REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing rules on support for strategic plans to be drawn up by Member States under the Common agricultural policy (CAP Strategic Plans) and financed by the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF) and by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council

What is this about?

• Proposal for a regulation to support CAP strategic plans by Member States, funded through EAGF and EAFRD.
• Repeal of Regulations (EU) No 1305/2013 and (EU) No 1307/2013.
• Introduction of a results-based implementation model with greater subsidiarity for Member States.
• Definition of general and specific CAP objectives, including sustainability, climate protection, and food security.
• Framework definitions for terms such as 'agricultural activity,' 'agricultural area,' and 'active farmer' to ensure fair competition.
• Strengthening of environmental and climate goals through GAEC (Good Agricultural and Environmental Condition) standards.
• Introduction of 'Income Basic Support for Sustainability' as a decoupled direct payment.
• Promotion of young farmers, new farm managers, and gender equality in rural areas.
• Establishment of farm advisory services to enhance sustainability and performance.
• Emphasis on risk management and market orientation to stabilize incomes.
• Adjustment of hemp production to THC limits (0.3%).
• Focus on policy coherence in development and trade.