covered by chapter&#160 ; iva , title&#160 ; iii of the current regulation ;


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


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


### 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 . 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 are aligned to the relevant mandatory standards and requirements . member states should also ensure that payments to farmers do not lead to double funding with eco schemes .


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


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


### those practices shall be designed to meet one or more of the specific environmental - and climate - related objectives laid down in points , and of article 6 . ### those practices shall be designed to meet one or more of the specific environmental - and climate - related objectives laid down in points , and of article 6 . priority shall be given therefore to implementing these ecological schemes for farms located within the natura 2000 network and the high nature value systems .


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


### member states shall include in the cap strategic plan a system providing services for advising farmers and other beneficiaries of cap support on land management and farm management . ### member states shall include in the cap strategic plan a system providing free services for advising farmers and other beneficiaries of cap support on land management and farm management .


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


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


### in the light of the need to fill the investment gap in the union agricultural sector and improve access to financial instruments for priority groups , notably young farmers and new entrants with higher risk profiles , use of the investeu guarantee and combination of grants and financial instruments should be encouraged . since the use of financial instruments across member states varies considerably as a result of differences in terms of access to finance , banking sector development , presence of risk capital , familiarity of public administrations and potential range of beneficiaries , member states should establish in the cap strategic plan appropriate targets , beneficiaries and preferential conditions , and other possible eligibility rules . ### in the light of the need to fill the investment gap in the union agricultural sector and improve access to finance for priority groups , notably young farmers and new entrants with higher risk profiles , a combination of grants and other public funding streams should be encouraged . since the use of financial instruments across member states varies considerably as a result of differences in terms of access to finance , banking sector development , presence of risk capital , familiarity of public administrations and potential range of beneficiaries , member states must ensure farmers have a number of options available to them to avoid resorting to financial instruments . in a situation where farmers use financial instruments , they must be given preferential conditions and be afforded greater leeway in eligibility rules .


### since the cap needs to sharpen its responses to the challenges and opportunities as they manifest themselves at union , international , national , regional , local and farm levels , it is necessary to streamline the governance of the cap and improve its delivery on the union objectives and to significantly decrease the administrative burden . in the cap based on delivery of performance , the union should set the basic policy parameters , such as objectives of the cap and basic requirements , while member states should bear greater responsibility as to how they meet the objectives and achieve targets . enhanced subsidiarity makes it possible to better take into account local conditions and needs , tailoring the support to maximise the contribution to union objectives . ### since the cap needs to sharpen its responses to the challenges and opportunities as they manifest themselves at union , international , national , regional , local and farm levels , it is necessary to streamline the governance of the cap and improve its delivery on the union objectives and to significantly decrease the administrative burden in particular to the final beneficiaries . in the cap based on delivery of performance , the union should set the basic policy parameters , such as objectives of the cap and basic requirements , while member states should bear greater responsibility as to how they meet the objectives and achieve targets . enhanced subsidiarity while ensuring that the commonality of the cap is not undermined should make it possible to better take into account local conditions and needs , tailoring the support to maximise the contribution to union objectives .


### coupled income support may only be granted to the following sectors and productions or specific types of farming therein where these are important for economic , social or environmental reasons : cereals , oilseeds , protein crops , grain legumes , flax , hemp , rice , nuts , starch potato , milk and milk products , seeds , sheepmeat and goatmeat , beef and veal , olive oil , silkworms , dried fodder , hops , sugar beet , cane and chicory , fruit and vegetables , short rotation coppice and other non - food crops , excluding trees , used for the production of products that have the potential to substitute fossil materials . ### coupled income support may only be granted to the following sectors and productions or specific types of farming therein , that go beyond minimum legal standards for animal welfare or environment , or where these are important for economic , social or environmental reasons , and their need is justified under the procedure outlined in chapter iii of title v with empirical quantifiable and independently verifiable evidence : cereals , oilseeds , protein crops , grain legumes , flax , hemp , rice , nuts , starch potato , milk and milk products , seeds , sheepmeat and goatmeat , beef and veal , olive oil , silkworms , dried fodder , hops , cane and chicory , fruit and vegetables .


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


### relevant bodies representing civil society and where relevant bodies responsible for promoting social inclusion , fundamental rights , gender equality and non - discrimination . ### non - governmental organisations and other relevant bodies representing civil society and where relevant bodies responsible for promoting social inclusion , fundamental rights , gender equality and non - discrimination .


