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This regulation requires that, in order to allocate land to agriculture or livestock, the land must be technically and economically viable, which restricts individual freedom and requires administrative authorization. It is considered necessary to liberalize this aspect and eliminate this type of procedures that make it difficult to maintain agricultural activity and traditional uses in rural areas.

The current regulations establish that the performance of the precise acts for the use and exploitation of agriculture, livestock, forestry, hunting or similar requires the urban qualification process. The development of economic activities of this nature is limited by the excessive rigidity and duration of the authorization procedure. It is considered necessary to eliminate the instrument of urban qualifications granted by the Community of Madrid, with the City Councils themselves, through municipal license or responsible declaration, being the ones that can grant these authorizations, always counting on the mandatory and necessary sectoral reports.

3.1. Decree 65/1989 of May 11, which establishes the Minimum Cultivation Units for the Territory of the Community of Madrid.

3.2. Decrees 8/1986 of January 23, regulating pruning, clearing and thinning of privately owned farms populated with holm oak and Decree 111/1988 of October 27, which establishes felling in low mountains or carvings of holm oak and Pyrenean oak.

3.3. Decree 146/2017, of December 12, of the Government Council, which creates and regulates the register of livestock farms in the Community of Madrid, and establishes the regulations governing beekeeping activity in it.

3.4. Decrees establishing plans for the use and management of protected areas.

Make the requirements of the regulations more flexible to favor a short-channel food belt in the Community of Madrid

Urge the central government to clarify or, where appropriate, modify the provisions of Law 9/2018, of December 5, which modifies Law 21/2013, of December 9, on Environmental Assessment.

An analysis of the current situation of the value chain shows the existence of clear asymmetries in bargaining power that can lead, and sometimes lead, to a lack of transparency in price formation and practices that distort the market and have a negative effect on the competitiveness of the entire agri-food sector

In order to achieve a better balance in the food chain, efforts must be made to increase the added value of their productions, the grouping of the offer and the increase in the quality of the products.

• PROGRAM TO PROMOTE INTEGRATION. To improve competitiveness, it is necessary to promote organizations that can extend the value chain of agricultural products, including entities in integration, groups of producers or agri-food cooperatives, as strategic backbone structures that concentrate, transform and market production. of the producers.
• DISTRIBUTION OF VALUE IN THE FOOD CHAIN ​​THROUGH VARIOUS ACTIONS. High-quality food is produced in the Community of Madrid, but we must increase the added value, so that we can improve its position in the value chain.

Market orientation is one of the key elements for the competitiveness of the sectors. Other components derived from market-driven production models are involved in this orientation, such as, for example, the figures of quality or ecological production.

In the Community of Madrid we are committed to agricultural production with a clear orientation to the market with fair prices, however, competes in a free market with imports of agricultural products at low prices, which is why the post-2020 CAP framework is necessary to maintain the direct payment system in Spain. Currently, the payments of the first pillar of the CAP account for 51% of the farmer's labor income, which is why it is essential to continue with the direct payment system to maintain the viability of a good part of the farms and not increase the existing gap between agriculture and other rural sectors.

Innovation must play a fundamental role in knowledge and competitiveness to help farmers and inhabitants of rural areas to overcome current and future challenges. The European Union is firmly committed to the European Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems (AKIS).

It is essential to consolidate and develop the triangle of knowledge in agricultural matters (education-research-innovation) to improve innovation indicators in the Community of Madrid and in Spain.

• PROMOTION OF THE AGRICULTURAL KNOWLEDGE AND INNOVATION SYSTEM (AKIS) IN THE COMMUNITY OF MADRID.
• ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN THE EUROPEAN PARTNERSHIP FOR INNOVATION (AEI).
• PROMOTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF AGRICULTURAL DIGITIZATION.

• MAPPING OF SERVICES.
• PROMOTION OF INFRASTRUCTURES FOR COMMON USE IN THE MUNICIPALITIES.
• SUPPORT AND CONSOLIDATE FRAGILE STRUCTURES.
• FACILITATE ACCESS TO FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS THROUGH AVALMADRID OR PRIVATE ENTITIES WITH A SPECIAL FOCUS ON COOPERATIVE ENTITIES.
• ADAPTATION OF THE INFRASTRUCTURES OF THE CURRENT FARMS TO THE REGULATION.
• PROMOTION OF PARCEL CONCENTRATIONS.

