### coupled income support may only be granted to the following sectors and productions or specific types of farming therein where these are important for economic , social or environmental reasons : cereals , oilseeds , protein crops , grain legumes , flax , hemp , rice , nuts , starch potato , milk and milk products , seeds , sheepmeat and goatmeat , beef and veal , olive oil , silkworms , dried fodder , hops , sugar beet , cane and chicory , fruit and vegetables , short rotation coppice and other non - food crops , excluding trees , used for the production of products that have the potential to substitute fossil materials . ### coupled income support may only be granted to the following sectors and productions or specific types of farming therein where these are important for economic , social or environmental reasons : cereals , oilseeds , protein crops , grain legumes , fodder legumes , legumes / grasses mixtures , flax , hemp , rice , nuts , starch potato , milk and milk products , seeds , sheepmeat and goatmeat , beef and veal , olive oil , olive groves , silkworms , dried fodder , hops , sugar beet , cane and chicory , fruit and vegetables , short rotation coppice and other non - food crops , excluding trees , used for the production of products that have the potential to substitute fossil materials .


### 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 the other direct payments by providing a round sum payment , thus supporting pluri - active farmers . 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 .


### up to 15 percentage points provided that member states use the corresponding increase for eafrd financed interventions addressing the specific environmental - and climate - related objectives referred to in points , and of article 6 ; ### up to 15 percentage points provided that member states use the corresponding increase for eafrd financed interventions addressing the specific environmental - , climate - and animal welfare - related objectives referred to in points , , and of article 6 ;


### harvest and production insurance that contributes to safeguarding producers ' incomes where there are losses as a consequence of natural disasters , adverse climatic events , diseases or pest infestations and at the same time ensuring that beneficiaries take necessary risk prevention measures . ### harvest , production and holding insurance that contributes to safeguarding producers ' incomes where there are losses as a consequence of natural disasters , adverse climatic events , diseases or pest infestations and at the same time ensuring that beneficiaries take necessary risk prevention measures .


### relevant bodies representing civil society and where relevant bodies responsible for promoting social inclusion , fundamental rights , gender equality and non - discrimination . ### relevant bodies representing non - economic interests of civil society , especially environmental ngos , and relevant bodies responsible for promoting social inclusion , fundamental rights , gender equality and non - discrimination .


### in the case of transnational producer organisation or transnational association 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 transnational producer organisation or transnational association of producer organisations on behalf of its members . ### in the case of transnational producer organisation or transnational association of producer organisations , the percentage may be increased to 6% of the value of the marketed production , provided that the amount in excess of 5 . 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 transnational producer organisation or transnational association of producer organisations on behalf of its members .


### 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 aspects of the cooperation , including incentives for setting up new producers organisations .


### member states may provide for complementary income support for young farmers under the conditions set out in this article and as further specified in their cap strategic plans . ### member states&#160 ; shall provide for complementary income support for young farmers under the conditions set out in this article and as further specified in their cap strategic plans .


### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 138 supplementing this regulation with measures to protect any acquired rights and legitimate expectations of beneficiaries to the extent necessary for the transition from the arrangements provided for in regulations no 1305 / 2013 and no 1307 / 2013 to those laid down in this regulation . those transitional rules shall in particular lay down the conditions under which support approved by the commission under regulation no 1305 / 2013 may be integrated into support provided for under this regulation , including for technical assistance and for the ex post evaluations . ### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 138 supplementing this regulation with measures to protect any acquired rights and legitimate expectations of beneficiaries to the extent necessary for the transition from the arrangements provided for in regulations no 1305 / 2013 , no 1307 / 2013 and no 1308 / 2013 to those laid down in this regulation . those transitional rules shall in particular lay down the conditions under which support approved by the commission under regulation no 1305 / 2013 , regulation no 1307 / 2013 and regulation no 1308 / 2013 may be integrated into support provided for under this regulation , including for technical assistance and for the ex post evaluations , until the cap strategic plan is approved .


### member states shall submit the evaluation plan to the monitoring committee no later than one year after the adoption of the cap strategic plan . ### member states , and where applicable the regions , shall submit the evaluation plan to the monitoring committee no later than one year after the adoption of the cap strategic plan .


### member states shall support under this type of intervention genuine farmers who make commitments to observe , on eligible hectares , agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the environment . ### member states shall support under this type of intervention genuine farmers who observe , on eligible hectares , agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the environment . these measures shall aim to preserve and promote the necessary practical changes that make a positive contribution to the environment and climate .


