The European Commission (EC) has approved the Strategic Plan for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) 2023-2027 presented by Spain, together with that of other countries such as Denmark, Finland, France, Ireland, Poland and Portugal. This is an important step forward in the implementation of the new CAP on January 1, 2023, which is formulated in a way that shapes the transition towards a more sustainable, resilient and modern European agricultural sector.
Eco-regimes are considered: extensive grazing, maintenance of pastures, crop rotations, conservation agriculture, green roofs or surfaces intended for biodiversity (always voluntary)
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1.-Spanish farmers and ranchers will have more than 4,800 million euros a year in direct aid. How will they be distributed?
✔61% will go to income support (through basic aid and redistributive payment).
✔23% will go to payment for environmental commitments (eco-regimes). Eco-regimes are considered: extensive grazing, maintenance of pastures, crop rotations, conservation agriculture, green roofs or surfaces intended for biodiversity (always voluntary)
✔ 14% are allocated to associated aid for certain productions and livestock activities.
✔ 2% for the supplementary payment to young people.
2.-As of 2023, the sector will have the new redistributive payment, an additional income aid for the first hectares of each farm aimed at favoring the redistribution of aid to small and medium-sized farms, mostly of a family nature and professional.
3.-Reserve of 230 million euros per year for specific aid for young people, through the complementary payment of direct aid and rural development funds
4.-Women who settle in front of an agricultural exploitation will receive an additional 15% in the complement of income support received by young people.
5.-The plan includes an annual budget of 582 million euros for sectoral programs (fruit and vegetables, wine, beekeeping).
6.- 1,762 million euros of total public expenditure for rural development measures are also included.
7.- 23% of the budget will be used to carry out agricultural or livestock practices that are beneficial for the climate and the environment, as was pointed out from Spain.
