### ' genuine farmers ' shall be defined in a way to ensure that no support is granted to those whose agricultural activity forms only an insignificant part of their overall economic activities or whose principal business activity is not agricultural , while not precluding from support pluri - active farmers . the definition shall allow to determine which farmers are not considered genuine farmers , based on conditions such as income tests , labour inputs on the farm , company object and / or inclusion in registers . ### ' active farmers ' shall be defined in a way to ensure that no support is granted to those whose agricultural activity forms only an insignificant part of their overall economic activities or whose principal business activity is not agricultural , while not precluding from support pluri - active farmers , part - time or semi - subsistence farmers , or organisations who engage in high nature value farming , who may be active on either local , regional , national or global markets . the definition shall allow to determine which farmers are not considered active farmers , based on conditions such as income tests , labour inputs on the farm , company object and / or inclusion in registers , and / or can be based on a negative list of structures that shall not be supported by cap funds .


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


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


### 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 such as the increasing concentration of agricultural land 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 including the 2030 agenda for sustainable development and the paris agreement . this is only possible if the targets are ambitious and a monitoring system is to ensure that the cap contributes to the protection of the environment , biodiversity , animal welfare and social justice at union and global level .


### 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 . ### it is necessary to establish the maximum contribution rates for support from the eafrd in relation to public expenditure in the member states . those rates should reflect the level of economic development of regions in terms of gdp per capita in relation to the eu - 27 average .


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


### contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation , as well as sustainable energy ; ### contribute to reducing greenhouse gases , climate change mitigation and adaptation ;


### promote employment , growth , social inclusion and local development in rural areas , including bio - economy and sustainable forestry ; ### promote social and territorial cohesion through employment , diversification of activities and income , social inclusion , local development in rural areas , fighting rural poverty and exclusion and improving basic services ;


### to strengthen the socio - economic fabric of rural areas . ### to achieve a balanced territorial development of rural economies and communities , strengthening the socio economic fabric of rural areas .


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


### to foster a smart , resilient and diversified agricultural sector ensuring food security ; ### to foster a long - lasting , inclusive resilient , sustainable and diversified agricultural production ensuring sustainable , decentralised , long term food security , avoiding overproduction and ensuring policy coherence for development ;


### each member state shall establish a national common agricultural policy network for the networking of organisations and administrations , advisors , researchers and other innovation actors in the field of agriculture and rural development at national level at the latest 12 months after the approval by the commission of the cap strategic plan . ### each member state shall establish a national common agricultural policy network for the networking of organisations and administrations , advisors , researchers and other innovation actors in the field of agriculture and rural development at national level at the latest 12 months after the approval by the commission of the cap strategic plan . the exchange with experts in the field of development cooperation shall be provided for in order raise awareness and to facilitate the transfer of knowledge and best practices .


### ' permanent grassland and permanent pasture ' shall be land not included in the crop rotation of the holding for five years or more , used to grow grasses or other herbaceous forage naturally or through cultivation . it may include other species such as shrubs and / or trees which can be grazed or produce animal feed ; ### ' permanent pasture ' shall be land not included in the crop rotation of the holding for five years or more , including grasses or other herbaceous forage . the definition shall be broad enough to cover silvopastoral and agroforestry systems and so include other species such as shrubs and / or trees which may be grazed or produce animal feed . the definition shall ensure coherence with achieving the objectives , and referred to in article 6 ;


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


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


### ' permanent grassland and permanent pasture ' shall be land not included in the crop rotation of the holding for five years or more , used to grow grasses or other herbaceous forage naturally or through cultivation . it may include other species such as shrubs and / or trees which can be grazed or produce animal feed ; ### ' permanent grassland and permanent pasture ' shall be land not included in the crop rotation of the holding for five years or more , and , where member states so decide , that has not been tilled for at least five years ; and that is used to grow grasses or other herbaceous forage naturally or through cultivation including silvopastural systems with bushes and / or trees which can be grazed or produce livestock feed ;


### promote employment , growth , social inclusion and local development in rural areas , including bio - economy and sustainable forestry ; ### promote employment , inclusive and sustainable growth , diversification of activities and income , gender equality , social inclusion , the fight against poverty , local development in rural areas , including sustainable forestry , and improve basic public services , and promote social and territorial cohesion ;


