### in order to ensure a fair income and a resilient agricultural sector across the union territory , member states may grant support to farmers in areas facing natural and other area - specific constraints . as regards payments for anc , the designation of the 2014 - 2020 rural development policy should continue to apply . for the cap to deliver enhanced union added on the environment and reinforce its synergies with the financing of investments in nature and biodiversity , it is necessary to keep a separate measure aiming at compensating beneficiaries for disadvantages related to the implementation of natura 2000 and water framework directives . support should therefore continue to be granted to farmers and forest holders to help address specific disadvantages resulting from the implementation of directive 2009 / 147 / ec and directive 92 / 43 / eec and in order to contribute to the effective management of natura 2000 sites . support should also be made available to farmers to help address disadvantages in river basin areas resulting from the implementation of the water framework directive . support should be linked to specific requirements described in the cap strategic plans that go beyond relevant mandatory standards and requirements . member states should also ensure that payments to farmers do not lead to double funding with eco schemes . furthermore , the specific needs of natura 2000 areas should be taken into account by member states in the overall design of their cap strategic plans . ### in order to ensure a fair income and a resilient agricultural sector across the union territory , member states may grant support to farmers in areas facing natural and other area - specific constraints . as regards payments for anc , the designation of the 2014 - 2020 rural development policy should continue to apply . for the cap to deliver enhanced union added value on the environment and reinforce its synergies with the financing of investments in nature and biodiversity , it is necessary to keep a separate measure aiming at compensating beneficiaries for disadvantages related to the implementation of natura 2000 and water framework directives . support should therefore continue to be granted to farmers and forest holders to help address specific disadvantages resulting from the implementation of directive 2009 / 147 / ec and directive 92 / 43 / eec and in order to contribute to the effective management of natura 2000 sites . support should also be made available to farmers to help address disadvantages in river basin areas resulting from the implementation of the water framework directive . support should be linked to specific requirements described in the cap strategic plans that go beyond relevant mandatory standards and requirements . member states should also ensure that payments to farmers do not lead to double funding with eco schemes , while at the same time allowing enough flexibility in strategic plans to promote complementarity between different interventions . furthermore , the specific needs of natura 2000 areas should be met by member states in the overall design of their cap strategic plans .


### in order to ensure a fair income and a resilient agricultural sector across the union territory , member states may grant support to farmers in areas facing natural and other area - specific constraints . as regards payments for anc , the designation of the 2014 - 2020 rural development policy should continue to apply . for the cap to deliver enhanced union added on the environment and reinforce its synergies with the financing of investments in nature and biodiversity , it is necessary to keep a separate measure aiming at compensating beneficiaries for disadvantages related to the implementation of natura 2000 and water framework directives . support should therefore continue to be granted to farmers and forest holders to help address specific disadvantages resulting from the implementation of directive 2009 / 147 / ec and directive 92 / 43 / eec and in order to contribute to the effective management of natura 2000 sites . support should also be made available to farmers to help address disadvantages in river basin areas resulting from the implementation of the water framework directive . support should be linked to specific requirements described in the cap strategic plans that go beyond relevant mandatory standards and requirements . member states should also ensure that payments to farmers do not lead to double funding with eco schemes . furthermore , the specific needs of natura 2000 areas should be taken into account by member states in the overall design of their cap strategic plans . ### in order to ensure a fair income and a resilient agricultural sector across the union territory , member states may grant support to farmers in areas facing natural and other area - specific constraints . as regards payments for anc , the designation of the 2014 - 2020 rural development policy should continue to apply and where applicable new measures could be added . for the cap to deliver enhanced union added on the environment and reinforce its synergies with the financing of investments in nature and biodiversity , it is necessary to keep a separate measure aiming at compensating beneficiaries for disadvantages related to the implementation of natura 2000 and water framework directives . support should therefore continue to be granted to farmers and forest holders to help address specific disadvantages resulting from the implementation of directive 2009 / 147 / ec and directive 92 / 43 / eec and in order to contribute to the effective management of natura 2000 sites . support should also be made available to farmers to help address disadvantages in river basin areas resulting from the implementation of the water framework directive . support should be linked to specific requirements described in the cap strategic plans that go beyond relevant mandatory standards and requirements . member states should also ensure that payments to farmers do not lead to double funding with eco schemes . furthermore , the specific needs of natura 2000 areas should be taken into account by member states in the overall design of their cap strategic plans .


### the objectives of the cap should also be pursued through support for investments , productive as well as non - productive , on farm as well as off - farm . such investments may concern , inter alia , infrastructures related to the development , modernisation or adaptation to climate change of agriculture and forestry , including access to farm and forest land , land consolidation and improvement , agro - forestry practices and the supply and saving of energy and water . in order to better ensure the consistency of the cap strategic plans with union objectives , as well as a level playing field between member states , a negative list of investment topics is included in this regulation . ### the objectives of the cap should also be pursued through support for investments , productive as well as non - productive , which aim to strengthen farm ' s resilience and diversification . such investments may concern , inter alia , equipment to shift production due to changing consumer demand , infrastructures related to the development , modernisation or adaptation to climate change of agriculture and forestry , including access to farm and forest land , land consolidation and improvement , agro - forestry practices , intangible studies and investments associated with the maintenance , restoration and upgrading of the cultural and natural heritage of villages , rural landscapes and high nature value sites , including related socio - economic aspects ; the drawing up and updating of plans for the development of municipalities and villages in rural areas and their basic services and of protection and management plans relating to natura 2000 sites and other areas of high nature value with a view to improving the quality of life or increasing the environmental performance of the settlement , and the supply and saving of energy and water . in order to better ensure the consistency of the cap strategic plans with union objectives , as well as a level playing field between member states , a negative list of investment topics is included in this regulation .


### 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 . ### as outlined in the report from the european parliament on the implementation of cap young farmers’ tools in the eu after the 2013 reform , 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 . vocational training is fundamental to help young farmers with the uptake of innovation and new technologies which will , in turn , improve their competitiveness and sustainability . it is therefore essential to continue the support for the setting up of new businesses and new farms . member states should provide for a strategic approach and identify a clear and coherent set of interventions for generational renewal under the specific objective dedicated to this issue . these interventions would only constitute a good option if there is a clear and continued direct benefit for young farmers to start or develop their business . to this aim , member states may set in their cap strategic plans preferential conditions for financial instruments for young farmers , and 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 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 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 , risk prevention and 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 .


