Delegated regulation 2017/1155 of 15 February 2017, which simplifies certain rules on the greening of direct aid, came into force on Monday 3 July. It bans the use of pesticides on ecological focus areas (EFAs) (see EUROPE 11808).
The changes introduced apply to applications for aid in calendar years from 1 January 2018. Member states will, however, be able to apply them to aid applications in calendar year 2017
The delegated act bans the use of plant protection products on the following...