### 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 .


### young farmers and new entrants still face significant barriers regarding access to land , high prices and access to credit . their businesses are more threatened by price volatility and their needs in terms of training in entrepreneurial and risk management skills are high . it is therefore essential to continue the support for the setting up of new businesses and new farms . member states should provide for a strategic approach and identify a clear and coherent set of interventions for generational renewal under the specific objective dedicated to this issue . to this aim , member states may set in their cap strategic plans preferential conditions for financial instruments for young farmers and new entrants , and should include in their cap strategic plan the ring - fencing of at least an amount corresponding to 2% of the annual direct payments ' envelope . an increase of the maximum amount of aid for the installation of young farmers and rural business start - ups , up to eur 100 . 000 , which can be accessed also through or in combination with financial instrument form of support , should be established . ### young farmers and new entrants still face significant barriers regarding access to land , high prices and access to credit . their businesses are more threatened by price volatility and their needs in terms of training in entrepreneurial and risk management skills are high . it is therefore essential to continue the support for the setting up of new businesses and new farms . member states should provide for a strategic approach and identify a clear and coherent set of interventions for generational renewal under the specific objective dedicated to this issue . to this aim , member states may set in their cap strategic plans preferential conditions for financial programmes for young farmers and new entrants , incentives for farm partnership models , and should include in their cap strategic plan the ring - fencing of at least an amount corresponding to 3% 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 .


### member states shall ensure redistribution of support from bigger to smaller or medium - sized farms by providing for a redistributive income support in the form of an annual decoupled payment per eligible hectare to farmers who are entitled to a payment under the basic income support referred to in article 17 . ### in order to ensure redistribution of support from bigger to smaller or medium - sized farms , member states may grant redistributive income support in the form of an annual decoupled payment per eligible hectare , the amount of which should be established on the basis of criteria aimed at promoting the rational development of agricultural production and the better use of inputs in the case of farmers who are entitled to a payment under the basic income support referred to in article 17 .


### payments additional to the basic income support as set out in subsection 2 of this section ; or ### payments to encourage and remunerate the supply of public goods through agricultural practices beneficial for the environment and the climate and which are additional to the basic income support as set out in subsection 2 of this section , in particular in the form of flat rate incentive payments ;


### 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 in specific sectors , mutual funds should be maintained , financed by the eagf . 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 .


### where the reported value of one or more result indicators reveals a gap of more than 25% from the respective milestone for the reporting year concerned , the commission may ask the member state to submit an action plan in accordance with article 39 of regulation [ hzr ] , describing the intended remedial actions and the expected timeframe . ### where the reported value of one or more result indicators reveals a gap of more than 25% from the respective milestone for the reporting year concerned , the commission may ask the member state to submit an action plan to be established in consultation with the commission in accordance with article 39 of regulation [ hzr ] , describing the intended remedial actions and the expected timeframe for its execution .


### the corresponding amounts make an effective contribution to the objectives set out in article 6 to which decoupled direct payments contribute . ### the amounts received above the threshold established make an effective contribution to the objectives set out in article 6 to which decoupled direct payments contribute .


### the complementary income support for young farmers shall take the form of an annual decoupled payment per eligible hectare . ### complementary income support for young farmers shall take the form of an annual decoupled payment per eligible hectare granted for a maximum period of 7 years and calculated by dividing the maximum complementary income support for young farmers by the number of entitlements to aid based on property owned or leased by the farmer .


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


### member states shall reduce the amount of direct payments to be granted to a farmer pursuant to this chapter for a given calendar year exceeding eur 60 000 as follows : ### member states may reduce the amount of basic income support for sustainability as referred to in subsection 1 of section 2 of chapter ii of title iii to be granted to a farmer pursuant to this chapter for a given calendar year exceeding a financial ceiling as set by the member state .


### except in the case of transfer by actual or anticipated inheritance , payment entitlements shall be transferred only to a genuine farmer . ### except in the case of transfer by actual or anticipated inheritance , payment entitlements shall be transferred only to a genuine farmer and shall remain land - related .


### the member states concerned shall set in their cap strategic plans a minimum percentage of expenditure for actions aimed at protection of the environment , adaption to climate change , improving sustainability of production systems and processes , reduction of environmental impact of the union wine sector , energy savings and improving global energy efficiency in the wine sector . ### the member states concerned shall ensure that within their cap strategic plans a minimum percentage of expenditure in the wine sector is earmarked for the protection of the environment , adaption to climate change , improving sustainability of production systems and processes , reduction of environmental impact of the union wine sector , energy savings and improving global energy efficiency in the wine sector in relation to objectives , and of article 51 of this regulation . this percentage is common to all member states and is defined at european level .


