EU rural development policy change
Fine Gael MEP Mairéad McGuinness said there will be only one single funding, programming, management and control framework for rural development, simplifying the entire system of support.
There are three clear parts to the new strategy: improving the competitiveness of agriculture and forestry through support for restructuring, modernisation and quality production; helping to improve the environment through land management; and enhancing the quality of rural life through promoting diversification of economic activities, including improved access to basic services and infrastructure.
