Council Regulation (EC) No 74/2009 (repealed)Show full title

ANNEX

“ANNEX II Indicative list with types of operations and potential effects related to priorities referred to in Article 16a

Priority: Climate change adaptation and mitigation
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 (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O) 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 (CO2) 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 (N2O), 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 (N2O), carbon sequestration
Extensification of livestock (e.g. reduction of stocking density) and grassland management	Article 39: agri-environment payments	Reduction of methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O)
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 (N2O), 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 (CO2) 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 (CH4)
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 (N2O)
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”