Improving the efficiency of agricultural structures

OBJECTIVE: given the seriousness of the situation on the beef and veal market, the proposal amends the eligibility conditions for the grant of investment aid and aid for the installation of young farmers in the beef sector and for the grant of compensatory allowances for the less-favoured areas referred to in Directive 75/268/EEC. SUBSTANCE: it is proposed that the measures to restore market equilibrium should be accompanied by corresponding action regarding the structural measures provided for in Regulation (EEC) No 2328/91. In particular, the sectoral restrictions on investment aid in the beef sector must be redefined, the same conditions should be applied to setting-up aid for young farmers and the maximum density at which compensatory allowances can be granted should be reduced to 1.2 LU/ha so that they go only to extensive holdings. �