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Additionally, the Knowledge Transfer (KT) Programme, Continued Professional Development (CPD ) for advisors, training to implement the Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme, training to implement the AECM, and administrative support for the AECM cooperation group under article 77 (ie AECM Article 77) also contribute to the cumulative target value for R1.
Recommendation Develop and support Agri-food processing sector in delivering sustainable processes and outputs Actions IEU Environmental Aid Scheme 2014­2020 to be targeted at supporting Agri­food companies to invest in initiatives which aim to deliver improved environmental and energy eﬃciency, increase their uptake of renewable energy technologies and environmental protection systems and research alternative possibilities in relation to energy eﬃciencies and technologies.
The total financial allocation of €610 million for the General measure is adequate to achieve the target of: EN 89 EN 476 % of UAA under supported commitments to encourage climate change adaptation (R12) (as per table SO41) 888 % of UAA under supported commitments to reduce emissions, maintain and/or enhance carbon storage (including permanent grassland, perman ent crops with permanent green cover, agricultural land in wetland and peatland) (R14) (as per Table SO42) 1061% of Utilised Agricultural Area (UAA) under supported commitments beneficial for soil management to improve soil quality and biota (such as r educe tillage, soil cover with crops, crop rotation included with leguminous crops) (R19) (as per table SO45) 745% of Utilised UAA under supported commitments beneficial for the reduced and sustainable use of pesticides (R24, see SO47).
Relevant Result Indicator(s): R29 Development of organic agriculture: Share of Utilised Agricultural Area (UAA) supported by the CAP for organic farming, with a split between maintenance and conversion R24 Sustainable and reduced use of pesticides: Share of Utilised Agricultural Area (UAA) concerned by supported specific commitments which lead to a sustainable use of pesticides in order to reduce risks and impacts of pesticides such as pesticide leakage
This would raise an additional €6 billion that could be invested in decarbonising the economy while also protecting the most vulnerable from the i ncreases in living costs associated with the carbon tax.
• Support the building of multi -sectoral engagement based on the principles of a circular economy and bioeconomy to consider the material flow (the territorial metabolism) as a resource which supports goal s for ensuring food and nutrition security, managing natural resources sustainably, reducing dependence on non -renewable, unsustainable resources, limiting, and adapting to climate change and strengthening European competitiveness and creating jobs, welfar e, and prosperity.
Therefore, there is an onus on us to mitigate the magnitude of long-term climate change by acting now to reduce GHG emissions, and to increase the capacity of carbon sinks such as forests and wetlands.
Government support is required to reduce high upfront investment costs and improve access to low carbon technologies.
This intervention These interventions , in additio n to the Agri -environment Training Scheme and Training to implement the Suckler Carbon Efficiency Scheme, contribute to the total target value of R28.
Table CCO2 R28 Environmental/Climate Performance through knowledge and innovation Within the CCO, Support for Cooperation Groups within the AECM under Article 77 (hereafter AECM Article 77), Training to Implement the AECM Measures (hereafter AECM Training) and Training to Implement the Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme contribute to R28.
The Government will ring-fence new revenues from the increase in carbon tax to fund the transformation of transport, electricity, buildings and food production systems, as well as protecting those most vulnerable to the impact of the transitionThere is also scope for Ireland to maximise the funding available through the EU Budget and Next Generation Recovery Package to support the transition to a climate neutral society.
In line with the JTF’s single specific objective, actions supported will directly contribute to alleviating negative impacts of the transition on employment by supporting diversificati on and modernisation of the local economy in the most impacted territory.
Environmental Taxation and Carbon Pricing Taxation policy can play a central role in encouraging the changes necessary to reduce our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and to support additional environmental benefits.
Increased environmental and climate ambition will be achieved in Pillar 1 through the targeting of 25% of the direct payments ceiling (€297 million annually, and just under €15 billion over the period of the CSP) at the delivery of suitable farming practices under the new Eco -Scheme.