### the cap should keep ensuring food security , which should be understood as meaning access to sufficient , safe and nutritious food at all times . moreover , it should help improving the response of union agriculture to new societal demands on food and health , including sustainable agricultural production , healthier nutrition , food waste and animal welfare . the cap should continue to promote production with specific and valuable characteristics , while at the same time helping farmers to proactively adjust their production according to market signals and consumers’ demands . ### the cap should keep ensuring food security for the union , which should be understood as meaning access to sufficient , safe and nutritious food at all times and increasing vegetable protein production in the union . moreover , it should help improving the response of union agriculture to new societal demands on food and health , including sustainable agricultural production , healthier nutrition , reduction of food waste and improved animal welfare . the cap should continue to promote production with specific and valuable characteristics , while at the same time helping farmers to proactively adjust their production according to market signals and consumers’ demands also thought access to land at reasonable prices , encourage young farmers to setup in business and by promoting short supply chains and local purchasing . member states should ensure that financial support is given to farmers in order to acquire new skills they need to adapt their production to meet changing consumer requirements and protect livelihoods in rural communities around the world . without prejudice to its character as an internal union policy , the cap’s factual integration in the world economy should be considered with regard to both , opportunities and responsibility that arise from it for the union and its global partners . with regard to developing countries , policy coherence for development should be the guideline for the union and its member states .


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


### 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 .


### the member state shall decide the composition of the monitoring committee and shall ensure a balanced representation of the relevant public authorities and intermediate bodies and of representatives of the partners referred to in article 94 . ### the member state shall decide the composition of the monitoring committee and shall ensure a balanced representation of the relevant public authorities and intermediate bodies and of representatives of the partners referred to in article 94 . articles 94 and 94 shall be duly taken into account .


### promote the faster and wider transposition of innovative solutions into practice ; and ### promote the faster and wider transposition of innovative solutions , including agroecological solutions , into practice ; and


### improve the response of eu agriculture to societal demands on food and health , including safe , nutritious and sustainable food , food waste , as well as animal welfare . ### improve the response of eu agriculture to societal demands on food , farming and health , including safe , nutritious , sustainable , pesticide - free food , reduced food waste , low - input and organic agriculture as well as animal welfare ;


### enhance market orientation and increase competitiveness , including greater focus on research , technology and digitalisation ; ### enhance european market orientation , including local and regional markets , and increase inclusivity , cooperation and long - term competitiveness , including a greater focus on research , techniques , agroecological approaches and knowledge transfer ;


### the union financial assistance for information actions and promotion referred to in points and of article 52 shall not exceed 50% of eligible expenditure . ### the union financial assistance for information actions and promotion referred to in points and of article 52 shall not exceed 20% of eligible expenditure .


### 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 ;


### the total amount of union support for types of interventions for rural development under this regulation for the period from 1 january 2021 to 31 december 2027 shall be eur 78 811 million in current prices in accordance with the multiannual financial framework for the years 2021 to 202738 . _________________ 38 proposal for a council regulation laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2021 - 2027 communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions , com322 final . ### the total amount of union support for types of interventions for rural development under this regulation for the period from 1 january 2021 to 31 december 2027 shall be eur 102 000 million in constant prices in accordance with the multiannual financial framework for the years 2021 to 202738 . _________________ 38 proposal for a council regulation laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2021 - 2027 communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions , com322 final .


### are different from commitments in respect of which payments are granted under article 65 . ### are different from , or complementary to , commitments in respect of which payments are granted under article 65 .


### 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 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 at least covering costs incurred and income foregone resulting from the commitments made . they shall also provide a financial incentive to beneficiaries to participate in environmental , climate and other management commitments . 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 reduce the amount of direct payments to be granted to a farmer pursuant to this chapter for a given calendar year exceeding eur 60 000 as follows : by at least 25 % for the tranche between eur 60 000 and eur 75 000 ; by at least 50 % for the tranche between eur 75 000 and eur 90 000 ; by at least 75 % for the tranche between eur 90 000 and eur 100 000 ; by 100 % for the amount exceeding eur 100 000 . ### member states shall reduce the amount of direct payments to be granted to a farmer pursuant to this chapter for a given calendar year exceeding eur 60 000 .


