Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/905 of 12 May 2025 amending Regulation (EC) No 794/2004 as regards an internal review mechanism to follow up on the findings of the Aarhus Convention Compliance Committee in case ACCC/C/2015/128 and other procedural updates

	2.6.	Weighting up the positive and negative effects of the aid (balancing test) To provide the information in this section, please refer to section 3.2.6 (points 134 – 141) of the Guidelines. The Commission assesses whether the positive effects of the aid measure outweigh the identified negative effects on competition and trading conditions. The Commission may conclude on the compatibility of the aid measure with the internal market only where the positive effects outweigh the negative ones. In cases where the proposed aid measure does not address a well-identified market failure in an appropriate and proportionate way, the negative distortive effects on competition will tend to outweigh the positive effects of the measure; hence the Commission is likely to conclude that the proposed aid measure is incompatible.

	2.6.1.	Please specify the impact of the aid on the achievement of the general and specific objectives of the CAP set out in Articles 5 and 6 of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115: … Please specify to which of the objectives of Articles 5 and 6 of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 the aid will contribute: … Please note that pursuant to point (136) of the Guidelines as part of the assessment of the positive and negative effects of the aid, the Commission will take into account the impact of the aid on the achievement of the general and specific objectives of the CAP set out in Articles 5 and 6 of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115, that aim to foster a smart, competitive, resilient and diversified agricultural sector, support and strengthen environmental protection, including biodiversity, and climate action and to contribute to achieving the environmental and climate-related objectives of the Union and to strengthen the socio-economic fabric of rural areas.

	2.6.2.	Does the aid fulfil the conditions laid down in the applicable Sections of Part II of the Guidelines and does it respect the relevant maximum aid intensities or the aid amounts set out therein? ☐yes ☐no Please refer to the applicable Section of Part II of the Guidelines: … Please note that pursuant to point (137) of the Guidelines, the Commission considers that where an aid fulfils the conditions, and does not exceed the relevant maximum aid intensities or maximum aid amounts, laid down in the applicable Sections of Part II, the negative effect on competition and trade is limited to the minimum.

	2.6.3.	Is the aid co-financed under Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 or financed by the Union? ☐yes ☐no Please note that pursuant to point (138) of the Guidelines, with respect to State aid which is co-financed under Regulation (EU) 2021/2115, or financed by the Union, the Commission will consider that the related positive effects have been established.

	2.6.4.	Is the aided activity expected to have any environmental and/or climate impact? ☐yes ☐no If the answer is yes, please describe the expected impact, taking into account environmental protection legislation listed in Point (139) of the Guidelines and the standards of good agricultural and environmental condition (GAEC) under Regulation (EU) 2021/2115: … Please note that pursuant to point (139) of the Guidelines, where it is demonstrated that aid has positive environmental and climate impact, the Commission will consider that the positive effects of such aid have been established.

	2.6.5.	Does the aid takes into account the polluter pays principle? ☐yes ☐no Please provide sufficient information to demonstrate that this principle is taken into account: … Please note that Article 11 of the Treaty provides that ‘environmental protection requirements must be integrated into the definition and implementation of the Union’s policies and activities, in particular with a view to promoting sustainable development.

	2.6.6.	Does the aid bring about other positive effect? ☐yes ☐no If the answer is yes, please indicate which Union policy it reflects: ☐ European Green Deal (COM/2019/640 final) ☐ Farm to Fork Strategy (COM/2020/381final) ☐ EU Strategy on adaptation to climate change (COM/2013/0216 final and COM/2021/82 final) ☐ Communication on Restoring Sustainable Carbon Cycles (COM/(2021)800 final) ☐ Forest Strategy (COM/2021/572 final) ☐ Biodiversity Strategy (COM/2020/380 final) ☐ Other (please specify): … Please provide further details on the positive effect of aid and explain how is the aid aligned with a Union policy(ies) indicated: … Please note that pursuant to point (140) of the Guidelines, where the positive effects of the aid reflect those embodied in Union policies, then aid aligned with such Union policies can be presumed to have wider positive effect.

	2.6.7.	Is the aid granted in favour of investments? ☐yes ☐no If the answer is yes, please provide information under Article 3 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852 158, including as regards the “Do no significant harm” principle, or other comparable methodologies. …

	2.7.	Other information

Aid for Northern Ireland

	2.7.1.	Is the aid to be granted in Northern Ireland? ☐yes ☐no If the answer is yes, please note that pursuant to point (28) of the Guidelines, for aid to be granted in Northern Ireland, where a measure requires compliance with conditions laid down in Regulation (EU) 2021/2115, equivalent information must be provided in the notification to the Commission pursuant to Article 108(3) of the Treaty. In addition to this General Information Sheet, for all measures covered by the Guidelines please complete the relevant Supplementary Information Sheet.

Aid in favour of undertakings in difficulty

Pursuant to point (23) of the Guidelines, the Commission considers that when an undertaking is in financial difficulty, given that its very existence is in danger, it cannot be considered an appropriate vehicle for promoting other public policy objectives until such time as its viability is assured. Therefore, where the beneficiary of the aid is undertaking in difficulty as defined in point (33) (63) of the Guidelines, the aid will be assessed in accordance with the Guidelines on State aid for rescuing and restructuring firms in difficulty.

However, point (23) of the Guidelines provides certain exceptions from the principle of not providing State aid to undertakings in financial difficulties.

	2.7.2.	Is the aid granted to compensate for damage caused by natural disasters and exceptional occurrences referred to in Part II, Sections 1.2.1.1 and 2.1.3. of the Guidelines? ☐yes ☐no If the answer is yes, please note that pursuant to point (23) of the Guidelines, the principle of not providing State aid to undertakings in financial difficulties does not apply, provided that the aid is compatible with the internal market under Article 107(2), point (b), of the Treaty.

	2.7.3.	Is the aid granted to compensate for the damage caused by a risk event referred to in Part II, Sections 1.2.1.2., 1.2.1.3., 1.2.1.5., 2.1.3., 2.8.1. or 2.8.5. of the Guidelines? ☐yes ☐no If the answer is yes, please note that pursuant to point (23) of the Guidelines, the principle of not providing State aid to undertakings in financial difficulties does not apply to aid to compensate for the losses or damage, provided that such losses or damage were caused by the risk events referred to in Part II, Sections 1.2.1.2, 1.2.1.3, 1.2.1.5, 2.1.3, 2.8.1 or 2.8.5. of the Guidelines.