Additionally, the Knowledge Transfer (KT) Programme, Continued Professional Development for advisors, training to implement the Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme and training to implement the AECM, also contribute to the cumulative target value fo r R1.
This intervention, in addition to the Agri-environment Training Scheme and ,Training to implement the Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme Scheme, and stream B of the EIP intervention contribute to the total target value of R28.
The total financial allocation of €610 million is adequate to achieve the targets of: • 488% of Utilised Agricultural Area (UAA) under supported commitments to reduce a mmonia emission (R20) (as per Table SO92) EN 156 EN • 745% of Utilised Agricultural Area (UAA) concerned by supported specific commitments which lead to a sustainable use of pesticides to reduce risks and impacts of pesticides such as pesticides leakage (R24) (as per Table SO93) AECM Cooperation Measure The total financial allocation for this scheme is €460 million.
The total financial allocation for the scheme of €100m is sufficient to achieve the target of : 363 % of farms receiving investment support to restructure and modernise, including to improve resource efficiency (R9) (see table SO81).
Recent changes of the income tax measure to encourage more longer­term leasing are welcome, and now the focus must be on achieving a greater shift from the dependence on conacre letting to longer term lease arrangements which will encourage greater investment in improving the productivity of rented land.
These investments go beyond the requirements for Conditionality, national legislation, the Eco -Scheme or AECM; the Capital Investment Scheme increases the CSP’s contribution to achieving key environmental and climate objectiv es.
• Support to multi -actor cooperation for mobilising, supporting and enhancing the circular economy, including through waste prevention, reductio n, resource efficiency, reuse, repair and recycling, including RD&I for sustainable higher value products for ne w circular, resource -efficient biobased industries.
The total financial allocation of €148 billion is ad equate to achieve the targets of: • 4244% of Utilised Agricultural Area (UAA) under supported commitments related to improved nutrient management (R22) (as per Table SO55) • 745% of Utilised Agricultural Area (UAA) under supported specific commitments whi ch lead to a sustainable use of pesticides to reduce risks and impacts of pesticides such as pesticides leakage (R24) (as per Table SO56) • 1061% of Utilised Agricultural Area (UAA) under supported commitments beneficial for soil management to improve soi l quality and biota (such as reduce tillage, soil cover with crops, crop rotation included with leguminous crops) (R19) (as per Table SO52 above) AECM General Measure The annual planned outputs under the AECM General are based on the uptake of comparab le actions in the agri -environmental climate measure in Ireland’s Rural Development Programme 2014 -2020.
The improvements achieved through enhanced Conditionality and the Pillar I Eco -Scheme will be further built upon, and complemented, by ambitious, environmentally -focused Pillar II interventions that will deliver significant long -term gains in relation to, for example, water quality and biodiversity, as well as contributing to greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets.
The EU recently proposed a new regulation to develop a regulatory framework for certifying carbon removals, which aims to offer incentives to farmers to upscale carbon farming within the EU.
Government policies on taxation, expenditure, sustainable finance, spatial planning, and research and development provide an im portant enabling framework for individual, household, community, and company -level climate action.
This publication represents a first-stage analysis of tax-related green budgeting, a process which can be expected to develop over time and help inform other areas of the Department’s climate analysis.
• Support the transition towards a climate -neutral econom y by supporting the diversification of the economy of the Territory in line with bottom -up local and regional and economic strategies.
Finally, redistribution of 10% of the value of the Pillar I budget (€118 million per annum) through the Complementary Redistributive Income Support for Sustainability (CRISS), which will front -load payments on the first 30 hectares of a holding, will have the effect of transferring payments from larger farms to medium - and smaller -sized farms.
In line with Ag Climatise, particular emphasis will be placed on supporting the tillage sector.
The environmental assessment findings in relation to the potential for significant effects from the BISS: “( BISS) relates to direct payments to support farming and viable farm incomes.