### 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 accordance with the principle of shared management , the commission is assisted by committees formed by member states representatives in the implementation of the cap . with a view to simplifying the system and streamlining the position of member states , only one monitoring committee is established for the implementation of this regulation , merging the ‘ rural development’ committee and the ‘ direct payments’ committee , which were established under the 2014 - 2020 programming period . the responsibility to assist member states in the implementation of the cap strategic plans is shared between the managing authority and this monitoring committee . the commission should also be assisted by the ‘ common agricultural policy’ committee , in accordance with the provisions laid down by this regulation . ### in accordance with the principle of shared management , the commission is assisted by committees formed by member states representatives in the implementation of the cap . with a view to simplifying the system and streamlining the position of member states , only one monitoring committee is established for the implementation of this regulation , merging the ‘ rural development’ committee and the ‘ direct payments’ committee , which were established under the 2014 - 2020 programming period . the responsibility to assist member states in the implementation of the cap strategic plans is shared between the managing authority and this monitoring committee . the commission should also be assisted by the ‘ common agricultural policy’ committee , and should report to the committee on development of the european parliament in accordance with the provisions laid down by this regulation .


### an overview of how the cap strategic plan will contribute to the cross - cutting general objective related to fostering and sharing of knowledge , innovation and digitalisation and encouraging their uptake set out in the second subparagraph of article 5 , notably through : ### an overview of how the cap strategic plan will contribute to the objective related to fostering and sharing of knowledge , innovation and digitalisation as far as it is conducive to achieving the sdgs and goals of the paris climate agreement and encouraging their uptake set out in the second subparagraph of article 5 , notably through :


### support a common learning process related to monitoring and evaluation . ### support a common learning process related to monitoring and evaluation , identifying areas where baseline data is missing or insufficient and for which more relevant and accurate indicators can be developed .


### 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 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 , member states should be required to take action to achieve all specific objectives simultaneously . 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 , both wild and agro - biodiversity , water protection , public health , employment , renewable energy , animal welfare and environment .


### the commission shall assess the proposed cap strategic plans on the basis of the completeness of the plans , the consistency and coherence with the general principles of union law , with this regulation and the provisions adopted pursuant to it and with the horizontal regulation , their effective contribution to the specific objectives set out in article 6 , the impact on the proper functioning of the internal market and distortion of competition , the level of administrative burden on beneficiaries and administration . the assessment shall address , in particular , the adequacy of the strategy of the cap strategic plan , the corresponding specific objectives , targets , interventions and the allocation of budgetary resources to meet the specific cap strategic plan objectives through the proposed set of interventions on the basis of the swot analysis and the ex - ante evaluation . ### the commission shall assess the proposed cap strategic plans on the basis of the completeness of the plans , the consistency and coherence with the general principles of union law , including articles 11 and 208 of the tfeu , with this regulation and the provisions adopted pursuant to it and with the horizontal regulation , their effective contribution to the specific objectives set out in article 6 , the impact on the proper functioning of the internal market and distortion of competition , the compliance with already established long - term national targets set out in or deriving from the legislative instruments referred to in annex xi , the level of administrative burden on beneficiaries and administration . the assessment shall address , in particular , the adequacy of the strategy of the cap strategic plan , the corresponding specific objectives , targets , interventions and the allocation of budgetary resources to meet the specific cap strategic plan objectives through the proposed set of interventions on the basis of the swot analysis and the ex - ante evaluation .


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


### attract young farmers and facilitate business development in rural areas ; ### attract young farmers and new entrants , promote gender equality , and facilitate sustainable development of businesses in rural areas ;


### eafrd should not provide support to investments that would harm the environment . hence it is necessary to provide in this regulation a number of exclusion rules , as well as the possibility to further develop these guarantees in delegated acts . notably , the eafrd should not finance investments in irrigation which do not contribute towards the achievement , or the preservation , of good status of the associated water body or bodies and investments in afforestation which are not consistent with climate and environmental objectives in line with sustainable forest management principles ### eafrd should not provide support to investments that would harm the environment or which are not consistent with climate , environment , animal welfare and biodiversity objectives . investments that generate both economic and environmental benefits should be emphasised . hence it is necessary to provide in this regulation a number of more specific exclusion rules , as well as the possibility to further develop these guarantees in delegated acts . notably , the eafrd should not finance investments in irrigation which do not contribute towards the achievement , or the preservation , of good status of the associated water body or bodies and investments in afforestation which are not consistent with climate and environmental objectives in line with sustainable forest management principles . member states should ensure that authorities play an active role on ecology and management of forest fires in any afforestation or reforestation action and strengthen the role of soft preventive measures and land use management .


### the cap strategic plans shall establish a single eafrd contribution rate applicable to all interventions . ### the cap strategic plans shall establish the eafrd contribution to support of rate applicable to all interventions in all regions corresponding to level 2 of the common classification of territorial units for statistics established by regulation no 1059 / 2003 as amended by commission regulation no 2016 / 2066 .


