This Regulation lays down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 in relation to:

1. (a)

   general provisions on direct payments;

2. (b)

   the F2basic payment scheme F2farm sustainability payment scheme;

3. (c)

   F3the payment for farmers observing agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the environment;

4. (d)

   F4voluntary coupled support;

5. (e)

   F5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6. (f)

   F5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F6The relevant authority shall implement this Regulation in accordance with objective criteria and in such a way as to ensure the equal treatment of farmers and to avoid distortions of the market and of competition, while promoting a sustainable management of natural resources and climate action.