### in the light of the need to fill the investment gap in the union agricultural sector and improve access to financial instruments for priority groups , notably young farmers and new entrants with higher risk profiles , use of the investeu guarantee and combination of grants and financial instruments should be encouraged . since the use of financial instruments across member states varies considerably as a result of differences in terms of access to finance , banking sector development , presence of risk capital , familiarity of public administrations and potential range of beneficiaries , member states should establish in the cap strategic plan appropriate targets , beneficiaries and preferential conditions , and other possible eligibility rules . ### in the light of the need to fill the investment gap in the union agricultural sector and improve access to financial instruments for priority groups , notably young farmers , women and new entrants with higher risk profiles , use of the investeu guarantee and combination of grants and financial instruments should be encouraged . since the use of financial instruments across member states varies considerably as a result of differences in terms of access to finance , banking sector development , presence of risk capital , familiarity of public administrations and potential range of beneficiaries , member states should establish in the cap strategic plan appropriate targets , beneficiaries and preferential conditions , and other possible eligibility rules .


### member states shall ensure that procedures are in place to produce and collect the data necessary for evaluations . ### member states , and where applicable the regions , shall ensure that procedures are in place to produce and collect the data necessary for evaluations .


### 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 orientation of the cap on the european market , 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 to regulate the markets should be set up to ensure appropriate management of health and climate risks , which avoids the pitfalls and problems encountered in other models adopted around the world . 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 .


### 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 states , and where applicable the regions , 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 .


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


### member states shall be responsible for evaluating the adequacy of the cap strategic plan interventions for the purpose of achieving the specific objectives set out in article 6 . ### member states , and where applicable the regions , shall be responsible for evaluating the adequacy of the cap strategic plan interventions for the purpose of achieving the specific objectives set out in article 6 .


### 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 .


### in view of further improving the performance of the cap , income support should be targeted to genuine farmers . in order to ensure a common approach at union level for such a targeting of support , a framework definition for ‘ genuine farmer’ displaying the essential elements should be set out . on the basis of this framework , member states should define in their cap strategic plans which farmers are not considered genuine farmers based on conditions such as income tests , labour inputs on the farm , company object and inclusion in registers . it should also not result in precluding support to pluri - active farmers , who are actively farming but who are also engaged in non - agricultural activities outside their farm , as their multiple activities often strengthen the socio - economic fabric of rural areas . ### in view of further improving the performance of the cap , income support should be targeted to genuine farmers . in order to ensure a common approach at union level for such a targeting of support , a framework definition for ‘ genuine farmer’ displaying the common elements should be set out . on the basis of this framework , member states should define in their cap strategic plans which farmers are considered genuine farmers based on conditions such as income tests , labour inputs on the farm , company object and inclusion in registers . support to pluri - active farmers , who are actively farming but who are also engaged in non - agricultural activities outside their farm , should not be precluded , as their multiple activities often strengthen the socio - economic fabric of rural areas . the framework definition must , in any event , help to preserve the model of family farming that exists in the european union and must be based on a credible agricultural activity .


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


### member states may grant payments to small farmers as defined by member states by way of a round sum , replacing direct payments under this section and section 3 of this chapter . member states shall design the corresponding intervention in the cap strategic plan as optional for the farmers . ### member states may grant payments to small farmers as defined by member states by way of a lump sum , replacing direct payments under this section and section 3 of this chapter . member states shall design the corresponding intervention in the cap strategic plan as optional for the farmers . beneficiaries of the small farmers scheme are totally exempted from conditionality requirements .


### 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 while contributing to the overall eu effort . member states should under direct payments in the cap strategic plan set up eco - schemes for farmers , which should be fully coordinated with the other relevant interventions and where an organic farming premia for the maintenance of and the conversion to organic land as well as premia for area - based livestock farming with maximum 2 livestock units per hectare is mandatory . they should be defined by the member states as a payment granted either for incentivising and remunerating the provision of public goods by agricultural practices beneficial to the environment and climate or as a compensation for the introduction of these practices . in both cases they should aim at enhancing the environmental and climate performance of the cap and should consequently be conceived to go beyond the mandatory requirements already prescribed by the system of conditionality . member states may decide to set up eco - schemes to promote all kind of agricultural practices such as , amongst others , the enhanced management of permanent pastures and landscape features and agro - forestry . member states shall incorporate environmental certification schemes , such as organic farming and the promotion of extensive livestock rearing in the list of eco - schemes . these schemes may also include ‘ entry - level schemes’ which may be a condition for taking up more ambitious rural development commitments .