### in view of further improving the performance of the cap , income support should be targeted to genuine farmers . in order to ensure a common approach at union level for such a targeting of support , a framework definition for ‘ genuine farmer’ displaying the essential elements should be set out . on the basis of this framework , member states should define in their cap strategic plans which farmers are not considered genuine farmers based on conditions such as income tests , labour inputs on the farm , company object and inclusion in registers . it should also not result in precluding support to pluri - active farmers , who are actively farming but who are also engaged in non - agricultural activities outside their farm , as their multiple activities often strengthen the socio - economic fabric of rural areas . ### in view of further improving the performance of the cap , income support should be targeted to farmers who carry out an agricultural activity on the agricultural areas of their holding . in order to ensure a common approach at union level for such a targeting of support , a framework definition for a ' farmer’ displaying the essential elements and a clear definition of a ' farmer ' for the purposes of establishing eligibility for support should be set out . on the basis of this framework , member states should define in their cap strategic plans which farmers are eligible for support ; as the policy direction in rural development has encouraged farmers to diversity their activities beyond the farm gate this should not result in precluding support to pluri - active farmers , who are actively farming but who are also engaged in non - agricultural activities outside their farm , as their multiple activities often strengthen the socio - economic fabric of rural areas .


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


### union legislation should provide that member states should set requirements in terms of minimum area for receiving decoupled payments in their cap strategic plan . such requirements should relate to the need to avoid the excessive administrative burden caused by managing numerous payments of small amounts and to that of ensuring an effective contribution of the support to the objectives of the cap to which the decoupled direct payments contribute . in order to guarantee a minimum level of agricultural income support for all genuine farmers , as well as to comply with the treaty objective in ensuring a fair standard of living for the agricultural community , an annual area - based decoupled payment should be established as the type of intervention ‘ basic income support for sustainability’ . in order to enhance better targeting of this support , the payment amounts can be differentiated , by groups of territories , based on socio - economic and / or agronomic conditions . in view of avoiding disruptive effects for farmers ' income , member states may choose to implement the basic income support for sustainability based on payment entitlements . in this case , the value of payment entitlements before any further convergence should be proportional to their value as established under the basic payment schemes pursuant to regulation no 1307 / 2013 , taking also into account the payments for agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the environment . member states should also achieve further convergence in order to continue to move progressively away from historical values . ### in order to guarantee a minimum level of agricultural income support for all genuine farmers , as well as to comply with the treaty objective in ensuring a fair standard of living for the agricultural community , an annual area - based decoupled payment should be established as the type of intervention ‘ basic income support for sustainability’ . member states should achieve full convergence by 2023 in order to end historical values .


### in the context of greater market - orientation of the cap , as outlined by the communication on ‘ the future of food and farming’ , market exposure , climate change and associated frequency and severity of extreme weather events , as well as sanitary and phytosanitary crises , may lead to risks of price volatility and increasing pressures on incomes . thus , although farmers are ultimately responsible for designing their on - farm strategies , a robust framework should be set up to ensure appropriate risk management . to this aim , member states and farmers may be able to draw on a union - level platform on risk management for capacity - building in order to provide farmers with adequate financial instruments for investments and access to working capital , training , knowledge transfer and advice . ### in the context of greater market - orientation of the cap , as outlined by the communication on ‘ the future of food and farming’ , market exposure , international trade agreements , climate change and associated frequency and severity of extreme weather events , as well as sanitary and phytosanitary crises , may lead to risks of price volatility and increasing pressures on incomes . thus , although farmers are ultimately responsible for designing their on - farm strategies , a robust framework should be set up to ensure appropriate risk mitigation and management . to this aim , member states and farmers may be able to draw on a union - level platform on risk management for capacity - building in order to provide farmers with adequate financial instruments for investments and access to working capital , training , knowledge transfer and advice .


### member states shall grant support under this type of interventions in order to promote risk management tools , which help genuine farmers manage production and income risks related to their agricultural activity which are outside their control and which contribute to achieving the specific objectives set out in article 6 . ### member states may grant support under this type of interventions in order to promote risk management tools , which help genuine farmers manage production and income risks related to their agricultural activity which are not foreseen outside their control and which contribute to achieving the specific objectives set out in article 6 .