### support should enable the establishment and implementation of cooperation between at least two entities in view of achieving cap objectives . support can entail all aspects of such cooperation , such as the setting up of quality schemes ; collective environmental and climate action ; the promotion of short supply chain and local markets ; pilot projects ; operational group projects within the eip for agricultural productivity and sustainability local development projects , smart villages , buyers ' clubs and machinery rings ; farm partnerships ; forest management plans ; networks and clusters ; social farming ; community supported agriculture ; actions within the scope of leader ; and the setting up of producer groups and producer organisations , as well as other forms of cooperation deemed necessary to achieve the specific objectives of the cap . ### support should enable the establishment and implementation of cooperation between at least two entities in view of achieving cap objectives . support can entail all aspects of such cooperation , such as the setting up of quality schemes ; collective environmental and climate action ; the promotion of short supply chain and local markets ; pilot projects ; operational group projects within the eip for agricultural productivity and sustainability local development projects , smart villages , buyers ' clubs and machinery rings ; farm partnerships ; forest management plans ; networks and clusters ; social farming ; community supported agriculture ; actions within the scope of leader ; and the setting up of producer groups and producer organisations , as well as other forms of rural community cooperation cooperation deemed necessary to achieve the specific objectives of the cap , particularly rural development .


### support should enable the establishment and implementation of cooperation between at least two entities in view of achieving cap objectives . support can entail all aspects of such cooperation , such as the setting up of quality schemes ; collective environmental and climate action ; the promotion of short supply chain and local markets ; pilot projects ; operational group projects within the eip for agricultural productivity and sustainability local development projects , smart villages , buyers ' clubs and machinery rings ; farm partnerships ; forest management plans ; networks and clusters ; social farming ; community supported agriculture ; actions within the scope of leader ; and the setting up of producer groups and producer organisations , as well as other forms of cooperation deemed necessary to achieve the specific objectives of the cap . ### support should enable the establishment and implementation of cooperation between at least two entities in view of achieving cap objectives . support can entail all aspects of such cooperation , such as the setting up of quality schemes ; collective environmental and climate action ; the promotion of short supply chain and local markets ; pilot projects ; operational group projects within the eip for agricultural productivity and sustainability local development projects , smart villages , buyers ' clubs and machinery rings ; farm partnerships ; forest management plans ; networks and clusters ; social farming ; community supported agriculture ; actions within the scope of leader ; promotion and support for the setting up and operation of producer groups and producer organisations , as well as other forms of cooperation deemed necessary to achieve the specific objectives of the cap .


### the eagf should continue financing types of interventions in the form of direct payments and sectoral types of interventions , whereas the eafrd should continue financing types of interventions for rural development as described in this regulation . the rules for the financial management of the cap should be laid down separately for the two funds and for the activities supported by each of them , taking into account that the new delivery model gives more flexibility and subsidiarity for member states to reach their objectives . types of interventions under this regulation should cover the period from 1 january 2021 to 31 december 2027 . ### the eagf should continue financing types of interventions in the form of direct payments and sectoral types of interventions , whereas the eafrd should continue financing types of interventions for rural development as described in this regulation . the rules for the financial management of the cap should be laid down separately for the two funds and for the activities supported by each of them , taking into account that the new delivery model gives more flexibility and subsidiarity for member states to reach their objectives . types of interventions under this regulation should cover the period from 1 january 2021 to 31 december 2027 . horizontal measures such as those targeted directly at establishing producer organisations , small farmer schemes , the young farmers and new entrants schemes , should be annually accessible for aid application , in order to guarantee sustainable development and equal distribution and to avoid sectorial and policy malformations .


### the eagf should continue financing types of interventions in the form of direct payments and sectoral types of interventions , whereas the eafrd should continue financing types of interventions for rural development as described in this regulation . the rules for the financial management of the cap should be laid down separately for the two funds and for the activities supported by each of them , taking into account that the new delivery model gives more flexibility and subsidiarity for member states to reach their objectives . types of interventions under this regulation should cover the period from 1 january 2021 to 31 december 2027 . ### the eagf should continue financing types of interventions in the form of direct payments and sectoral types of interventions for the funding of productive agricultural activities with a view to developing a sustainable agriculture , whereas the eafrd should continue financing types of interventions for rural development as described in this regulation . the rules for the financial management of the cap should be laid down separately for the two funds and for the activities supported by each of them , taking into account that the new delivery model gives more flexibility and subsidiarity for member states to reach their objectives . types of interventions under this regulation should cover the period from 1 january 2021 to 31 december 2027 .


### 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 . .


### to enhance the union added value and to preserve a functioning agricultural internal market , as well as to pursue the above - mentioned general and specific objectives , member states should not take decisions according to this regulation in isolation but in the framework of a structured process that should materialise in a cap strategic plan . union top - down rules should lay down the specific eu - wide objectives of the cap , the main types of interventions , the performance framework and the governance structure . such a distribution of tasks is aimed at ensuring full correspondence between financial resources invested and results achieved . ### to enhance the union added value and to preserve a functioning agricultural internal market , as well as to pursue the above - mentioned general and specific objectives , member states should not take decisions according to this regulation in isolation but in the framework of a structured process that should materialise in a cap strategic plan . union top - down rules should lay down the specific eu - wide objectives of the cap , the main types of interventions , the performance framework and the governance structure . such a distribution of tasks is aimed at ensuring full correspondence between financial resources invested and results achieved . all member states should implement quantifiable and measurable performance objectives in their strategic plan , which are to be achieved on an annual basis as well as by 2027 .


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


### in the process of development of their cap strategic plans , member states should analyse their specific situation and needs , set targets linked to the achievement of the objectives of the cap and design the interventions which will allow reaching these targets , while being adapted to the national and specific regional contexts , including the outermost regions pursuant to article 349 tfeu . such process should promote more subsidiarity within a common union framework , while compliance with the general principles of union law and the objectives of the cap should be ensured . it is therefore appropriate to set rules on the structure and content of the cap strategic plans . ### in the process of development of their cap strategic plans , member states should analyse their specific situation and needs , set targets linked to the achievement of the objectives of the cap and design the interventions which will allow reaching these targets , while being adapted to the national and specific regional contexts , including the outermost regions pursuant to article 349 tfeu . such process should promote more simplification within a common union framework , while compliance with the wider principles of union law and the objectives of the cap should be ensured . it is therefore appropriate to set rules on the structure and content of the cap strategic plans .