### advisory services and technical assistance , in particular concerning sustainable pest control techniques and sustainable use of pesticides . ### advisory services and technical assistance , in particular concerning agroecological pest control techniques , reduction of the use of pesticides , implementation of integrated pest management and sustainable use of pesticides .


### for the purposes of paragraph 4 , member states shall ensure that , for claim year 2026 at the latest , all payment entitlements have a value of at least 75% of the average planned unit amount for the basic income support for claim year 2026 as laid down in the cap strategic plan transmitted in accordance with article 106 for the member state or for the territories as defined in accordance with article 18 . ### for the purposes of paragraph 4 , member states shall ensure that , for claim year 2026 at the latest , all payment entitlements have a value of 100% of the average planned unit amount for the basic income support for claim year 2024 as laid down in the cap strategic plan transmitted in accordance with article 106 for the member state or for the territories as defined in accordance with article 18 .


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


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


### annex iii on the consultation of the partners ; ### annex iii on the consultation of the partners and a documentation of comments submitted by partners and whether and how these comments have been taken into account by the managing authority ;


### promote employment , growth , social inclusion and local development in rural areas , including bio - economy and sustainable forestry ; ### promote decent employment , diversification of activities , growth , social inclusion and local development in rural areas , including bio - economy and sustainable forestry ;


### ' permanent grassland and permanent pasture ' shall be land not included in the crop rotation of the holding for five years or more , used to grow grasses or other herbaceous forage naturally or through cultivation . it may include other species such as shrubs and / or trees which can be grazed or produce animal feed ; ### ' permanent pasture ' shall be land not included in the crop rotation of the holding for five years or more , including grasses or other herbaceous forage . the definition shall be broad enough to cover silvopastoral and agroforestry systems and so include other species such as shrubs and / or trees which may be grazed or produce animal feed . the definition shall ensure coherence with achieving the objectives , and referred to in article 6 ;


### to bolster environmental care and climate action and to contribute to the environmental - and climate - related objectives of the union ; ### to bolster environmental care , biodiversity and climate action and to meet all environmental - and climate - related objectives of the union relevant to agriculture ;


### 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 farming practices that increase the resilience against natural risks and risks that are due to climate change , as well as risk management tools , which help genuine farmers manage production risks related to their agricultural activity which are outside their control and which contribute to achieving the specific objectives set out in article 6 .


### existing administrative registers such as the iacs , lpis , animal and vineyard registers shall be maintained . the iacs and lpis shall be further developed to better meet the statistical needs of the cap . data from administrative registers shall be used as much as possible for statistical purposes , in cooperation with statistical authorities in member states and with eurostat . ### existing administrative registers such as the iacs , lpis , animal and vineyard registers shall be maintained and kept up to date and accurate , in order to provide assurance of correct spending of eu funds and delivery of results via the new delivery model . the iacs and lpis shall be further developed to better enable the measuring and monitoring of results and impacts of the cap as defined in articles 5 and 6 , and provide statistical data and information to allow their sound , evidence based evaluation . data from administrative registers shall be used as much as possible for statistical purposes and to monitor compliance , in cooperation with statistical authorities in member states and with eurostat .


### 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 .


### the cap strategic plans should aim to ensure enhanced coherence across the multiple tools of the cap , since it should cover types of interventions in the form of direct payments , sectoral types of interventions and types of interventions for rural development . they should also ensure and demonstrate the alignment and appropriateness of the choices made by member states to the union priorities and objectives . it is therefore appropriate that they contain a result - oriented intervention strategy structured around the specific objectives of the cap , including quantified targets in relation to these objectives . in order to allow their monitoring on an annual basis , it is appropriate that these targets are based on result indicators . ### the cap strategic plans should aim to ensure enhanced coherence across the multiple tools of the cap and its external dimension , since it should cover types of interventions in the form of direct payments , sectoral types of interventions and types of interventions for rural development . they should also ensure and demonstrate the alignment and appropriateness of the choices made by member states to the union priorities and objectives . it is therefore appropriate that they contain a result - oriented intervention strategy structured around the specific objectives of the cap , including quantified targets in relation to these objectives . in order to allow their monitoring on an annual basis , it is appropriate that these targets are based on result indicators .