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


### installation of young farmers and rural business start - up ### installation of young farmers , new farmers and rural business start - up ;


### ' agricultural area ' shall be defined in a way that it is composed of arable land , permanent crops and permanent grassland . the terms ' arable land ' , ' permanent crops ' and ' permanent grassland ' shall be further specified by member states within the following framework : ### ' agricultural area ' shall be defined in a way that it is composed of arable land , permanent crops and permanent grassland and agroforestry systems . the terms ' arable land ' , ' permanent crops ' and ' permanent grassland ' and ' agroforestry systems ' shall be further specified by member states within the following framework :


### member states shall establish an amount per hectare or different amounts for different ranges of hectares , as well as the maximum number of hectares per farmer for which the redistributive income support shall be paid . ### member states shall establish a redistributive payment equivalent to an amount per hectare or different amounts for different ranges of hectares , and may differentiate those amounts in accordance with the territories defined pursuant to article 18 . that amount shall not be greater than 25% of the basic income support for sustainability , in accordance with the national or territory average , defined in accordance with article 18 , multiplied by the number of eligible hectares declared by the farmer . the number of eligible hectares shall not exceed the maximum laid down by member states , which shall not be greater than 30 hectares or the national average size of farms or the average size in accordance with the territories defined pursuant to article 18 .


### implementation and management of third country phytosanitary protocols in the territory of the union to facilitate access to third country markets ; ### negotiation , implementation and management of third country phytosanitary protocols in the territory of the union to facilitate access to third country markets ;


### 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 production support interventions referred to in subsection 1 of section 2 of chapter ii of title iii , shall be limited to a maximum of 13% of the amounts set out in annex vii .


### attract young farmers and facilitate business development in rural areas ; ### attract young and new farmers , and facilitate business development and job creation in rural areas ;


### union legislation should provide that member states should set requirements in terms of minimum area for receiving decoupled payments in their cap strategic plan . such requirements should relate to the need to avoid the excessive administrative burden caused by managing numerous payments of small amounts and to that of ensuring an effective contribution of the support to the objectives of the cap to which the decoupled direct payments contribute . in order to guarantee a minimum level of agricultural income support for all genuine farmers , as well as to comply with the treaty objective in ensuring a fair standard of living for the agricultural community , an annual area - based decoupled payment should be established as the type of intervention ‘ basic income support for sustainability’ . in order to enhance better targeting of this support , the payment amounts can be differentiated , by groups of territories , based on socio - economic and / or agronomic conditions . in view of avoiding disruptive effects for farmers ' income , member states may choose to implement the basic income support for sustainability based on payment entitlements . in this case , the value of payment entitlements before any further convergence should be proportional to their value as established under the basic payment schemes pursuant to regulation no 1307 / 2013 , taking also into account the payments for agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the environment . member states should also achieve further convergence in order to continue to move progressively away from historical values . ### union legislation should provide that member states should set requirements in terms of minimum area for receiving decoupled payments in their cap strategic plan . such requirements should relate to the need to avoid the excessive administrative burden caused by managing numerous payments of small amounts and to that of ensuring an effective contribution of the support to the objectives of the cap to which the decoupled direct payments contribute . in order to guarantee a minimum level of agricultural income support for all genuine farmers , as well as to comply with the treaty objective in ensuring a fair standard of living for the agricultural community , an annual area - based decoupled payment should be established as the type of intervention ‘ basic income support for sustainability’ . in order to enhance better targeting of this support , the payment amounts can be differentiated , by groups of territories , based on socio - economic and / or agronomic conditions . in view of avoiding disruptive effects for farmers ' income , member states may choose to implement the basic income support for sustainability based on payment entitlements . in this case , the value of payment entitlements before any further convergence should be proportional to their value as established under the basic payment schemes pursuant to regulation no 1307 / 2013 , taking also into account the payments for agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the environment . member states should also achieve further convergence in order to move progressively to full convergence by 2026