### the managing authority and the monitoring committee shall monitor the implementation of the cap strategic plan and progress made towards achieving the targets of the cap strategic plan on the basis of the output and result indicators . ### the managing authority and the monitoring committee shall monitor , according to their territorial competence , the implementation of the cap strategic plan and progress made towards achieving the targets of the cap strategic plan and , where appropriate , of the regional intervention programs , on the basis of the output and result indicators .


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


### member states shall 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 .


### member states should set farm advisory services for the purpose of improving the sustainable management and overall performance of agricultural holdings and rural businesses , covering economic , environmental and social dimensions , and to identify the necessary improvements as regards all measures at farm level provided for in the cap strategic plans . these farm advisory services should help farmers and other beneficiaries of cap support to become more aware of the relationship between farm management and land management on the one hand , and certain standards , requirements and information , including environmental and climate ones , on the other hand . the list of the latter includes standards applying to or necessary for farmers and other cap beneficiaries and set in the cap strategic plan , as well as those stemming from the legislation on water , on the sustainable use of pesticides , as well as the initiatives to combat antimicrobial resistance and the management of risks . in order to enhance the quality and effectiveness of the advice , member states should integrate advisors within the agricultural knowledge and innovation systems , in order to be able to deliver up - to - date technological and scientific information developed by research and innovation . ### member states should set up and put in place procedures for avoidance of conflicts of interest for farm advisory services whose objective is improving the sustainable management and overall performance of agricultural holdings and rural businesses , covering economic , environmental and social dimensions and the specific objectives of this regulation referred to in article 6 , and to identify the necessary improvements as regards all measures at farm level provided for in the cap strategic plans . these farm advisory services should help farmers and other beneficiaries of cap support to become more aware of the relationship between farm management and land management on the one hand , and certain standards , requirements and information , including environmental and climate ones as well as animal welfare , on the other hand . the list of the latter includes standards applying to or necessary for farmers and other cap beneficiaries and set in the cap strategic plan , as well as those stemming from the legislation on water and the reduction of the use of pesticides , as well as agro - ecological measures , the promotion of the sustainable management of nutrients , the initiatives to combat antimicrobial resistance and the management of risks . in order to enhance the quality and effectiveness of the advice , member states should set out procedures for avoidance of conflicts of interest , and integrate advisors within the agricultural knowledge and innovation systems , in order to be able to deliver up - to - date technological and scientific information developed by research and innovation .


### as part of their obligations to contribute to the specific objective ‘ attract young farmers and facilitate business development in rural areas’ set out in point of article 6 and to dedicate at least 2% of their allocations for direct payments to this objective in accordance with article 86 , member states may provide a complementary income support for young farmers who have newly set up for the first time and who are entitled to a payment under the basic income support as referred to in article 17 . ### as part of their obligations to contribute to the specific objective ‘ attract young farmers and facilitate farm startups by young people’ set out in point of article 6 and to dedicate at least 4% of their allocations for direct payments to this objective in accordance with article 86 , member states may provide a complementary income support for young farmers who are entitled to a payment under the basic income support as referred to in article 17 and who are setting up for the first time or who have set up in the 5 years preceding the first submission of the application for a payment to young farmers . by way of derogation , young farmers who in the last year of application of regulation no 1307 / 2013 have received the support referred to in article 50 of that regulation may receive the support referred to in this article for a maximum total period as referred to in paragraph 3 of this article .


### in the light of the need to ensure appropriate risk management tools , insurance premia and mutual funds should be maintained , financed by the eafrd . the category of mutual funds encompasses both those linked to production losses , and the general and sector - specific income stabilisation tools , linked to income losses . ### in the light of the need to ensure appropriate risk management tools , insurance premia for adverse climatic events assimilated to natural disasters , adverse climatic events , animals , plant diseases or pest infestations and mutual funds should be maintained , financed by the eafrd . the category of mutual funds encompasses both those linked to production losses , and the general and sector - specific income stabilisation tools , linked to income losses .


### at least 20% of expenditure under operational programs covers the interventions linked to the objectives referred to in points and of article 42 ; ### at least 10% of expenditure under operational programs covers the interventions linked to the objectives referred to in points and of article 41a or operational programmes include two or more environmental actions ;


### in the process of development of their cap strategic plans , member states should analyse their specific situation and needs , set targets linked to the achievement of the objectives of the cap and design the interventions which will allow reaching these targets , while being adapted to the national and specific regional contexts , including the outermost regions pursuant to article 349 tfeu . such process should promote more subsidiarity within a common union framework , while compliance with the general principles of union law and the objectives of the cap should be ensured . it is therefore appropriate to set rules on the structure and content of the cap strategic plans . ### in the process of development of their cap strategic plans , member states should analyse their specific situation and needs , set targets linked to the achievement of the objectives of the cap and design the interventions which will allow reaching these targets , while being adapted to the national and specific regional contexts , including the outermost regions pursuant to article 349 tfeu . such process should promote more subsidiarity within a common union framework , while compliance with the general principles of union law and the objectives of the cap should be ensured . this process should however not harm in any way the communality of the policy . it is therefore appropriate to set rules on the structure and content of the cap strategic plans .