It is the second pillar of the Common Agricultural Policy of the European Union. Its objectives are developed through the Rural Development Programs (PDR) of the different Autonomous Communities.

Rural Development pursues a more competitive agricultural activity that is more respectful of the environment. Also improving the quality of life and economic diversification of rural areas, as well as promoting their governance (LEADER).

Short circuits are characterized by relational proximity, defined as the number of intermediaries between the producer and the final consumer, which is limited to at most one intermediary. Likewise, both geographical proximity is valued - seeking to reduce the distances between production and consumption - as well as the proximity of cultural identity, that is, local and regional products.

The objective of this line of action is to consolidate the positioning of a quality brand, achieve impact, notoriety and improve the marketing of products associated with Madrid production, generating value for producers.

It is about reinforcing the values ​​of the brand as a distinctive and guarantor of quality of agri-food products from Madrid. It seeks to communicate the genuine and true feeling of the producers linked to factors of quality and closeness that distinguish the products of the Madrid primary sector with an umbrella brand that reflects these values. This brand will be developed in different categories in order to represent the entire sector, such as artisan products, mountain products and garden products.

Together with the short circuits, it is important to explore new possibilities and develop those alternatives that may be beneficial for the sector and that provide both visibility at a national and international level as well as that do not entail investment risks and offer the possibility of intermediation with professional channels or with end customers. To this end, measures such as:

• PROMOTE WEB MARKETING SYSTEMS.
• PROMOTE RETAIL DISTRIBUTION TO INTERMEDIATE CUSTOMERS BY FACILITATING DISTRIBUTION TO SMALL PRODUCERS THROUGH A COMMERCIALIZATION CENTER FOR LOCAL AND PROXIMITY PRODUCTS KM0, “MERCARURAL”.
• PROMOTE A NETWORK OF DISTRIBUTION POINTS TO THE END CUSTOMER. PROMOTE OTHER FORMS OF DELIVERY DISTRIBUTION.

In the Community of Madrid we understand that a greater effort must be made to support the next generation of farmers and ranchers, which will allow us to strengthen, value, and make profitable many of the farms that are not profitable today due to the lack of adaptation to the market, helping others to guarantee the supply of quality food and keeping a rural environment alive.

For this we will implement the following actions:

• SOCIAL VALUE CAMPAIGN.
• AGRICULTURAL AWARDS COMMUNITY OF MADRID.
• CREATION OF A COMPREHENSIVE ADVICE SERVICE FOR FARMERS AND LIVESTOCK
• AND TRANSFER OF BUSINESSES.
• CREATION OF AN OPEN REPLACEMENT PROGRAM IN AGRICULTURAL COMPANIES.
• HELP FOR YOUNG FARMERS AND LIVESTOCK FARMERS FOR THE FIRST INSTALLATION.

We will promote a continuous training plan, both regulated and non-regulated, adapted to the needs of the sector, with the aim that they know the needs and skills to manage the farms of the future.

• LAUNCH OF THE AGRICULTURAL ERASMUS PROGRAM IN THE COMMUNITY OF MADRID.
• TRAINING PLAN FOR THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR.
• CREATE “SPACE TEST”.
• SCHOLARSHIPS TO APPROACH THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR AND THE AGRI-FOOD COMPANIES.

The new Common Agricultural Policy CAP 2021-2027 will continue to guarantee a decent standard of living for farmers and ranchers, but it will reinforce the actions that must be carried out to combat climate change, protect the environment and preserve biodiversity. The European Commission's proposal is that the CAP allocates 40% of the funds to climate action.

The sector must take advantage of new technologies to design more efficient production models that favor resource savings and generate the least possible environmental impact. To do this, you must stimulate the practice of economically and environmentally sustainable agricultural techniques adapted to the new climatic conditions.