### an indication as to whether the intervention falls outside the scope of article 42 tfeu and is subject to state aid assessment . ### an indication as to whether the intervention falls outside the scope of article 42 tfeu and is subject to state aid assessment on the basis of the guidelines provided by the commission in respect of state aid for the new programming period .


### 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 payments for types of interventions supporting environmentally friendly production systems such as agro - ecology , agro - forestry 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 and biodiversity . member states may develop other schemes under this type of interventions on the basis of their needs . this type of payments should cover an incentive component additional costs , 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 .


### where elements of the cap strategic plan are established at regional level , the member state shall ensure the coherence and the consistency with the elements of the cap strategic plan established at national level . ### where elements of the cap strategic plan are established and implemented at regional level , through the regional intervention programmes , the member state shall ensure the coherence and the consistency with the cap strategic plans .


### 43% of the eligible public expenditure in the other regions . ### 53% of the eligible public expenditure in the other regions .


### improve competitiveness of union grapevine products in third countries ; that objective relates to the objectives set out in points and of article 6 ; ### improve competitiveness of union grapevine products in third countries , including the creation , diversification and consolidation of the wine markets ; that objective relates to the objectives set out in points and of article 6 ;


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


### ' young farmer ' shall be defined in a way that it includes : ### ' young farmer ' a person who when submitting the application is less than 40 years old , has the appropriate professional abilities and skills and is established on a farm holding as owner of that holding for the first time ; that person may be established individually or together with other farmers , in any legal form . the person ' s date of establishment shall be the date on which the applicant carries out or completes an action or actions related to the establishment process .


### improve the farmers ' position in the value chain ; ### improve the farmers ' position in the value chains ;


### coupled income support may only be granted to the following sectors and productions or specific types of farming therein where these are important for economic , social or environmental reasons : cereals , oilseeds , protein crops , grain legumes , flax , hemp , rice , nuts , starch potato , milk and milk products , seeds , sheepmeat and goatmeat , beef and veal , olive oil , silkworms , dried fodder , hops , sugar beet , cane and chicory , fruit and vegetables , short rotation coppice and other non - food crops , excluding trees , used for the production of products that have the potential to substitute fossil materials . ### coupled income support may only be granted to the following sectors and productions or specific types of farming therein including organic farming , that go beyond the standards set out in the cross - compliance system , or where these are important for economic , social or environmental reasons : cereals , oilseeds , protein crops , grain legumes , forage legumes , flax , hemp , rice , nuts , seeds , sheepmeat and goatmeat , olive oil , silkworms , dried fodder , hops , chicory , fruit and vegetables and short rotation coppice .


### by 15 february 2023 and 15 february of each subsequent year until and including 2030 , the member states shall submit to the commission an annual performance report on the implementation of the cap strategic plan in the previous financial year . the report submitted in 2023 shall cover the financial years 2021 and 2022 . for direct payments as referred to in chapter ii of title iii , the report shall cover only financial year 2022 . ### by 2026 , 2028 and 2030 , the member states shall submit to the commission a multiannual performance monitoring report on the implementation of the cap strategic plan covering the previous financial years .


### boosting products ' commercial value and quality , including improving product quality and developing products with a protected designation of origin , with a protected geographical indication or covered by a national quality schemes ; those objectives relate to the specific objective set out in point of article 6 ; ### boosting products ' commercial value and quality , including improving product quality and developing products with a protected designation of origin , with a protected geographical indication or covered by other public or private quality schemes ; those objectives relate to the specific objective set out in point of article 6 ;


### coupled income support shall take the form of an annual payment per hectare or animal . ### coupled support shall take the form of an annual payment per hectare or animal and shall be granted within defined quantitative limits , be based on a fixed number of animals and the maximum stocking density referred in article 4 shall be respected .


### member states shall ensure that interventions under this article are consistent with those granted under article 65 . ### member states , where appropriate in cooperation with the regions , shall ensure that interventions under this article are consistent with those granted under article 65 , ensuring there is a proper distinction between interventions under eco - schemes and rural development interventions . where the difference between measures consists in the level of the environmental requirement , member states shall take care to avoid dual funding of the measures defined in this article and the agri - environment measures in article 65 .


### 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 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 . such evaluations shall be carried out in a gender - sensitive manner .


### 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 , in accordance with their territorial competence , the implementation of the cap strategic plan and , where appropriate , of the regional plans , and progress made towards achieving the targets of the cap strategic plan on the basis of the output and result indicators .


