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Council Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 of 20 September 2005 on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) (repealed)
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Textual Amendments
Priority: Climate change adaptation and mitigation | ||
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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 (CH 4 ) and nitrous oxide (N 2 O) 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 (CO 2 ) 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 (N 2 O), 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 (N 2 O), carbon sequestration |
Extensification of livestock (e.g. reduction of stocking density) and grassland management | Article 39: agri-environment payments | Reduction of methane (CH 4 ) and nitrous oxide (N 2 O) |
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 (N 2 O), 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 (CO 2 ) 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 (CH 4 ) |
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 (N 2 O) |
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 |
Innovative operations to support the conservation of biodiversity | Article 29: cooperation for development of new products, processes and technologies | Halting the loss of biodiversity] |
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