Support shall be granted to farmers who give agri-environmental commitments for at least five years. Where necessary, a longer period shall be determined for particular types of commitments in view of their environmental effects.
Agri-environmental commitments shall involve more than the application of usual good farming practice.
They shall provide for services which are not provided for by other support measures, such as market support or compensatory allowances.
Support in respect of an agri-environmental commitment shall be granted annually and be calculated on the basis of:
- income foregone,
- additional costs resulting from the commitment given, and
- the need to provide an incentive.
The cost of any non-remunerative capital works necessary for the fulfilment of the commitments may also be taken into account in calculating the level of annual support.
Maximum amounts per year eligible for Community support are laid down in the Annex. These amounts shall be based on that area of the holding to which agri- environmental commitments apply.
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