### union legislation should provide that member states should set requirements in terms of minimum area for receiving decoupled payments in their cap strategic plan . such requirements should relate to the need to avoid the excessive administrative burden caused by managing numerous payments of small amounts and to that of ensuring an effective contribution of the support to the objectives of the cap to which the decoupled direct payments contribute . in order to guarantee a minimum level of agricultural income support for all genuine farmers , as well as to comply with the treaty objective in ensuring a fair standard of living for the agricultural community , an annual area - based decoupled payment should be established as the type of intervention ‘ basic income support for sustainability’ . in order to enhance better targeting of this support , the payment amounts can be differentiated , by groups of territories , based on socio - economic and / or agronomic conditions . in view of avoiding disruptive effects for farmers ' income , member states may choose to implement the basic income support for sustainability based on payment entitlements . in this case , the value of payment entitlements before any further convergence should be proportional to their value as established under the basic payment schemes pursuant to regulation no 1307 / 2013 , taking also into account the payments for agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the environment . member states should also achieve further convergence in order to continue to move progressively away from historical values . ### union legislation should provide that member states should set requirements in terms of minimum area for receiving decoupled payments in their cap strategic plan . such requirements should relate to the need to avoid the excessive administrative burden caused by managing numerous payments of small amounts and to that of ensuring an effective contribution of the support to the objectives of the cap to which the decoupled direct payments contribute . in order to guarantee a minimum level of agricultural income support for all genuine farmers , as well as to comply with the treaty objective in ensuring a fair standard of living for the agricultural community , an annual area - based decoupled payment should be established as the type of intervention ‘ basic income support for sustainability’ . in order to enhance better targeting of this support , the payment amounts can be differentiated , by groups of territories , based on socio - economic and / or agronomic conditions . in view of avoiding disruptive effects for farmers ' income , member states may choose to implement the basic income support for sustainability based on payment entitlements . in this case , the value of payment entitlements before any further convergence should be proportional to their value as established under the basic payment schemes pursuant to regulation no 1307 / 2013 , taking also into account the payments for agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the environment . member states should also achieve further convergence in order to move progressively to full convergence by 2026 .


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


### 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 direct payments to be granted to a farmer pursuant to this chapter in a given calendar year a maximum of 50 % of the salaries linked to an agricultural activity declared by the farmer , including taxes and social contributions related to employment .


### payments compensating beneficiaries for all or part of the additional costs incurred and income foregone as a result of the commitments as set pursuant to article 65 . ### payments remunerating beneficiaries for all or part of the additional costs incurred and income foregone as a result of the commitments as set pursuant to article 65 .


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


### member states may only grant payments under this type of interventions in order to compensate beneficiaries for all or part of the additional costs and income foregone related to the natural or other area - specific constraints in the area concerned . ### where member states identify in their cap strategic plans varying levels of constraint they may decide to differentiate the amount of support per hectare granted to beneficiaries ; the compensation shall be proportional to the severity of the constraints identified . member states may only grant payments under this type of interventions in order to compensate beneficiaries for all or part of the additional costs and income foregone related to the natural or other area - specific constraints in the area concerned . member states shall ensure that the relevant calculations are adequate , accurate and established in advance on the basis of a fair , equitable and verifiable calculation method .


### in the context of greater market - orientation of the cap , as outlined by the communication on ‘ the future of food and farming’ , market exposure , climate change and associated frequency and severity of extreme weather events , as well as sanitary and phytosanitary crises , may lead to risks of price volatility and increasing pressures on incomes . thus , although farmers are ultimately responsible for designing their on - farm strategies , a robust framework should be set up to ensure appropriate risk management . to this aim , member states and farmers may be able to draw on a union - level platform on risk management for capacity - building in order to provide farmers with adequate financial instruments for investments and access to working capital , training , knowledge transfer and advice . ### market exposure , climate change and associated frequency and severity of extreme weather events , globalised agricultural commodity markets , free trade agreements , and sanitary and phytosanitary crises , have all lead to episodes of price volatility and increasing pressures on incomes . thus , although farmers are ultimately responsible for designing their on - farm strategies , a robust framework should be set up to ensure appropriate risk management and protection of farm incomes . to this aim , member states and farmers may be able to draw on a union - level platform on risk management for capacity - building in order to provide farmers with adequate tools for income savings in good years to cope with bad years , investments and access to working capital , training , knowledge transfer and advice .


### operational programs of associations of producer organisations shall not cover the same interventions as operational programs of member organisations . member states shall consider operational programs of associations of producer organisations together with operational programs of member organisations . ### associations of producer organisations may also present a partial operational program composed of measures set out but not implemented by member organisations under their operational programs . those programs shall not cover the same fields of action as operational programs of member organisations . member states shall consider operational programs of associations of producer organisations together with operational programs of member organisations .


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


### in the light of the need to fill the investment gap in the union agricultural sector and improve access to financial instruments for priority groups , notably young farmers and new entrants with higher risk profiles , use of the investeu guarantee and combination of grants and financial instruments should be encouraged . since the use of financial instruments across member states varies considerably as a result of differences in terms of access to finance , banking sector development , presence of risk capital , familiarity of public administrations and potential range of beneficiaries , member states should establish in the cap strategic plan appropriate targets , beneficiaries and preferential conditions , and other possible eligibility rules . ### in the light of the need to fill the investment gap in the union agricultural sector and improve access to finance for priority groups , notably young farmers and new entrants with higher risk profiles , a combination of grants and other public funding streams should be encouraged . since the use of financial instruments across member states varies considerably as a result of differences in terms of access to finance , banking sector development , presence of risk capital , familiarity of public administrations and potential range of beneficiaries , member states must ensure farmers have a number of options available to them to avoid resorting to financial instruments . in a situation where farmers use financial instruments , they must be given preferential conditions and be afforded greater leeway in eligibility rules .