The expected benefit and additional impact of Investments in tangible and intangible assets to meet agri -environmental -climate objectives must be demonstrated ex ante and presented with the submission of the OP or any submitted amendment 6 Form and rate of support/amounts/calculation methods The aid budget will be no less than 41% of Value of Marketed Product (45% for APOs and 5% for TPOs), applied in line wit h Article 52 of SPR 2021/2115.
The total financ ial allocation of €610 million for the General measure is adequate to achieve the targets of: • 932% of Utilised Agricultural Area (UAA) under supported commitments to reduce emissions, maintain and/or enhance carbon storage (including permanent grassland, permanent crops with permanent green cover, agricultural land in wetland and peatland) (R14) (as per Table SO51) • 711% 1061% of Utilised Agricultural Area (UAA) under supported commitments beneficial for soil management to improve soil quality and biota (such as reduce tillage, soil cover with crops, crop rotation included with leguminous crops) (R19) (as per Table SO52) • 789%488% of Utilised Agricultural Area (UAA) under supported commitments to reduce ammonia emission (R20) (as per Table SO53) • 680% of Utilised Agricultural Area (UAA) under supported commitments for quality of water bodies (R21) (as per Table SO54) • 4244% of Utilised Agricultural Area (UAA) under supported commitments related to improved nutrient management (R22) (as per Table SO55) • 586% 745% of Utilised Agricultural Area (UAA) under supported specific commitments which lead to a sustainable use of pe sticides to reduce risks and impacts of pesticides such as pesticides leakage (R24) (as per Table SO56)
The gains in reducing material use, and substituting virgin material with recycled material, will be credited back up the supply chain.
Increase industry expenditure on R&D and innovation by setting a targe t of a 10% increase in funding per annum Government agencies in consultation with the industry to align the definition of PCF and co -ordinate their approach accordingly Develop a sectoral strategy for food and drink SMEs, which sets out supports, targets and best practice for the entry, development and progression of these companies to 2025 Continue to work directly with indigenous companies to identify new export market opportunities and develop services and supports for companies t o facilitate export growth Implement the Competition and Consumer Protection Bill when enacted
This included enhancing the basket of measures, which includes improved technology, promoting sustainable aviation fuels, operational improvements, and market -base d measures to assist in achieving the LTAG.
Uptake of these opportunities can be accelerated through policies that facilitate business investment in low carbon processes, providing appropriate support, and reviewing regulatory conditions.
This can be seen in the increased premium rates for afforestation.
Capital Investment Scheme As outlined above, it is proposed to provide capital investment support under the CSP primarily from 2025 to 2027.
Mainstreaming sustainability within the European Union is being pursued through measures to support a just transition, action on sustainable finance, strengthenin g non -financial reporting for companies, integration of the Sustainable Development Goals into the European Semester process, and strengthening relevant State Aid Guidelines.
In the preparatory analysis undertaken in designing BDGP, it was estimated that the scheme would generate greenhouse gas savings of between 92 and 300 kilotonnesGLAS will deliver overarching benefits in terms of the rural environment, while addressing the issues of climate change mitigation, water quality and the preservation of priority habitats and species.
Taxes from EU citizens are redistributed to the European Agriculture Guarantee Fund and the European Agricultural Fund for Ru ral Development; therefore, citizens have a vested interest in how the money is spent and what environmental benefits will accrue.
EN 616 EN ·And a General approach for all other locations, offering a suite of general measures with some high priority targeting (AECM General) Non-producti ve investments play a complementary role in both AECM approaches, in helping to achieve the above agri -environment and climate objectives; and in enhancing the environmental value of the areas where such investments are supported.
However, there is currently a high degree of uncertainty surrounding the N2O emission factors, and refinement of these would allow the adoption of ‘wi n-win’ strategi es, such as greater use of urea, which would in turn allow more flexibility in terms of sectoral expansion.
