Funding for Agricultural Businesses in Disadvantaged Areas (Compensation Payment)

This chapter explains which agricultural businesses are eligible for the compensation payment in disadvantaged areas, in which geographical regions the land must be located, and what overarching goals are pursued with this funding, particularly the preservation of the landscape and the promotion of sustainable management.

This section describes which areas and agricultural activities are funded by the compensation payment and what specific criteria apply to this funding. It clarifies that the support is for farming in regions with particular natural or other specific disadvantages.

This chapter details the form of financial support, the amount of grants per hectare, and the duration of the funding program. It also explains the staggered funding amount and the maximum area for which funding is granted.

This section sets out the essential rules and requirements for applicants and recipients of the compensation payment, including the conditions for compliance with Common Agricultural Policy regulations and control options.

This section describes the application procedure for the compensation payment, from the electronic submission of the application to approval and proof of fund usage, as well as the responsible approving authority.

This chapter lists the relevant legal bases and guidelines that establish and govern the "Compensation Payment for Agricultural Businesses in Disadvantaged Areas" funding program. It includes both national and European regulations concerning the Common Agricultural Policy and budgetary management.