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


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


### member sates shall limit the support to the maximum rate of 70% of the eligible costs . ### member states shall limit the support to the maximum rate of 80% of the eligible costs .


### member states shall establish an amount per hectare or different amounts for different ranges of hectares , as well as the maximum number of hectares per farmer for which the redistributive income support shall be paid . ### member states shall establish an amount per hectare or different amounts for different ranges of hectares , as well as the maximum number of hectares per farmer for which the redistributive income support shall be paid . member states shall fix the size in hectares above which farms shall not be entitled to this redistributive support .


### member states shall ensure redistribution of support from bigger to smaller or medium - sized farms by providing for a redistributive income support in the form of an annual decoupled payment per eligible hectare to farmers who are entitled to a payment under the basic income support referred to in article 17 . ### member states shall provide additional redistributive support for smaller or medium - sized farms by providing for income support in the form of an annual decoupled payment per eligible hectare to farmers who are entitled to a payment under the basic income support referred to in article 17 .


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


### the salaries linked to an agricultural activity declared by the farmer , including taxes and social contributions related to employment ; and ### 50% of the salaries linked to an agricultural activity declared by the farmer , including taxes and social contributions related to employment up to a limit decided by the member state ; and


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


### as regards the areas used for the production of hemp , in order to preserve public health and to ensure the coherence with other bodies of legislation , the use of hemp seeds varieties with tetrahydrocannabinol content below 0 . 2% should be part of the definition of eligible hectare . ### as regards the areas used for the production of hemp , in order to preserve public health and to ensure the coherence with other bodies of legislation , the use of hemp seeds varieties with tetrahydrocannabinol content below 0 . 5% should be part of the definition of eligible hectare .


### since the cap needs to sharpen its responses to the challenges and opportunities as they manifest themselves at union , international , national , regional , local and farm levels , it is necessary to streamline the governance of the cap and improve its delivery on the union objectives and to significantly decrease the administrative burden . in the cap based on delivery of performance , the union should set the basic policy parameters , such as objectives of the cap and basic requirements , while member states should bear greater responsibility as to how they meet the objectives and achieve targets . enhanced subsidiarity makes it possible to better take into account local conditions and needs , tailoring the support to maximise the contribution to union objectives . ### since the cap needs to sharpen its responses to growing challenges such as rising regional and social disparities and climate change and opportunities as they manifest themselves at union , international , national , regional , rural , local and farm levels , it is necessary to improve the governance of the cap and improve its delivery on the union objectives and to significantly decrease the administrative burden . in the cap based on delivery of performance with funding also geared towards productivity and quality , the union should set the basic policy parameters , such as objectives of the cap including rural development and basic requirements , while member states should bear greater responsibility as to how they meet common objectives and achieve common eu , national and regional targets . enhanced subsidiarity makes it possible to better take into account local conditions and needs , tailoring the support to maximise the contribution to union objectives . in order to ensure that a renationalisation of the cap is avoided , a set of strong european union provisions should be included which are designed to prevent the distortion of competition and ensure non - discriminatory treatment for all throughout the territory of the european union .


### member states shall involve those partners in the preparation of the cap strategic plans . ### member states shall ensure an equal representation of partners from points and . member states shall involve those partners in the preparation , implementation , monitoring and evaluation of the cap strategic plans .


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


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


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


### installation of young farmers and rural business start - up ; ### installation of young farmers , rural business start - ups and women ;


### when pursuing the specific objectives member states shall ensure simplification and performance of the cap support . ### when pursuing the specific objectives member states shall ensure equality to final beneficiaries , simplification and a reduction of the administrative burden in the delivery of the cap support .


### ' agricultural area ' shall be defined in a way that it is composed of arable land , permanent crops and permanent grassland . the terms ' arable land ' , ' permanent crops ' and ' permanent grassland ' shall be further specified by member states within the following framework : ### ' agricultural area ' shall be defined in a way that it is composed of arable land , permanent crops , permanent grassland and agroforestry systems . the terms ' arable land ' , ' permanent crops ' ' permanent grassland ' and ' agroforestry systems ' shall be further specified by member states within the following framework :


### investments in the restoration of agricultural or forestry potential following natural disasters or catastrophic events and investments in appropriate preventive actions in forests and in the rural environment . ### investments in the restoration of agricultural or forestry potential following fires , floods and other natural disasters or catastrophic events and investments in appropriate preventive actions in forests and in the rural environment .