### ' farmer ' means a natural or legal person , or a group of natural or legal persons , regardless of the legal status granted to such group and its members by national law , whose holding is situated within the territorial scope of the treaties , as defined in article 52 of the treaty on european union in conjunction with articles 349 and 355 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , and who exercises an agricultural activity as defined by member states ; ### ' farmer ' means a natural or legal person , or a group of natural or legal persons , regardless of the legal status granted to such group and its members by national law , whose holding is situated within the territorial scope of the treaties , as defined in article 52 of the treaty on european union in conjunction with articles 349 and 355 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , and who exercises an agricultural activity as defined by member states and is recorded as carrying out farming activities in a national tax or social security register ;


### a public or private law body , an entity with or without legal personality or a natural person , responsible for initiating or both initiating and implementing operations ; ### an entity with or without legal personality or a natural person , responsible for initiating or both initiating and implementing operations ;


### in the context of state aid schemes , the body which receives the aid ; ### in the context of state aid schemes , the entity which receives the aid ;


### ' arable land ' shall be land cultivated for crop production or areas available for crop production but lying fallow , and include areas set aside in accordance with articles 22 , 23 and 24 of council regulation no 1257 / 199928 , with article 39 of council regulation no 1698 / 200529 , with article 28 of regulation no 1305 / 2013 or with article 65 of this regulation ; _________________ 28 council regulation no 1257 / 1999 of 17 may 1999 on support for rural development from the european agricultural guidance and guarantee fund and amending and repealing certain regulations . 29 council regulation no 1698 / 2005 of 20 september 2005 on support for rural development by the european agricultural fund for rural development . ### ' arable land ' shall be land cultivated for crop production or areas available for crop production but lying fallow , can include combination of crops with trees and / or shrubs to form silvoarable agroforestry system , and include areas set aside in accordance with articles 22 , 23 and 24 of council regulation no 1257 / 199928 , with article 39 of council regulation no 1698 / 200529 , with article 28 of regulation no 1305 / 2013 or with article 65 of this regulation ; _________________ 28 council regulation no 1257 / 1999 of 17 may 1999 on support for rural development from the european agricultural guidance and guarantee fund and amending and repealing certain regulations . 29 council regulation no 1698 / 2005 of 20 september 2005 on support for rural development by the european agricultural fund for rural development .


### support viable farm income and resilience across the union to enhance food security ; ### support viable farm household income and resilience across the union to enhance long - term food and nutrition security while limiting overproduction ;


### foster sustainable development and efficient management of natural resources such as water , soil and air ; ### foster environmental conservation and preservation of natural resources such as water , soil and air ; reaching the good state foreseen in the relevant legislative instruments ;


### 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 shall design , where appropriate in collaboration with the regions , 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 ensure that interventions are set out on the basis of objective and non - discriminatory criteria , are compatible with the internal market and do not distort competition . ### member states and , where appropriate , in collaboration with regions , shall ensure that interventions are set out on the basis of objective and non - discriminatory criteria , are compatible with the internal market and do not distort competition .


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


### member states shall ensure that the farm advice given is impartial and that advisors have no conflict of interest . ### member states shall ensure that the farm advice given is impartial and that those who provide the services have no conflict of interest . this paragraph shall not apply to relationships between cooperatives and their members .


### member states shall ensure that the farm advice given is impartial and that advisors have no conflict of interest . ### member states shall ensure that the farm advice given is impartial , adapted to the whole range of means of production and farms , and that advisors have no conflict of interest .


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


### before applying paragraph 1 , member states shall subtract from the amount of direct payments to be granted to a farmer pursuant to this chapter in a given calendar year : ### before applying paragraph 1 , member states shall subtract from the amount of basic income support to be granted to a farmer pursuant to this chapter in a given calendar year :


### 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 .


### member states shall establish an amount per hectare or different amounts for different ranges of hectares , as well as the maximum number of hectares per farmer for which the redistributive income support shall be paid . ### member states shall identify the criteria for calculating the amount to be granted for complementary redistributive income support for sustainability under the cap strategic plans . member states shall establish an amount per hectare or different amounts for different ranges of hectares , depending on the higher or lower intensity of the criteria previously identified , for each farmer receiving redistributive income support .


### 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 .


### support for eco - schemes shall take the form of an annual payment per eligible hectare and it shall be granted as either : ### member states shall ring - fence 20% of their direct payments to eco - schemes . support for eco - schemes shall take the form of an annual payment per eligible hectare and it shall be granted as either :


### 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 ;


### 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 , pure fodder legumes or in combination with grass , grassland flax , hemp , rice , nuts , potatoes , seeds , sheepmeat and goatmeat , olive oil , silkworms , dried fodder , hops , chicory , fruit and vegetables , short rotation coppice .


### 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 , 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 , non - food crops used for the production of products that have the potential to substitute fossil materials , that can include trees and / or shrubs that form silvoarable or silvopastoral agroforestry systems , also as certified systems of trees outside forests and .


### 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 .


### member states may choose in their cap strategic plan to implement the sectoral types of interventions referred to in points , and of article 39 . ### member states may choose in their cap strategic plan to implement the sectoral types of interventions referred to in points , and of article 39 . the interventions may take the form of operational programs submitted by producer organisations and their associations or national multiannual support programs . the member states shall take the strategic plan as a basis for the choice of the intervention types concerned for each sector .


