Within the overall framework of the CAP, support for rural development, including for activities in the food and non-food sector and in forestry, shall contribute to achieving the following objectives:
(a)
fostering the competitiveness of agriculture;
(b)
ensuring the sustainable management of natural resources, and climate action;
(c)
achieving a balanced territorial development of rural economies and communities including the creation and maintenance of employment.
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CitationArticle 4 of Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 (LawPlayer, data as of 2026-07-04)