### small farms remain a cornerstone of union agriculture as they play a vital role in supporting rural employment and contribute to territorial development . in order to promote a more balanced distribution of support and to reduce administrative burden for beneficiaries of small amounts , member states should have the option of offering to small farmers the possibility of replacing the other direct payments by providing a round some payment for small farmers . ### small farms remain a cornerstone of union agriculture as they play a vital role in supporting rural employment , particularly so in disadvantaged and peripheral areas , and contribute to balanced territorial development . in order to promote a more balanced distribution of support and to reduce administrative burden for beneficiaries of small amounts , member states should have the option of offering to small farmers the possibility of replacing the other direct payments by providing a round sum payment for small farmers .


### 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 shall 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 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 shall grant support for the installation of young farmers , new farmers , women 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 .


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


### the objectives of the cap should also be pursued through support for investments , productive as well as non - productive , on farm as well as off - farm . such investments may concern , inter alia , infrastructures related to the development , modernisation or adaptation to climate change of agriculture and forestry , including access to farm and forest land , land consolidation and improvement , agro - forestry practices and the supply and saving of energy and water . in order to better ensure the consistency of the cap strategic plans with union objectives , as well as a level playing field between member states , a negative list of investment topics is included in this regulation . ### the objectives of the cap should also be pursued through support for productive and non - productive investments designed to improve resilience and diversification on farm as well as off - farm . such investments may concern , inter alia , infrastructures related to the adaptation to climate change of agriculture and agro - forestry , including access to farm land for small and medium - sized farmers , always preventing land grabbing , land consolidation and improvement , agro - forestry practices and the supply and saving of energy and water . in order to better ensure the consistency of the cap strategic plans with union objectives , as well as a level playing field between member states , a negative list of investment topics is included in this regulation . those investments should have a per - farm limit to prevent very large amounts being concentrated at small farms .


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


### member states shall establish the list of agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the environment . ### member states shall establish the list of agricultural practices beneficial for the climate , the environment and the wellbeing of farmed animals .


### in order to facilitate the management of eafrd funds , a single contribution rate for support from the eafrd should be set in relation to public expenditure in the member states . in order to take account of their particular importance or nature , specific contribution rates should be set in relation to certain types of operations . in order to mitigate the specific constraints resulting from the level of development , the remoteness and insularity , an appropriate eafrd contribution rate should be set for less developed regions , the outermost regions referred to in article 349 tfeu and the smaller aegean islands . ### in order to facilitate the management of eafrd funds , a single contribution rate for support from the eafrd should be set in relation to public expenditure in the member states . in order to take account of their particular importance or nature , specific contribution rates should be set in relation to certain types of operations , in addition a facility should be incorporated to allow member states to increase their contributions to address specific circumstances while respecting the constraints of the single market . in order to mitigate the specific constraints resulting from the level of development , the remoteness and insularity , an appropriate eafrd contribution rate should be set for less developed regions , the outermost regions referred to in article 349 tfeu and the smaller aegean islands .


### 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 shall 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 to supporting farmers in disadvantaged and peripheral areas , ensuring balanced territorial development , and to contributing to the achievement of the specific objectives set out in article 6 .


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


### advisory services and technical assistance , in particular concerning sustainable pest control techniques , sustainable use of pesticides and climate change adaptation and mitigation ; ### advisory services and technical assistance , training and exchanges of good practice , including sustainable pest control techniques , sustainable use of pesticides and climate change adaptation and mitigation , as well as initiatives relating to the negotiation , implementation and management of phytosanitary protocols for export to third countries ;


### member states shall provide support for voluntary schemes for the climate and the environment under the conditions set out in this article and as further specified in their cap strategic plans . ### member states shall provide under direct payments support for a mandatory schemes for climate and environmental sustainability actions under the conditions set out in this article and as further specified in their cap strategic plans , these schemes shall be entry level schemes which shall be conditional for taking up more ambitious rural development commitments which shall be voluntary ;


### implementation and management of third country phytosanitary protocols in the territory of the union to facilitate access to third country markets ; ### negotiation , implementation and management of phytosanitary protocols for export and import between third countries and the territory of the union to facilitate access to third country markets ; including market and production impact studies .