### the maximum level of union financial assistance for market withdrawals referred to in point of article 46 and for the types of interventions referred to in article 52 ; ### the maximum level of union financial assistance for market withdrawals referred to in point of article 43 and for the types of interventions referred to in article 52 ;


### research and development of sustainable production methods , including pest resilience , innovative practices boosting economic competitiveness and bolstering market developments ; those objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points , and of article 6 ; ### application or research and development of sustainable production methods , including pest resilience , and innovative practices boosting economic and environmental competitiveness ; those objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points , and of article 6 ;


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


### implementation of union and national quality schemes ; ### implementation of national and union and public or private quality schemes ;


### investments in tangible and non - tangible assets making the management of the volumes placed on the market more efficient ; ### investments in tangible and non - tangible assets making the management of the volumes placed on the market more efficient , including collective storage ;


### coaching to other producer organisations and associations of producer organisations recognised under regulation no 1308 / 2013 or to individual producers ; ### professional exchanges and / or coaching to other producer organisations and associations of producer organisations recognised under regulation no 1308 / 2013 or to individual producers ;


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


### producer organisations in the fruit and vegetables sector and / or their associations may set up an operational fund . the fund shall be financed by : ### producer organisations in the fruit and vegetables sector and / or their associations may set up an operational fund to finance operational programs approved by the member states . the fund will be financed by contributions from the producer organisation itself or association of producer organisations and / or its partners , together with the financial assistance provided under article 46 .


### 4 , 5% of the value of marketed production of each association of producer organisations ; ### 5% of the value of marketed production of each association of producer organisations ;


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


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


### operational program is for the first time implemented by an association of producer organisations recognised under regulation no 1308 / 2013 ; ### the operational program is for the first time implemented by an association of producer organisations which is active in one or more member states producer organisation associations recognised or a recognised producer association operating in several member states under regulation no 1308 / 2013 ;


### actions to support laboratories for the analysis of apiculture products ; ### actions to support national , regional and local laboratories for the analysis of apiculture products ;


### when drawing up their cap strategic plans member states shall seek the advice of the representatives of organisations in the beekeeping field . ### when drawing up their cap strategic plans member states shall seek the advice of the representatives of organisations in the beekeeping field and the respective authorities including environmental authorities .


### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 138 supplementing this regulation with requirements additional to those laid down in this chapter in particular as regards : ### to guarantee the uniform implementation of eu aid arrangements and avoid distortions of competition , the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 138 supplementing this regulation with requirements additional to those laid down in this chapter in particular as regards :


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


### promotion carried out in third countries , consisting of one or more of the following : ### promotion and communication , including actions and activities aimed at the diversification and consolidation of wine sector markets , carried out in third countries , consisting of one or more of the following :


### improvement of quality of olive oil and table olives ; that objective relate to the specific objective set out in point of article 6 ; ### improvement of quality of olive oil and table olives ; that objective relate to the specific objective set out in points and of article 6 ;


### crisis prevention and management , aimed at improving pest resilience , avoiding and dealing with crises in the olive oil and table olives markets ; that objective relate to the specific objective set out in point of article 6 . ### crisis prevention and management , aimed at improving pest resilience , avoiding and dealing with crises in the olive oil and table olives markets , including the improvement of prevention and resilience to pests ; that objective relate to the specific objective set out in point of article 6 .


### the interventions defined by the member states referred to in article 82 shall be implemented through approved operational programs of producer organisations and / or associations of producer organisations recognised under regulation no 1308 / 2013 . for this purpose articles 61 and 62 of this regulation shall apply . ### the interventions defined by the member states referred to in article 82 shall be implemented through approved operational programs of producer organisations , associations of producer organisations and / or inter - branch organisations recognised under regulation no 1308 / 2013 . for this purpose , articles 61 and 62 of this regulation shall apply .


### 75% of the actual expenditure incurred for the types of intervention referred to in points and of article 60 where the operational program is implemented in at least three third countries or non - producing member states by producer organisations from at least two producing member states , 50% of the actual expenditure where for this type of intervention this condition is not met . ### 85% of the actual expenditure incurred for the types of intervention referred to in points and of article 60 where the operational program is implemented in at least three third countries or non - producing member states by producer organisations or associations of producer organisations from at least two producing member states , 50% of the actual expenditure where for this type of intervention this condition is not met .


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


### planning of production , adjusting production to demand , particularly in terms of quality and quantity , optimisation of production costs and returns on investments and stabilising producer prices ; those objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points , , and of article 6 ; ### planning of production , adjusting production to demand , particularly in terms of quality and quantity , optimisation of production and transportation costs and returns on investments and stabilising producer prices ; those objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points , , and of article 6 ;


### planning of production , adjusting production to demand , particularly in terms of quality and quantity , optimisation of production costs and returns on investments and stabilising producer prices ; those objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points , , and of article 6 ; ### planning of production , adjusting production to demand , particularly in terms of quality and quantity , optimisation of production costs and returns on investments and stabilising producer prices ; those objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points , and of article 6 ;


### types of intervention ### types of intervention of the operational programmes in other sectors


### as regards the objectives referred to in points to of article 59 member states shall choose in their cap strategic plans one or more of the following types of intervention : ### as regards the objectives referred to in points to of articles 56 and 59 , member states shall choose in their cap strategic plans one or more of the following types of intervention :


### as regards the objective referred to in point of article 59 , member states shall choose in their cap strategic plans one or more of the following types of intervention : ### as regards the objective referred to in point of article 59 and point of article 56 , member states shall choose in their cap strategic plans one or more of the following types of intervention :


### improvement of the use of and management of water , including water saving and drainage ; ### improvement of the use of and management of water , including water saving and drainage and distribution in periods of drought ;


### replanting of orchards where that is necessary following mandatory grubbing up for health or phytosanitary reasons on the instruction of the member state competent authority or to adapt to climate change ; ### replanting of orchards or olive groves where that is necessary following mandatory grubbing up for health or phytosanitary reasons on the instruction of the member state competent authority or to adapt to climate change ;


### member states shall ensure that the interventions linked to objective referred to in point of article 59 do not exceed one third of the total expenditure under operational programs of producer organisations or associations of producer organisations . ### member states shall ensure that the interventions linked to objective referred to in point of article 59 do not exceed 50% of the total expenditure under operational programs of producer organisations or associations of producer organisations .


### knowledge exchange and information . ### knowledge exchange and information ;


### member states shall only grant payments to farmers and other beneficiaries who undertake , on a voluntary basis , management commitments which are considered to be beneficial to achieving the specific objectives set out in article 6 . ### member states shall only grant payments to farmers , group of farmers and other land - managers who undertake , on a voluntary basis , commitments which are considered to be beneficial to achieving the specific objectives set out in article 6 , , and . priority should be given to schemes which are specifically targeted towards addressing local environmental conditions and needs , and contribute to the achievement of the objectives set out in the legislation listed in annex xi .


