1. Introductory Text

  2. CHAPTER I Scope

    1. Article 1.This Regulation lays down detailed rules for the application of...

  3. CHAPTER II General rules

    1. Section 1 Complementarity, consistency and conformity

      1. Article 2.(1) Consistency as referred to in Article 5 of Regulation...

    2. Section 2 Strategy and programming

      1. Article 3.(1) National strategy plans may be updated in the programming...

      2. Article 3a.Revisions of national strategy plans in accordance with Article 12a...

      3. Article 4.(1) The Commission shall approve the rural development programmes submitted...

      4. Article 5.(1) The content of rural development programmes as referred to...

    3. Section 3 Changes in rural development programmes

      1. Article 6.(1) Changes in rural development programmes shall fall under the...

      2. Article 7.(1) For programme revisions referred to in Article 6(1)(a) of...

      3. Article 8.(1) Member States with regionalised programming may submit programme revisions...

      4. Article 8a.(1) Member States intending to make changes related to the...

      5. Article 9.(1) Changes in programmes by Member States as referred to...

      6. Article 10.(1) For the purpose of the second subparagraph of Article...

      7. Article 11.Changes of national frameworks referred to in Article 15(3) of...

      8. Article 12.Where Community legislation is adopted or amended, rural development programmes...

  4. CHAPTER III Rural development measures

    1. Section 1 Rural development measures per axis

      1. Sub-section 1 Axis 1

        1. Article 13.(1) The conditions for support for the setting up of...

        2. Article 14.(1) When a farm is transferred by several transferors, overall...

        3. Article 15.(1) The advisory services to farmers for which support may...

        4. Article 16.A degressive rate of support for setting-up of management, relief...

        5. Article 17.(1) In the case of support for investments for the...

        6. Article 18.(1) For the purpose of Article 27(2) of Regulation (EC)...

        7. Article 19.(1) In the case of support for investments for adding...

        8. Article 20.Costs for cooperation for the development of new products, processes...

        9. Article 21.(1) The level of support for meeting standards based on...

        10. Article 22.(1) Community quality schemes referred to in Article 32(1)(b) of...

        11. Article 23.(1) For the purposes of Article 20(c)(iii) of Regulation (EC)...

        12. Article 24.(1) The business plan referred to in Article 34 of...

        13. Article 24a.The business plan referred to in Article 35a of Regulation...

        14. Article 25.(1) In the case of Malta, in order to set...

        15. Article 25a.(1) Support for the provision of farm advisory and extension...

      2. Sub-section 2 Axis 2

        1. Article 26.Beneficiaries of support pursuant to Article 38 of Regulation (EC)...

        2. Article 26a.(1) As concerns the implementation of Directive 2000/60/EC of the...

        3. Article 27.(1) For the purpose of Article 39(1) to (4) and...

        4. Article 28.(1) Support under Article 39(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005...

        5. Article 29.For the purposes of Articles 41 and 49 of Regulation...

        6. Article 30.(1) For the purpose of Article 42(1) of Regulation (EC)...

        7. Article 31.(1) Agricultural land eligible for support for first afforestation under...

        8. Article 32.For the purpose of Article 44 of Regulation (EC) No...

        9. Article 33.(1) Where support under Article 48 of Regulation (EC) No...

        10. Article 34.(1) Agricultural areas referred to in Article 50(5) of Regulation...

      3. Sub-section 3 Axis 3

        1. Article 35.For the purposes of Article 53 of Regulation (EC) No...

        2. Article 36.The public-private partnerships referred to in Article 59(e) of Regulation...

      4. Sub-section 4 Axis 4

        1. Article 37.(1) For the implementation of Axis 4 as referred to...

        2. Article 37a.In Bulgaria and Romania acquiring skills as referred to in...

        3. Article 38.(1) Running costs of local action groups as referred to...

        4. Article 39.(1) Cooperation as referred to in Article 65 of Regulation...

      5. Subsection 4a Temporary additional measure for Bulgaria and Romania

        1. Article 39a.Eligibility conditions for granting support under the measure foreseen in...

      6. Sub-section 5 Technical assistance

        1. Article 40.In case of rural development programmes covering both regions eligible...

        2. Article 41.(1) The structure needed for running the national rural network...