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


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


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


### in the case of associations of producer organisations , the percentage may be increased to 5% of the value of the marketed production , provided that the amount in excess of 4 , 5% of the value of the marketed production is used solely for one or more interventions linked to the objectives referred to in points , , , , and of article 42 implemented by the association of producer organisations on behalf of its members ; ### in the case of associations of producer organisations , the percentage may be increased to 5 . 5% of the value of the marketed production , provided that the amount in excess of 5% of the value of the marketed production is used solely for one or more interventions linked to the objectives referred to in points , , , , , and of article 42 implemented by the association of producer organisations on behalf of its members ;


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


### 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 . ### 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 .


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


### contribute to the protection of biodiversity , enhance ecosystem services and preserve habitats and landscapes ; ### contribute to the protection of biodiversity in particular pollinators , lessen the dependency on pesticides , enhance ecosystem services , nature conservation , agroforestry and preserve and restore habitats and landscapes ;


### enhance market orientation and increase competitiveness , including greater focus on research , technology and digitalisation ; ### enhance market orientation and increase competitiveness , including greater focus on quality differentiation , research , technology and digitalisation ;


### 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 orientation of the cap on the european market , 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 to regulate the markets should be set up to ensure appropriate management of health and climate risks , which avoids the pitfalls and problems encountered in other models adopted around the world . 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 .


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


### the commission shall adopt implementing acts laying down rules for the presentation of the content of the annual performance report . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 139 . ### the commission shall adopt implementing acts laying down rules for the presentation of the content of the performance report . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 139 .


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


### 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 at least eur 78 811 million in current prices in accordance with the multiannual financial framework for the years 2021 to 202738 to properly address the important interventions for rural development , especially regarding the specific objectives in article 6 , and . _________________ 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 member state shall publish the list of the members of the monitoring committee online . ### the member state and , where appropriate , the regions shall publish the list of the members of the monitoring committee online .


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


### young farmers and new entrants still face significant barriers regarding access to land , high prices and access to credit . their businesses are more threatened by price volatility and their needs in terms of training in entrepreneurial and risk management skills are high . it is therefore essential to continue the support for the setting up of new businesses and new farms . member states should provide for a strategic approach and identify a clear and coherent set of interventions for generational renewal under the specific objective dedicated to this issue . to this aim , member states may set in their cap strategic plans preferential conditions for financial instruments for young farmers and new entrants , and should include in their cap strategic plan the ring - fencing of at least an amount corresponding to 2% of the annual direct payments ' envelope . an increase of the maximum amount of aid for the installation of young farmers and rural business start - ups , up to eur 100 . 000 , which can be accessed also through or in combination with financial instrument form of support , should be established . ### young farmers , women farmers , and new entrants still face significant barriers regarding access to land , high prices and access to credit . their businesses are more threatened by price volatility and their needs in terms of training in entrepreneurial and risk management skills are high . it is therefore essential to continue the support for the setting up of new businesses and new farms . member states should provide for a strategic approach and identify a clear and coherent set of interventions for generational renewal under the specific objective dedicated to this issue . to this aim , member states may set in their cap strategic plans preferential conditions for financial instruments for young farmers , women farmers and new entrants , and should include in their cap strategic plan the ring - fencing of at least an amount corresponding to 2% of the annual direct payments ' envelope . an increase of the maximum amount of aid for the installation of young farmers and rural business start - ups , up to eur 100 . 000 , which can be accessed also through or in combination with financial instrument form of support , should be established .


### 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 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 , in order to ensure continuity between the structural funds and the strategic plans . _________________ 26 regulation [ … / … ] of the european parliament and of the council of [ date ] [ full tittle ] .


### support for eco - schemes shall take the form of an annual payment per eligible hectare and it shall be granted as either : ### support for voluntary eco - schemes shall take the form of an annual payment per eligible hectare and it shall be granted as either :


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


### the complementary income support for young farmers shall take the form of an annual decoupled payment per eligible hectare . ### the complementary income support for young farmers shall take the form of an annual decoupled payment per eligible hectare . the payment will be made for a total number of hectares which does not exceed the average farm size in the member state concerned .


