2.6. RDR Measures Under Which Activities will be Delivered
The key measures through which the regional activities will be achieved have been identified (Table 2.6). Those that are listed have demonstrated a close correlation between regional activity and the RDR measures listed. Most aspects of the activities can be addressed through the specified measures. Through this correlation the evolution of an integrated rural development plan within Yorkshire and the Humber can be encouraged.
| ACTIVITY | KEY MEASURES | REG./NAT. PROGRAMMING |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Provide capital and revenue grant payments to maintain, enhance and conserve the environment. |  Agri-environment (Article 22)Training (Article 9)Land improvement (Article 33)Renovation and development of villages (Article 33)Protection of the environment in connection with agriculture (Article 33) |
National Regional Regional Regional Regional |
| 2. Provide support and investment in resources related to the quality management of water, soil and energy. | Agri-environment (Article 22)Training (Article 9)Land improvement (Article 33)Renovation and development of villages (Article 33)Agricultural water resources management (Article 33)Infrastructure connected with agriculture (Article 33)Protection of the environment in connection with agriculture (Article 33) |
National Regional Regional Regional Regional Regional Regional |
| 3. Provide integrated support for forestry and woodlands for timber, energy and amenity. | Afforestation of agricultural land (Articles 29, 30 and 31) Training (Article 9)Marketing and processing (Article 25)Other forestry (Article 30)Marketing of quality agricultural products (Article 33)Diversification of agricultural activities (Article 33) |
National National Regional Regional National Regional Regional |
| 4. Provide financial and technical aid for the development of rural and farm diversification enterprises producing products and services. | Investment in agricultural holdings (Article 4)Training (Article 9)Marketing and processing (Article 25)Marketing of quality agricultural products (Article 33)Diversification of agricultural activities (Article 33)Infrastructure connected with agriculture (Article 33)Tourist and craft activities (Article 33) |
National Regional Regional Regional Regional Regional Regional |
| 5. Increase added value for products and services from rural areas. | Training (Article 9)Marketing and processing (Article 25)Other forestry (Article 30)Farm relief and management services (Article 33)Marketing of quality agricultural products (Article 33)Diversification of agricultural activities (Article 33)Tourist and craft activities (Article 33) |
Regional Regional National Regional Regional Regional Regional |
| 6. Support integrated investment in rural tourism and recreational facilities and assets and the promotion of rural tourism and recreation in line with the regional strategies. | Land improvement (Article 33)Tourist and craft activities (Article 33) |
Regional Regional |
| 7. Aid for the restructuring of agricultural businesses through offering advice for farmers to retire and support for associated land re-parcelling. | Training (Article 9)Reparceling (Article 33). |
Regional Regional |
| 8. Sustain agricultural and rural communities while protecting the environment in remote and disadvantaged areas. | LFA Compensatory allowances (Article 13-21) |
National |
| 9. Enhance the business, environmental and social skills and competencies of individuals within rural communities. | Training (Article 9) |
Regional |
| 10. Support the development of, and access to, rural services and employment. | Basic services for the rural economy (Article 33)Infrastructure connected with agriculture (Article 33) |
Regional Regional |
| 11. Capacity building for rural groups, communities and organisations. | Basic services for the rural economy (Article 33)Renovation and development of villages (Article 33) |
Regional Regional |
| 12. Support the provision of business and environmental advice and information. | Supported across all measures. |
National/Regional |
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