### 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 . the payments may also be included in a fixed amount linked to taking risks resulting in the underwriting of certain measures , member states may grant support as a flat rate or as a one - off payment per unit . payments shall be granted annually and shall be paid per hectare or another unit according to the nature of the underwritten commitment .


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


### member states shall ensure that persons carrying out operations under this type of interventions have access to the knowledge and information required to implement such operations . ### member states shall ensure that persons carrying out operations under this type of interventions have the knowledge and information required to implement such operations and that appropriate training is made available to those who require it .


### payments shall be granted annually per hectare of area . ### payments shall be calculated and granted annually per hectare of area and equivalent in livestock .


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


### purchase of animals , annual plants and their planting other than for the purpose of restoring agricultural or forestry potential following natural disaster and catastrophic events ; ### purchase of animals , other than those used instead of machines in impassable terrain for landscape conservation or protection against large predators , annual plants and their planting other than for the purpose of restoring agricultural or forestry potential following natural disaster and catastrophic events ;


### member states shall limit the support to a maximum of 75% of the eligible costs . ### member states shall limit the support to a maximum of 75% of the eligible costs . the contribution ceiling can be raised , if the measures relate to the specific objectives set out in points , and of article 6 ;


### member states shall grant support under this type of interventions in order to promote risk management tools , which help genuine farmers manage production and income risks related to their agricultural activity which are outside their control and which contribute to achieving the specific objectives set out in article 6 . ### member states may grant support under this type of interventions in order to promote farming practices that increase the resilience against natural risks and risks that are due to climate change , as well as risk management tools , which help genuine farmers manage production risks related to their agricultural activity which are outside their control and which contribute to achieving the specific objectives set out in article 6 .


### member states 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 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 relevant specific objectives set out in article 6 . these tools may consist of multi - risk management systems .


### financial contributions to mutual funds , including the administrative cost of setting up ; ### mutual funds to pay financial compensations to farmers , for economic losses caused by adverse climatic events or by the outbreak of an animal or plant disease or pest infestation or an environmental incident ;


### the types and coverage of eligible insurance schemes and mutual funds ; ### the types and coverage eligible insurance schemes , mutual funds and income stabilization tools ;


### the methodology for the calculation of losses and triggering factors for compensation ; ### the methodology for the calculation of losses and triggering factors for compensation ; including the use of biological , climatic or economic indexes established at the farm level or at the local , regional and national levels to calculate the annual production of the farmer or its annual income


### member states may grant support for cooperation under the conditions set out in this article and as further specified in their cap strategic plans to prepare and to implement operational group projects of the european innovation partnership for agricultural productivity and sustainability as referred to in article 114 and leader , referred to as community - led local development in article 25 of regulation [ cpr ] , and to promote quality schemes , producer organisations or producer groups or other forms of cooperation . ### member states shall grant support for cooperation under the conditions set out in this article and as further specified in their cap strategic plans to prepare and to implement operational group projects of the european innovation partnership for agricultural productivity and sustainability as referred to in article 114 and leader , referred to as community - led local development in article 25 of regulation [ cpr ] , and to promote quality schemes , producer organisations or producer groups , including producer cooperatives and groups recognised under regulation no 1151 / 2012 , including services aimed at improving the link between farmers and markets .


### member states may grant support for cooperation under the conditions set out in this article and as further specified in their cap strategic plans to prepare and to implement operational group projects of the european innovation partnership for agricultural productivity and sustainability as referred to in article 114 and leader , referred to as community - led local development in article 25 of regulation [ cpr ] , and to promote quality schemes , producer organisations or producer groups or other forms of cooperation . ### member states may grant support for cooperation under the conditions set out in this article and as further specified in their cap strategic plans to : &#160 ; prepare and implement operational group operations of the european innovation partnership for agricultural productivity and sustainability as referred to in article 114 and prepare and implement&#160 ; leader , referred to as community - led local development in article 26 of regulation [ cpr ] ; &#160 ; promote quality schemes and their use by farmers ; promote producer organisations or producer groups ; promote other forms of cooperation .


### member states may only grant support under this type of interventions to promote forms of cooperation which involves at least two entities and which contributes to achieving the specific objectives set out in article 6 . ### member states may only grant support under this type of interventions to promote forms of cooperation and sustain the existing ones which involves at least two entities and which contributes to achieving the specific objectives set out in article 6 .


### member states may grant support for agricultural , forestry and rural business knowledge exchange and information under the conditions set out in this article and as further specified in their cap strategic plans . ### member states shall grant support for agricultural , forestry and rural business knowledge exchange and information under the conditions set out in this article and as further specified in their cap strategic plans .


### under this type of interventions member states may cover costs of any relevant action to promote innovation , access to training and advice and exchange and dissemination of knowledge and information which contribute to achieving the specific objectives set out in article 6 . ### under this type of interventions member states may cover costs of any relevant action , with priority given to measures involving young farmers , to promote innovation , access to training and advice and exchange and dissemination of knowledge and information which contribute to achieving the specific objectives set out in article 6 .


### under this type of interventions member states may cover costs of any relevant action to promote innovation , access to training and advice and exchange and dissemination of knowledge and information which contribute to achieving the specific objectives set out in article 6 . ### under this type of interventions member states and the eu shall cover costs of any relevant action to promote innovation , access to training and advice and exchange and dissemination of knowledge and information which contribute to achieving the specific objectives set out in article 6 .


### by way of derogation from paragraph 3 , in outermost regions and other duly justified cases member states may apply a higher rate or a higher amount than that set in in that paragraph to achieve the specific objectives set out in article 6 . ### by way of derogation from paragraph 3 , in outermost regions and other duly justified cases member states may apply a higher rate or a higher amount than that set in in that paragraph to achieve the specific objectives set out in article 6 . this higher rate or amount is mandatory for the interventions indicated in this article aimed at young farmers , pursuant to point of article 4 of this regulation .


### by way of derogation from paragraph 3 , in outermost regions and other duly justified cases member states may apply a higher rate or a higher amount than that set in in that paragraph to achieve the specific objectives set out in article 6 . ### by way of derogation from paragraph 3 , in anc and outermost regions and other duly justified cases member states may apply a higher rate or a higher amount than that set in in that paragraph to achieve the specific objectives set out in article 6 .