    2. Section 2 Common provisions for several measures

      1. Article 42.For the purposes of Article 70(7) of Regulation (EC) No...

      2. Article 43.For investment measures, Member States shall ensure that support is...

      3. Article 44.(1) Where all or part of a holding of the...

      4. Article 45.(1) When a beneficiary increases the area of the holding...

      5. Article 46.A revision clause shall be provided for commitments undertaken pursuant...

      6. Article 47.(1) Member States may recognise, in particular, the following categories...

  5. CHAPTER IV Eligibility and administrative provisions

    1. Section 1 Verifiability and controllability of measures and eligibility rules

      1. Sub-section 1 Verifiability and controllability of measures

        1. Article 48.(1) For the purposes of Article 74(1) of Regulation (EC)...

      2. Sub-section 2 Interest rate subsidies

        1. Article 49.Interest rate subsidies for loans may be co-financed by the...

      3. Sub-section 3 Other financial engineering actions

        1. Article 50.Pursuant to Article 71(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005, as...

        2. Article 51.(1) Those part-financing the funds or their sponsors shall submit...

        3. Article 52.(1) As regards financial engineering actions referred to in Article...

      4. Sub-section 4 Standard costs and assumptions of income foregone, contributions in kind

        1. Article 53.(1) Where appropriate Member States may fix the level of...

        2. Article 54.(1) For measures involving investments in kind, contributions of a...

      5. Sub-section 5 Investments

        1. Article 55.(1) In the case of investments, eligible expenditure shall be...

      6. Sub-section 6 Payment of advances for investment support

        1. Article 56.(1) By way of derogation from Article 26(5) of Commission...

    2. Section 2 State aid

      1. Article 57.(1) Rural development programmes may cover State aid intended to...

    3. Section 3 Information and publicity

      1. Article 58.(1) The rural development programme shall include a communication plan...

      2. Article 59.At the meetings of the Monitoring Committee set up in...

    4. Section 4 Monitoring and evaluation

      1. Article 59a.For the purposes of Article 78, point (f) of Regulation...

      2. Article 60.The structure and the elements of the annual progress reports...

      3. Article 61.Mid-term and ex-post evaluations in accordance with Article 86(4) and...

      4. Article 62.(1) The common set of baseline, output, result, and impact...

    5. Section 5 Electronic exchange of information and documents

      1. Article 63.(1) The Commission, in collaboration with the Member States, shall...

  6. CHAPTER V Final provisions

    1. Article 64.Regulation (EC) No 817/2004 is repealed as from 1 January...

    2. Article 65.This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following...

  7. Signature

    1. ANNEX I

      Support schemes referred to in Article 2(2)

      1. Fruit and vegetables (Part II, Title I, Chapter IV, Section...

    2. ANNEX II

      1. A. CONTENT OF A RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (ARTICLE 5)

        1. 1. Title of rural development programme

        2. 2. Member State and administrative region (if relevant)

          1. 2.1. Geographical area covered by the plan

          2. 2.2. Regions classified as ‘Convergence’ Objective

        3. 3. Analysis of the situation in terms of strengths and weaknesses,...

          1. 3.1. Analysis of the situation in terms of strengths and weaknesses...

          2. 3.2. The strategy chosen to meet strengths and weaknesses

          3. 3.3. The ex ante evaluation

          4. 3.4. Impact from the previous programming period and other information

        4. 4. Justification of the priorities chosen having regard to the Community...

          1. 4.1. Justification of the priorities chosen having regard to the Community...

          2. 4.2. Expected impacts deriving from the ex ante evaluation with regard...

        5. 5. Information on the axes and measures proposed for each axis...

          1. 5.1. General requirements

          2. 5.2. Requirements concerning all or several measures

          3. 5.3. Information required for Axes and measures

            1. 5.3.1. Axis 1: Improving the competitiveness of the agricultural and forestry...

              1. 5.3.1.1. Measures aimed at promoting knowledge and improving human potential

                1. 5.3.1.1.1. Vocational training and information actions, including diffusion of scientific knowledge...