	2.7.4.	Is the aid granted for any of the following aid categories? ☐ aid for the destruction and removal of fallen stock, as set out in Part II, Section 1.2.1.4. of the Guidelines; ☐ aid for prevention, control and eradication measures in the case of animal diseases and plant pest referred to in points (370) and (371) of Part II, Section 1.2.1.3. of the Guidelines. If the answer is yes, please note that pursuant to point (23) of the Guidelines, for reasons of protection of public health and due to the emergency related to these types of aid, the economic situation of an undertaking should not be taken into consideration. Therefore, the principle of not providing State aid to undertakings in financial difficulties does not apply to such aid.

	2.7.5.	Is the aid granted for any of the following aid categories? ☐ information actions referred to in Part II, Sections 1.1.10.1. and 2.4. of the Guidelines; ☐ promotion measures which are generic in character, as set out in Part II, Section 1.3.4. of the Guidelines. If the answer is yes, please note that pursuant to point (23) of the Guidelines, the principle of not providing State aid to undertakings in financial difficulties does not apply.

Aid granted to an undertaking which is subject to an outstanding recovery order

	2.7.6.	Is the aid granted to an undertaking, which is subject to an outstanding recovery order following a previous Commission decision declaring an aid illegal and incompatible with the internal market? ☐yes ☐no If the answer is yes, please note that such aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market, unless one of the two exceptions set out below apply.

	2.7.7.	Is the aid granted to make good the damage caused by natural disasters and exceptional occurrences under Article 107(2), point (b), of the Treaty? ☐yes ☐no If the answer is yes, please note that point (25) of the Guidelines does not apply.

	2.7.8.	Is the aid granted for the costs of prevention, control and eradication of animal diseases referred to in points (370) and (371) in Part II, Section 1.2.1.3. of the Guidelines? ☐yes ☐no If the answer is yes, please note that point (25) of the Guidelines does not apply.

Evaluation of aid schemes

	2.7.9.	Please indicate whether the aid scheme fulfils any of the following: (a) ☐the budget of the scheme or accounted expenditure exceeds EUR 150 million in any given year or EUR 750 million over the total duration, that is to say, the combined duration of the scheme and any predecessor scheme covering a similar objective and geographical area; (b) ☐the scheme contains novel characteristics; (c) ☐the scheme concerns significant market, or technology or regulatory changes are foreseen. If any of the above elements is concerned, please provide the details: … Please note that pursuant to point (640) of the Guidelines, ex post evaluation may be required for schemes with large aid budgets, or containing novel characteristics, or when significant market, technology or regulatory changes are foreseen. In any case, evaluation will be required for schemes with a State aid budget or accounted expenditure over EUR 150 million in any given year or EUR 750 million over their total duration, that is to say, the combined duration of the scheme and any predecessor scheme covering a similar objective and geographical area, starting from 1 January 2023. Given the objectives of the evaluation, and to avoid putting a disproportionate burden on Member States, ex post evaluations are only required for aid schemes the total duration of which exceeds three years, starting from 1 January 2023. Please confirm that if required, the Member State will conduct the ex post evaluation in compliance with points (642) to (646) of the Guidelines: ☐yes ☐no

Any other information

Please provide any other information which you deem important/necessary for the due assessment of the notified aid measure:

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	1.1.1.1.	SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION SHEET ON AID FOR INVESTMENTS IN AGRICULTURAL HOLDINGS LINKED TO PRIMARY AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION This information sheet relates to State aid for investments in tangible and intangible assets on agricultural holdings linked to primary agricultural production as described in Part II., Section 1.1.1.1 of the Guidelines for State aid in the agricultural and forestry sectors and in rural areas ('the Guidelines'). In addition to this form, please fill in the General Information Sheet for the notification of State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas, demonstrating the general eligibility conditions for State aid.

	1.	Do the investments at which the aid is aimed, respect prohibitions and restrictions laid down in Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 159, including where such prohibitions and restrictions only refer to the Union support provided for in that Regulation? ☐yes ☐no

	2.	Is the aid granted for investments in tangible assets and intangible assets carried out by one or more beneficiaries or concerning a tangible asset or intangible asset used by one or more beneficiaries on agricultural holdings linked to the primary agricultural production? ☐yes ☐no

	3.	Is the aid granted in favour of investment in tangible assets and intangible assets linked to the production of biofuels or to the production of energy from renewable sources on holdings? ☐yes ☐no If the answer is yes, please reply to questions 3.1. to 3.15:

	3.1.	Is the investment made for the production of biofuels as defined in Article 2, point (33), of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 160? ☐yes ☐no

	3.2.	If the answer to question 3.1. is yes, are renewable energy production facilities eligible for aid only if their production capacity is no more than equivalent to the annual average fuel consumption of the agricultural holding? ☐yes ☐no

	3.3.	Is the produced biofuel sold on the market ? ☐yes ☐no

	3.4.	Is the investment made for the production of thermal energy and/or electricity from renewable sources on agricultural holdings? ☐yes ☐no

	3.5.	If the answer to question 3.4. is yes: (a) is the aim of the renewable energy production facilities on the agricultural holding eligible for aid only to serve their own energy needs? ☐yes ☐no (b) is the production capacity of the renewable energy production facilities eligible for aid no more than equivalent to the combined average annual energy consumption of thermal energy and electricity on the agricultural holding, including the farm household? ☐yes ☐no

	3.6.	Is the electricity produced sold into the grid? ☐yes ☐no

	3.7.	If the answer to question 3.6 of this Information Sheet is yes, will the annual average self-consumption limit be respected? ☐yes ☐no Please note that pursuant to point (146)(b) of the Guidelines, where the investment is made for the production of thermal energy and/or electricity from renewable sources on agricultural holdings, the renewable energy production facilities are eligible for aid only if the aim is to serve their own energy needs and their annual production capacity is no more than equivalent to the combined average annual energy consumption of thermal energy and electricity on the agricultural holding, including the farm household; regarding electricity, the selling of electricity is allowed into the grid as far as the annual average self-consumption limit is respected.

