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On the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the conditions for the implementation of the Union support to the Common Agriculture Policy for the period from 2028 to 2034

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On the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the conditions for the implementation of the Union support to the Common Agriculture Policy for the period from 2028 to 2034

Document ENVI-PA-784303 · COM(2025)0560 – C100169/2025 – 2025/0241(COD)

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Opinion parliamentary committee draft ENVI-PA-784303
Date
9 February 2026
Committee
Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety
Rapporteur
Seán Kelly
Dossier
2025-0241
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COM(2025)0560 – C100169/2025 – 2025/0241(COD)
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The Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety gives its draft opinion on the proposed regulation setting conditions for Union support to the Common Agricultural Policy from 2028 to 2034. The rapporteur argues that sustainable domestic food production cuts import dependence and emissions, that co-financed allocations including eco-schemes should only rise, and that digital and precision farming tools improve environmental performance. The draft proposes 28 amendments to the Commission proposal, covering farm stewardship, income support, environmental and climate objectives, risk management thresholds, investments, young farmers and advice services.

Position. The rapporteur proposes 28 amendments to the Commission proposal, arguing that sustainable domestic production, upward-only co-financed allocations, digital tools, earlier risk-management support and generational renewal strengthen the CAP's environmental and climate performance.

Key points

  1. The rapporteur states that sustainable domestic production reduces dependence on imports linked to higher emissions and lower environmental standards, and supports Union climate targets.
  2. The rapporteur calls for an upward-only approach to co-financed allocations, including eco-schemes, to ensure continuity and financial predictability.
  3. The rapporteur states that technology, digital tools and precision farming reduce inputs, emissions and nutrient losses, and that lowering the risk management threshold gives farmers earlier support.
  4. The rapporteur links generational renewal to environmental ambition, warning that without it land abandonment and loss of environmental gains may follow.
  5. Amendment 1 adds to Recital 7 that farm resilience cannot be achieved without reducing greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture and land use.
  6. Amendment 2 adds to Recital 8 that protective practices must not impose disproportionate administrative or economic burdens, with proportionate requirements and flexibility for specific sectors and natural-constraint areas.
  7. Amendment 3 adds to Recital 9 that an upward-only approach applies to co-funded support allocations, so they are not reduced when Member State contributions fall short of projections.
  8. Amendments 4 and 5 add to Recital 12 that supported investments offer environmental benefits, and require clear guidance on indicators, annual reporting and consequences of underperformance.
  9. Amendments 6 to 8 add food security, competitiveness, responsible environmental practice, climate adaptation, fair rewards for environmental contributions and a comparative system on additional administrative obligations.
  10. Amendments 9 to 12 allow temporary derogations for peatlands, wetlands, buffer strips and other practices, allow areas above 2% of utilised agricultural area if justified, and make payments fair and proportionate rewards.
  11. Amendments 13 to 16 require fair and proportionate incentives, reward farmers already certified organic or delivering equivalent benefits, and ensure schemes have longevity and predictability.
  12. Amendments 17 to 28 allow lower risk-management thresholds for exceptional shocks, widen investment support to water resilience and digital infrastructure, remove the land purchase limit, and add support for young farmers' digitalisation and advice.

Who is affected

  • Farmers and other beneficiaries, who gain earlier risk-management support and rewards for environmental practices.
  • Small and medium-sized farms, for which disproportionate administrative or economic burdens must be avoided.
  • Young and new entrants to farming, who receive attention to innovation, digitalisation and attractiveness of the sector.
  • Member States, which design protective practices, set thresholds and explain support in their NRP Plans.
  • The forestry sector, where support above a certain holding size is conditional on a forest management plan, except for young new entrants.

Figures and deadlines

  • 20% threshold of average annual production or income for risk management support, with Member States able to apply a lower threshold.
  • 2% of the utilised agricultural area of the Member State as the cap on designated areas, unless duly justified.
  • 2050, the climate-neutrality objective referenced in Recital 7.
  • 2028 to 2034, the period for Union support to the Common Agricultural Policy.