Among others, we will promote a series of favorable measures that will be promoted to adapt the sector to climate change in the Community of Madrid from the double perspective of mitigation and adaptation to it, responding to one of the requirements framed in international agreements. They include mitigation measures as well.

• IMPROVEMENT IN LAND MANAGEMENT.
• LOW EMISSIONS, DIVERSIFIED AND RESILIENT AGRICULTURE AND LIVESTOCK.

- Conservation agriculture.
- Precision farming.
- Crop diversification.
- Use of native breeds and varieties.
- Organic agriculture and livestock.
- Extensive and high mountain livestock.

• VALORIZATION OF AGRICULTURAL SUMPS.
• DEVELOPMENT OF AGRICULTURAL WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN.
• PROMOTION OF THE USE OF RENEWABLE ENERGIES AT THE EXPLOITATION, IRRIGATION OR AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY LEVEL.
• DEVELOPMENT OF CLIMATE CHANGE SCENARIOS FOR AGRICULTURAL REGION.
• USE OF MULTIFUNCTIONAL MARGINS TO MAINTAIN OR INCREASE POLLINATORS.
• DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTION OF THE TRANSFER CENTER AND ASSIGNMENT OF MACHINERY FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW CULTIVATION TECHNIQUES.
• PROMOTE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AGRICULTURAL INSURANCE.
• THE PLAN FOR THE USE AND MANAGEMENT OF THE LIVESTOCK ROAD NETWORK, IN THE COMMUNITY OF MADRID.

Spending on R&D in the agri-food sector in Spain has decreased by 17% in recent years while in the EU it has increased by 37%. As it is an essential strategic element to improve the competitiveness of the sector, a set of measures will be put in place that favor it, promoting R&D&i with an orientation towards the sustainability of the land and the environment through various performances:

• IMPROVE THE CONTROL OF IRRIGATION SYSTEMS AND EFFLUENT MANAGEMENT.
• PROMOTE AN R&D&I STRATEGY ORIENTED TO THE GENETIC IMPROVEMENT OF CROPS.
• SUPPORT PLAN FOR NEW CROPS.
• DEVELOPMENT OF TOOLS THAT MAKE IT POSSIBLE TO QUANTIFY THE CONTRIBUTION OF FARMERS AND LIVESTOCK FARMERS TO SUSTAINABILITY.

A transition towards more sustainable systems in food circuits, new technologies and innovation has already begun along with increased awareness on the part of citizens. In 2021 the European Commission will launch the program "from farm to table" to strengthen its efforts to combat climate change, protect the environment and preserve biodiversity, developing a circular economy model.

• DEVELOPMENT OF ROYAL DECREE 640/2006, OF MAY 26, to establish the conditions for applying community provisions on hygiene, production and marketing of food products, to authorize the direct supply, under certain conditions, of small quantities of primary products to the final consumer by the producer.
• PROMOTION OF TRANSFORMATION CENTERS, DISTRIBUTION AND SALE OF LOCAL PRODUCTS OF KM.
• RAISING CONSUMERS AWARENESS.
• PLAN FOR THE PROMOTION OF GOOD AGRICULTURAL AND LIVESTOCK PRACTICES.

The new CAP proposal establishes the objective of “Promoting sustainable development and efficient management of natural resources such as water, soil and air”. The efficient management of these three resources: water, soil and air, will contribute to achieving the environmental objective of the future CAP, which is "Promote care for the environment and action for the climate and contribute to the environmental and climate objectives of the Union”, for this we will launch:

• IRRIGATION MODERNIZATION PLAN. The Community of Madrid will continue to comprehensively improve and modernize irrigation in our region and, on the other hand, will continue helping to undertake the necessary investments to improve and adapt irrigation on farms. In this way we will obtain a reduction in diffuse environmental effects, greater efficiency in the use of a strategic resource such as water and a reduction in energy costs which, in turn, results in greater environmental and economic sustainability.
• USE OF RECLAIMED WATER FOR IRRIGATION. Actions will be carried out to increase the volume of regenerated water produced and distributed, extending and promoting its use in the Community of Madrid. Currently, the commitment to sustainable development requires extending and promoting the use of reclaimed water for various activities, including agriculture, beyond the irrigation of municipal green areas or sports.