	3.8.	Where more than one agricultural holding carry out the investment for the production of energy from renewable sources with the aim to serve their own energy needs or for the production of biofuels on holdings, is the annual average consumption equivalent to the sum of the annual average consumption of all beneficiaries? ☐yes ☐no

	3.9.	Are there any minimum standards at national level for energy efficiency for investments in renewable energy infrastructure that consume or produce energy? ☐yes ☐no If the answer is yes, please describe the relevant national minimum standards: …

	3.10.	If the answer to question 3.9. is yes, is there a requirement at national level that the minimum standards referred to in that question must be complied with? ☐yes ☐no

	3.11.	Is the aid granted in favour of investments in installations, the primary purpose of which is electricity production from biomass? ☐yes ☐no

	3.12.	If the answer to question 3.11. is yes, do the installations utilise a minimum percentage of the heat energy produced, as determined by the Member State? ☐yes ☐no

	3.13.	Are there thresholds established at the level of the Member State for the maximum proportion of cereals and other starch rich crops, sugar and oil crops used for bioenergy production, including biofuels, for different types of installations in accordance with Article 26 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001? ☐yes ☐no Please specify these thresholds: … Please note that pursuant to point (150) of the Guidelines, Member States must establish thresholds for the maximum proportions of cereals and other starch rich crops, sugar and oil crops used for bioenergy production, including biofuels, for different types of installations in accordance with Article 26 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001.

	3.14.	Is the aid to bioenergy projects limited to bioenergy meeting the applicable sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria laid down in Union legislation including Article 29 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001? ☐yes ☐no Please note that pursuant to point (150) of the Guidelines, aid to bioenergy projects must be limited to bioenergy meeting the applicable sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria laid down in Union legislation including Article 29 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001.

	3.15.	Does the production capacity of the installation exceed the average annual consumption of the beneficiary(ies)? ☐yes ☐no If the answer is yes, please note that Member States must comply with the conditions laid down in the Guidelines on State aid for climate, environmental protection and energy 2022 161 unless such aid is exempt from notification obligation (e.g. through Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 162).

	4.	Please indicate the objective(s) pursued by the investment: (a) ☐improvement of the overall performance and sustainability of the agricultural holding, in particular through a reduction in production costs or the improvement and re-deployment of production; (b) ☐improvement of the natural environment, hygiene or animal welfare standards; (c) ☐creation and improvement of infrastructure related to the development, adaptation and modernisation of agriculture, including access to farm land, land consolidation and land improvement, the supply of sustainable energy, energy efficiency, supply and saving of water; (d) ☐restoration of agricultural production potential damaged by natural disasters, exceptional occurrences or adverse climatic events which can be assimilated to a natural disaster, animal diseases and plant pests, protected animals and the prevention and risk mitigation of damage caused by those before-mentioned events and factors. (e) ☐contribution to climate change mitigation and adaptation, including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing carbon sequestration, as well as promoting sustainable energy and energy efficiency; (f) ☐contribution to sustainable circular bioeconomy and fostering sustainable development and efficient management of natural resources such as water, soil and air, including by reducing chemical dependency; (g) ☐contribution to halting and reversing biodiversity loss, enhancing ecosystem services and preserving habitats and landscape; Please note that pursuant to point (152) of the Guidelines, the investment must pursue at least one of the above objectives.

	5.	Please indicate the eligible costs: (a) ☐the construction, acquisition, including leasing, or improvement of immoveable property, including investments in passive in-house wiring or structured cabling for data networks and, if necessary the ancillary part of the passive network on the private property outside the building; If the aid is granted in favour of the costs of land purchase, is land purchased only eligible for aid to an extent not exceeding 10% of the total eligible costs of the operation concerned? ☐yes ☐no If the answer is no, does the operation concern: ☐ environmental conservation and carbon-rich soil preservation? ☐ land purchased by young farmers through the use of financial instruments? Please note that only in those two cases a higher percentage than the above-mentioned 10% of the total eligible costs of the operation concerned may be permitted exceptionally and in duly justified circumstances. If that is the case, please provide information concerning the exceptional and duly justified circumstances so that the Commission may assess the case in question. … (b) ☐the purchase or lease purchase of machinery and equipment up to the market value of the assets; (c) ☐the general costs linked to the expenditure referred to in points (a) and (b), such as architect, engineer and consultation fees, fees relating to advice on environmental and economic sustainability, including feasibility studies; feasibility studies remain eligible costs even where based on their results, no expenditure referred to in points (a) and (b) is incurred; (d) ☐the acquisition or development or usage fees of computer software, cloud and similar solutions and the acquisition of patents, licenses, copyrights and trademarks; (e) ☐the expenses for non-productive investments linked to the objectives referred to in point (152)(e), (f) and (g) of the Guidelines; (f) ☐in the case of investment aimed at the restoration of agricultural production potential damaged by natural disasters, exceptional occurrences or adverse climatic events which can be assimilated to a natural disaster, animal diseases or plant pests and protected animals: the costs incurred for restoring the production potential, including capitalised work, up to the level as it was at before the occurrence of those events; Please note that pursuant to point (153)(f) of the Guidelines, where appropriate, the beneficiaries should endeavor to include in the restoration, adaptation measures to climate change. (g) ☐in the case of investments aimed at the prevention of damage caused by natural disasters, exceptional occurrences, adverse climatic events which can be assimilated to a natural disaster, animal diseases and plant pests and by protected animals: the costs of specific prevention actions aiming at reducing the consequences of such probable events; Please note that pursuant to point (153)(g) of the Guidelines, in case of damage by adverse climatic events which can be assimilated to a natural disaster or by plant pests, beneficiaries should, where appropriate, endeavour to include in the restoration, adaptation measures to climate change, in order to minimise damage and losses produced by similar events in the future. (h) ☐purchase and planting of annual plants: ☐ carried out for the objective set out in point (152)(d) of the Guidelines; ☐ carried out for preserving plant varieties under threat of genetic erosion, as referred to in point (210) of the Guidelines; (i) ☐purchase of animals: ☐ the purchase carried out for the objective of point (152)(d) of the Guidelines; ☐ the purchase of animals of endangered breeds as defined in Article 2, point (24) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 163 under the commitments referred to in point (207) of the Guidelines; ☐ the purchase of guard dogs protecting livestock against large predators.

	6.	Is the aid granted for any of the following costs? (a) purchase of agricultural production rights and payment entitlements; (b) purchase and planting of annual plants for other purposes than those referred to in question 5 (h) of this Supplementary Information Sheet; (c) purchase of animals for other purposes than those referred to in question 5(i) of this Supplementary Information Sheet; (d) investments to comply with national or Union standards in force; (e) costs, other than those referred to point (153) of the Guidelines connected with leasing contracts, such as lessor's margin, interest refinancing costs, overheads and insurance charges; (f) working capital; (g) wiring or cabling for data networks outside the private property. ☐yes ☐no If any of the costs referred to in points (a) to (g) is included, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.

