Priority: Climate change adaptation and mitigation

Types of operations Articles and measures Potential effects

Improve efficiency of nitrogen fertiliser use (e.g. reduced use, equipment, precision agriculture), improvement of manure storage Article 26: modernisation of agricultural holdings Article 39: agri-environment payments Reduction of methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions

Improvement of energy efficiency (e.g. use of construction materials which reduce heat loss) Article 26: modernisation of agricultural holdings Article 28: adding value to agricultural and forestry products Article 29: cooperation for new products, processes and technologies Reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by saving energy

Preventive mechanisms against adverse effects of climate-related extreme events (e.g. setting up of hail nets) Article 26: modernisation of agricultural holdings Reduction of negative effects from extreme weather events on agricultural production potential

Soil management practices (e.g. tillage methods, catch crops, diversified crop rotations) Article 39: agri-environment payments Reduction of nitrous oxide (N2O), carbon sequestration, adaptation to the effects of climate change on soil

Land use change (e.g. conversion of arable land to pastures, permanent set-aside) Article 39: agri-environment payments Article 41: non-productive investments Reduction of nitrous oxide (N2O), carbon sequestration

Extensification of livestock (e.g. reduction of stocking density) and grassland management Article 39: agri-environment payments Reduction of methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O)

Afforestation, establishment of agro-forestry systems Articles 43 and 45: first afforestation of agricultural and non-agricultural land Article 44: first establishment of agro-forestry systems on agricultural land Reduction of nitrous oxide (N2O), carbon sequestration

Flood prevention and management measures (e.g. projects related to coastal and interior flood protection) Article 20: restoring agricultural production potential damaged by natural disaster and introducing appropriate prevention actions Reduction of the negative effects of extreme weather events related to climate change on agricultural production potential

Training and use of farm advisory services in relation to climate change Article 21: vocational training and information actions Article 24: use of advisory services Article 58: training and information Provision of training and advice to farmers to reduce greenhouse gases and to adapt to climate change

Prevention actions against forest fires and climate-related natural disasters Article 48: restoring forestry potential and introducing prevention actions Carbon sequestration in forests and avoidance of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, reduction of negative effects of climate change on forests

Conversion to more resistant forest stand types Article 47: forest-environment Article 49: non-productive investments Reduction of negative effects of climate change on forests

Priority: Renewable energies

Types of operations Articles and measures Potential effects

Biogas production using organic waste (on farm and local production) Article 26: modernisation of agricultural holdings Article 53: diversification into non-agricultural activities Substitution of fossil fuels, reduction of methane (CH4)

Perennial energy crops (short rotation coppice and herbaceous grasses) Article 26: modernisation of agricultural holdings Substitution of fossil fuels, carbon sequestration, reduction of nitrous oxide (N2O)

Processing of agricultural/forest biomass for renewable energy Article 26: modernisation of agricultural holdings Article 28: adding value to agricultural and forestry products Article 29: cooperation for development of new products, processes and technologies in the agriculture and food sector and in the forestry sector Article 53: diversification into non-agricultural activities Article 54: support for business creation and development Substitution of fossil fuels

Installations/infrastructure for renewable energy using biomass and other renewable energy sources (solar and wind power, geothermal) Article 53: diversification into non-agricultural activities Article 54: support for business creation and development Article 56: basic services for the economy and rural population Article 30: infrastructure related to the development and adaptation of agriculture and forestry Substitution of fossil fuels

Information and dissemination of knowledge related to renewable energies Article 21: vocational training and information actions Article 58: training and information Raising awareness and knowledge and thus, indirectly, the efficiency of other operations related to renewable energies

Priority: Water management

Types of operations Articles and measures Potential effects

Water saving technologies (e.g. efficient irrigation systems) Water storage (including water overflow areas) Water saving production techniques (e.g. adapted cropping patterns) Article 26: modernisation of agricultural holdings Article 30: infrastructure Article 28: adding value to agricultural and forestry products Article 39: agri-environment payments Improvement of the capacity to use water more efficiently and to improve the capacity to store water

Wetland restoration Conversion of agricultural land into swamps Article 41: non-productive investments Article 39: agri-environment payments Article 38: Natura 2000 payments Conservation of high-value water bodies, protection and improvement of water quality

Conversion of agricultural land into forest/agro-forestry systems Articles 43 and 45: first afforestation of agricultural land and non-agricultural land Protection and improvement of water quality

Installations for waste water treatment on farms and in processing and marketing Article 26: modernisation of agricultural holdings Article 28: adding value to agricultural land and forestry products Improvement of the capacity to use water more efficiently

Development of semi-natural water bodies Creation of natural banks Meandering rivers Article 39: agri-environment payments Article 57: conservation and upgrading of the rural heritage Conservation of high-value water bodies, protection and improvement of water quality

Soil management practices (e.g. catch crops, organic farming, conversion of arable land into permanent pasture) Article 39: agri-environment payments Contributing to the reduction of losses of different compounds to water, including phosphorus

Information and dissemination of knowledge related to water management Article 21: vocational training and information actions Article 58: training and information Raising awareness and knowledge and thus, indirectly, the efficiency of operations related to water management

Priority: Biodiversity

Types of operations Articles and measures Potential effects

No application of fertilizer and pesticides on high nature value agricultural land Extensive forms of livestock management Integrated and organic production Article 39: agri-environment payments Conservation of species-rich vegetation types, protection and maintenance of grasslands

Perennial field and riparian boundary strips and biobeds Setting up of management plans for Natura 2000 Construction/management of biotopes/habitats within and outside Natura 2000 sites Land use change (extensive grassland management, conversion of arable land to permanent pasture, long-term set-aside) Management of high nature value perennials Setting up and preservation of meadow orchards Articles 38 and 46: Natura 2000 payments Article 39: agri-environment payments Article 41: non-productive investments Article 47: forest-environment payments Article 57: conservation and upgrading of the rural heritage Protection of birds and other wildlife and improvement of biotope network, reducing entry of harmful substances in bordering habitats, conservation of protected fauna and flora

Conservation of genetic diversity Article 39: agri-environment payments Conservation of genetic diversity

Information and dissemination of knowledge related to biodiversity Article 21: vocational training and information actions Article 58: training and information Raising awareness and knowledge and thus, indirectly, the efficiency of operations related to biodiversity

Priority: Measures accompanying restructuring of the dairy sector

Types of operations Articles and measures Potential effects

Investment support related to dairy production Article 26: modernisation of agricultural holdings Improvement of the competitiveness of the dairy sector

Improvements in processing and marketing related to dairy Article 28: adding value to agricultural and forestry products Improvement of the competitiveness of the dairy sector

Innovation related to the dairy sector Article 29: cooperation for development of new products, processes and technologies Improvement of the competitiveness of the dairy sector

Grassland premia and extensive livestock production, organic production related to dairy production, permanent pasture premia in less favoured areas, grazing premia Article 39: agri-environment payments Enhancement of the positive environmental effects of the dairy sector

Priority: Innovative approaches relevant to the priorities under Article 16a(1)(a), (b), (c) and (d)

Innovative operations to address climate change mitigation and adaptation measures Article 29: cooperation for development of new products, processes and technologies Reduction of GHG emissions and adaptation of agriculture to climate change

Innovative operations to support the development of renewable energies Article 29: cooperation for development of new products, processes and technologies Substitution of fossil fuel and reduction of GHG

Innovative operations to enhance water management Article 29: cooperation for development of new products, processes and technologies Improvement of the capacity to use water more efficiently and to improve water quality