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Information Session

7th May 2014

Sub-Measure 3.1 17th May 2017 FPD Offices, Santa Venera 14:00 – 15:00

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Article 16 of Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013

Sub-Measure 3.1

Support for New Participation in Support for New Participation in Quality Schemes

Introduction to Sub-Measure 3.1

• Aim:
• To assist farmers in joining a quality scheme which serves as a guarantee of product

quality or attributes;

• Promote products certified as attaining the standards of quality schemes;
• Scheme open to all interested actors;
• Encourage farmers to join Malta’s own ‘Products of Quality’ National Scheme (PQNS –
• est. 2014);
• Make EU established quality schemes available to farmers;

– Organic produce, Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) or Traditional Speciality Guaranteed (TSG).

• Beneficiaries:
• “Farmers or groups of farmers” for the new participation in the quality schemes;

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Sub-Measure 3.1

Support for new participation in quality schemes:

• Relevant to wide range of farm produce and processed products from both seasonal and

permanent crops, and livestock;

• Support will only be provided for new participation in the eligibly quality schemes;
• Support will only be provided for new participation in the eligibly quality schemes;
• Support granted on annual incentive payment, for a maximum duration of 5 years;
• Maximum annual amount of support per scheme is up to €2,000 per holding x the number of

farmers eligible. The capping will be confirmed in the guidelines issued in the future;

• In case of group of farmers, the maximum annual support of up to €2,000 (capping to be

confirmed) will be maintained for each farmer. If groups include ineligible farmers, then the latter will not be entitled for support, even though they may form part of the group.

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Eligibility Costs

• Cost of certification which comprises charges related to professional

analysis and administrative fees;

• Annual contribution consisting of expenditure on checks required verifying

compliance with the specifications of the scheme and the annual fee paid to a competent authority. Costs must be incurred AFTER signing of Grant Agreement with the Managing Authority.

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Launch

• Sub-Measure 3.1 will be launched on Monday 26th June 2017.
• Sub-Measure 3.1 will be launched on Monday 26th June 2017.
• Applicant must obtain quotations from the respective Control Bodies.

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New Participation

• Definition:
• Definition:

NEW participation refers to first time participation in the specific scheme.

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General Selection Criteria (I)

• Project proposal targeting multiple indicators – max marks 20

– Applicants are awarded points on the basis of how well their project proposal targets more than one indicator, and how well the proposal fits within the relevant RDP/LDS priorities;

• Preparedness / Readiness – max marks 10
• Preparedness / Readiness – max marks 10

– Applicants are awarded points according to the level of preparedness with regard to permits, drafting of tenders, CBAs, etc. as and where applicable;

• Organisational capacity – max marks 20

– Points awarded according to the administrative capacity, competence and technical resources available to the organization, and how well the project demonstrates long term sustainability. Consideration will be made of how the project will continue to benefit the business/sector/rural area after RDP funding comes to an end. Application should demonstrate evidence of applicant’s financial viability;

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General Selection Criteria (II)

• Cost effectiveness – max marks 20

– Points awarded according to evidenced added value, effectiveness and reasonableness

• f costs proposed. Consideration will be made as to whether the applicant considered
• ther forms of funding and set out clearly the impact the funding will make on the

business and/or the surrounding market. The outputs and outcomes of the proposal business and/or the surrounding market. The outputs and outcomes of the proposal should be proportionate to the level of funding offered. Project deliverability will also be assessed on the basis of whether competitive quotes have been sought, clear rationale in cases where the lowest valid offer is not chosen, whether the costs are realistic and whether the application shows how the project will be successful at the end of the contract

• Complementarity – max marks 10

– Points awarded according to the potential of the proposed project to lead to funding

• pportunities under other measures/funds;

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General Selection Criteria (III)

• Horizontal Priorities (Social Criterion) – max marks 20

– Points awarded on the basis that the proposed intervention/s contribute towards the promotion

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equal

• pportunities,

equality, non-discrimination and improved accessibility whilst targeting sustainable development in the areas of economic growth, accessibility whilst targeting sustainable development in the areas of economic growth, social cohesion and environmental protection. Consideration will be made of whether the applicant has an appropriate policy on equality and diversity (e.g. as an employer), access requirements have been taken into account (e.g. for buildings, websites), and whether any jobs created are open to a diverse range of applicants

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Measure-specific Selection Criteria

Sub-Measure 3.1 (total maximum scoring of 140 marks)

• Dissemination – maximum marks 10:

– Points awarded according to the adequateness and strategy for result dissemination, – Points awarded according to the adequateness and strategy for result dissemination, including a strategy for promotion of EU funding which goes over and above the minimum obligations established by applicable legislation;

• Partnership – maximum marks 20:

– Points awarded according to the number of producers/farmers forming part of the PO/PG/Farmer group submitting the application;

• Young Farmers – maximum marks 10:

– Points awarded if the applicant or at least one of the farmers forming part of the PO/PG/Farmer Group applying falls within the definition of young farmer stipulated by Regulation (EU) No. 1305/2013.

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