	7.	Is the aid granted in favour of investments in irrigation? ☐yes ☐no If the answer is yes, please reply to questions 7.1 to 7.7:

	7.1.	Has a river basin management plan been notified to the Commission, in accordance with the terms of Directive 2000/60/EC 164, for the entire area in which the investment is to take place, as well as in any other areas whose environment may be affected by the investment? ☐yes ☐no

	7.2.	Have the measures taking effect under the river basin management plan in accordance with Article 11 of Directive 2000/60/EC and of relevance to the agricultural sector been specified in the relevant programme of measures? ☐yes ☐no

	7.3.	Is water metering enabling measurement of water use at the level of the supported investment in place or will it be put in place as part of the investment? ☐yes ☐no

	7.4.	Where the aid is granted for an investment in an improvement to an existing irrigation installation or element of irrigation infrastructure, are the following conditions fulfilled? (a) is it assessed ex-ante that the investment offers potential water savings reflecting the technical parameters of the existing installation or infrastructure? ☐yes ☐no (b) if the investment affects bodies of ground-or-surface water whose status has been identified as less than good in the relevant river basin management plan for reasons related to water quantity or if state-of-the-art climate vulnerability and risk assessments determined that the affected water bodies in good status could lose their status for reasons related to water quantity caused by climate change impacts, will an effective reduction in water use be achieved contributing to the achievement and maintenance of good status of these water bodies, as laid down in Article 4(1) of Directive 2000/60/EC? ☐yes ☐no (c) The State must set percentages for potential water savings and effective reduction in water use as an eligibility condition. Do these percentages ensure that: (i) the percentage of potential water savings amounts to at least 5% when the technical parameters of the existing installation or infrastructure already ensure a high degree of efficiency, and to at least 25% when the current degree of efficiency (prior to investment) is low and/or for investments that take place in areas where water savings are most needed to ensure the achievement of good water status (where not yet achieved) and avoid deterioration of status of water bodies; ☐yes ☐no (ii) the percentage of effective reduction in water use, at the level of the investment as a whole, amounts to at least 50 % of the potential water saving made possible by the investment in the existing irrigation installation or element of infrastructure. ☐yes ☐no Please note that the conditions set out in question 7.4. do not apply to an investment in an existing installation, which affects only energy efficiency or to an investment in the creation of a reservoir or to an investment in the use of recycled water which does not affect a body of ground or surface water.

	7.5.	Where the aid is granted for investments in the use of reclaimed water as an alternative water supply, does the provision and use of such water comply with Regulation (EU) 2020/741 165; ☐yes ☐no

	7.6.	Where the aid is granted for investments resulting in a net increase of the irrigated area affecting a given body of ground or surface water, are the following conditions complied with? (i) the status of the water body has not been identified as less than good in the relevant river basin management plan for reasons related to water quantity; and ☐yes ☐no (ii) an environmental analysis shows that there will be no significant negative environmental impact from the investment. Such an environmental impact analysis must be either carried out or approved by the competent authority of the Member State and may also refer to groups of holdings. ☐yes ☐no

	7.7.	Is the aid granted for investments in the creation or expansion of a reservoir for the purpose of irrigation? ☐yes ☐no If the answer to question 7.7 of this Information Sheet is yes, will the aid be granted only if it does not lead to significant negative environmental impact? ☐yes ☐no Please note that pursuant to point (158) of the Guidelines, an investment in the creation or expansion of a reservoir for the purpose of irrigation is only eligible provided it does not lead to significant negative environmental impact.

	8.	Please indicate the aid intensity: — ..... % of the eligible costs; Please note that pursuant to point (159) of the Guidelines, the aid intensity must not exceed 65 %, expect where the aid is granted in relation to any of the situations below. — ..... % of the costs of investments linked to one or more of the specific environmental and climate-related objectives referred to in point (152)(e), (f) and (g) of the Guidelines or to animal welfare; Please note that pursuant to point (160) (a) of the Guidelines, the aid intensity must not exceed 80 % of these eligible costs. — ..... % of the costs of investments by young farmers; Please note that pursuant to point (160)(b) of the Guidelines, the aid intensity must not exceed 80 % of these eligible costs. — ..... % of the costs of investments in the outermost regions or smaller Aegean Islands; Please note that pursuant to point (160)(c) of the Guidelines, the aid intensity must not exceed 80 % of these eligible costs. — ..... % of the eligible costs in case of investments of small farmers within the meaning of Article 28 of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 166; Please note that pursuant to point (161) of the Guidelines, the aid for investments of small farmers within the meaning of Article 28 of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 must not exceed 85 % of the eligible costs. — ..... % of the costs of non-productive investments linked to one or more of the specific environmental and climate-related objectives referred to in point (152)(e), (f) and (g) of the Guidelines; Please note that pursuant to point (162)(a) of the Guidelines, the aid must not exceed 100 % of these eligible costs. — ..... % of the costs of investments for the restoration of production potential referred to in point (152)(d) of the Guidelines and investments related to prevention and risk mitigation of damage caused by natural disasters, exceptional occurrences, adverse climatic events which can be assimilated to a natural disaster, or protected animals. Please note that pursuant to point (162)(b) of the Guidelines, the aid intensity must not exceed 100 % of the eligible costs. ☐ Aid for investments in irrigation: — ..... % of the eligible costs for irrigation on-farm investments made under point (157)(c) of the Guidelines; Please note that pursuant to point (163)(a) of the Guidelines, the aid must not exceed 80 % of the eligible costs for irrigation on-farm investments made under point (157)(c). — ..... % of the eligible costs for investments in off-farm infrastructure in agriculture to be used for irrigation; Please note that pursuant to point (163)(b) of the Guidelines, the aid must not exceed 100 % of the eligible costs for investments in off-farm infrastructure in agriculture to be used for irrigation. — ..... % of the eligible costs for other irrigation on-farm investments. Please note that pursuant to point (163)(c) of the Guidelines, the aid must not exceed 65 % of the eligible costs for other irrigation on-farm investments.

OTHER INFORMATION

Please indicate any other information considered relevant to the assessment of the measure concerned under this Section of the Guidelines.