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Short justification

The rapporteur believes strengthening Europe’s capacity to produce food sustainably within the Union reduces dependence on imports from third countries, which are often associated with higher emissions, longer transport distances and lower environmental standards. Increasing sustainable domestic production therefore contributes to the reduction of global greenhouse gas emissions and supports the achievement of the Union’s climate and environmental targets. A resilient European food system is thus not only an economic and strategic priority, but also an essential component of effective environmental and climate policy.

In addition, the rapporteur believes that an upward only approach to the co-financed allocations, which encompass eco-schemes, is essential to ensure continuity and financial predictability of environmental ambition through eco-schemes.

Furthermore, the rapporteur underlines that support for technology, digital tools and digital innovation is a critical enabler of environmental performance in agriculture. Precision farming technologies allow for more targeted use of inputs such as fertilisers, water and plant protection products, thereby reducing emissions, nutrient losses and pressure on ecosystems while maintaining or improving productivity. The use of digital tools, including artificial intelligence, can support real-time monitoring, predictive modelling and decision-making at farm level, improving efficiency and resilience in the face of climate change. Investment in these technologies contributes directly to the CAP’s environmental objectives by reducing waste, optimising resource use and lowering the overall environmental footprint of agricultural production.

In relation to support to farmers for participation in risk management tools, lowering the threshold in exceptional circumstances gives farmers earlier access to support. In the case of small and medium farmers for whom below 20% can still be financially destabilising, it could be the difference in saving a business, and down the line, avoiding farm abandonment and land degradation.

Finally, the rapporteur considers that generational renewal is intrinsically linked to the environmental ambitions of the Common Agricultural Policy. Younger and new entrants to farming play a key role in the uptake of innovative, climate-friendly and resource-efficient practices. Ensuring that farming is an attractive, economically viable profession for young and female farmers is therefore essential not only for the continuity of agricultural activity, but also for the long-term sustainability of land management. Without generational renewal, there is a risk of land abandonment, reduced environmental management and the loss of accumulated environmental gains achieved through CAP-supported measures.

AMENDMENTS

The Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety submits the following to the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development, as the committee responsible:

Amendment 1

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 7

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(7) In line with the objective of achieving a better balance between incentives and requirements, Member States should target support through their NRP Plans towards CAP priorities, which are essential for the long-term sustainability of agriculture. The CAP post-2027 should accelerate the transition towards more sustainable production methods, contributing to climate-neutrality objective by 2050. The new CAP should offer better rewards for delivering more ambitious ecosystem services which go beyond the results achieved through mandatory requirements. The new CAP should strike a new balance between a farm stewardship with a set of mandatory requirements, and agri-environmental and climate actions which support commitments beneficial for the environment, climate and animal welfare and a transition towards more resilient production systems.(7) In line with the objective of achieving a better balance between incentives and requirements, Member States should target support through their NRP Plans towards CAP priorities, which are essential for the long-term sustainability of agriculture. The CAP post-2027 should accelerate the transition towards more sustainable production methods, contributing to climate-neutrality objective by 2050, given that farm resilience cannot be achieved without reducing greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture and land use. The new CAP should offer better rewards for delivering more ambitious ecosystem services which go beyond the results achieved through mandatory requirements. The new CAP should strike a new balance between a farm stewardship with a set of mandatory requirements, and agri-environmental and climate actions which support commitments beneficial for the environment, climate and animal welfare and a transition towards more resilient production systems.

