Article 4 ObjectivesE1

Within the overall framework of F1agricultural support, support for rural development, including for activities in the food and non-food sector and in forestry, shall contribute to achieving the following objectives:

1. (a)

   fostering the competitiveness of agriculture;

2. (b)

   ensuring the sustainable management of natural resources, and climate action;

3. (c)

   achieving a balanced territorial development of rural economies and communities including the creation and maintenance of employment.