### member states shall grant support for risk management tools under the conditions set out in this article and as further specified in their cap strategic plans . ### member states shall grant support for risk management tools under the conditions set out in this article and as further specified in their cap strategic plans , while taking into account the possible adverse impact on agro - food sector investment , production and processing development in partner developing countries .


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


### 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 .


### are different from commitments in respect of which payments are granted under article 28 . ### are different from , or complementary to , commitments in respect of which payments are granted under article 28 .


### the cap strategic plans shall establish a single eafrd contribution rate applicable to all interventions . ### the cap strategic plans shall establish the eafrd contribution to support of rate applicable to all interventions in all regions corresponding to level 2 of the common classification of territorial units for statistics established by regulation no 1059 / 2003 as amended by commission regulation no 2016 / 2066 .


### contribute to the protection of biodiversity , enhance ecosystem services and preserve habitats and landscapes ; ### contribute to reversing the decline in biodiversity including agrobiodiversity , enhance ecosystem functioning and services especially soil , as well as preserve and enhance habitats and landscapes and achieve greater resilience ;


### 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 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 , the union should set common policy parameters to respond to the identified challenges , such as objectives of the cap including rural development , while member states should bear greater responsibility as to how they meet the objectives and achieve common eu and national targets . enhanced subsidiarity makes it possible to better take into account local conditions and needs , tailoring the support to maximise contribution to union objectives .


### 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 . ### it is necessary to establish the maximum contribution rates for support from the eafrd in relation to public expenditure in the member states . those rates should reflect the level of economic development of regions in terms of gdp per capita in relation to the eu - 27 average .


### those objectives shall be complemented by the cross - cutting objective of modernising the sector by fostering and sharing of knowledge , innovation and digitalisation in agriculture and rural areas , and encouraging their uptake . ### those objectives shall be implemented in a manner that will ensure the achievement of the cross - cutting objectives of the 2030 agenda for sustainable development and the obligations under the paris agreement . where conducive to these goals , the regulation aims at the fostering and sharing of knowledge , techniques and tools in agriculture and rural areas , encouraging their uptake , and ensuring the transition to sustainable development referred to in article 11 tfeu .


### member states shall aim to make , through their cap strategic plans and in particular through the elements of the intervention strategy referred to in point of article 97 , a greater overall contribution to the achievement of the specific environmental - and climate - related objectives set out in points , and of article 6 in comparison to the overall contribution made to the achievement of the objective laid down in point of the first subparagraph of article 110 of regulation no 1306 / 2013 through support under the eagf and the eafrd in the period 2014 to 2020 . ### member states shall 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 share of the budget allocated to the achievement of the specific environmental - and climate - related objectives set out in points , and of article 6 in comparison to the overall share of the budget allocated 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 compare the share of the budget allocated to each of the interventions as follows : . interventions described in article 28 of this regulation with article 43 of regulation no 1307 / 2013 . interventions described in articles 65 , 67 and 68 point 4 of this regulation with articles 17 , 21 to 23 , 25 , and 34 of regulation no 1305 / 2013 . payments for organic conversion and maintenance in the cap strategic plans under article 28 shall exceed the total payments made before 2021 under rural development measures , calculated as a yearly average using constant prices .


### 65environmental , climate and other management commitments ### 65environmental , climate and sustainability commitments


### member states shall reduce the amount of direct payments to be granted to a farmer pursuant to this chapter for a given calendar year exceeding eur 60 000 as follows : ### member states shall reduce the amount of direct payments to be granted per ultimate beneficial owner pursuant to this chapter for a given calendar year exceeding eur 35 000 as follows :


### financial contributions to premiums for insurance schemes ; ### a list of interventions which target the establishment of risk prevention and the building of ecological resilience


### enhance market orientation and increase competitiveness , including greater focus on research , technology and digitalisation ; ### enhance market orientation to different markets including local and regional ones , and increase competitiveness , including greater focus on research , dissemination of sustainable forms of productions , techniques , tools and digitalisation as well as improved access to cutting edge technology ;


### annual performance reports shall set out key qualitative and quantitative information the implementation of the cap strategic plan by reference to financial data , output and result indicators and in accordance with the second paragraph of article 118 . they shall also include information about realised outputs , realised expenditure , realised results and distance to respective targets . ### annual performance reports shall set out key qualitative and quantitative information the implementation of the cap strategic plan by reference to financial data , output , result and impact indicators and in accordance with the second paragraph of article 118 . they shall also include information about realised outputs and impacts , realised expenditure , realised results and distance to respective targets .


