The Commission published a list of potential agricultural practices that could be financed under the eco-schemes (agri-environmental schemes which should be funded under Pillar 1 of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) after 2022. This list aims to contribute to the debate around the CAP reform and its role in reaching the Green Deal targets. This list also enhances transparency of the process for establishing the Strategic CAP Plans, and provides farmers, administrations, scientists and stakeholders a base for further discussion on making the best use of this new instrument.

Several inclusions in this list could be of interest to financing the protection of livestock against large carnivore depredation. They include:

• Agroecology: support to low intensity, grass-based systems;
• Husbandry and animal welfare plan: housing and open-air grazing management;
• High nature value farming: shepherding and transhumance.

It is up to Member States to decide in consultation with stakeholders what to include in their final CAP Strategic Plans. Read the EU Platform briefing to learn more.