### except in the case of transfer by actual or anticipated inheritance , payment entitlements shall be transferred only to a genuine farmer . ### all transfers of entitlements , including transfer by actual or anticipated inheritance , payment entitlements shall only be made to a genuine farmer .


### member states shall include in the cap strategic plan a system providing services for advising farmers and other beneficiaries of cap support on land management and farm management . ### member states shall include in the cap strategic plan a voluntary and public system providing services for advising farmers and other beneficiaries of cap support on land management and farm management .


### 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 shall make support under this type of interventions available throughout their territories , in accordance with their national , regional or local specific needs .


### the commission shall adopt implementing acts on the content of the performance framework . such acts shall include the list of context indicators , other indicators needed for the appropriate monitoring and evaluation of the policy , the methods for the calculation of indicators and the necessary provisions to guarantee accuracy and reliability of the data collected by member states . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 139 . ### the commission shall adopt delegated acts on the content of the performance framework . such acts shall include the list of context indicators , other indicators needed for the appropriate monitoring and evaluation of the policy , the methods for the calculation of indicators and the necessary provisions to guarantee accuracy and reliability of the data collected by member states . those delegated acts shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in article 138 .


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


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


### member states shall ensure redistribution of support from bigger to smaller or medium - sized farms by providing for a redistributive income support in the form of an annual decoupled payment per eligible hectare to farmers who are entitled to a payment under the basic income support referred to in article 17 . ### member states shall provide additional redistributive support for smaller or medium - sized farms by providing for income support in the form of an annual decoupled payment per eligible hectare to farmers who are entitled to a payment under the basic income support referred to in article 17 .


### 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 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 ] . ### chapter ii of title iii and articles 41 and 43 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 ] .


### member states shall set an area threshold and only grant decoupled direct payments to genuine farmers whose eligible area of the holding for which decoupled direct payments are claimed goes beyond this area threshold . ### member states shall set a minium area threshold and only grant decoupled direct payments to farmers whose eligible area of the holding for which decoupled direct payments are claimed goes beyond this area threshold .


### ' agricultural area ' shall be defined in a way that it is composed of arable land , permanent crops and permanent grassland . the terms ' arable land ' , ' permanent crops ' and ' permanent grassland ' shall be further specified by member states within the following framework : ### ' agricultural area ' shall be defined in a way that it is composed of arable land , permanent crops , permanent grassland and agroforestry systems . the terms ' arable land ' , ' permanent crops ' ' permanent grassland ' and ' agroforestry systems ' shall be further specified by member states within the following framework :


### 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 , focused on targets such as water saving , energy saving , ecological packaging , cutting down waste and food wastage , planning and adjusting supply to demand , fruit and vegetable marketing , increasing market value through processing for example , quality improvement , product promotion on domestic and foreign markets , including diversification of export markets ;


### the reductions referred to in paragraph 6 shall be based on objective and non - discriminatory criteria . without prejudice to the minimum set in accordance with paragraph 5 , such criteria may include the fixing of a maximum decrease that may not be lower than 30% . ### the reductions referred to in paragraph 6 shall be based on objective and non - discriminatory criteria .


### investments in the restoration of agricultural or forestry potential following natural disasters or catastrophic events and investments in appropriate preventive actions in forests and in the rural environment . ### investments in the restoration of agricultural or forestry potential following natural disasters or catastrophic events and investments in appropriate preventive actions in forests and in the rural environment , excluding exotic species , pines , eucalyptuses and other fast - growing species .


### market withdrawal for free - distribution or other destinations ; ### market withdrawal for free - distribution or other destinations , including the cost of processing withdrawn products before free distribution ;


### the objectives of the cap should also be pursued through support for investments , productive as well as non - productive , on farm as well as off - farm . such investments may concern , inter alia , infrastructures related to the development , modernisation or adaptation to climate change of agriculture and forestry , including access to farm and forest land , land consolidation and improvement , agro - forestry practices and the supply and saving of energy and water . in order to better ensure the consistency of the cap strategic plans with union objectives , as well as a level playing field between member states , a negative list of investment topics is included in this regulation . ### the objectives of the cap should also be pursued through support for investments , productive as well as non - productive , on farm as well as off - farm . such investments may concern , inter alia , infrastructures related to the development , modernisation or adaptation to climate change of agriculture and forestry , including land consolidation and improvement , establishment of agro - forestry practices and the installation of energy and water saving syatems . in order to better ensure the consistency of the cap strategic plans with union objectives , as well as a level playing field between member states , a negative list of investment topics is included in this regulation .