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	1.1.1.2.	SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION SHEET ON AID FOR INVESTMENTS IN FAVOUR OF THE CONSERVATION OF CULTURAL AND NATURAL HERITAGE LOCATED ON AGRICULTURAL HOLDINGS This information sheet relates to State aid for investments in favour of the conservation of cultural and natural heritage located on agricultural holdings as described in Part II., Section 1.1.1.2 of the Guidelines for State aid in the agricultural and forestry sectors and in rural areas ('the Guidelines'). In addition to this form, please fill in the General Information Sheet for the notification of State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas, demonstrating the general eligibility conditions for State aid.

	1.	Will the investments at which the aid is aimed, respect prohibitions and restrictions laid down in Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 167, including where such prohibitions and restrictions only refer to the Union support provided for in that Regulation? ☐yes ☐no

	2.	Is the aid granted for the conservation of cultural and natural heritage in the form of natural landscapes and buildings, which is formally recognised as cultural or natural heritage by the competent authority of the Member State? ☐yes ☐no

	3.	Please indicate the eligible costs in favour of the conservation of cultural and natural heritage located on agricultural holdings: (a) ☐investment costs in tangible assets; (b) ☐capitalised works.

	4.	Please indicate the aid intensity: … Please note that pursuant to point (167) of the Guidelines, the aid must not exceed 100 % of the eligible costs.

	5.	Where the aid is granted for capitalised works, please indicate the aid amount: … Please note that pursuant to point (168) of the Guidelines, the aid for capitalised works must be limited to EUR 10 000 per year.

OTHER INFORMATION

Please indicate any other information considered relevant to the assessment of the measure concerned under this Section of the Guidelines.

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	1.1.1.3.	SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION SHEET ON AID FOR INVESTMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROCESSING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS OR THE MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS This information sheet relates to State aid for investments in connection with the processing of agricultural products or the marketing of agricultural products, as described in Part II., Section 1.1.1.3 of the European Union Guidelines for State aid in the agricultural and forestry sectors and in rural areas ('the Guidelines'). In addition to this form, please fill in the General Information Sheet for the notification of State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas, demonstrating the general eligibility conditions for State aid.

	1.	Will the investments at which the aid is aimed, respect prohibitions and restrictions laid down in Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 168, including where such prohibitions and restrictions only refer to the Union support provided for in that Regulation? ☐yes ☐no

	2.	Is the aid granted for food and feed crops based biofuels? ☐yes ☐no If the answer is yes, please note that the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market in light of the goal to incentivise the shift towards the production of more advanced forms of biofuels, as foreseen by the Guidelines on State aid for climate, environmental protection and energy 2022.

	3.	Is the aid granted for investments in tangible assets and intangible assets in connection with the processing of agricultural products or the marketing of agricultural products as referred to in points (33)47 and (33)38 of the Guidelines? ☐yes ☐no

	4.	Member States may grant aid for investments in connection with the processing of agricultural products and the marketing of agricultural products if the aid fulfils all the conditions of one of the following aid instruments: (a) Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 (GBER) 169; (b) Guidelines on regional State aid 170; (c) the conditions of Part II., Section 1.1.1.3. of the Guidelines. Where aid is granted under the provisions of the Guidelines on regional State aid, the assessment of such aid is to be carried out on the basis of those Guidelines. Therefore, please fill in the relevant part of the general notification form of Part I and the specific form of Part III of Annex I of Regulation (EC) No 794/2004, as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1627/2006 171, or any provision replacing it.

	5.	If the aid is granted on the basis of Part II., Section 1.1.1.3. of the Guidelines, please indicate the eligible costs: (a) ☐the construction, acquisition, including leasing, or improvement of immoveable property, including investments in passive in-house wiring or structured cabling for data networks and, if necessary, the ancillary part of the passive network on the private property outside the building; If the aid is granted in favour of the costs of land purchase, is land purchased only eligible for aid to an extent not exceeding 10 % of the total eligible costs of the operation concerned? ☐yes ☐no (b) ☐the purchase or lease purchase of machinery and equipment up to the market value of the asset; (c) ☐the general costs linked to the expenditure referred to in points (a) and (b), such as architect, engineer and consultation fees, fees relating to advice on environmental and economic sustainability, including feasibility studies; Please note that feasibility studies remain eligible expenditure even where, based on their results, no expenditure referred to in points (a) and (b) is incurred. (d) ☐the acquisition, development or usage fees of computer software, cloud and similar solution and the acquisition of patents, licences, copyrights and trademarks.

	6.	Is the aid granted for any of the following costs? (a) the costs other than those referred to in question 7 of this Supplementary Information Sheet connected with leasing contracts, such as lessor's margin, interest refinancing costs, overheads and insurance charges; (b) working capital; (c) wiring or cabling for data networks outside the private property; (d) costs related to investments to comply with Union and national standards in force. ☐yes ☐no Please note that if any of the expenses referred to in points (a) to (d) is included, the aid cannot be declared compatible with the internal market.

	7.	Please indicate the aid intensity: — ..... % of the eligible costs; Please note that pursuant to point (175) of the Guidelines, the aid intensity must not exceed 65 % of the eligible costs. — ..... % of investments linked to one or more of the specific environmental and climate-related objectives referred to in point 152 (e), (f) and (g) of the Guidelines or, as regards the processing of agricultural products, to animal welfare; Please note that pursuant to point (176)(a) of the Guidelines, the aid intensity for these costs must not exceed 80 % of the eligible costs. — ..... % of investments by young farmers; Please note that pursuant to point (176)(b) of the Guidelines, the aid intensity for the investments carried out by young farmers must not exceed 80 % of the eligible costs. — ..... % of investments in the outermost regions or smaller Aegean Islands; Please note that pursuant to point (176)(c) of the Guidelines, the aid intensity for the investments in the outermost regions or smaller Aegean Islands must not exceed 80 % of the eligible costs.

	8.	Is the aid granted as the individual investment aid? ☐yes ☐no

	9.	If the answer to question 10 of this Supplementary information sheet is yes, please indicate the amount of eligible costs and/or the gross grant equivalent: … Please note that pursuant to point (177) of the Guidelines, individual investment aid for the processing of agricultural products and the marketing of agricultural products, exceeding the notification threshold set out in point (35)(a) of the Guidelines, i.e. eligible costs exceeding EUR 25 million, or the gross grant equivalent exceeding EUR 12 million, must be notified to the Commission separately.