### member states shall establish the list of agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the environment . ### member states shall work closely with regional and local authorities to identify agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the environment .


### young farmers and new entrants still face significant barriers regarding access to land , high prices and access to credit . their businesses are more threatened by price volatility and their needs in terms of training in entrepreneurial and risk management skills are high . it is therefore essential to continue the support for the setting up of new businesses and new farms . member states should provide for a strategic approach and identify a clear and coherent set of interventions for generational renewal under the specific objective dedicated to this issue . to this aim , member states may set in their cap strategic plans preferential conditions for financial instruments for young farmers and new entrants , and should include in their cap strategic plan the ring - fencing of at least an amount corresponding to 2% of the annual direct payments ' envelope . an increase of the maximum amount of aid for the installation of young farmers and rural business start - ups , up to eur 100 . 000 , which can be accessed also through or in combination with financial instrument form of support , should be established . ### young farmers still face significant barriers regarding access to land , high prices and access to credit . their businesses are more threatened by price volatility and their needs in terms of training in entrepreneurial and risk management skills are high . it is therefore essential to continue the support for the setting up of new farms . member states should provide for a strategic approach and identify a clear and coherent set of interventions for generational renewal under the specific objective dedicated to this issue . to that end , member states should set in their cap strategic plans preferential conditions for specific financial instruments for young farmers and new entrants , and should include in their cap strategic plan the ring - fencing of at least an amount corresponding to 2% of the annual direct payments ' envelope . an increase of the maximum amount of aid for the installation of young farmers and rural business start - ups , up to eur 100 000 , which can be accessed also through , or in combination with , support in the form of specific financial instruments , should be established .


### investments in tangible and non - tangible assets , in particular focused on water saving , energy saving , ecological packaging and waste reduction ; ### investments in tangible and non - tangible assets , in particular focused on water saving , energy saving , ecological packaging , waste reduction and the monitoring of production , deliveries and flows of stored and traded waste ;


### 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 and , if relevant , the regions shall decide the composition of the monitoring committee or committees 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 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 europe , which should be understood as meaning access to sufficient , safe and nutritious food at all times and maximising eu plant protein production . moreover , it should help improving the response of union agriculture to new societal demands on food and health , including sustainable agricultural production , healthier nutrition , reduced food waste and enhanced animal welfare . the cap should continue to promote production with specific and valuable characteristics , such as regionally identifiable food chains , and at the same time helping farmers to proactively adjust their production according to market signals and consumers’ demands . member states should ensure that financial support for farmers in procuring new skills and equipment required to transition their production in order to meet changing consumer demands and protect livelihoods in rural communities is being allocated .


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


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


### articles 107 , 108 and 109 tfeu shall not apply to national fiscal measures whereby member states decide to deviate from general tax rules by allowing for the income tax base applied to farmers to be calculated on the basis of a multiannual period . ### in order to limit the effects of income variability , by encouraging farmers to build up savings in good years in order to cope with bad years , articles 107 , 108 and 109 tfeu shall not apply to national fiscal measures whereby member states decide to deviate from general tax rules by allowing for the income tax base applied to farmers to be calculated on the basis of a multiannual period , including by carrying forward part of the tax base .


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


### these payments may be granted to farmers , forest holders and other land managers in respect of areas with disadvantages referred to in paragraph 1 . ### these payments may be granted to farmers , groupings of farmers , forest owners and groupings of forest owners . in duly justified cases it may also be granted to other land managers .


### member states shall carry out evaluations of the cap strategic plans shall be carried out by the to improve the quality of the design and implementation of the plans , as well as to assess their effectiveness , efficiency , relevance , coherence , union added value and impact in relation to their contribution to the cap general and specific objectives set out in articles 5 and 6 . ### member states , and where applicable the regions , shall carry out evaluations of the cap strategic plans , including where applicable the regional intervention programmes , to improve the quality of the design and implementation of the plans , as well as to assess their effectiveness , efficiency , relevance , coherence , union added value and impact in relation to their contribution to the cap general and specific objectives set out in articles 5 and 6 .


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


### however , it shall continue to apply in respect of aid applications relating to claim years starting before 1 january 2021 . ### however , it shall continue to apply in respect of aid applications relating to claim years starting before 1 january 2023 .


