Conditions to be satisfied by the sectoral plans The sectoral plans are to be for an average period of 3 to 5 years. Special priority may be given to investments to improve the marketing structures for agricultural products. Generally speaking, the investments must concern products listed in Annex II of the Treaty, save fisheries products. Some forestry products may also be taken into account. Investments at the retail level or in the processing or marketing of products from third countries are ineligible.
Aid generally takes the form of capital grants.
All the Member States have introduced national implementing provisions. Member States may take additional aid measures provided that they comply with Community rules on competition. The Ministries of Agriculture in Member States are generally speaking responsible for the implementation of these measures.