OTHER INFORMATION

Please indicate any other information considered relevant to the assessment of the measure concerned under this Section of the Guidelines.

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	1.1.2.	SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION SHEET ON START-UP AID FOR YOUNG FARMERS AND START-UP AID FOR AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES This form must be used by Member States for the notification of State aid measures which are designed to grant start-up aid for young farmers and start-up aid for agricultural activities as described in Part II., Section 1.1.2 of the European Union Guidelines for State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas ('the Guidelines'). In addition to this form, please fill in the General Information Sheet for the notification of State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas, demonstrating the general eligibility conditions for State aid.

	1.	Is the aid granted solely to undertakings active in the primary agricultural production? ☐yes ☐no

	2.	Is the aid granted in favour of: ☐ young farmers as defined in point (33)65 of the Guidelines? ☐ start-up of agricultural activities?

	3.	Is the aid limited to beneficiaries which are SMEs? ☐yes ☐no Please note that pursuant to point (181) of the Guidelines, aid provided under Part II., Section 1.1.2. of the Guidelines this section must be limited to SMEs.

	4.	Is the aid conditional on the submission of a business plan to the competent authority of the Member State concerned? ☐yes ☐no

	5.	Please indicate the aid amount: … Please note that pursuant to point (183) of the Guidelines, the aid must not exceed EUR 100 000.

OTHER INFORMATION

Please indicate any other information considered relevant to the assessment of the measure concerned under this Section of the Guidelines.

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	1.1.3.	SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION SHEET ON START-UP AID FOR PRODUCER GROUPS AND ORGANISATIONS IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR This form must be used by Member States for the notification of State aid measures which are designed to grant start-up aid for producer groups and organisations in the agricultural sector described in Part II., Section 1.1.3 of the European Union Guidelines for State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas ('the Guidelines'). In addition to this form, please fill in the General Information Sheet for the notification of State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas, demonstrating the general eligibility conditions for State aid.

	1.	Is the aid granted only to producer groups or organisations that have been officially recognised by the competent authority of the Member State concerned? ☐yes ☐no

	2.	Do the agreements, decisions and other behaviour in the framework of the producer group or organisation comply with the competition rules as they apply by virtue of Articles 206 to 210a of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 172? ☐yes ☐no

	3.	If the aid is granted directly to producers to offset their contributions to the costs of running the groups or organisations, is the aid granted up to the same overall amount as would be the aid to producer groups or organisations? ☐yes ☐no

	4.	If the answer to question 3 is yes, is the granting of aid limited to the first five years following the formation of the group or organisation? ☐yes ☐no

	5.	Is the aid granted to producer groups, which have been recognised as producer organisations under the conditions of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013? ☐yes ☐no

	6.	Is aid limited to producer groups and producer organisations falling within the definition of SMEs? ☐yes ☐no Please note that pursuant to point (190) of the Guidelines, the Commission will not authorise the aid towards the costs covered in this Section of the Guidelines in favour of large enterprises.

	7.	Are the beneficiaries of the aid under this Section of the Guidelines required to adjust to take account of any changes in the regulations governing the common organisation of the markets in agricultural products? ☐yes ☐no

	8.	Please indicate the eligible costs: ☐ the costs of the rental of suitable premises; Where premises are purchased, are the eligible costs for premises limited to rental costs at market rates? ☐yes ☐no Please note that pursuant to point (192) of the Guidelines, where premises are purchased, the eligible costs for premises must be limited to rental costs at market rates. ☐ the costs of acquisition of office equipment; ☐ the costs of administrative staff; ☐ overheads; If the costs of overheads are eligible, please specify such costs: … ☐ legal and administrative fees; ☐ the costs of acquisition of computer hardware, the costs of acquisition or usage fees of computer software, clouds and similar solutions. Please note that pursuant to point (195) of the Guidelines, the aid, which is granted to producer group or organisations to cover expenses not linked to start-up costs, such as investments or promotion activities, will be assessed in accordance with the rules governing such type of aid.

	9.	Please confirm that no aid is granted to any of the following: (a) production organisations, entities or bodies, such as companies or cooperatives, the objective of which is the management of one or more agricultural holdings and which are therefore single producers; (b) agricultural associations that undertake tasks such as mutual support and farm replacement and farm management services, in the members' holdings without being involved in the joint adaptation of supply to the market; (c) producer groups that do not comply with the requirements laid down in Article 67(3) of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 or producer groups, organisations or associations, the objectives of which are incompatible with Article 152(1)(c), Article 156 and Article 161 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013; ☐yes ☐no Please note that pursuant to point (193) of the Guidelines, the aid must not be granted to beneficiaries as specified in points (a) to (c) of this question.

	10.	Is the aid paid as a flat rate in degressive annual instalments for the first five years following the date on which the producer group or organisation was officially recognised by the competent authority on the basis of its business plan? ☐yes ☐no

	11.	Is the last instalment paid only after the Member State concerned has verified the correct implementation of the business plan? ☐yes ☐no

	12.	Please indicate the aid intensity and the aid amount per year: … Please note that pursuant to point (196) of the Guidelines, the aid must not exceed 10 % of the annual marketed production of the group or organisation with a maximum of EUR 100 000 per year.

OTHER INFORMATION

Please indicate any other information considered relevant to the assessment of the measure concerned under this Section of the Guidelines.

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	1.1.4.	SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION SHEET ON AID FOR AGRI-ENVIRONMENT-CLIMATE COMMITMENTS This form must be used for the notification of any State aid measure to support agricultural production methods designed to protect the environment and to maintain the countryside (agri-environment-climate commitments) covered by Part II., Section 1.1.4. of the Guidelines for State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas ('the Guidelines'). In addition to this form, please fill in the General Information Sheet for the notification of State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas, demonstrating the general eligibility conditions for State aid.

	1.	Is the aid granted solely to undertakings and groups of such undertakings active in the primary agricultural production, which undertake, on a voluntary basis, to carry out operations consisting of one or more agri-environment-climate commitments? ☐yes ☐no

	2.	Do the aided measures aim at the preservation and the promotion of the necessary changes to agricultural practices that make a positive contribution to the environment and climate? ☐yes ☐no

	3.	Please indicate whether the voluntary commitments for which the aid is granted go beyond: (a) ☐the relevant statutory management requirements and GAEC standards established under Title III, Chapter I, Section 2, of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 173; (b) ☐the relevant minimum requirements for the use of fertiliser and plant protection products as well as other relevant mandatory requirements established by national and Union law; (c) ☐the conditions established for the maintenance of the agricultural area in accordance with Article 4(2), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115. Please note that pursuant to point (201) of the Guidelines, all such mandatory standards and requirements must be identified and described in the notification to the Commission.

