Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1410/81 of 25 May 1981 laying down detailed rules for the application of the common measure for the development of beef cattle production in Ireland and Northern Ireland

COMMISSION REGULATION (EEC) No 1410/81 of 25 May 1981 laying down detailed rules for the application of the common measure for the development of beef cattle production in Ireland and Northern Ireland
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
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Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1054/81 of 21 April 1981 establishing a common measure for the development of beef cattle production in Ireland and Northern Ireland (1), and in particular Article 3 thereof,
Whereas, according to Article 3 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1054/81, detailed rules for the application of measures for the intensification of performance testing and progeny testing of beef bulls, the encouragement of greater use of artificial insemination in cattle and of lime on pastureland and the encouragement of silage-making are to be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 18 (2) and (3) of Council Directive 72/159/EEC (2);
Whereas the aid measures for the intensification of beef cattle performance and progeny testing may include the capital cost of providing additional facilities, aids to reduce breeders' costs in connexion with testing, the payment of premiums to pedigree breeders in connexion with the subjection of certain sires to progeny testing and the purchase of additional bulls for progeny testing;
Whereas minimum quality and disease prevention standards should be observed in the provision of artificial insemination;
Whereas minimum technical specifications should be laid down for the various forms of lime to receive aid;
Whereas aid for the encouragement of silage-making should be confined to farmers making silage for the first time for use on their own farm ; whereas adequate measures must be taken for the protection of the silage and prevention of pollution ; whereas the advisory services should provide farmers with advice on these matters to ensure that good quality silage is made;
Whereas, because of the adverse income situation for farmers in Ireland and Northern Ireland and because of the seasonal nature, of the measures, it is necessary to apply them as soon as possible;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Agricultural Structure,