### the managing authority of the cap strategic plan or other designated intermediate bodies shall define selection criteria for interventions relating to the following types of interventions : investments , installation of young farmers and rural business start - up , cooperation , knowledge exchange and information , after consultation of the monitoring committee referred to in article 111 . selection criteria shall aim to ensure equal treatment of applicants , better use of financial resources and targeting of the support in accordance with the purpose of the interventions . ### the 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 .


### the indicative financial allocations for the coupled income support interventions referred to in subsection 1 of section 2 of chapter ii of title iii , shall be limited to a maximum of 10% of the amounts set out in annex vii . ### the indicative financial allocations for the coupled income support interventions referred to in subsection 1 of section 2 of chapter ii of title iii , shall be limited to a maximum of 13% of the amounts set out in annex vii . a proportion of that percentage may be earmarked for the funding of measures under section 7 of chapter iii of title iii .


### the indicative financial allocations for the coupled income support interventions referred to in subsection 1 of section 2 of chapter ii of title iii , shall be limited to a maximum of 10% of the amounts set out in annex vii . ### the indicative financial allocations for the coupled income support interventions referred to in subsection 3 of section 1 of chapter ii of title iii , shall be limited to a maximum of 13% of the amounts set out in annex vii .


### 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 . ### 1 , 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 , health - 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 explain in their cap strategic plans , on the basis of available information , how they intend to achieve the greater overall contribution set out to in paragraph 1 . that explanation shall be based on relevant information such as the elements referred to in points to of article 95 and in point of article 95 . ### member states shall explain in their cap strategic plans how they intend to achieve the greater overall contribution set out to in paragraph 1 , including ensuring that their targets set on the basis of the impact indicators referred to in article 91 represent an improvement on the current situation . that explanation shall be based on relevant information such as the elements referred to in points to of article 95 and in point and of article 95 .


### 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 .


### economic and social partners ; ### economic , environmental and social partners ;


### 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 .


### target and financial plans ; ### target and financial plans ; including , where appropriate , the target and financial plans found within the regional intervention programs ;


### annex v on the additional national financing provided within the scope of the cap strategic plan . ### annex v on state aid for the strategic plan not exempted from the articles 107 , 108 and 109 tfeu , in accordance with article 131 , and the additional national financing provided for all development interventions within the scope of the cap strategic plan .


### annex v on the additional national financing provided within the scope of the cap strategic plan . ### annex v on the additional national financing provided within the scope of the cap strategic plan ;


### the resulting annual financial allocation for the intervention , as referred to in article 88 . where applicable , a breakdown on amounts planned for grants and amounts planned for financial instruments shall be provided ; ### total financial allocation per intervention . where applicable the resulting annual financial allocation for the relevant intervention , as referred to in article 88 ;


### the resulting annual financial allocation for the intervention , as referred to in article 88 . where applicable , a breakdown on amounts planned for grants and amounts planned for financial instruments shall be provided ; ### the resulting financial allocation for the intervention , as referred to in article 88 . where applicable , a breakdown on amounts planned for grants and amounts planned for financial instruments shall be provided ;


### a breakdown of the member states allocations for rural development after transfers to and from direct payments as specified in point , per type of interventions and per intervention , including totals for the period , indicating also the applicable eafrd contribution rate , broken down per intervention and per type of region where applicable . in case of transfer of funds from direct payments , the intervention or part of intervention financed by the transfer shall be specified . this table shall also specify the planned outputs per intervention and the average or uniform unit amounts , as well as , where applicable , a breakdown of the amounts planned for grants and amounts planned for financial instruments . the amounts for technical assistance shall also be specified ; ### a breakdown of the member states allocations for rural development after transfers to and from direct payments as specified in point , per type of interventions and per intervention , including totals for the period , indicating also the applicable eafrd contribution rate , broken down per intervention and per type of region where applicable . in case of transfer of funds from direct payments , the intervention or part of intervention financed by the transfer shall be specified . this table shall also specify , where applicable , a breakdown of the amounts planned for grants and amounts planned for financial instruments . the amounts for technical assistance shall also be specified ;


### the elements referred to in this paragraph shall be established per year . ### the elements referred to in this paragraph shall be established per year or where relevant multiannual .


### an overview of how the cap strategic plan will contribute to the cross - cutting general objective related to fostering and sharing of knowledge , innovation and digitalisation and encouraging their uptake set out in the second subparagraph of article 5 , notably through : ### an overview of how the cap strategic plan will contribute to the cross - cutting general objective related to gender mainstreaming , of modernising the sector by fostering and sharing of knowledge , innovation and digitalisation in agriculture and rural areas , and encouraging their uptake , particularly within the akis framework set out in the second subparagraph of article 5 , notably through :


### for the specific objective to attract young farmers set out in point of article 6 , the swot shall include a short analysis of access to land , land mobility and land restructuring , access of finance and credits , and access to knowledge and advice . ### for the specific objective to attract young farmers set out in point of article 6 , the swot shall include a short analysis of access to land , land mobility and land restricting , access of finance and credits , access to knowledge and advice , and capacity to cope with risk .


### a short description of additional national financing which is provided within the scope of the cap strategic plan , including the amounts per measure and indication of compliance with the requirements under this regulation ; ### eafrd financing , national co - financing and , where applicable , additional national financing , of the interventions that constitute state aid , under paragraph 4 of article&#160 ; 131 and indication of compliance with the requirements under this regulation ;


### the annual performance report is drawn up , including aggregate monitoring tables , and , after consultation of the monitoring committee , is submitted to the commission ; ### all the necessary information for the drawn of the annual performance report is provided , including aggregate monitoring tables , and , that the monitoring committee , is consulted on the report ;


### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 138 , supplementing this regulation with detailed rules on the application of the information , publicity and visibility requirements referred to in points and of paragraph 2 . ### the commission shall adopt implementing acts supplementing this regulation with detailed rules on the application of the information , publicity and visibility requirements referred to in points and of paragraph 2 .


### the member state shall decide the composition of the monitoring committee and shall ensure a balanced representation of the relevant public authorities and intermediate bodies and of representatives of the partners referred to in article 94 . ### the member state shall decide the composition of the monitoring committee , with due regard for the prevention of conflicts of interest , and shall ensure a balanced representation of the public authorities and intermediate bodies and of representatives of the partners referred to in article 94 that are relevant for the implementation of all objectives of article 6 .