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


### animal health and welfare ; ### biosecurity , animal health and welfare ;


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


### in order to ensure that the union can respect its international obligations on domestic support as set out in the wto agreement on agriculture , and in particular that the basic income support for sustainability and related types of interventions continue to be notified as ‘ green box’ support which has no , or at most minimal , trade - distorting effects or effects on production , the framework definition for ‘ agricultural activity’ should provide for both the production of agricultural products or the maintenance of the agricultural area . in light of adjusting to local conditions , member states should lay down the actual definition of agricultural activity in their cap strategic plans . ### in order to ensure that the union can respect its international obligations on domestic support as set out in the wto agreement on agriculture , and in particular that the basic income support and related types of interventions continue to be notified as ‘ green box’ support which has no , or at most minimal , trade - distorting effects or effects on production , the framework definition for ‘ agricultural activity’ should provide for both the production of agricultural products or the maintenance of the agricultural area . in light of adjusting to local conditions , member states should lay down the actual definition of agricultural activity in their cap strategic plans .


### this regulation applies to union support financed by the eagf and the eafrd for interventions specified in a cap strategic plan drawn up by the member states and approved by the commission , covering the period from 1 january 2021 to 31 december 2027 . ### this regulation applies to union support financed by the eagf and the eafrd for interventions specified in a cap strategic plan drawn up by the member states and approved by the commission , covering the period from 1 january 2023 to 31 december 2027 .


### actions to increase the sustainability and efficiency of transport and of storage of products of one or more of the sectors referred to in point of article 40 ; ### actions to increase the sustainability and efficiency of transport and storage of the final product .


### 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 .


### implementation of traceability and certification systems , in particular the monitoring of the quality of products sold to final consumers . ### implementation of traceability and certification systems , in particular the monitoring of the quality of products sold to final consumers ; the systems must make it possible to trace the origin of the olives and the oil at the various stages of the production chain .


### member states shall carry out ex - ante evaluations to improve the quality of the design of their cap strategic plans . ### member states , and where applicable the regions , shall carry out ex - ante evaluations to improve the quality of the design of their cap strategic plans .


### the member state shall publish the rules of procedures of the monitoring committee and all the data and information shared with the monitoring committee online . ### the member state , and where applicable the regions shall publish online the rules of procedures of the monitoring committee / s and all the data and information shared with the monitoring committee / s .


### the member state shall publish the rules of procedures of the monitoring committee and all the data and information shared with the monitoring committee online . ### the member state and , where appropriate , the regions shall publish the rules of procedures of the monitoring committee and all the data and information shared with the monitoring committee online .


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


### 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 , which aim to strengthen farm ' s resilience and diversification . such investments may concern , inter alia , equipment to shift production due to changing consumer demand , 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 , intangible studies and investments associated with the maintenance , restoration and upgrading of the cultural and natural heritage of villages , rural landscapes and high nature value sites , including related socio - economic aspects ; the drawing up and updating of plans for the development of municipalities and villages in rural areas and their basic services and of protection and management plans relating to natura 2000 sites and other areas of high nature value with a view to improving the quality of life or increasing the environmental performance of the settlement , 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 .


### operational program is for the first time implemented by an association of producer organisations recognised under regulation no 1308 / 2013 ; ### operational program is for the first time implemented by a producer organization , an association of producer organisations or an association of producer organisations operating in different member states recognised under regulation no 1308 / 2013 ;


### 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 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 and should be speeded up to meet with respect these objectives and by making farming a strong pylon in the battle against climate change . 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 , including in third countries for the growing population there , 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 .


### promotion and marketing of the products of the fruit and vegetables sector , whether in a fresh or processed form ; those objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points and of article 6 ; ### promotion and marketing of the products of the fruit and vegetables sector in order to increase their consumption , whether in a fresh or processed form ; those objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points , and of article 6 ;


### cap strategic plans to be drawn up by member states , setting targets , defining interventions and allocating financial resources , in line with the specific objectives and identified needs ; ### cap strategic plans to be drawn up by member states states and , where appropriate , together with regions setting targets , defining interventions and allocating financial resources , in line with the specific objectives and identified needs ;


### the monitoring committee shall examine in particular : ### in accordance with its territorial scope , the monitoring committee may examine in particular :


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


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


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


### where support under this type of interventions is granted to agri - environment - climate commitments , commitments to convert to or maintain organic farming practices and methods as defined in regulation no 834 / 2007 and forest environmental and climate services , member states shall establish a payment per hectare . ### where support under this type of interventions is granted to agri - environment - climate commitments , commitments to convert to or maintain organic farming practices and methods as defined in regulation no 834 / 2007 and forest environmental and climate services , member states shall establish a payment per hectare . in duly justified cases , where the interventions are oriented towards environmental and climate commitments linked to livestock , the payment may be granted per lu or per beehive .