### coupled income support may only be granted to the following sectors and productions or specific types of farming therein where these are important for economic , social or environmental reasons : cereals , oilseeds , protein crops , grain legumes , flax , hemp , rice , nuts , starch potato , milk and milk products , seeds , sheepmeat and goatmeat , beef and veal , olive oil , silkworms , dried fodder , hops , sugar beet , cane and chicory , fruit and vegetables , short rotation coppice and other non - food crops , excluding trees , used for the production of products that have the potential to substitute fossil materials . ### coupled income support may only be granted to the following sectors and productions or specific types of farming therein where these are important for economic , social or environmental reasons : cereals , oilseeds , protein crops , peanuts , grain legumes , flax , hemp , rice , nuts , starch potato , milk and milk products , seeds , sheepmeat and goatmeat , beef and veal , olive oil , silkworms , bee families , dried fodder , hops , sugar beet , cane and chicory , fruit and vegetables , short rotation coppice and other non - food crops , excluding trees , used for the production of products that have the potential to substitute fossil materials .


### a description of the strategy for the development of digital technologies in agriculture and rural areas and for the use of these technologies to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the cap strategic plan interventions . ### strategies for the development of digital technologies in agriculture and rural areas , smart villages , and for the use of these technologies to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the cap strategic plan interventions .


### 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 and guarantee a fair distribution of direct payments , 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 not 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 clearly identified agricultural activity in accordance with article 4 . 1 .


### 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 , and water , it is appropriate that there should be one single cap strategic plan per member state . taking due account of the administrative structure of the member states , the strategic plan should , where appropriate , include regionalised measures for rural development .


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


### advisory services and technical assistance , in particular concerning sustainable pest control techniques , sustainable use of pesticides and climate change adaptation and mitigation ; ### advisory services , training and exchanges of good practice , including sustainable pest control techniques , sustainable use of pesticides and climate change adaptation and mitigation ;


### union legislation should provide that member states should set requirements in terms of minimum area for receiving decoupled payments in their cap strategic plan . such requirements should relate to the need to avoid the excessive administrative burden caused by managing numerous payments of small amounts and to that of ensuring an effective contribution of the support to the objectives of the cap to which the decoupled direct payments contribute . in order to guarantee a minimum level of agricultural income support for all genuine farmers , as well as to comply with the treaty objective in ensuring a fair standard of living for the agricultural community , an annual area - based decoupled payment should be established as the type of intervention ‘ basic income support for sustainability’ . in order to enhance better targeting of this support , the payment amounts can be differentiated , by groups of territories , based on socio - economic and / or agronomic conditions . in view of avoiding disruptive effects for farmers ' income , member states may choose to implement the basic income support for sustainability based on payment entitlements . in this case , the value of payment entitlements before any further convergence should be proportional to their value as established under the basic payment schemes pursuant to regulation no 1307 / 2013 , taking also into account the payments for agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the environment . member states should also achieve further convergence in order to continue to move progressively away from historical values . ### union legislation should provide that member states should set requirements in terms of minimum area for receiving decoupled payments in their cap strategic plan . such requirements should relate to the need to avoid the excessive administrative burden caused by managing numerous payments of small amounts and to that of ensuring an effective contribution of the support to the objectives of the cap to which the decoupled direct payments contribute . in order to guarantee a minimum level of agricultural income support for all genuine farmers , as well as to comply with the treaty objective in ensuring a fair standard of living for the agricultural community , an annual area - based decoupled payment should be established as the type of intervention ‘ basic income support for sustainability’ . in order to enhance better targeting of this support , the payment amounts can be differentiated , by groups of territories , based on socio - economic and / or agronomic conditions . application of the latter principle shall not financially favour irrigated land over rainfed land of the same category of agricultural area . in view of avoiding disruptive effects for farmers ' income , member states may choose to implement the basic income support for sustainability based on payment entitlements . in this case , the value of payment entitlements before any further convergence should be proportional to their value as established under the basic payment schemes pursuant to regulation no 1307 / 2013 , taking also into account the payments for agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the environment . member states should also achieve further convergence in order to continue to move progressively away from historical values .


### enhance market orientation and increase competitiveness , including greater focus on research , technology and digitalisation ; ### enhance market orientation , improvement of the economic viability of farms on the local , national and international markets and short supply chains , including greater focus on research , technology and digitalisation and value added products such as organic ;


### 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 4% 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 .


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


### member states may grant support for investments under the conditions set out in this article and as further specified in their cap strategic plans . ### member states may only grant support under this type of interventions for tangible and / or intangible investments , including in collective form and for collective use , which contribute to achieving the specific objectives set out in article 6 , especially with reference to boosting competitiveness .