The total financial allocation of €148 billion is adequate to achieve the targets of: • 4244% of UAA under commitments related to improved nu trient management (R22) (as per Table SO46) • 745% of UAA supported by specific commitments which lead to a sustainable use of pesticides in order to reduce risks and impacts of pesticides such as pesticides leakage (R24) (as per Table SO47) • 1061% of Ut ilised Agricultural Area (UAA) under supported commitments beneficial for soil management to improve soil quality and biota (such as reduce tillage, soil cover with crops, crop rotation included with leguminous crops) (R19) (as per table SO45) Sectoral Intervention Fruit and Veg Sector: The total indicative allocation of €44m between 2023 -2027 is justified on the basis that the existing 4 POs remain in the scheme with 1 new entrant.
Pillar I and Pillar II Intervention s, and the CAP Green Architecture In addition to providing a basic income support to primary producers and achieving a higher level of environmental ambition, Pillar I (direct payments) interventions are aimed at achieving a fairer approach to the distrib ution of payments in Ireland.
The Capital Investment Scheme will address this need as well as contributing to the requirements of Directive (E U) 2018/2001, Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 and Directive 2012/27/EU.
The resultant sharp increase in energy prices underlines the importance for Ireland to eliminate our dependency on fossil fuels and that an increase in renewable energy generation, along with supporting flexibility and demand management measures, is necessary for our future energy security.
In ce rtain cases, taxation policy may have a stronger role to play in changing individual or business behaviour.
Support provided under this intervention will increase soil orga nic carbon levels and will directly address the need to improve soil quality (Obj5N3).
By defining sector -specific targets and technology pathways to achieving them, this strategy can increase the certainty of delivering our climate neutral target in a manner which supports economic growth and development and ensures a just transition.
The proposals for this intervention include a higher grant rate of 50% that will apply to specific investments that are not linked to an increase in production, but that provide clear benefits to water quality, emissions reductions, and the environment.
EN 30 EN Obj4N3 - Increase the carbon sequestration potential of Ireland’s forests and woodlands Increase the carbon sequestration potential of Ireland’s forests and woodlands: As noted in the SWOT analysis, one of the key tasks outlined in Ag Climatise is to increase the car bon sequestration and storage potential of the land -use sector.
The EU taxonomy aims to provide greater certainty for investors, protect private investors from greenwashing, help companies to plan for the decarbonisation transition, reduce market Carbon Pricing and Cross-cutting Policies123fragmentation, and shift investments to where they are most needed and to where they are more sustainable.
As such, this intervention complements the AECM General and the AECM Cooperation interventions by providing the instrument t hrough which beneficiaries can access the finance required to carry out actions under the AECM interventions.
The tax changes, which applied to vehicles purchased in 2008 or later, had an immediate and substantial positive effect in changing buyer behaviour encouraging the take up of low CO 2 emission vehicles.
Launch the Common Agricultural Policy Strategic Plan (CSP) which will include a Cover Crop Measure and a capital support measure for investments in the tillage sector
Therefore, there is scope to increase agro -forestry and afforestation rates in order to increase the carbon sequestration of our forests.
We will:•Continue to fund the Straw Incorporation Measure;•Launch a capital support measure for investments in the tillage sector as part of the CSP;
 On Farm Capital Investments : including Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Schemes II (TAMS II) and Bioenergy Scheme.
·Support for investments that provide clear benefits to water quality, emissions and the environment will also be granted at a higher rate.
To count this credit towards emissions reductions, approval for the associated emissions impact should be sought and granted (for example, an additional bus for a public sector transport operator that reduces transport emissions in the broader economy).
SDGs@financegovie173 Mobilize additional financial resources for developing countries from multiple sourcesDFA A Better World Strengthening governance is a policy priority in A Better World and includes the ambition to strengthen domestic resource mobilisation and tax administrations in developing countriesThe Department engaged in extensive consultation with stakeholders in the preparation of A Better World.
