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2. In Article 17: 
(i) the following subparagraph is added to point (a) 
in paragraph 2: 
'If a programme as defined in Article 2 provides 
for the creation of marketing or processing 
structures for alternative or organically grown 
crops evidence of the existence of genuine outlets 
for which is shown in the programme, the 
Commission may, after following the procedure 
provided for in Article 22, authorize the Member 
State to reduce the recipient's contribution by five 
points for the projects in question.' 
(ii) the following is added to point (b) of paragraph 
2: 
'If a programme as defined in Article 2 provides 
for the creation of marketing or processing 
structures for alternative or organically grown 
crops evidence of the existence of real outlets for 
which is given in the programme the Commission 
may, after following the procedure provided for in Article 22, increase these rates by five points 
for the products in question.' 
CHAPTER V 
GENERAL PROVISIONS 
Article 5 
The Member States shall bring into force the measures 
that they require to adopt in order to conform with this 
Regulation within six months of the date of its entry into 
force. 
Article 6 
This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day 
following publication in the Official Journal of the 
European Communities. 
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and 
directly applicable in all Member States. 
Proposal for a Council Decision amending Decision 83/641/EEC adopting joint research 
programmes and programmes for coordinating agricultural research 
COM(86) 199 final/2 
(Submitted by the Commission to the Council on 22 April 1986) 
(86/C 273/04) 
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, 
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European 
Economic Community, and in particular Article 43 
thereof, 
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, to the promotion and coordination of agricultural 
research and experimenting, with a strengthening of the 
policy on agricultural reserach and more efficient organi­
zation of the transfer technology; 
Whereas these measures are contemplated as the best 
means of encouraging changes in production on the farm 
prompted by changes in the common agricultural policy; 
Having regard to the opinion of the European Par­
liament, 
Whereas the Commission has stressed that current trends 
in respect of many agricultural products are inevitably 
tending to boost surpluses at heavy cost to the budget; Whereas, in this connection, farmers must be helped to 
adapt by switching to other products to the new 
conditions resulting from the surpluses combined with a 
policy of restrictive pricing; 
Whereas this entails an unjustified waste of resources 
and is generating a climate of uncertainty hampering the 
work and the decisions of Community farmers; Whereas, in this connection, production should be 
adapted to the qualities required by the markets and the 
consumers; 
Whereas, accordingly, the Commission has stated its Whereas the efficiency of farms should be improved, 
intention to step up sharply its commitment with regard given the need to control production and cut prices; 
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Whereas proper protection of the environment and the 
preservation of the countryside by conservation of soil 
and water resources must be ensured; 
Whereas prompt and effective dissemination of infor­
mation on research to farm counsellors and farmers is 
needed; 
Whereas, however, present research, already contri­
buting wholly or in part to the new approach, and 
which, of its nature, can be applied immediately in 
farming, should be continued; 
Whereas the proposal with regard to agricultural 
research fits into the framework programme on scientific 
and technical activities of the Community; 
Whereas coordination with the biotechnology 
programmes underway and being prepared on the agri­
culture/industry interface is fully ensured; 
Whereas the aim is to supplement present research by 
pinpointing sectors in which a special effort is necessary 
for the development and pursuit of the policy; 
ANNEX 
SPECIFIC MEASURES 
I. Utilization and conservation of agricultural resources 
Paragraph 1 is amended as follows: 
Subparagraph (b), first indent: 
'— Cropping techniques, work methods and adaptation of machinery to requirements with a view 
to reducing production costs.' 
Subparagraph (c), first indent: 
'— Use of crops having great economic and industrial value to produce energy from the biomass 
and provide a response to specific requirements of industry.' 
Second indent: 
'— More efficient use of crop subproducts by better use of the total biomass.' 
Paragraph 2 is amended as follows: 
Subparagraph (c), first indent: 
'— Optimum use of land and water resources for the production of food and low-cost energy 
crops.' 
Second indent: 
'— Comparison of farming methods involving low inputs with traditional intensive farming 
methods with a view to an improvement in the income of farmers and improved product 
quality.' Whereas Council Decision 83/641/EEC (x) lays down 
the amount for the Community financial participation in 
the implementation of the programmes, and whereas this 
amount should be adapted because of the increased need 
to use research and technical and technological 
development to provide a response to the challenges that 
the Community now has to contend with in the socio­
economic field; 
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: 
Sole Article 
Decision 83/641/EEC is hereby amended as follows: 
1. In Article 1 (3), '30 million ECU' is replaced by 
'50 million ECU'. 
2. The Annex is amended in accordance with the Annex 
hereto. 
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Subparagraph (d), second indent: 
'— Computerization of data on soil use with a view to optimum and rational use of agricultural 
resources.' 
II. Structural problems 
Paragraph 3 is amended as follows: 
Subparagraph (c): 
'"Market" and "marketing" aspects connected with the quality of the final product in the light of 
consumer concerns, particularly in the field of typical regional products;' 
Subparagraph (d): 
'Research will concern new products and new techniques for the use of agricultural products that 
can replace or improve food products.' 
III. Improvement of animal and plant productivity 
Paragraph 1 is amended as follows: 
Subparagraph (b), fourth indent: 
'— Alternative production systems with a view to quality production.' 
Subparagraph (c), second indent: 
'— Rumen function and feeding standards allowing for the reduced use of feed additives.' 
Third indent: 
'— Improvement of biological and economic efficiency by identification of the most profitable 
stockfarming systems.' 
Paragraph 2 is amended as follows: 
Subparagraph (a): 
'Continued plant breeding for improved disease resistance, better quality products and stable 
yields, with proper regard to the conservation of the genetic stock of the species;' 
Subparagraph (b): 
'Improvement in agricultural methods and techniques in terms of the physiological requirements 
of plants, having due regard to the cost of production techniques and the scope for less intensive 
farming.' 
Last paragraph: 
Special attention will be given to fodder crops, crops for which the Community suffers a deficit, 
crops of special regional interest and crops that can be used as new sources of energy or to meet 
the requirements of industry in accordance with the wishes expressed by Parliament concerning an 
intensification of research into plant proteins. 
IV. Coordination of research 
Add the following paragraph: 
'The programme will also establish methods for the dissemination of information deriving from 
the results of research, so that such information can be promptly made available and easily 
grasped by the farmers.'