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


### in order to ensure legal certainty , protect the rights of farmers and guarantee a smooth , coherent and efficient functioning of types of interventions in the form of direct payments , the power to adopt certain acts should be delegated to the commission in respect of rules making the granting of payments conditional upon the use of certified seeds of certain hemp varieties and the procedure for the determination of hemp varieties and the verification of their tetrahydrocannabinol content ; rules for good agricultural and environmental condition and certain related elements in respect of the eligibility requirements ; and on the content of the declaration and the requirements for the activation of payment entitlements ; further rules on eco - schemes ; measures to avoid that beneficiaries of coupled income support suffering from structural market imbalances in a sector , including the decision that such support may continue to be paid until 2027 on the basis of the production units for which it was granted in a past reference period ; rules and conditions for the authorisation of land and varieties for the purposes of the crop - specific payment for cotton and rules on the conditions for the granting of that payment . ### in order to ensure legal certainty , protect the rights of farmers and guarantee a smooth , coherent and efficient functioning of types of interventions in the form of direct payments , the power to adopt certain acts should be delegated to the commission in respect of rules making the granting of payments conditional upon the use of certified seeds of certain hemp varieties and the procedure for the determination of hemp varieties and the verification of their tetrahydrocannabinol content ; and on the content of the declaration and the requirements for the activation of payment entitlements ; further rules on eco - schemes ; measures to avoid that beneficiaries of coupled income support suffering from structural market imbalances in a sector , including the decision that such support may continue to be paid until 2027 on the basis of the production units for which it was granted in a past reference period ; rules and conditions for the authorisation of land and varieties for the purposes of the crop - specific payment for cotton and rules on the conditions for the granting of that payment .


### 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 ;


### member states shall ensure that beneficiaries of support under the cap strategic plan interventions and local action groups shall undertake to provide to the managing authority or other bodies delegated to perform functions on its behalf , all the information necessary for the purpose of monitoring and evaluation of the cap strategic plan . ### member states shall ensure that beneficiaries of support under the cap strategic plan interventions and local action groups shall undertake to provide to the managing authority or authorities of the regional authorities or other bodies delegated to perform functions on its behalf , all the information necessary for the purpose of monitoring and evaluation of the cap strategic plan .


### considering that flexibility should be accorded to member states as regards the choice of delegating part of the implementation of the cap strategic plan at regional level on the basis of a national framework , in order to facilitate co - ordination among the regions in addressing nation - wide challenges , it is appropriate that the cap strategic plans provide a description of the interplay between national and regional interventions . ### considering that flexibility should be accorded to member states as regards the choice of delegating part of the design and implementation of the cap strategic plan at regional level on the basis of a national framework , in order to facilitate co - ordination among the regions in addressing nation - wide challenges , it is appropriate that the cap strategic plans provide a description of the interplay between national and regional interventions .


### 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 points and of article 1 of regulation no 1308 / 2013 ;


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


### installation of young farmers and rural business start - up ### installation of young farmers , early retirement schemes and rural business start - up


### 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 . ### it is essential to point out that the convergence process should be gradually completed as soon as possible in order both to ensure fair competition among member states and to underpin the principle of equality on an eu - wide basis . 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 the gap towards 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 target plan referred to in point of article 95 shall consist of a recapitulative table showing the targets as referred to in point of article 97 , indicating the break - down in annual milestones . ### the section of the plan referred to in point of article 95 shall consist of a recapitulative table showing the targets as referred to in point of article 97 , indicating the breakdown in annual milestones , if applicable .


### the member state shall publish the list of the members of the monitoring committee online . ### the member state shall notify the european commission of the list of the members of the monitoring committee , which the commission shall promptly publish online .


### ' permanent grassland and permanent pasture ' shall be land not included in the crop rotation of the holding for five years or more , used to grow grasses or other herbaceous forage naturally or through cultivation . it may include other species such as shrubs and / or trees which can be grazed or produce animal feed ; ### ' permanent grassland and permanent pasture ' shall be land not included in the crop rotation of the holding for five years or more , used to grow grasses or other herbaceous forage naturally or through cultivation including silvopastoral systems with shrubs and / or trees which can be grazed or produce animal feed , enhance soil fertility and erosion protection or have the potential to substitute fossil materials ;