	4.	Where national law imposes standards and requirements for the use of fertiliser and plant protection products, which go beyond the corresponding minimum requirements laid down in Union law, is the aid granted for commitments contributing to compliance with such national standards and requirements? ☐yes ☐no

	5.	If the answer to question 4 of this Supplementary Information Sheet is yes, will such aid be granted for a maximum of 24 months from the date on which the standards and requirements imposed by national law become mandatory for the holding? ☐yes ☐no

	6.	Do the undertakings carrying out operations under this Section of the Guidelines have access to the relevant knowledge and information required to implement such operations, and is appropriate training made available for those who require it, as well as access to expertise in order to assist farmers who commit to change their production systems? ☐yes ☐no

	7.	Are commitments undertaken for a period of five to seven years? ☐yes ☐no Please specify the duration: …

	8.	If the aid is granted for commitments undertaken for a period longer than seven years: is the longer duration necessary in order to achieve or maintain the environmental benefits sought? ☐yes ☐no If the answer is yes, please provide the justification as to why a longer period is necessary for the aided type of the commitment(s): … Please note that pursuant to point (204) of the Guidelines, where necessary in order to achieve or maintain the environmental benefits sought, Member States may determine a longer period for particular types of commitments, including by means of providing for their annual extension after the termination of the initial period.

	9.	Is the aid is granted for commitments undertaken for a period shorter than five years? ☐yes ☐no If the answer is yes, please indicate towards what type of the commitments is the aid granted: ☐ for the conservation, sustainable use and development of genetic resources; ☐ for new commitments directly following the commitment performed in the initial period; ☐ other duly justified cases. If the aid concerns “other duly justified case”, please demonstrate that a shorter period is necessary: … Please specify the length of such a shorter period: … Please note that in compliance with point (204) of the Guidelines, such a shorter period must be set at at least one year.

	10.	Please confirm that commitments to extensify livestock farming comply with at least the following conditions: (a) ☐the whole grazed area of the holding must be managed and maintained to avoid over- and under-grazing; (b) ☐livestock density must be defined taking account of all grazing livestock kept on the farm or, in the case of a commitment to limit nutrient leaching, all animals kept on the farm which are relevant to the commitment in question.

	11.	Please confirm that commitments to rear local breeds in danger of being lost to farming or to preserve plant genetic resources under threat of genetic erosion require one of the following: (a) ☐to rear farm animals of local breeds, genetically adapted to one or more traditional production systems or environments in the country, in danger of being lost to farming; (b) ☐to preserve plant genetic resources naturally adapted to the local and regional conditions and under threat of genetic erosion.

	12.	Please confirm that only the following species of farm animals are eligible for aid: cattle, sheep, goats, equidae, pigs, birds, rabbits and bees: ☐yes ☐no Please specify which farm animals species are eligible for aid: …

	13.	Where the aid is granted for local breeds considered as being in danger of being lost to farming, are the following conditions fulfilled? (a) the number, at national level, of breeding females concerned is stated; (b) that number and the endangered status of the listed breeds is certified by a duly recognised relevant scientific body; (c) a duly recognised relevant technical body registers and keeps up-to-date the breeding book for the breed; (d) the bodies concerned possess the necessary skills and knowledge to identify animals of the breeds in danger. ☐yes ☐no Please note that all the above conditions must be respected. Please note that in compliance with point (209) of the Guidelines, for the Commission to be able to assess and approve such aid, the conditions for considering local breeds for which the aid is granted as being in danger of being lost to farming must be described and included in the notification to the Commission.

	14.	Where the aid is granted for genetic resources under threat of genetic erosion, does the notification include sufficient evidence of genetic erosion, based upon scientific results or indicators for the reduction of landraces or primitive local varieties, their population diversity and, where relevant, for modifications in the prevailing agricultural practices at local level? ☐yes ☐no Please note that pursuant to point (210) of the Guidelines, plant genetic resources can be considered as being under threat of genetic erosion on condition that sufficient evidence of genetic erosion, based upon scientific results or indicators for the reduction of landraces or primitive local varieties, their population diversity and, where relevant, for modifications in the prevailing agricultural practices at local level, is described and included in the notification to the Commission.

	15.	Is the aid provided for the conservation and for the sustainable use and development of genetic resources in agriculture for operations not covered by points (198) to (210) of the Guidelines? ☐yes ☐no If the answer is yes, please provide more details on the aided operations: …

	16.	Is aid granted in favour of collective schemes and result-based payments schemes, such as carbon farming schemes? ☐yes ☐no If the answer is yes, please provide more details on the aided operations: … Please note that pursuant to point (212) of the Guidelines, aid under Section 1.1.4. of the Guidelines may cover collective schemes and result-based payments schemes, such as carbon farming schemes, to encourage farmers to deliver a significant enhancement of the quality of the environment at a larger scale or in a measurable way.

	17.	Please indicate the eligible costs for operations other than the conservation of genetic resources: (a) ☐compensation for all or part of additional costs resulting from the commitments; (b) ☐income foregone resulting from the commitments; (c) ☐transaction costs. If the aid is granted also in favour of investment costs related to agri-environmental-climate commitments under this Section, please fill in the Supplementary Information Sheet 1.1.1.1. on aid for investment in in agricultural holdings linked to primary agricultural production. If the aid pursues other objectives such as training and advisory services to help agricultural producers, please fill in the Supplementary Information Sheet 1.1.10. on aid for provision of technical support in the agricultural sector.

	18.	Please indicate the aid intensity: … Please note that pursuant to point (220) of the Guidelines, the aid must not exceed 100 % of the eligible costs.

	19.	Please confirm that the aid is granted annually: ☐yes ☐no

	20.	If the aid is granted for transaction costs, please provide justification and the specific description of such costs: …

	21.	Please indicate the intensity of aid for transaction costs: … Please note that pursuant to point (215) of the Guidelines, the aid may cover necessary transaction costs, to a value of up to 20 % of the premium paid for the agri-environment-climate commitments, or up to 30 %, where the commitments are undertaken by groups of undertakings.