                2. 5.3.1.1.2. Setting up of young farmers

                3. 5.3.1.1.3. Early retirement of farmers and farm workers

                4. 5.3.1.1.4. Use of farm and forestry advisory services

                5. 5.3.1.1.5. Setting up of management, relief and advisory services

              2. 5.3.1.2. Measures aimed at restructuring and developing physical potential and promoting...

                1. 5.3.1.2.1. Modernisation of agricultural holdings

                2. 5.3.1.2.2. Improving the economic value of forests

                3. 5.3.1.2.3. Adding value to agricultural and forestry products

                4. 5.3.1.2.4. Cooperation for development of new products, processes and technologies in...

                5. 5.3.1.2.5. Infrastructure related to the development and adaptation of agriculture and...

                6. 5.3.1.2.6. Restoring agricultural production potential damaged by natural disasters and introducing...

              3. 5.3.1.3. Measures aimed at improving the quality of agricultural production and...

                1. 5.3.1.3.1. Meeting standards based on Community legislation

                2. 5.3.1.3.2. Participation of farmers in food quality schemes

                3. 5.3.1.3.3. Information and promotion activities

              4. 5.3.1.4. Transitional measures

                1. 5.3.1.4.1. Supporting semi-subsistence agricultural holdings undergoing restructuring

                2. 5.3.1.4.2. Setting up of producer groups

                3. 5.3.1.4.3. Provision of farm advisory and extension services in Bulgaria and...

                4. 5.3.1.4.4. Holdings undergoing restructuring due to a reform of a common...

            2. 5.3.2. Axis 2: Improving the environment and the countryside

              1. 5.3.2.1. Measures targeting the sustainable use of agricultural land

                1. 5.3.2.1.1. Natural handicap payments to farmers in mountain areas

                2. 5.3.2.1.2. Payments to farmers in areas with handicaps, other than mountain...

                3. 5.3.2.1.3. Natura 2000 payments and payments linked to Directive 2000/60/EC

                4. 5.3.2.1.4. Agri-environment payments

                5. 5.3.2.1.5. Animal welfare payments

                6. 5.3.2.1.6. Support for non-productive investments

              2. 5.3.2.2. Measures targeting the sustainable use of forestry land

                1. 5.3.2.2.1. First afforestation of agricultural land

                2. 5.3.2.2.2. First establishment of agroforestry systems on agricultural land

                3. 5.3.2.2.3. First afforestation of non-agricultural land

                4. 5.3.2.2.4. Natura 2000 Payments

                5. 5.3.2.2.5. Forest-environment payments

                6. 5.3.2.2.6. Restoring forestry potential and introducing prevention actions

                7. 5.3.2.2.7. Support for non-productive investments

            3. 5.3.3. Axis 3: Quality of life in rural areas and diversification...

              1. 5.3.3.1. Measures to diversify the rural economy

                1. 5.3.3.1.1. Diversification into non-agricultural activities

                2. 5.3.3.1.2. Support for the creation and development of micro-enterprises

                3. 5.3.3.1.3. Encouragement of tourism activities

              2. 5.3.3.2. Measures to improve the quality of life in rural areas...

                1. 5.3.3.2.1. Basic services for the economy and rural population

                2. 5.3.3.2.2. Village renewal and development

                3. 5.3.3.2.3. Conservation and upgrading of the rural heritage

              3. 5.3.3.3. Training and information

              4. 5.3.3.4. Skill acquisition, animation and implementation

            4. 5.3.4. Axis 4: Implementation of the Leader approach

              1. 5.3.4.1. Local development strategies

              2. 5.3.4.2. Inter-territorial and transnational cooperation

              3. 5.3.4.3. Running the local action group, acquiring skills and animating the...

            5. 5.3.5. Complements to direct payments

            6. 5.3.6. List of types of operations referred to in Article 16a(3)(a)...

        6. 6 A financing plan, comprising two tables

          1. 6.1 Annual contributions from the EAFRD (in EUR)

          2. 6.2 Financial plan by axis (in EUR total period)

          3. 6.2 a Financial plans by axis for Bulgaria and Romania (in EUR ...

          4. 6.3 Indicative budget related to operations referred to in Article 16a ...