Or. en

Amendment 2

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 8

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(8) The farm stewardship should be established to guarantee compliance of the CAP support with the "do no significant harm" principle laid down in Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council7 . The farm stewardship should comprise minimum environmental and social conditionality requirements, as well as protective practices designed by Member States to deliver on key objectives such as protection of soils and river courses from pollution. Member States should have the flexibility to adapt those protective practices to their specific geographical and climatic context and production systems including by establishing exemptions. To promote socially sustainable agriculture, certain CAP payments require compliance with standards on working and employment conditions, occupational safety and health. The European Charter and diverse national frameworks and labour market models should be respected, no additional obligations should be imposed on social partners or Member States regarding enforcement or controls and double corrections avoided.(8) The farm stewardship should be established to guarantee compliance of the CAP support with the "do no significant harm" principle laid down in Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council7. The farm stewardship should comprise minimum environmental and social conditionality requirements, as well as protective practices designed by Member States to deliver on key objectives such as protection of soils and river courses from pollution. Such protective practices should be designed and implemented in a manner that does not impose disproportionate administrative or economic burdens on farmers, nor undermine viable agricultural production, while ensuring simplification and reduced compliance costs, in particular for small and medium-sized farms. Member States should ensure that farm stewardship requirements are applied proportionately, and they should have the flexibility to adapt those protective practices to their specific geographical and climatic context and production systems including by establishing exemptions for specific farming sectors or systems and by providing additional support in areas subject to natural constraints or those designated as environmentally sensitive sites. To promote socially sustainable agriculture, certain CAP payments require compliance with standards on working and employment conditions, occupational safety and health. The European Charter and diverse national frameworks and labour market models should be respected, no additional obligations should be imposed on social partners or Member States regarding enforcement or controls and double corrections avoided.
7 Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union (recast) (OJ L, 2024/2509, 26.9.2024), ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/2509/oj.7 Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union (recast) (OJ L, 2024/2509, 26.9.2024), ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/2509/oj.

Or. en

Amendment 3

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 9

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(9) Income support for farmers should continue to be the central policy instrument to guarantee a fair income to farmers and sustainable farming and food production. It should contribute to fostering a competitive and resilient agricultural sector pursuing the benefits of high-quality production and resource-efficiency, while ensuring generational renewal and thus long-term food security. Income support allocations should be ringfenced to be used for Income support for farmers only, to provide stability and predictability for the Union agricultural sector. In order to ensure high impact and efficiency, the new CAP should entail a streamlined and consistent toolbox of Income support types of intervention enabling Member States to deliver on the CAP objectives.(9) Income support for farmers should continue to be the central policy instrument to guarantee a fair income to farmers and sustainable farming and food production. It should contribute to fostering a competitive and resilient agricultural sector pursuing the benefits of high-quality production and resource-efficiency, while ensuring generational renewal and thus long-term food security. Income support allocations should be ringfenced to be used for Income support for farmers only, to provide stability and predictability for the Union agricultural sector. An upward-only approach should apply to co-funded support allocations, ensuring that they are not reduced where combined Member State contributions or own resources prove lower than initially projected. In order to ensure high impact and efficiency, the new CAP should entail a streamlined and consistent toolbox of Income support types of intervention enabling Member States to deliver on the CAP objectives.

Or. en

Amendment 4

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 12

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(12) The CAP objectives should also be pursued through support for investments implemented by farmers and forest holders. Such investments may concern, inter alia, infrastructures related to the development, modernisation or adaptation to climate change of agriculture and forestry, agro-forestry practices, energy and water, installation of digital technologies in agriculture, precision farming, diversification of income sources in other activities such as agro-tourism and bioeconomy. It should also be possible to support investments in the restoration of agricultural or forestry production potential following natural disasters, adverse climatic events or catastrophic events, including fires, storms, floods, pests and diseases.(12) The CAP objectives should also be pursued through support for investments implemented by farmers and forest holders which offer effective environmental benefits while supporting productivity and competitiveness. Such investments may concern, inter alia, infrastructures related to the development, modernisation or adaptation to climate change of agriculture and forestry, agro-forestry practices, energy and water, installation of digital technologies in agriculture, precision farming, diversification of income sources in other activities such as agro-tourism and bioeconomy. It should also be possible to support investments in the restoration of agricultural or forestry production potential following natural disasters, adverse climatic events or catastrophic events, including fires, storms, floods, pests and diseases.

Or. en

Amendment 5

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 12 a (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(12a) Clear guidance should be given on indicators, annual reporting and consequences of underperformance.

