(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations are made under the Agriculture Act 2020 (c. 21). They apply in relation to England only.
Regulation 2 amends Article 32 of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing rules for direct payments to farmers under support schemes within the framework of the common agricultural policy (EUR 2013/1307). Regulation 2 amends the meaning of “eligible hectare” for the purposes of a claim for direct payments under the Basic Payment Scheme to include land which is afforested under a national scheme for a duration longer than the maximum period of twelve years specified in Article 22 of Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) (EUR 2013/1305).
An impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant impact, on the private or voluntary sector is foreseen.