	22.	Is the aid granted in favour of transaction costs caused by entering into agri-environment-climate commitments? ☐yes ☐no If the answer is yes, please provide a convincing proof of such costs, for example by presenting cost comparisons with undertakings not entering into such commitments: …

	23.	Is the aid granted in favour of transaction costs for the continuation of commitments already entered into in the past? ☐yes ☐no If the answer is yes, please demonstrate that such costs continue to occur or that new transaction costs are being incurred: … Please note that pursuant to point (216) of the Guidelines, the Commission will not authorise State aid for transaction costs for the continuation of commitments already entered into in the past, unless a Member State demonstrates that such costs continue to occur or that new transaction costs are being incurred.

	24.	Are transaction costs calculated on the basis of average costs? ☐yes ☐no If the answer is yes, please demonstrate that, in particular, large enterprises are not overcompensated. …

	25.	Are transaction costs calculated on the basis of average farms? ☐yes ☐no If the answer is yes, please demonstrate that, in particular, large enterprises are not overcompensated. …

	26.	Please confirm that where transaction costs are calculated on the basis of average costs and/or average farms, for the purpose of calculating compensation, a Member States takes into account whether the transaction costs in question are incurred per undertaking or per hectare: ☐yes ☐no

	27.	Please indicate the eligible costs of the aid in favour of operations for the conservation of genetic resources in agriculture: (a) ☐targeted actions: actions promoting the in situ and ex situ conservation, characterisation, collection and utilisation of genetic resources in agriculture, including web-based inventories of genetic resources currently conserved in situ, including in situ/ on-farm conservation, and of ex situ collections and databases; (b) ☐concerted actions: actions promoting the exchange of information for the conservation, characterisation, collection and utilisation of genetic resources in Union agriculture, among competent organisations in the Member States; (c) ☐accompanying actions: information, dissemination and advisory actions involving non-governmental organisations and other relevant stakeholders, training courses and preparation of technical reports.

	28.	Is the aid granted per hectare? ☐yes ☐no

	29.	Is the aid granted as a lump sum? ☐yes ☐no If the answer is yes, please justify: … Please note that pursuant to point (221) of the Guidelines, aid may be granted as a lump sum only in duly justified cases.

	30.	Is the aid granted as a one-off payment per unit? ☐yes ☐no If the answer is yes, please justify: … Please note that pursuant to points (214) and (221) of the Guidelines, aid may be granted as a one-off payment per unit only in duly justified cases, such as operations concerning environmental conservation or commitments to renounce the commercial use of areas.

	31.	If the answer to question 30 of this Supplementary Information Sheet is yes, is such aid calculated on the basis of additional costs incurred and income foregone? ☐yes ☐no

REVISION CLAUSE

	32.	Is a revision clause provided for the operations supported under this Section of the Guidelines? ☐yes ☐no Please note that under point (647) of the Guidelines, a Member State is obliged to introduce it in order to ensure the adjustment of the operations in the case of amendments of the relevant mandatory standards, requirements or obligations referred to in Part II., Section 1.1.4. of the Guidelines beyond which the commitments referred to in that Section have to go.

	33.	Does the aid extend beyond the rural development programming period 2023-2027? ☐yes ☐no If the answer is yes, please note that under point (648) of the Guidelines, a revision clause must to be included for the aid under Part II., Section 1.1.4. of the Guidelines, in order to allow for the adjustment of the operations to the legal framework of the following rural development programming period.

OTHER INFORMATION

Please indicate any other information considered relevant to the assessment of the measure concerned under this Section of the Guidelines.

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	1.1.5.	SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION SHEET ON AID FOR ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITMENTS This form must be used for the notification of any State aid measure to support agricultural production methods designed to improve animal welfare covered by Part II., Section 1.1.5. of the European Union Guidelines for State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas ('the Guidelines'). In addition to this form, please fill in the General Information Sheet for the notification of State aid in the agriculture and forestry sectors and in rural areas, demonstrating the general eligibility conditions for State aid.

	1.	Is the aid granted solely to undertakings active in the primary agricultural production, which undertake, on a voluntary basis, to carry out operations consisting of one or more animal welfare commitments? ☐yes ☐no

	2.	Is the aid granted only for commitments going beyond the relevant mandatory standards established pursuant to Title III, Chapter I, Section 2, of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 174 and other relevant mandatory requirements established by national and Union law? ☐yes ☐no Please note that pursuant to point (226) of the Guidelines, all mandatory standards and requirements and established farming practices must be identified and described in the notification to the Commission.

	3.	Where no relevant mandatory standards or requirements exist, is the aid granted for commitments, which go beyond established farming practice at national level? ☐yes ☐no If the answer to this question is yes, please provide a description of the farming practice concerned: … Please note that pursuant to point (226) of the Guidelines, such established farming practices must be identified and described in the notification to the Commission.

	4.	Is the aid granted for commitments contributing to compliance with the new requirements imposed by national law going beyond the corresponding minimum requirements laid down in Union law? ☐yes ☐no

	5.	If the answer to question 4 of this Supplementary Information Sheet is yes, will such aid be granted for commitments contributing to compliance with those requirements for a maximum of 24 months from the date on which they become mandatory for the holding? ☐yes ☐no

	6.	For which of the following areas do the animal welfare commitments provide upgraded standards of production methods? (a) ☐water, feed and animal care in accordance with the natural needs of animals; (b) ☐housing conditions that improve the comfort of animals and their freedom of movement, such as increased space allowances, flooring surfaces, natural light, microclimate control, as well as housing conditions such as free farrowing or group housing, depending on the natural needs of animals; (c) ☐conditions allowing for expression of natural behaviour, such as enrichment of living environment or late weaning; (d) ☐outdoor access and grazing; (e) ☐practices that increase animal robustness and longevity, including slower growing breeds; (f) ☐practices which avoid mutilation or castration of animals; (g) ☐sanitary measures, preventing non-transmissible diseases, that do not require the use of medical substances such as vaccines, insecticides or anti-parasitic drugs. Please submit a detailed description: …

	7.	When mutilation or castration of animals is deemed necessary, will anaesthetics, analgesia and anti-inflammatory medication or immunocastration be used? ☐yes ☐no Please note that pursuant to point (228)(f) of the Guidelines, in specific cases when mutilation or castration of animals is deemed necessary, anaesthetics, analgesia and anti-inflammatory medication or immunocastration must be used.

	8.	Is the aid granted for animal welfare commitments for a period of one to seven year? ☐yes ☐no Please specify the duration: …