European Commission 29 April 2004, Commission Regulation(EC) No 817/2004 of 29 April 2004 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF)

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Regulation (EC) No 817/2004 establishes the implementation modalities for Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 concerning rural development support through the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF). Its key provisions include eligibility criteria for investments in agricultural operations, support for young farmers, and conditions for agro-environmental support, while ensuring compliance with the principle of subsidiarity. The regulation applies to all member states, with enforcement mechanisms to ensure that payments are fully disbursed to beneficiaries and that the support aligns with sustainable rural development objectives.AI