1. Making agricultural measures clear and transparent at farm level
Item 5 c on the agenda of
Strategic Co-ordination Group
Brussels, 3 March 2011
Ville Keskisarja
European Commission
DG Environment
Water Unit

2. Making agricultural measures clear and transparent at farm level
Agriculture related pressures
of dRBMPs
Nitrogen leakage
91%
Phosphorus
90%
Pesticides
69%
Hydro-morphology
50%
Irrigation
37%
Motivation:
Success of agricultural measures is a key to meet WFD objectives
Communication on CAP reform confirms water protection a high priority
WFD measures should be operational in 2012 (WFD article 11.7)
Success of agriculture measures is only possible if farmers know what they need to do to protect water resources in their farm.
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3. Making agricultural measures clear and transparent at farm level
Aim is to give guidance on:
How to ensure that the measures in POMs are clear at farm level
Content will include:
Key issues and priorities in linking POMs and farm level actions
Examples and different characteristics of measures
Universal, multipurpose, tailored
Mandatory or voluntary
Roles and responsibilities?
Target group:
Governmental, administrative bodies, river basin authorities
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4. Work plan for the guidance
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