### 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 .


### support viable farm income and resilience across the union to enhance food security ; ### support viable farm income and resilience across the union , reversing the loss of farmers and farming structures , to ensure long term food security and food sufficiency for eu citizens ;


### 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 commission shall assess the proposed cap strategic plans on the basis of the completeness of the plans , the consistency and coherence with the general principles of union law , with this regulation and the provisions adopted pursuant to it and with the horizontal regulation , their effective contribution to the specific objectives set out in article 6 , the impact on the proper functioning of the internal market and distortion of competition , the level of administrative burden on beneficiaries and administration . the assessment shall address , in particular , the adequacy of the strategy of the cap strategic plan , the corresponding specific objectives , targets , interventions and the allocation of budgetary resources to meet the specific cap strategic plan objectives through the proposed set of interventions on the basis of the swot analysis and the ex - ante evaluation . ### the commission shall assess the proposed cap strategic plans on the basis of the completeness of the plans , the consistency and coherence with the general principles of union law , including articles 11 and 208 of the tfeu , with this regulation and the provisions adopted pursuant to it and with the horizontal regulation , their effective contribution to the specific objectives set out in article 6 , the impact on the proper functioning of the internal market and distortion of competition , the compliance with already established long - term national targets set out in or deriving from the legislative instruments referred to in annex xi , the level of administrative burden on beneficiaries and administration . the assessment shall address , in particular , the adequacy of the strategy of the cap strategic plan , the corresponding specific objectives , targets , interventions and the allocation of budgetary resources to meet the specific cap strategic plan objectives through the proposed set of interventions on the basis of the swot analysis and the ex - ante evaluation .


### 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 .


### 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 access to farm and forest land , land consolidation and improvement , agro - forestry practices and the supply and saving of energy and water . investments in on - farm infrastructures should only be allowed if they pass a double test , demonstrating that they simultaneously have positive effects in terms of the environmental , climate and biodiversity specific objectives set out in article 6 of this regulation and on the business situation of the agricultural holding . furthermore , 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 .


### 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 .


### member states shall grant support in the form of lump sums . support shall be limited to the maximum amount of eur 100 000 and may be combined with financial instruments . ### member states shall grant support in the form of lump sums . support shall be limited to the maximum amount of eur 100 000 and may be combined with financial instruments . the amount given to new entrants shall correspond to half the amount given to young farmers .


### member states shall involve those partners in the preparation of the cap strategic plans . ### member states shall involve those partners on equal footing in the preparation and implementation of the cap strategic plans , notably in defining the modalities for the assessment of needs . member states shall also involve all partners in decisions on the timetable and procedural steps involved in the preparation of the cap strategic plans , ensuring that enough time is set aside for coordination and debate among the diverse actors involved . the organisation and implementation of partnership shall be carried out in accordance with commission delegated regulation no 240 / 2014 .


### 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 may 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 . they shall also provide a financial incentive to beneficiaries to continue farming in these areas .


### 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 , articles 41 , 43 and 60 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 ] .


### a delegated act adopted pursuant to articles 4 , 7 , 12 , 15 , 23 , 28 , 32 , 35 , 36 , 37 , 41 , 50 , 78 , 81 , 104 and 141 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or the council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object . that period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the european parliament or of the council . ### a delegated act adopted pursuant to articles 4 , 7 , 12 , 15 , 23 , 28 , 29 , 32 , 35 , 36 , 37 , 41 , 50 , 78 , 81 , 104 , 119a and 141 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or the council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object . that period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the european parliament or of the council .


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


### the total amount of union support for types of interventions for rural development under this regulation for the period from 1 january 2021 to 31 december 2027 shall be eur 78 811 million in current prices in accordance with the multiannual financial framework for the years 2021 to 202738 . _________________ 38 proposal for a council regulation laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2021 - 2027 communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions , com322 final . ### the total amount of union support for types of interventions for rural development under this regulation for the period from 1 january 2021 to 31 december 2027 shall be eur 102 000 million in constant prices in accordance with the multiannual financial framework for the years 2021 to 202738 . _________________ 38 proposal for a council regulation laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2021 - 2027 communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions , com322 final .