Or. en

Amendment 6

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
In order to ensure a strong, sustainable and resilient common agricultural policy, Union food security, generational renewal and vibrant rural areas, this Regulation lays down specific conditions for the implementation of the Union support for the common agricultural policy (CAP) in accordance with the general objective laid down in Article 2, point (c), of Regulation (EU) […] [NRP].In order to ensure a strong, sustainable and resilient common agricultural policy, that guarantees Union food security, competitiveness, generational renewal, responsible environmental practice and vibrant rural areas, that ensures farming remains a viable and attractive economic activity, this Regulation lays down specific conditions for the implementation of the Union support for the common agricultural policy (CAP) in accordance with the general objective laid down in Article 2, point (c), of Regulation (EU) […] [NRP].

Or. en

Amendment 7

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(c) enhancing climate action, ecosystem services provision, circular solutions, the conservation of biodiversity and natural resources, sustainable farming and improve animal welfare;(c) enhancing climate action and adaptation, ecosystem services provision, circular solutions, the conservation of biodiversity and natural resources, sustainable farming and improvement of animal welfare, with farmers being properly and fairly rewarded for their environmental contributions through these activities;

Or. en

Amendment 8

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e a (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(ea) introduction of a comparative system on any additional administrative obligations for beneficiaries against existing obligations.

Or. en

Amendment 9

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 – paragraph 8

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
8. Member States may grant temporary derogations from protective practices, where weather conditions prevent farmers and other beneficiaries from implementing those practices or where the implementation of those protective practices would hamper the objectives set out in paragraph 4. Member States shall ensure that the temporary derogations are limited in their scope and duration to the extent necessary, granted based on objective and non-discriminatory criteria and that they do not hamper the objectives set out in paragraph 4 or distort competition.8. Member States may grant temporary derogations for peatlands and wetlands, buffer strips, integrated crop-livestock practices, crop diversification thresholds, space-for-nature calculations and reseeding in Natura 2000 areas, provided that the objectives set out in paragraph 4 are not compromised or competition distorted. Member States shall ensure that the temporary derogations are limited in their scope and duration to the extent necessary, granted based on objective and non-discriminatory criteria and that they do not hamper the objectives set out in paragraph 4 or distort competition.

Or. en

Amendment 10

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
The surface of the areas designated pursuant to the first subparagraph, point (b), shall not exceed 2 % of the utilised agricultural area of the Member State concerned.The surface of the areas designated pursuant to the first subparagraph, point (b), shall not exceed 2 % of the utilised agricultural area of the Member State concerned unless a higher percentage is duly justified by natural constraints, climate vulnerability or environmental protection needs and approved in the NRP Plan.

Or. en

Amendment 11

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 – paragraph 3

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
3. The payments per eligible hectare shall be limited to the additional costs or loss of income related to undertaking agricultural production in the designated areas compared to production in non-designated areas.3. The payments per eligible hectare shall reflect the production constraints linked to farming in the designated areas and reward farmers for environmentally sustainable practices.

Or. en

Amendment 12

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 – paragraph 3

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
3. Member States may only grant payments under this Article in order to compensate beneficiaries for all or part of the additional costs and income foregone related to the compliance with mandatory requirements resulting from the implementation of the Union acts and provisions listed in paragraph 1, first subparagraph, including transaction costs.3. Member States may grant payments under this Article which constitute fair and proportionate reward for compliance with mandatory requirements resulting from the implementation of the Union acts and provisions listed in paragraph 1, first subparagraph, including transaction costs.