### young farmers and new entrants still face significant barriers regarding access to land , high prices and access to credit . their businesses are more threatened by price volatility and their needs in terms of training in entrepreneurial and risk management skills are high . it is therefore essential to continue the support for the setting up of new businesses and new farms . member states should provide for a strategic approach and identify a clear and coherent set of interventions for generational renewal under the specific objective dedicated to this issue . to this aim , member states may set in their cap strategic plans preferential conditions for financial instruments for young farmers and new entrants , and should include in their cap strategic plan the ring - fencing of at least an amount corresponding to 2% of the annual direct payments ' envelope . an increase of the maximum amount of aid for the installation of young farmers and rural business start - ups , up to eur 100 . 000 , which can be accessed also through or in combination with financial instrument form of support , should be established . ### young farmers still face significant barriers regarding access to land , high prices and access to credit . their businesses are more threatened by price volatility and their needs in terms of training in entrepreneurial and risk management skills are high . it is therefore essential to continue the support for the setting up of new farms . member states should provide for a strategic approach and identify a clear and coherent set of interventions for generational renewal under the specific objective dedicated to this issue . to that end , member states should set in their cap strategic plans preferential conditions for specific financial instruments for young farmers and new entrants , and should include in their cap strategic plan the ring - fencing of at least an amount corresponding to 2% of the annual direct payments ' envelope . an increase of the maximum amount of aid for the installation of young farmers and rural business start - ups , up to eur 100 000 , which can be accessed also through , or in combination with , support in the form of specific financial instruments , should be established .


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


### support for direct payments under the cap strategic plans should be granted within national allocations to be fixed by this regulation . these national allocations should reflect a continuation of the changes whereby the allocations to member states with the lowest support level per hectare are gradually increased to close 50% of the gap towards 90% of the union average . in order to take into account the reduction of payments ' mechanism and the use of its product in the member state , the total indicative financial allocations per year in the cap strategic plan of a member state should be allowed to exceed the national allocation . ### the eagf should not provide support to activities that would harm the environment , or which are not consistent with climate and environment objectives in line with sustainable agricultural management principles . support for direct payments under the cap strategic plans should be granted within national allocations to be fixed by this regulation . these national allocations should reflect a continuation of the changes whereby the allocations to member states with the lowest support level per hectare are gradually increased to close 50% of the gap towards 90% of the union average . in order to take into account the reduction of payments ' mechanism and the use of its product in the member state , the total indicative financial allocations per year in the cap strategic plan of a member state should be allowed to exceed the national allocation .


### 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 . ### raise&#160 ; public awareness of the importance of agriculture and rural areas 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


### member states may cover under this type of interventions the costs related to all aspects of the cooperation . ### member states may cover under this type of interventions the costs related to all necessary aspects of the cooperation , including certification costs relating to participation in an eu quality scheme . .


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


### 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 .


### contribute to the protection of biodiversity , enhance ecosystem services and preserve habitats and landscapes ; ### contribute to improvement of the conservation status or a population trend of species , including beneficial fauna , specifically pollinator species , conservation status of habitats , enhance ecosystem services and preserve landscapes ;


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


### in order to be admissible , the annual performance report shall contain all the information required in paragraphs 4 , 5 and 6 . the commission shall inform the member state within 15 working days of the date of receipt of the annual performance report if it is not admissible , failing which it shall be deemed admissible . ### in order to be admissible , the performance report shall contain all the information required in paragraphs 4 , 5 and 6 . the commission shall inform the member state within 15 working days of the date of receipt of the annual performance report if it is not admissible , failing which it shall be deemed admissible .


### contribute to the protection of biodiversity , enhance ecosystem services and preserve habitats and landscapes ; ### contribute to reversing the decline in biodiversity , including agro - biodiversity , enhancing ecosystem services and preserving habitats and landscapes ;


### the data transmitted shall relate to achieved values for indicators for partial and fully implemented interventions . they shall also set out a synthesis of the state of implementation of the cap strategic plan realised during the previous financial year , any issues which affect the performance of the cap strategic plan , in particular as regards deviations from milestones , giving reasons and , where relevant , describing the measures taken . ### the data transmitted shall relate to achieved values for indicators for partial and fully implemented interventions . they shall also set out a synthesis of the state of implementation of the cap strategic plan realised , any issues which affect the performance of the cap strategic plan , in particular as regards deviations from milestones , giving reasons and , where relevant , describing the measures taken .