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


### the description of the elements that ensure modernisation of the cap referred to in point of article 95 shall highlight the elements of the cap strategic plan that support the modernisation of the agricultural sector and the cap and shall contain in particular : ### the description of the elements that ensure modernisation of the cap referred to in point of article 95 shall highlight the elements of the cap strategic plan that support the modernisation of the agricultural sector and the cap to meet new challenges including transitioning to sustainability , and shall contain in particular :


### information actions concerning union wines carried out in member states encouraging responsible consumption of wine or promoting union quality schemes covering designations of origin and geographical indications ; ### information actions concerning union wines carried out in member states encouraging responsible consumption of wine ;


### 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 may grant support for the installation of young farmers and rural business start - up under the conditions set out in this article and as further specified in their cap strategic plans with the view of contributing to the achievement of the specific objectives set out in article 6 . ### member states may grant support for the installation of young farmers , new farmers , early retirement schemes , rural business start - up and scaling up of rural micro and small enterprises that create and sustain jobs 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 one or more of the specific objectives set out in article 6 .


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


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


### the delegation of powers referred to in articles 4 , 7 , 12 , 15 , 23 , 28 , 32 , 35 , 36 , 37 , 41 , 50 , 78 , 81 , 104 and 141 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . a decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the powers specified in that decision . it shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force . ### the delegation of powers referred to in articles 4 , 7 , 12 , 15 , 23 , 28 , 29 , 32 , 35 , 36 , 37 , 41 , 50 , 78 , 81 , 104 , 119a and 141 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . a decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the powers specified in that decision . it shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force .


### while under the cap delivery model the union should set the union objectives and define the types of interventions as well as the basic union requirements applicable to member states , the latter should be in charge of translating that union framework into support arrangements applicable to beneficiaries . in that context , member states should act in line with the charter of fundamental rights , general principles of union law and ensure that the legal framework for the granting of union support to beneficiaries be based on their cap strategic plans and be in line with the principles and requirements set out under this regulation and the [ horizontal regulation ] . ### while under the cap delivery model the union should set the union objectives and define the types of interventions as well as the basic union requirements applicable to member states , the latter should be in charge of translating that union framework into support arrangements applicable to beneficiaries . in that context , member states should act in line with the charter of fundamental rights , general principles of union law , the union’s obligation to ensure policy coherence for development in the deployment of cap support instruments , the 2030 agenda for sustainable development and ensure that the legal framework for the granting of union support to beneficiaries be based on their cap strategic plans and be in line with the principles and requirements set out under this regulation and the [ horizontal regulation ] .


### 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 . ### it is necessary to establish the maximum contribution rates for support from the eafrd in relation to public expenditure in the member states . those rates should reflect the level of economic development of regions in terms of gdp per capita in relation to the eu - 27 average .


### those objectives shall be complemented by the cross - cutting objective of modernising the sector by fostering and sharing of knowledge , innovation and digitalisation in agriculture and rural areas , and encouraging their uptake . ### those objectives shall be implemented in a manner to achieve the cross - cutting objectives of the 2030 agenda for sustainable development and the obligations under the paris agreement , in line with article 11 tfeu . where conducive to these goals , the regulation aims at modernising the sector by fostering and sharing of knowledge , techniques and agroecological approaches in agriculture and rural areas , and encouraging their uptake .


### bolstering environmental care and climate action and contributing to the achievement of union environmental - and climate - related objectives is a very high priority in the future of union agriculture and forestry . the architecture of the cap should therefore reflect greater ambition with respect to these objectives . by virtue of the delivery model , action taken to tackle environmental degradation and climate change should be result - driven and article 11 tfeu should , for this purpose , be considered as an obligation of result . ### bolstering environmental care , preservation of biodiversity and genetic diversity in the agricultural system as well as climate action and contributing to the achievement of union environmental - and climate - related objectives is a very high priority in the future of union agriculture , forestry and rural development . the architecture of the cap should therefore reflect high ambition with respect to these objectives . by virtue of the delivery model , action taken to avoid further environmental degradation and climate change caused by unsustainable farming systems should be result - driven and article 11 tfeu should , for this purpose , be considered as an obligation of result . as many rural areas in the union suffer from structural problems and disadvantages such as lack of access to markets and decreasing return of added value to rural regions , lack of attractive employment opportunities , education , training and extension services responding to the challenges mentioned above , 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 , promoting social inclusion , generational renewal and the development of resilient villages and enterprises across the european countryside . as indicated in the communication on ‘ the future of food and farming’ , new rural value chains such as renewable energy , agro - ecological food systems , decentralized infrastructure for processing and marketing of farm products , the circular economy , and ecotourism can offer inclusive economical development and job potential for rural areas . in this context , financial instruments can play a crucial role for ensuring access to financing and for bolstering the growth capacity of farms and rural enterprises . there is a potential for employment opportunities in rural areas , including also legally staying third country nationals , promoting their social and economic integration especially in the framework of the leader and community - led local development strategies .