### the member state shall decide the composition of the monitoring committee and shall ensure a balanced representation of the relevant public authorities and intermediate bodies and of representatives of the partners referred to in article 94 . ### the member state shall decide the composition of the monitoring committee , with due regard for preventing conflicts of interest , 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 that are relevant for the implementation of all objectives under article 6 .


### any issues that affect the performance of the cap strategic plan and the actions taken to address those issues ; ### any issues that affect the performance of the cap strategic plan , and where appropriate the regional intervention programmes , and the actions taken to address those issues ;


### any issues that affect the performance of the cap strategic plan and the actions taken to address those issues ; ### any issues that affect the performance of the cap strategic plan and , where appropriate , of the regional intervention programs and the actions taken to address those issues ;


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


### in the annual performance review , the commission may make observations on the annual performance reports within one month from their submission . where the commission does not provide observations within that deadline , the reports shall be deemed to be accepted . ### in the annual performance review , the commission may make observations on the annual performance reports within one month from their complete submission . where the commission does not provide observations within that deadline , the reports shall be deemed to be accepted .


### data needed for the context and impact indicators shall primarily come from established data sources , such as the farm accountancy data network and eurostat . where data for these indicators are not available or not complete , the gaps shall be addressed in the context of the european statistical program established under regulation no 223 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council40 , the legal framework governing the farm accountancy data network or through formal agreements with other data providers such as the joint research centre and the european environment agency . _________________ 40 regulation no 223 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 march 2009 on european statistics and repealing regulation no 1101 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council on the transmission of data subject to statistical confidentiality to the statistical office of the european communities , council regulation no 322 / 97 on community statistics , and council decision 89 / 382 / eec , euratom establishing a committee on the statistical programs of the european communities . ### data needed for the context and impact indicators shall primarily come from established data sources , such as the farm accountancy data network and eurostat . where data for these indicators are not available or not complete , the commission shall address gaps in the context of the european statistical program established under regulation no 223 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council40 , the legal framework governing the farm accountancy data network or through formal agreements with other data providers such as the joint research centre and the european environment agency . _________________ 40 regulation no 223 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 march 2009 on european statistics and repealing regulation no 1101 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council on the transmission of data subject to statistical confidentiality to the statistical office of the european communities , council regulation no 322 / 97 on community statistics , and council decision 89 / 382 / eec , euratom establishing a committee on the statistical programmes of the european communities .


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


### for direct payments granted in the outermost regions of the union in accordance with chapter iv of regulation no 228 / 2013 only point and of article 3 , point , and of article 4 , section 2 of chapter i of title iii , article 16 and title ix of this regulation shall apply . point , and of article 4 , section 2 of chapter i of title iii , article 16 and title ix shall apply without any obligations related to the cap strategic plan . ### for direct payments granted in the outermost regions of the union in accordance with chapter iv of regulation no 228 / 2013and in the smaller aegean islands in accordance with chapter iv of regulation &#160 ; no 229 / 2013 , &#160 ; point and of article 3 , point , and the second sentence of point of article 4 , section 2 of chapter i of title iii and title ix of this regulation shall apply . point , and of article 4 and&#160 ; section 2 of chapter i of title iii , shall apply without any obligations related to the cap strategic plan .


### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in articles 4 , 7 , 12 , 15 , 23 , 28 , 32 , 35 , 36 , 37 , 41 , 50 , 78 , 81 , 104 and 141 shall be conferred on the commission for a period of seven years from the date of entry into force of this regulation . the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the seven - year period . the delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration , unless the european parliament or the council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period . ### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in articles 4 , 7 , 12 , 15 , 23 , 28 , 31 , 32 , 35 , 36 , 37 , 41 , 50 , 78 , 81 , 104 and 141 shall be conferred on the commission for a period of seven years from the date of entry into force of this regulation . the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the seven - year period . the delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration , unless the european parliament or the council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period .


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


### in february 2018 , the commission adopted its communication on ‘ a new , modern multiannual financial framework for a european union that delivers efficiently on its priorities post - 2020’18 . the communication stresses that the union budget shall support europe’s unique social market economy . therefore , it will be of utmost importance to improve employment opportunities and to address the skills challenges , especially also those linked to digitisation . budgetary flexibility shall be a key principle in the next multiannual financial framework . flexibility mechanisms shall remain in place to allow the union to react to unforeseen events , and to ensure that budgetary resources are used where most urgently needed . __________________ 18 https : / / ec . europa . eu / commission / sites / beta - political / files / communication - new - modern - multiannual - financial - framework_en . pdf ### in february 2018 , the commission adopted its communication on ‘ a new , modern multiannual financial framework for a european union that delivers efficiently on its priorities post - 2020’18 . the communication stresses that the union budget shall support europe’s unique social market economy . therefore , it will be of utmost importance to improve employment opportunities and to address the skills challenges , especially those linked to digitisation , automation , the development of new technologies and the transition towards a climate - friendly and resource - efficient economy . budgetary flexibility shall be a key principle in the next multiannual financial framework . flexibility mechanisms shall remain in place to allow the union to react to unforeseen events , and to ensure that budgetary resources are used where most urgently needed . __________________ 18 https : / / ec . europa . eu / commission / sites / beta - political / files / communication - new - modern - multiannual - financial - framework_en . pdf


