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Direct Payments Implementation Act.

Country/Territory
Germany
Document type
Legislation
Date
2014 (2021)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Act on direct payments to farmers under support schemes within the framework of the common agricultural policy.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development
Keyword
Agricultural development Financial agricultural measures Subsidy/incentive Special fund Enforcement/compliance
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Act enforces the Regulation (EU) No. 1307/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing rules for direct payments to farmers under support schemes within the framework of the common agricultural policy of 17 December 2013. In particular, the Act lays down provisions relating to distribution of subsidies to farmers in difficulties. The text consists of 29 articles divided into 3 Parts as follows: General and common provisions (1); Rules for individual direct payments (2) covering issues of basic premium scheme, payment for land management practices conducive to climate and environmental protection, payment for young farmers and redistribution premium and small producer scheme; Final provisions (3). One Annex is enclosed.

Full text
German
Website
www.bgbl.de

References - Legislation

Implements

Regulation (EU) No. 1307/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing rules for direct payments to farmers under support schemes within the framework of the common agricultural policy and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No. 637/2008 and Council Regulation (EC) No. 73/2009.

Legislation | European Union | 2013

Keyword: Agricultural development, Financial agricultural measures, Subsidy/incentive, Special fund, Youth, Smallholders/peasants, Sustainable use, Climate change, Pastoralism

Source: FAO, FAOLEX