Or. en

Amendment 13

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. Member States shall provide incentives for the following actions beneficial for the climate, environment, animal health and welfare and sustainable forestry:1. Member States shall provide fair and proportionate incentives and rewards for the following actions beneficial for the climate, environment, animal health and welfare and sustainable forestry, with payment levels reflecting both the effort required and the contribution of the commitments to enhanced environmental, climate or animal welfare outcomes of relevance to Union objectives:

Or. en

Amendment 14

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) voluntary management commitments taken up by farmers and other beneficiaries, including commitments to maintain organic farming and extensification of livestock production, established and implemented in accordance with paragraph 3;(a) voluntary management commitments taken up by farmers and other beneficiaries, including commitments to maintain organic farming, extensification of livestock production, and other sustainable pasture and grazing management methods established and implemented in accordance with paragraph 3;

Or. en

Amendment 15

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 – paragraph 2

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2. Each Member State shall provide support for organic farming certified in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/848 of the European Parliament and of the Council16 and extensive livestock production systems under both forms of action referred to in paragraph 1.2. Each Member State shall provide support for organic farming certified in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/848 of the European Parliament and of the Council16 and extensive livestock production systems under both forms of action referred to in paragraph 1. Member States shall ensure that farmers who have already transitioned to certified organic farming or who have implemented production systems delivering environmental or animal-welfare benefits equivalent to those supported under this Article prior to the entry into force of this Regulation, shall be rewarded for the environmental benefits they deliver. Such farmers shall not be placed at a disadvantage compared with those undertaking a transition only after 2027.
16 Regulation (EU) 2018/848 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on organic production and labelling of organic products and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 (OJ L 150, 14.6.2018, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2018/848/oj).16 Regulation (EU) 2018/848 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on organic production and labelling of organic products and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 (OJ L 150, 14.6.2018, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2018/848/oj).

Or. en

Amendment 16

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 – paragraph 5 a (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
5a. Schemes introduced for farmers under this Regulation shall be designed and implemented with a view to ensuring sufficient longevity and predictability, so that farmers can reasonably rely on their continued availability and conditions over time, thereby justifying the effort, investment and management changes required to participate and supporting long-term farm planning.

Or. en

Amendment 17

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 – paragraph 4

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
4. For support granted as a payment per animal to the livestock sectors, Member States shall take into account environmental impacts, including by setting a maximum livestock density criteria in nitrate vulnerable zones.4. For support granted as a payment per animal to the livestock sectors, Member States shall take into account environmental impacts.

Or. en

Amendment 18

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Member States shall provide support to farmers for participation in risk management tools. Member States shall ensure that support is granted only for losses which exceed a threshold of at least 20 % of the average annual production or income of the farmer in the preceding three-year period, or a three-year average based on the preceding five-year period excluding the highest and lowest entry.Member States shall provide support to farmers for participation in risk management tools. Member States shall ensure that support is granted only for losses which exceed a threshold of at least 20 % of the average annual production or income of the farmer in the preceding three-year period, or a three-year average based on the preceding five-year period excluding the highest and lowest entry. Member States may, where appropriate, apply a threshold lower than 20% for exceptional weather or market shocks, to extend coverage.

Or. en

Amendment 19

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 1

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1. Member States shall grant support under this Article for productive and non-productive investments making an appropriate overall contribution to resilience of agriculture, food systems, forestry and rural areas, in particular climate and water resilience. Member States shall explain in their NRP Plans how they plan to grant such support.1. Member States shall grant support under this Article for productive and non-productive investments making an appropriate overall contribution to the resilience and competitiveness of agriculture, food systems, forestry and rural areas, in particular climate, water resilience, digital infrastructure, and improved resource efficiency. Member States shall explain in their NRP Plans how they plan to grant such support.

Or. en

Amendment 20

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
1a. When defining support under this Article, Member States shall give particular consideration to investments that promote innovation and sustainable practices across agriculture, including solutions that improve the management and viability of livestock farming and contribute to the effective use of agricultural land.

Or. en

Amendment 21

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 2

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
2. For holdings above a certain size, to be determined by Member States in their NRP Plans, support for the forestry sector shall be conditional on the presentation of the relevant information from a forest management plan or equivalent instrument in accordance with the sustainable management of forests as defined in the most recent version of Forest Europe’s General Guidelines for the Sustainable Management of Forests in Europe.2. For holdings above a certain size, to be determined by Member States in their NRP Plans, support for the forestry sector shall be conditional on the presentation of the relevant information from a forest management plan or equivalent instrument in accordance with the sustainable management of forests as defined in the most recent version of Forest Europe’s General Guidelines for the Sustainable Management of Forests in Europe with the exception of land purchased by young new entrants or for generational transfer.

