Additional definitions for the rural development component
Article 170
For the purposes of this Title, in addition to the definitions laid down in Article 2, the following definitions shall apply: 1. ‘Community standards’: the standards laid down by the Community in the fields of environmental protection, public health, animal and plant health, animal welfare and occupational safety; 2. ‘Mountain areas’: the areas referred to in the first subparagraph of Article 50(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 ( 14 ) ; 3. ‘Young farmer’: a farmer under 40 years of age at the time when the decision to grant support is taken, possessing adequate occupational skills and competence.