### eafrd should not provide support to investments that would harm the environment . hence it is necessary to provide in this regulation a number of exclusion rules , as well as the possibility to further develop these guarantees in delegated acts . notably , the eafrd should not finance investments in irrigation which do not contribute towards the achievement , or the preservation , of good status of the associated water body or bodies and investments in afforestation which are not consistent with climate and environmental objectives in line with sustainable forest management principles . ### eafrd should not provide support to investments that would harm the environment . hence it is necessary to provide in this regulation a number of exclusion rules , as well as the possibility to further develop these guarantees in delegated acts . notably , the eafrd should not finance investments in irrigation and drainage which do not contribute towards the achievement , or the preservation , of good status of the associated water body or bodies and investments in afforestation and reforestation / restoration which are not consistent with climate and environmental objectives in line with forest management plans , natura 2000 management plans , and legislation or guidelines on invasive alien species . member states should ensure active role of authorities on ecology and management of forest fires in any afforestation or reforestation action and strengthen the role of soft preventive measures and land use management . .


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


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


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


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


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


### 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 .


### relevant bodies representing civil society and where relevant bodies responsible for promoting social inclusion , fundamental rights , gender equality and non - discrimination . ### relevant bodies representing civil society and where relevant bodies responsible for promoting environmental conservation , animal welfare , social inclusion , fundamental rights , gender equality , non - discrimination and consumer representatives .


### the farm advisory services shall cover economic , environmental and social dimensions and deliver up to date technological and scientific information developed by research and innovation . they shall be integrated within the interrelated services of farm advisors , researchers , farmer organisations and other relevant stakeholders that form the agricultural knowledge and innovation systems . ### the farm advisory services shall cover economic , environmental and social dimensions and deliver up to date technological and scientific information developed by research and innovation . they shall be integrated within the interrelated services of farm advisory bodies , researchers , farmer organisations , cooperatives and other relevant stakeholders that form the agricultural knowledge and innovation systems .


### member states shall include in the cap strategic plan a system providing services for advising farmers and other beneficiaries of cap support on land management and farm management . ### member states shall include in the cap strategic plan a system providing services for advising farmers , foresters and other beneficiaries of cap support on land management and farm management including support for the costs of providing such a service .


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


### the farm advisory services shall cover economic , environmental and social dimensions and deliver up to date technological and scientific information developed by research and innovation . they shall be integrated within the interrelated services of farm advisors , researchers , farmer organisations and other relevant stakeholders that form the agricultural knowledge and innovation systems . ### the farm advisory services shall cover economic , environmental and social dimensions and deliver up to date technological and scientific information developed by research and innovation . they shall be integrated within the interrelated services of farm advisors , researchers , farmer organisations , cooperatives and other relevant stakeholders that form the agricultural knowledge and innovation systems .


### 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 ] .


### as many rural areas in the union suffer from structural problems such as lack of attractive employment opportunities , skill shortages , underinvestment in connectivity , infrastructures and essential services , as well as youth drain , it is fundamental to strengthen the socio - economic fabric in those areas , in line with the cork 2 . 0 . declaration , particularly through job creation and generational renewal , by bringing the commission ' s jobs and growth to rural areas , promoting social inclusion , generational renewal and the development of ‘ smart villages’ across the european countryside . as indicated in the communication on ‘ the future of food and farming’ , new rural value chains such as renewable energy , the emerging bio - economy , the circular economy , and ecotourism can offer good growth and job potential for rural areas . in this context , financial instruments and the use of the investeu guarantee can play a crucial role for ensuring access to financing and for bolstering the growth capacity of farms and enterprises . there is a potential for employment opportunities in rural areas for legally staying third country nationals , promoting their social and economic integration especially in the framework of community - led local development strategies . ### as many rural areas in the union suffer from structural problems such as lack of attractive employment opportunities , skill shortages , underinvestment in connectivity , infrastructures and essential services , in particular childcare and long - term care 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 . member states shall ensure equal employment opportunities between women and men and that their fundamental rights are protected .


### other sectors referred to in points to , , , to and of article 1 of regulation no 1308 / 2013 . ### other sectors not referred to in points to , included in annex i tfeu , such as potatoes , rabbits and cotton .


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


### the union financial assistance for restructuring and conversion of vineyards referred to in point of article 52 shall not exceed 50% of the actual costs of restructuring and conversion of vineyards or 75% of the actual costs of restructuring and conversion of vineyards in less developed regions . ### the union financial assistance for restructuring and conversion of vineyards referred to in point of article 52 shall not exceed 75% of the actual costs of restructuring and conversion of vineyards .