Or. en

Amendment 22

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 4 – point b

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) purchase of land for an amount exceeding 10 % of the total eligible expenditure for the operation concerned, with the exception of land purchase for environmental conservation and carbon-rich soil preservation;(b) purchase of land;

Or. en

Amendment 23

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Member States may only grant payments under this paragraph in order to compensate beneficiaries for all or part of the additional costs related to the compliance with those requirements.Member States may only grant payments under this paragraph in order to compensate beneficiaries for all or part of the additional costs related to the compliance with those requirements and, where appropriate, to provide fair and proportionate investment support reflecting the contribution of such compliance to the achievement of Union objectives in the areas of environment, climate, public health, animal welfare or sustainable resource use.

Or. en

Amendment 24

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point da (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(da) an assessment of the specific innovation and digitalisation needs of young farmers, with particular attention to technologies that improve labour efficiency, improve welfare outcomes, support environmental and climate objectives, and strengthen the attractiveness of the sector for new entrants;

Or. en

Amendment 25

Proposal for a regulation

Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point j a (new)

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(ja) investment support for the uptake of digital tools and technologies that improve farm management, reduce workload and enhance the economic viability of young farmers’ activities, in particular in labour-intensive sectors.

Or. en

Amendment 26

Proposal for a regulation

Article 18 – paragraph 4

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
4. Support provided from LEADER shall be focused on rural development fields with added value for farmers and forest holders, such as social, environmental, digital and economic transformation of rural areas, improvement of well-being of rural citizens, strengthening social capital.4. Support provided from LEADER shall be focused on rural development fields with added value for farmers and forest holders and rural communities, such as social, environmental, digital and economic transformation of rural areas, improvement of well-being of rural citizens, strengthening social capital.

Or. en

Amendment 27

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(b) for actions to promote innovation, training and advice, skills development, advisory services and other forms of knowledge sharing and dissemination of information.(b) for actions to promote innovation, training and advice, skills development, digital transition, advisory services and other forms of knowledge sharing and dissemination of information.

Or. en

Amendment 28

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 3 – point a

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(a) advice to farmers and forest holders on sustainable and resilient management of land, farms and forests tailored to farm types and different production systems, as well as on the requirements for support set out in the NRP Plans, including farm stewardship, setting-up and transfers of holdings and start-ups; business management, access to social support, raising awareness about mental health issues and availability of the relevant services; and the use of innovations, data-driven solutions and digital tools;(a) advice to farmers and forest holders on sustainable and resilient management of land, farms and forests tailored to farm types and different production systems, as well as on the requirements for support set out in the NRP Plans, including farm stewardship, setting-up and transfers of holdings and start-ups; business management, access to social support, raising awareness about mental health issues and availability of the relevant services; and the use of innovations, data-driven solutions, digital tools and precision farming techniques;

Or. en

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Pursuant to Article 8 of Annex I to the Rules of Procedure, the rapporteur for opinion declares that he included in his draft opinion input on matters pertaining to the subject of the file that he received, in the preparation of the draft opinion, from the following interest representatives falling within the scope of the Interinstitutional Agreement on a mandatory transparency register.

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1 Irish Farmers Association
2 Tirlán
3 Irish Environmental Network
4 Nofence
5 South Kerry Development Partnership

The list above is drawn up under the exclusive responsibility of the rapporteur for opinion.

Where natural persons are identified in the list by their name, by their function or by both, the rapporteur for opinion declares that he has submitted to the natural persons concerned the European Parliament's Data Protection Notice No 484 (https://www.europarl.europa.eu/data-protect/index.do), which sets out the conditions applicable to the processing of their personal data and the rights linked to that processing.

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