### preparation of technical files , including laboratory tests and assessments , concerning oenological practices , phytosanitary and hygiene rules , as well as other third country requirements for import of products of the wine sector , to facilitate access to third country markets ; ### preparation of technical files , including laboratory tests and assessments , concerning oenological practices , phytosanitary and hygiene rules , as well as other third country requirements for import of products of the wine sector , to prevent restriction of , or to facilitate access to third country markets ;


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


### 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 50% of eligible expenditure . this financial assistance is only available to small and medium - sized enterprises covered by european regulations .


### in order to ensure a clear strategic nature of these cap strategic plans , and to facilitate the links with other union policies , and notably with established long - term national targets deriving from union legislation or international agreements such as those related to climate change , forests , biodiversity , and water , it is appropriate that there should be one single cap strategic plan per member state . ### in order to ensure a clear strategic nature of these cap strategic plans , and to facilitate the links with other union policies , and notably with established long - term national targets deriving from union legislation or international agreements such as those related to climate change , forests , biodiversity , water , policy co - ordination for development and it is appropriate that there should be one single cap strategic plan per member state .


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


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


### young farmers and new entrants still face significant barriers regarding access to land , high prices and access to credit . their businesses are more threatened by price volatility and their needs in terms of training in entrepreneurial and risk management skills are high . it is therefore essential to continue the support for the setting up of new businesses and new farms . member states should provide for a strategic approach and identify a clear and coherent set of interventions for generational renewal under the specific objective dedicated to this issue . to this aim , member states may set in their cap strategic plans preferential conditions for financial instruments for young farmers and new entrants , and should include in their cap strategic plan the ring - fencing of at least an amount corresponding to 2% of the annual direct payments ' envelope . an increase of the maximum amount of aid for the installation of young farmers and rural business start - ups , up to eur 100 . 000 , which can be accessed also through or in combination with financial instrument form of support , should be established . ### young farmers and new entrants still face significant barriers regarding access to land , high prices and access to credit . their businesses are more threatened by price volatility and their needs in terms of training in entrepreneurial and risk management skills are high . vocational training is fundamental to help young farmers with the uptake of innovation and new technologies which will , in turn , improve their competitiveness and sustainability . it is therefore essential to continue the support for the setting up of new businesses and new farms . member states should provide for a strategic approach and identify a clear and coherent set of interventions for generational renewal under the specific objective dedicated to this issue . these interventions would only constitute a good option if there is a clear and continued direct benefit for young farmers to start or develop their business . to this aim , member states may set in their cap strategic plans preferential conditions for financial instruments for young farmers and new entrants , and should include in their cap strategic plan the ring - fencing of at least an amount corresponding to 2% of the annual direct payments ' envelope . an increase of the maximum amount of aid for the installation of young farmers and rural business start - ups , up to eur 100 . 000 , which can be accessed also through or in combination with financial instrument form of support , should be established .


### the eafrd should support through technical assistance , at the initiative of the commission , actions relating to the fulfilment of the tasks referred to in [ article 7 hzr ] . technical assistance may also be provided , at the initiative of member states , for the purpose of the fulfilment of the tasks necessary for the effective administration and implementation of support in relation to the cap strategic plan . an increase of the technical assistance at the initiative of member states is only available for malta . ### the eafrd should support through technical assistance , at the initiative of the commission , actions relating to the fulfilment of the tasks referred to in [ article 7 hzr ] . technical assistance may also be provided , at the initiative of member states , for the purpose of the fulfilment of the tasks necessary for the effective administration and implementation of support in relation to the cap strategic plan . the overall amount for the support from eafrd for technical assistance should be increased to 5 % of the financial allocation for eafrd . an increase of the technical assistance at the initiative of member states is only available for malta .


### 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 , as well as the rural development interventions managed at regional level , addressing 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 interventions defined by the member states referred to in article 82 shall be implemented through approved operational programs of producer organisations and / or associations of producer organisations recognised under regulation no 1308 / 2013 . for this purpose articles 61 and 62 of this regulation shall apply . ### the interventions defined by the member states referred to in article 82 shall be implemented through approved operational programs of producer organisations and / or associations of producer organisations and / or interbranch organisations recognised under regulation no 1308 / 2013 . for this purpose articles 61 and 62 of this regulation shall apply .


### small farms remain a cornerstone of union agriculture as they play a vital role in supporting rural employment and contribute to territorial development . in order to promote a more balanced distribution of support and to reduce administrative burden for beneficiaries of small amounts , member states should have the option of offering to small farmers the possibility of replacing the other direct payments by providing a round some payment for small farmers . ### small farms remain a cornerstone of union agriculture as they play a vital role in supporting rural employment and contribute to territorial development . in order to promote a more balanced distribution of support and to reduce administrative burden for beneficiaries of small amounts , member states should have the option of offering to small farmers the possibility of replacing direct payments by providing a round some payment . however , with a view to further reducing the administrative burden , member states must be authorised to automatically include certain farmers , initially , within the simplified scheme , offering them the possibility of withdrawing from it by a specific deadline . in line with the principle of proportionality , the member states must be given the possibility of exempting small farmers that participate in the simplified scheme from cross - compliance checks .


