directorate-general of the European Commission dealing with all aspects of the common agricultural policy (CAP) including market measures, rural development policy, financial matters as well as international relations relating to agriculture
The civil dialogue groups should assist the Commission and help to hold a regular dialogue on all matters relating to the common agricultural policy, including rural development, and its implementation, and in particular the measures which the Commission is called on to take in that context, including the international aspects of agriculture, bring about an exchange of experience and good practice, advise on policy, deliver an opinion on specific matters upon request of the Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development or on their own initiative and monitor policy developments.
After being checked, the computer media containing the accountancy data of the farm return are to be sent under confidential cover by the liaison agency to the Commission of the European Communities, Directorate-General for Agriculture, Division for Analysis of the Situation of Agricultural Holdings.