### the commission underlines the continuing importance of the role of the egf as a flexible fund to support workers who lose their jobs in large - scale restructuring events and to help them to find another job as rapidly as possible . the union should continue to provide specific , one - off support to facilitate the re - integration into employment of displaced workers in areas , sectors , territories or labour markets suffering a shock of serious economic disruption . considering the interplay and mutual effects of open trade , technological change or other factors like the transition to a low carbon economy , and therefore considering that it is increasingly difficult to single out a specific factor that causes job displacements , the mobilisation of the egf shall in the future only be based on the significant impact of a restructuring event . given its purpose , which is to provide support in situations of urgency and unexpected circumstances , complementing the more anticipatory assistance offered by the esf + , the egf shall remain a flexible and special instrument outside the budgetary ceilings of the multiannual financial framework , as set out in the commission ' s communication . ' a modern budget for a union that protects , empowers and defends - the multiannual financial framework for 2021 – 2027 ' and its annex27 . __________________ 27 commission swd 171 final and its annex com 321 final . ### the commission underlines the continuing importance of the role of the egf as a flexible fund to support workers who lose their jobs in large - scale restructuring events and to help them to find another job as rapidly as possible . the union should continue to provide specific , one - off support to facilitate the re - integration into employment of displaced workers in areas , sectors , territories or labour markets suffering a shock of serious economic disruption . considering the interplay and mutual effects of open trade , technological change , digitisation and automation or other factors like the transition to a low carbon economy , and therefore considering that it is increasingly difficult to single out a specific factor that causes job displacements , the mobilisation of the egf shall in the future only be based on the significant impact of a restructuring event . given its purpose , which is to provide support in situations of urgency and unexpected circumstances , complementing the more anticipatory assistance offered by the esf + , the egf shall remain a flexible and special instrument outside the budgetary ceilings of the multiannual financial framework , as set out in the commission ' s communication . ' a modern budget for a union that protects , empowers and defends - the multiannual financial framework for 2021 – 2027 ' and its annex27 . __________________ 27 commission swd 171 final and its annex com 321 final .


### as stated , in order to maintain the european nature of the egf , an application for support should be triggered when a major restructuring event causes a significant impact on the local or regional economy . such an impact should be defined by a minimum number of job displacements within a specific reference period . taking into account the findings of the mid - term evaluation , the threshold shall be set at 250 jobs displacement within a reference period of four months . taking into account that waves of dismissals in different sectors but the same region have an equally significant impact on the local labour market , regional applications shall be possible as well . in small labour markets , such as small member states or remote regions , including the outermost regions as referred in article 349 of the tfeu , or in exceptional circumstances , applications could be submitted in case of a lower number of job displacements . ### as stated , in order to maintain the european nature of the egf , an application for support should be triggered when a major restructuring event causes a significant impact on the local or regional economy , especially in mono - industrial areas . such an impact should be defined by a minimum number of job displacements within a specific reference period . taking into account the findings of the mid - term evaluation , the threshold shall be set at a minimum of 150 jobs displacement within a reference period of six months . taking into account that waves of dismissals in different sectors but the same region or in neighbouring or cross - border regions have an equally significant impact on the local labour market , regional applications shall be possible as well and to provide effective support for workers , the specificities of the service sector should also be taken into account . in small labour markets , such as small member states or remote regions , including the outermost regions as referred in article 349 of the tfeu , or in exceptional circumstances , such as in the case of regions that have already been severely affected by a high unemployment rate , applications could be submitted in case of a lower number of job displacements .


### in order to support beneficiaries effectively and rapidly , member states should do their utmost to submit complete applications for a financial contribution from the egf . in case the commission requires further information for the assessment of an application , the provision of additional information should be limited in time . ### in order to support beneficiaries effectively and rapidly , it is important for cooperation between the member states and the commission to be optimal in order to meet the deadlines for examining applications for a financial contribution from the egf . member states should do their utmost to submit complete applications for a financial contribution from the egf . in case the commission requires further information for the assessment of an application , the provision of additional information should be limited in time .


### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union ' s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , this programme will contribute to mainstream climate action in the union ' s policies and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the eu budget expenditures supporting climate objectives . relevant actions will be identified during the fund ' s preparation and implementation , and reassessed in the context of its evaluation . ### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union ' s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , this programme will contribute to mainstream climate action in the union ' s policies and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the eu budget expenditures supporting climate objectives over the mff 2021 - 2027 period , and an annual target of 30 % as soon as possible and at the latest by 2027 . relevant actions will be identified during the fund ' s preparation and implementation , and reassessed in the context of its evaluation .


### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union ' s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , this programme will contribute to mainstream climate action in the union ' s policies and to the achievement of an overall target of 25% of the eu budget expenditures supporting climate objectives . relevant actions will be identified during the fund ' s preparation and implementation , and reassessed in the context of its evaluation . ### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union ' s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , this programme will contribute to mainstream climate action in the union ' s policies and to the achievement of an overall target of 30 % of the union budget expenditures supporting climate objectives . relevant actions will be identified during the fund ' s preparation and implementation , and reassessed in the context of its evaluation .


### it lays down the objectives of the egf , the forms of union funding and the rules for providing such funding , including applications by the member states for financial contributions from the egf for measures targeting the beneficiaries referred to in article 7 . ### it lays down the objectives of the egf , the forms of union funding and the rules and criteria for providing such funding , including applications by the member states for financial contributions from the egf for measures targeting the beneficiaries referred to in article 7 .


### the specific objective of the egf is to offer assistance in case of unexpected major restructuring events , particularly those caused by globalisation - related challenges , such as changes in world trade patterns , trade disputes , financial or economic crises , the transition to low - carbon economy or as a consequence of digitisation or automation . particular emphasis shall lie on measures that help the most disadvantaged groups . ### the specific objective of the egf is to offer assistance in case of unexpected major restructuring events , particularly those caused by globalisation - related challenges , such as changes in world trade patterns , trade disputes , financial or economic crises , the transition to low - carbon economy or as a consequence of digitisation or automation . particular emphasis shall lie on measures that help the most disadvantaged groups and the promotion of gender equality .


### the specific objective of the egf is to offer assistance in case of unexpected major restructuring events , particularly those caused by globalisation - related challenges , such as changes in world trade patterns , trade disputes , financial or economic crises , the transition to low - carbon economy or as a consequence of digitisation or automation . particular emphasis shall lie on measures that help the most disadvantaged groups . ### the specific objective of the egf is to offer assistance in case of major restructuring events , particularly those caused by globalisation - related challenges , such as changes in world trade patterns , including in intra - eu trade , the opening of markets , potential negative effects arising from foreign direct investments , offshoring , dumping , trade disputes , financial or economic crises , the transition to low - carbon economy or as a consequence of digitisation or automation , making it more flexible and simplifying the procedure . particular emphasis shall lie on measures that help the most disadvantaged groups , smes and start - ups for eligibility purposes .


### ' displaced worker ' means a worker whose employment is ended prematurely by redundancy , or whose contract is not renewed , due to economic reasons ; ### ' displaced worker ' means a worker whose employment is ended prematurely by redundancy , or whose contract is not renewed , due to an unexpected major restructuring event ;