          5. NB: Transitional expenditure according to the first indent of point ...

        7. 7. Indicative breakdown by Rural Development Measure (in EUR, total period)...

        8. 8. Where applicable, a table on additional national financing per axis,...

        9. 9. The elements needed for the appraisal under competition rules and,...

          1. A. For measures and operations falling within the scope of Article...

          2. B. For the measures pursuant to Articles 25, 27 (for the...

          3. C. Format of State aid table, to be attached to each...

        10. 10. Information on the complementarity with the measures financed by the...

          1. 10.1. Appraisal of and means for the complementarity with:

          2. 10.2. In relation with Axes 1, 2 and 3 measures:

          3. 10.3. In relation with Axis 4 measures:

          4. 10.4. Where relevant, information on the complementarity with other Community financial...

        11. 11. Designation of competent authorities and bodies responsible

        12. 12. A description of the monitoring and evaluation systems, as well...

          1. 12.1. A description of the monitoring and evaluation systems

          2. 12.2. The envisaged composition of the Monitoring Committee

        13. 13. Provisions to ensure that the programme is publicised

          1. 13.1. Actions foreseen to inform potential beneficiaries, professional organisations, the economic,...

          2. 13.2. Actions foreseen to inform the beneficiaries of the Community contribution....

          3. 13.3. Actions to inform the general public about the role played...

        14. 14. The designation of the partners consulted and the results of...

          1. 14.1. The designation of the partners consulted

          2. 14.2. The results of the consultation

        15. 15. Equality between men and women and non-discrimination

          1. 15.1. Describe how equality between men and women will be promoted...

          2. 15.2. Describe how any discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic...

        16. 16. Technical assistance operations

          1. 16.1. Description of the preparation, management, monitoring, evaluation, information and control...

          2. 16.2. National rural network

      2. B. SPECIFIC PROGRAMMES FOR NATIONAL RURAL NETWORKS (REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE...

    3. ANNEX III

      AID TO PRODUCER GROUPS IN MALTA

      1. Support for the setting up of a producer group (Minimum...

      2. EUR Year 63 000 1st year 63 000 2nd year...

    4. ANNEX IV

    5. ANNEX V

    6. ANNEX VI

      INFORMATION AND PUBLICITY ON ASSISTANCE FROM THE EAFRD (REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 58(3))

      1. 1. Information measures for potential beneficiaries and for beneficiaries

        1. 1.1. Information measures for potential beneficiaries

        2. 1.2. Information measures for beneficiaries

      2. 2. Information and publicity measures for the public

        1. 2.1. Responsibilities of the managing authorities

        2. 2.2. Responsibilities of beneficiaries

      3. 3. Technical characteristics of information and publicity actions

        1. 3.1. Slogan and logo

        2. 3.2. Information and communication material

      4. 4. Instructions for creating the emblem and a definition of the...

        1. 4.1. European flag

          1. Symbolic description

          2. Heraldic description

          3. Geometric description

          4. Regulation colours

        2. 4.2. Leader logo

    7. ANNEX VII

      1. A. STRUCTURE AND CONTENT OF ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORTS OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT...

        1. 1. Changes to the general conditions (Article 82(2)(a) of Regulation (EC)...

        2. 2. The progress of the programme in relation to the objectives...

        3. 3. The financial implementation of the programme giving, for each measure,...

        4. 3a. The financial implementation of the programme as regards the operations...

        5. 4. A summary of the ongoing evaluation activities in accordance with...

        6. 5. The steps taken by the Managing Authority and the Monitoring...

        7. 6. A declaration on compliance with Community policies in the context...

        8. 7. Where applicable, re-utilisation of aid recovered under Article 33 of...

      2. B. FORMAT OF ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORTS FOR SPECIFIC PROGRAMMES COVERING NATIONAL...

    8. ANNEX VIII

      LIST OF COMMON BASELINE, OUTPUT, RESULT AND IMPACT INDICATORS

      1. I. COMMON BASELINE INDICATORS

      2. II. COMMON OUTPUT INDICATORS

      3. III. COMMON RESULT INDICATORS

      4. IV. COMMON IMPACT INDICATORS