### in the light of the need to ensure appropriate risk management tools , insurance premia and mutual funds should be maintained , financed by the eafrd . the category of mutual funds encompasses both those linked to production losses , and the general and sector - specific income stabilisation tools , linked to income losses . ### in the light of the need to ensure appropriate climate and health risk management tools , insurance premia and mutual funds should be maintained , financed by the eafrd .


### the schemes for the climate and the environment . ### the schemes for climate mitigation and environmental sustainability actions .


### 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 for environmental and climate commitments under the conditions set out in this article and as further specified in their cap strategic plans .


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


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


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


### the objectives of the cap should also be pursued through support for investments , productive as well as non - productive , on farm as well as off - farm . such investments may concern , inter alia , infrastructures related to the development , modernisation or adaptation to climate change of agriculture and forestry , including access to farm and forest land , land consolidation and improvement , agro - forestry practices and the supply and saving of energy and water . in order to better ensure the consistency of the cap strategic plans with union objectives , as well as a level playing field between member states , a negative list of investment topics is included in this regulation . ### the objectives of the cap should also be pursued through support for investments , productive as well as non - productive , on farm as well as off - farm . such investments may concern , inter alia , infrastructures related to the development , modernisation or adaptation to climate change of agriculture and forestry , saving of energy and water , agro - forestry practices , the prevention of animal sickness and disease , and the movement towards more sustainable agricultural practices . in order to better ensure the consistency of the cap strategic plans with union objectives , as well as a level playing field between member states , a negative list of investment topics is included in this regulation .


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


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


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


### member states shall provide support for voluntary schemes for the climate and the environment under the conditions set out in this article and as further specified in their cap strategic plans . ### member states shall provide under direct payments support for a mandatory schemes for climate and environmental sustainability actions under the conditions set out in this article and as further specified in their cap strategic plans , these schemes shall be entry level schemes which shall be conditional for taking up more ambitious rural development commitments which shall be voluntary ;


### implementation and management of third country phytosanitary protocols in the territory of the union to facilitate access to third country markets ; ### negotiation , implementation and management of phytosanitary protocols for export and import between third countries and the territory of the union to facilitate access to third country markets ; including market and production impact studies .


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


### support viable farm income and resilience across the union to enhance food security ; ### support viable farm income , eradicate rural poverty , land abandonment&#160 ; and create resilience across the union to enhance food security ;


### the farm advisory services shall cover economic , environmental and social dimensions and deliver up to date technological and scientific information developed by research and innovation . they shall be integrated within the interrelated services of farm advisors , researchers , farmer organisations and other relevant stakeholders that form the agricultural knowledge and innovation systems . ### the farm advisory services shall cover economic , environmental and social dimensions and deliver up - to - date technological and scientific information developed by research and innovation . they shall be integrated within the interrelated services of farmer organisations and other relevant stakeholders that form the agricultural knowledge and innovation systems . member states shall also support national , cross - border and european farmer - to - farmer knowledge - sharing programmes .


### actions to conserve soil and enhance soil carbon ; ### actions to rebuild soil structure and enhance soil carbon ;


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


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


### member states shall involve those partners in the preparation of the cap strategic plans . ### member states shall fully involve those partners in the preparation of the cap strategic plans , in particular in relation to those elements concerning the environment , social inclusion and tackling poverty in rural areas .


### 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 . 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 are aligned to the relevant mandatory standards and requirements . member states should also ensure that payments to farmers do not lead to double funding with eco schemes .


### member states shall ensure that the interventions based on the types of interventions which are listed in annex ii to this regulation , including the definitions set out in article 3 and the definitions to be formulated in the cap strategic plans set out in article 4 , respect the provisions of paragraph 1 of annex 2 to the wto agreement on agriculture . ### interventions based on the types of interventions which are listed in annex ii to this regulation , including the definitions set out in article 3 and the definitions to be formulated in the cap strategic plans set out in article 4 , shall respect the provisions of paragraph 1 of annex 2 to the wto agreement on agriculture .


### 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 through processing and improving the quality of both fresh and processed products , including improving product quality and developing production standards 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 ;


### the member states shall pursue at least one of the specific objectives referred to in article 6 in the apiculture sector . ### the member states shall implement two sets of measures to achieve at least one of the specific objectives referred to in article 6 in the apiculture sector : non - professional apiculture : less than 150 hives , ensuring and providing environmental benefits ; professional apiculture : between 150 and 500 hives , intended to keep the apicultural sector operating on a productive scale and keep the market supplied with honey products .


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