### target and financial plans ; ### target and financial plans , including where applicable the targets and financial plans in the regional intervention programmes ;


### young farmers and new entrants still face significant barriers regarding access to land , high prices and access to credit . their businesses are more threatened by price volatility and their needs in terms of training in entrepreneurial and risk management skills are high . it is therefore essential to continue the support for the setting up of new businesses and new farms . member states should provide for a strategic approach and identify a clear and coherent set of interventions for generational renewal under the specific objective dedicated to this issue . to this aim , member states may set in their cap strategic plans preferential conditions for financial instruments for young farmers and new entrants , and should include in their cap strategic plan the ring - fencing of at least an amount corresponding to 2% of the annual direct payments ' envelope . an increase of the maximum amount of aid for the installation of young farmers and rural business start - ups , up to eur 100 . 000 , which can be accessed also through or in combination with financial instrument form of support , should be established . ### young farmers still face significant barriers regarding access to land , high prices and access to credit . their businesses are more threatened by price volatility and their needs in terms of training in entrepreneurial and risk management skills are high . it is therefore essential to continue the support for the setting up of new farms . member states should provide for a strategic approach and identify a clear and coherent set of interventions for generational renewal under the specific objective dedicated to this issue . to that end , member states should set in their cap strategic plans preferential conditions for specific financial instruments for young farmers and new entrants , and should include in their cap strategic plan the ring - fencing of at least an amount corresponding to 2% of the annual direct payments ' envelope . an increase of the maximum amount of aid for the installation of young farmers and rural business start - ups , up to eur 100 000 , which can be accessed also through , or in combination with , support in the form of specific financial instruments , should be established .


### 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 orientation of the cap to the european market , 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 for market regulation and to ensure adequate risk management of health and climate risks should be established , while avoiding the pitfalls and problems that arise with other models all over the world . 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 may make support under this type of interventions available throughout their territories , in accordance with their national , regional or local specific needs . ### member states shall make support under this type of interventions available throughout their territories , in accordance with their national , regional or local specific needs .


### studies of new markets , necessary for the expansion of market outlets ; ### studies of new or existing markets , necessary for the expansion and consolidation of market outlets


### annual review meetings ### review meetings


### as part of their obligations to contribute to the specific objective ‘ attract young farmers and facilitate business development in rural areas’ set out in point of article 6 and to dedicate at least 2% of their allocations for direct payments to this objective in accordance with article 86 , member states may provide a complementary income support for young farmers who have newly set up for the first time and who are entitled to a payment under the basic income support as referred to in article 17 . ### as part of their obligation to contribute to the specific objective ‘ attract young farmers and facilitate business development in rural areas’ set out in point of article 6 , member states shall dedicate at least 4% of their allocations for direct payments to provide support for young farmers who have set up for the first time and who are entitled to a payment under the basic income support as referred to in article 17 .


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


### the member states’ interventions shall help the supported sectors and productions or specific types of farming therein listed in article 30 addressing the difficulty or difficulties they undergo by improving their competitiveness , their sustainability or their quality . ### the member states’ interventions shall help the supported sectors and productions or specific types of farming therein listed in article 30 by supporting their efforts to improve their competitiveness , their structuring , their sustainability or their quality .


### 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 .


### contribute to the protection of biodiversity , enhance ecosystem services and preserve habitats and landscapes ; ### contribute to the protection of biodiversity , enhance ecosystem services , preserve habitats and landscapes and help prevent natural hazards ;


### ensuring the proper functioning of types of interventions laid down in this chapter ; ### ensuring the proper functioning of types of interventions laid down in this chapter , especially where differences in implementation by the member states could cause distortions of competition ;


### the content of cap strategic plans ; ### the content of draft cap strategic plans , including where applicable the regional intervention programmes ;


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


### member states may only grant support under this type of interventions for tangible and / or intangible investments , which contribute to achieving the specific objectives set out in article 6 . support to the forestry sector shall be based on a forest management plan or equivalent instrument . ### member states may only grant support under this type of interventions for tangible and / or intangible investments , or costs closely linked to the operation , which contribute to achieving the specific objectives set out in article 6 , in particular , , , and which must be shown to not be damaging for the environment or support environmentally polluting activities . support to the forestry sector shall be based on a forest management plan or equivalent instrument .