### 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 .


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


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


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


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


### the climate and the environment ; ### the climate , biodiversity and the environment ;


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


### 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 ; ### have a significantly higher positive impact than the minimum requirements for the use of fertilisers and plant protection products have on the environment , and go significantly beyond minimum requirements for animal welfare , as well as other mandatory requirements established by national and union law ;


### 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 , in line with relevant treaty objectives , and shall contribute to achieving the following general objectives :


### 69installation of young farmers and rural business start - up ### 69installation of young farmers and sustainable rural business start - up


### to bolster environmental care and climate action and to contribute to the environmental - and climate - related objectives of the union ; ### to bolster environmental care , biodiversity and climate action and to meet all environmental - and climate - related objectives of the union relevant to agriculture ;


### the eafrd should support through technical assistance , at the initiative of the commission , actions relating to the fulfilment of the tasks referred to in [ article 7 hzr ] . technical assistance may also be provided , at the initiative of member states , for the purpose of the fulfilment of the tasks necessary for the effective administration and implementation of support in relation to the cap strategic plan . an increase of the technical assistance at the initiative of member states is only available for malta . ### the eafrd should support through technical assistance , at the initiative of the commission , actions relating to the fulfilment of the tasks referred to in [ article 7 hzr ] , including improving the quantity and quality of baseline data available for monitoring the specific objectives laid out in article 6 and the relevance and accuracy of the corresponding indicators laid out in annex i . technical assistance may also be provided , at the initiative of member states , for the purpose of the fulfilment of the tasks necessary for the effective administration and implementation of support in relation to the cap strategic plan . an increase of the technical assistance at the initiative of member states is only available for malta .


### up to 15% of the member state ' s allocation for direct payments set out in annex iv after deduction of the allocations for cotton set in annex vi for calendar years 2021 to 2026 to the member state ' s allocation for eafrd in financial years 2022 &#8211 ; 2027 ; or ### up to 20% of the member state ' s allocation for direct payments set out in annex iv after deduction of the allocations for cotton set in annex vi for calendar years 2021 to 2026 to the member state ' s allocation for eafrd in financial years 2022 &#8211 ; 2027 ; or


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


### financial contributions from the egf should be primarily directed at active labour market measures aimed at reintegrating beneficiaries rapidly into sustainable employment , either within or outside their initial sector of activity . measures should reflect the prospected needs of the local or regional labour market . however , whenever relevant , the mobility of displaced workers should also be supported in order to help find new employment elsewhere . a particular focus shall be laid on the dissemination of skills required in the digital age . the inclusion of pecuniary allowances in a coordinated package of personalised services should be restricted . companies could be encouraged to participate in the national co - funding for the egf - supported measures . ### financial contributions from the egf should be primarily directed at active labour market measures and personalised services aimed at reintegrating beneficiaries rapidly into quality and sustainable employment , either within or outside their initial sector of activity through inclusion in retraining and skilling programmes . measures should reflect the prospected needs of the local , regional , or national labour market . however , whenever relevant , the voluntary and fair mobility of displaced workers should also be supported in order to help find new employment elsewhere or in other regions . a particular focus shall be laid on the dissemination of skills required in the digital age and on access to digital technology . the inclusion of pecuniary allowances in a coordinated package of personalised services should be strongly restricted . the financial contributions should be an added value , and not a replacement to any financial obligations that are the responsibility of member states or companies by virtue of law or collective agreements . companies should be encouraged to contribute to the national co - founding of the measures .


### a financial contribution from the egf may be made for active labour market measures that form part of a coordinated package of personalised services , designed to facilitate the re - integration of the targeted beneficiaries and , in particular , the most disadvantaged among the displaced workers , into employment or self - employment . ### a financial contribution from the egf may be made for active labour market measures that form part of a coordinated package of personalised services , designed to facilitate the re - integration of the targeted beneficiaries and , in particular , the most disadvantaged among the displaced workers , into quality and sustainable employment or self - employment .


### special time - limited measures , such as job - search allowances , employers’ recruitment incentives , mobility allowances , training or subsistence allowances , including allowances for carers . ### special time - limited measures , such as job - search allowances , mobility allowances , training allowances , allowances for carers , or , exceptionally , employers’ recruitment incentives .