### 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 .


### each member state shall establish a national common agricultural policy network for the networking of organisations and administrations , advisors , researchers and other innovation actors in the field of agriculture and rural development at national level at the latest 12 months after the approval by the commission of the cap strategic plan . ### each member state shall establish a national common agricultural policy network for the networking of organisations from each sector&#160 ; and administrations , advisors , researchers and other innovation actors in the field of agriculture and rural development at national level at the latest 12 months after the approval by the commission of the cap strategic plan .


### the 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 .


### 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 .


### 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 the other direct payments by providing a round some payment for small farmers . in line with the principle of proportionality , member states must be given the option of exempting small farmers who participate in conditionality checks using a simplified system .


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


### actions to support laboratories for the analysis of apiculture products ; ### actions to support laboratories for the analysis of apiculture products , including bee losses or productivity drops ;


### member states shall set an area threshold and only grant decoupled direct payments to genuine farmers whose eligible area of the holding for which decoupled direct payments are claimed goes beyond this area threshold . ### member states shall set an area threshold or threshold amount and only grant decoupled direct payments to genuine farmers : whose eligible area of the holding for which decoupled direct payments are claimed exceeds this area threshold , or where the total amount of direct payments claimed or pending award is equal to or exceeds said threshold amount .


### 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 ;


### when setting the area threshold , member states shall aim at ensuring that decoupled direct payments may only be granted to genuine farmers if : ### when setting the area threshold or minimum limit for payments , member states shall aim at ensuring that direct payments may only be granted to genuine farmers if :


### member states shall design the interventions of their cap strategic plans in accordance with the charter of fundamental rights of the european union and the general principles of union law . ### member states , where applicable in collaboration with the regions , shall design the interventions of their cap strategic plans in accordance with the charter of fundamental rights of the european union and the general principles of union law .


### member states shall pursue the objectives set out in title ii by specifying interventions based on the types of interventions set out in chapters ii , iii and iv of this title in accordance with the common requirements set out in this chapter . ### member states and , where appropriate , the regions shall pursue the objectives set out in title ii by specifying interventions based on the types of interventions set out in chapters ii , iii and iv of this title in accordance with the common requirements set out in this chapter . the regions shall be able to specify the interventions set out in chapter iv under the regional intervention programmes set out in article 95a .


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


### 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 .


### 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 . ### address agriculture to societal challenges and demands on food and health , including safe , nutritious and sustainable food , a reduction of food waste and antibiotics use , as well as enhanced animal welfare .


### member states may provide for complementary income support for young farmers under the conditions set out in this article and as further specified in their cap strategic plans . ### member states shall provide for complementary income support for young farmers and new entrants under the conditions set out in this article and as further specified in their cap strategic plans .


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


### where support under title iii of this regulation is granted to forms of cooperation between undertakings , it may be granted only to such forms of cooperation which comply with the competition rules as they apply by virtue of articles 206 to 209 of the regulation no 1308 / 2013 . ### where support under title iii of this regulation is granted to forms of agreements , decisions and concerted practices between undertakings , it may be granted only to such forms of agreements , decisions and concerted practices which comply with the competition rules as they apply by virtue of articles 206 to 209 of the regulation no 1308 / 2013 .


### 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 ;


### the target plan referred to in point of article 95 shall consist of a recapitulative table showing the targets as referred to in point of article 97 , indicating the break - down in annual milestones . ### the target plan referred to in point of article 95 shall consist of a recapitulative table showing the targets as referred to in point of article 97 .


### the managing authority of the cap strategic plan or other designated intermediate bodies shall define selection criteria for interventions relating to the following types of interventions : investments , installation of young farmers and rural business start - up , cooperation , knowledge exchange and information , after consultation of the monitoring committee referred to in article 111 . selection criteria shall aim to ensure equal treatment of applicants , better use of financial resources and targeting of the support in accordance with the purpose of the interventions . ### the managing authority of the cap strategic plan and any authorities identified at regional level for the management and execution of the regional operational programme , containing rural development interventions , or other duly identified intermediate bodies , shall define selection criteria for interventions relating to the following types of interventions : investments , installation of young farmers and rural business start - up , cooperation , knowledge exchange and information , after consultation of the monitoring committee referred to in article 111 . selection criteria shall aim to ensure equal treatment of applicants , better use of financial resources and targeting of the support in accordance with the purpose of the interventions . member states may decide to not apply selection criteria for investment interventions clearly targeting environmental purposes or realised in connection with restoration activities .


### member states shall ensure that interventions under this article are consistent with those granted under article 65 . ### member states shall ensure that interventions under this article are consistent with and do not compromise those granted under article 65 .


