Support for simple programmes – Sustainability of Union agriculture (Topic 3)

Topic description

Scope:

Actions should highlight the sustainability of Union agriculture, stressing its beneficial role for climate action and the environment.

Actions should address how the product(s) promoted and its/their production method(s) contribute to climate change mitigation (e.g. reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and/or increase in carbon removals) and/or adaptation (e.g. climate-resistant crops and crop varieties).

In addition, actions should address at least one of the following:

1. biodiversity conservation and sustainable use of natural resources (e.g. wildlife, landscape, genetic resources);
2. sustainable water management (e.g. water use efficiency, reduction of nutrients or pesticides load);
3. sustainable soil management (e.g. erosion control; nutrient balance; prevention of acidification, salinization, reduction of pesticides);
4. sustainable, carbon-efficient methods of livestock production;
5. reduction of use of antimicrobials;
6. reduction of food loss and food waste;
7. animal welfare commitments that go beyond the mandatory legal requirements.