The primary focus is on cost effectiveness, but the scheme also delivers on a range of other policy objectives too, including providing support to communities to participate in ren ewable energy projects through the delivery of an Enabling Framework for Community Participation.
In Pil lar 2 this will be achieved through a number of measures, for example the allocation of €15 billion to a new Agri -Environment and Climate Measure, the allocation of €256 million for an ambitious Organic Farming scheme, and these ambitions are underlined b y an increased national co -funding rate of 60%.
IDAFM will continue to explore additional innovative funding mechanisms and ﬁnancial instruments, speciﬁc to the Agri­food sector, to complement existing mechanisms such as ISIF, SBCI and EIB, with a view to improving further competition in relation to credit provision.
Furthermore, Continued Professional Developm ent for Advisors provides support to advisors to improve their understanding of selected topics, including those related to natural resources (air, water, soil), so that they can disseminate important information to farmers.
Continued Professional Development for advisors The aim of this intervention is to provide the necessary support and resources to allow for the up -skilling and the continuous professional development of advisors in the agricultural sector.
Knowledge Transfer The Knowledge Transfer Programme is based on support for the implementation of Knowledge Transfer Groups, drawing on the expertise of the advisors running the Groups, as well as allowing for shared learning between farmers participating in the Groups.
AECM Training provides training to al l farmers registered under the AECM (ie under the AECM General and AECM Cooperation measures) on ways in which to successfully implement the suite of actions offered under the AECM that contribute positively to the environment, climate, and biodiversity.
SO2 Enhance market orientation and increase farm competitiveness, both in the short and long term, including greater focus on research, technology and digitalisation SO3 Improve the farmer' position in the value chain XCO Cross -cutting objective of modernising the sector by fostering and sharing of knowledge, innovation and digitalisation in agriculture and rural areas, and encouraging their uptake
Continuous Professional Development for Advisors, for instance, is intended to ensure the provision of knowledgeable, professional, and competent advisors to support the sector on all agricultural matters, including on key challenges such as a changing climate.
ObjAKISN2 Review education and training courses and advisory services to reflect new challenges and ambition
Nutrient Management Planning will also be a core requirement within the FSP, and the time spent in up -skilling landowners/manager s to implement the Nutrient Management Plan will be supported.
Knowledge Transfer Programme and Continuous Professional Development EN 258 EN The Knowledge Transfer Programme will continue to support peer -to-peer learning between farmers, advisors, and relevant experts.
The importance of investment in training, research and development is recognised and the strategic actions focus on a more co-ordinated overall approach in these important areas Forest products, forest services and the management of the forest resource must have a strong, market-led, quality focus Food Wise 20 25 Global Reach 100 Local Roots Food Wise 20 25 Notes 101 Food Wise 20 25 Notes 102
Under this measure, Cooperation Project teams assist farmers in implementing these additional actions.
IContinued Professional Development of Professional Agricultural Advisors to ensure that the most up to date environmental and sustainability science­based knowledge and best practice underlies the operation of Schemes.
Both of these interventions will generally improve re silience in the agri -food sector 21SO15 Where relevant, a justification for the use of InvestEU, including the amount and its expected contribution to the Specific Objective/Cross -Cutting Objective N/A 21SO18 Selection of the result indicator(s) Selection of the result indicator(s) for this specific objective Result indicators [recommended Result indicators for this specific objective are fully displayed in bold]
Key themes to consider over the capacity building interventions are as follows: • As part of the delivery of education and training farmers should be made aware of and be required to be aware of Annex 1 habitat, Annex 2 species and SPA bird population sensitivities in the zone of influence of the farm.
It provides the framework to achieve the vision of transforming the quality of life and opportunity for people living in rural areasOur Rural Future contains a number of key commitments that deliver on the aim to support the regeneration, repopulation and development of rural towns and villages to contribute to local and national economic recovery, and to enable people to live and work in a high quality environment.