### where elements of the cap strategic plan are established at regional level , the member state shall ensure the coherence and the consistency with the elements of the cap strategic plan established at national level . ### where elements of the cap strategic plan are established and implemented at regional level via regional intervention programmes , at regional level , the member state shall ensure the coherence and the consistency with the elements of the cap strategic plan .


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


### 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 42 , with the possibility of increasing this percentage over transitional period ;


### 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 , groups and / or cooperatives of farmers , forest holders and groups and / or cooperatives of forest holders . in duly justified cases they may also be granted to other land managers .


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


### 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 .


### member states shall grant support in the form of lump sums . support shall be limited to the maximum amount of eur 100 000 and may be combined with financial instruments . ### member states shall grant support in the form of lump sums which may be differentiated in accordance with objective criteria . support shall be limited to the maximum amount of eur 100 000 and may be combined with financial instruments .


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


### implementation of union and national quality schemes ; ### implementation and control of union and national quality schemes ;


### mechanisms should be in place to take action to protect the union’s financial interests in case the cap strategic plan implementation deviates significantly from the targets set . member states may thus be asked to submit action plans in case of significant and non - justified underperformance . this could lead to suspensions and , in the end , reductions of the union funds if the planned results are not achieved . moreover , an overall performance bonus is established as part of the incentive mechanism based on allocating the performance bonus , in view of encouraging good environmental and climate performances . ### mechanisms should be in place to take action to protect the union’s financial interests in case the cap strategic plan implementation deviates significantly from the targets set . member states may thus be asked to submit action plans in case of significant and non - justified underperformance . this could lead to suspensions and , in the end , reductions of the union funds if the planned results are not achieved .


### the farm advisory services shall cover at least the following : ### the farm advisory services may cover at least the following :


### member states shall compensate beneficiaries for costs incurred and income foregone resulting from the commitments made . where necessary , they may also cover transaction costs . in duly justified cases , member states may grant support as a flat - rate or as a one - off payment per unit . payments shall be granted annually . ### member states shall compensate beneficiaries for costs incurred and income foregone resulting from the commitments made . where necessary , they may also cover transaction costs and especially the risks taken by farmers who engage in projects for transitioning and changing their production model . in duly justified cases , member states may grant support as a flat - rate or as a one - off payment per unit . payments shall be granted annually .


### the last annual performance report , to be submitted by 15 february 2030 , shall comprise a summary of the evaluations carried out during the implementation period . ### the last performance report , to be submitted by 30 june 2030 , shall comprise a summary of the evaluations carried out during the implementation period .


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


### the 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 .


### 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 .


### where elements of the cap strategic plan are established at regional level , the member state shall ensure the coherence and the consistency with the elements of the cap strategic plan established at national level . ### where elements of the cap strategic plan are established and implemented at regional level , through the regional intervention programmes , the member state shall ensure the coherence and the consistency thereof with the elements of the cap strategic plan .


### the managing authority of the cap strategic plan or other designated intermediate bodies shall define selection criteria for interventions relating to the following types of interventions : investments , installation of young farmers and rural business start - up , cooperation , knowledge exchange and information , after consultation of the monitoring committee referred to in article 111 . selection criteria shall aim to ensure equal treatment of applicants , better use of financial resources and targeting of the support in accordance with the purpose of the interventions . ### the managing authority of the cap strategic plan or other designated intermediate bodies shall define selection criteria for interventions relating to the following types of interventions : investments , installation of young farmers and rural business start - up , thematic sub - programme for women in rural areas , cooperation , knowledge exchange and information , after consultation of the monitoring committee referred to in article 111 . selection criteria shall aim to ensure equal treatment of applicants without any form of discrimination , better use of financial resources and targeting of the support in accordance with the purpose of the interventions .


### considering that flexibility should be accorded to member states as regards the choice of delegating part of the implementation of the cap strategic plan at regional level on the basis of a national framework , in order to facilitate co - ordination among the regions in addressing nation - wide challenges , it is appropriate that the cap strategic plans provide a description of the interplay between national and regional interventions . ### considering that flexibility should be accorded to member states as regards the choice of delegating part of the design and implementation of the cap strategic plan at regional level via regional intervention programs in coherence with the national framework , in order to facilitate co - ordination among the regions in addressing nation - wide challenges , it is appropriate that the cap strategic plans provide a description of the interplay between national and regional interventions .


### each cap strategic plan shall cover the period from 1 january 2021 to 31 december 2027 . ### each cap strategic plan shall cover the period from 1 january 2022 to 31 december 2027 .


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


### the 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 .


### 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 with the aim 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 , particularly in the area of conditionality . 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 .