For real reform of the farming policy (CAP)

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43.000.000.000 €

Reform of theEU Agriculture Policy:What is it about?

are spent annually for agriculture subsidies without securing sustainability for our soils and Environment. An equivalent to 32% of the entire EU Budget.

Take action, now! www.farmingfornature.eu

What has to change?Our goals:Reform of the common EU agriculture policy (CAP) towards a environment sound agriculture.

Coupling of the direct payment to environmental services.

What has to happen in detail?Our demands:

1. No subsidies without benefits for people and nature

2. Higher support for voluntary programmes for conservation programmes

3. Sanctions for the destruction of soils, water and biodiversity

4. Sustain jobs and Environment simultaneously

5. Reform of the CAP with a meaningful Greening

What is Greening?The core elements

1. Sustain and create habitats for animals and plants: Obligatory at least 7 % Ecological Focus Areas

2. No longer support for monocultures: At least 3 different crops (Crop diversification)

3. Protection of valuable pastures and meadows:Ban on plowing of grassland

Why do we ask for Greening?Five effects:1. Habitats will be protected

2. Healthy soils

3. Groundwater will be secured

4. Green House Emission will be reduced

5. Production of healthy food will be secured

Why do we need your help?5 reasons for you to take action:

1. Shaping our democracy

2. Enhance more Environmental protection

3. Establish a fairer distribution of funds

4. Maintain the countryside for the next generation

5. Send a signal for healthy food!

Take action now!www.farmingfornature.eu

For real reform of the farming policy (CAP)

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