 
  WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  TN/AG/S/10 
8 November 2004 
 (04-4733) 
Committee on Agriculture 
Special Session  
 
 
GREEN BOX MEASURES 
 
Note by the Secretariat  
 
Introduction 
This note on Green Box measures has been prepared to assist in the negotiation of full modalities in 
accordance with Annex A of the General Council Decision of 1 August 2004 ("the Agreed 
Framework").  With respect to the Green  Box, the Agreed Framework provides:  
"Green Box criteria will be reviewed and clarified with a view to ensuring that Green Box 
measures have no, or at most minimal, trade-di storting effects or effects on production.  Such 
a review and clarification will need to ensu re that the basic concepts, principles and 
effectiveness of the Green Box remain and ta ke due account of non-trade concerns.  The 
improved obligations for monitoring and surveilla nce of all new disciplines foreshadowed in 
paragraph 48 below will be particularly im portant with respect to the Green Box."  
(WT/L/579, Annex A, paragraph 16 refers)  
In this note, the Secretariat has compiled the Green  Box measures that were notified to the Committee 
on Agriculture (regular meetings) under Supporting Table DS:1 of the Committee's notification 
requirements and formats ("Green Box notifications").
1  The purpose of the paper is to provide a 
snapshot of the measures and programmes in place at  the time of each Member's most recent Green 
Box notification (Attachment 1).2  Introductory notes to the notifica tions have generally been omitted.  
For example, a number of domestic support notifications  are prefaced by statemen ts to the effect that 
Green Box measures are the only type of domestic  support provided by the Member concerned.  
Several Members notified the Committee that no domestic support was provi ded in the relevant 
implementation year.  Such "nil" notifications are not included in Attachment  1.3 
Attachment 2 contains "new or modified" Green Box measures that were notified under Article 18.3 
of the Agreement on Agriculture us ing Table DS:2 of the Committee's notification tables in G/AG/2.  
The attachment covers those new or modified Gree n Box measures that are not yet reflected in the 
most recent Green Box notification of the Member concerned (Attachment 1).  In a number of cases, the attachment also includes Table DS:2 notifications  that provide more detailed descriptions of Green 
Box measures contained in Attachment 1.  
                                                     
 
1 Supporting Table DS:1 is part of the Table DS:1  notification concerning domestic support (G/AG/2 
dated 30 June 1995 refers). 
2 In the case of the European Comm unities, this compilation includes the most recent notifications of 
the EC(15) and of each of the ten new EU member States.   
3The Members concerned are (implementation year in parentheses):  Benin (1997), Bolivia (1995-
2001), Ecuador (1996-2000), El Salvador (1995-200 2), Gabon (1995-2000), Haiti (1997 and 1999), Hong Kong, 
China (1995-2003), Macao, China (1995-2003), Madagascar (1995-1999), Myanmar (1995-2000), Nigeria (1995-1997), Singapore (1995-2003) and Uganda (1996 and 1998).  Malawi (1998 and 2000) and Maldives 
(1995-1998) notified that they provided only domestic support exempt from reduction pursuant to Art. 6.2 of the 
Agreement. TN/AG/S/10 
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 The following table summarizes the current position with  respect to Green Box notifications since the 
1995 implementation year (the notifi cations are referenced using the official document symbols).  In 
total, 83 Members (counting the EC-15 as one) have notified the Committee concerning their 
domestic support measures since the 1995 implemen tation year, including 68 Members that have 
provided Green Box notifications.  It will be seen that, although domestic support notifications, 
including Green Box measures, for the 2003 impl ementation year are now due for virtually all 
Members, only eight have submitted Green Box notif ications;  and for the 2002 implementation year, 
only 22 Green Box notifications  have been received.  
 
Green Box Notifications submitted to the Comm ittee on Agriculture (regular meetings), 
1995 to 2003 Implementation Years 
 
Notifications 
issued as: 
G/AG/N/.... 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 
Argentina ARG/4 ARG/9 ARG/17 ARG/17 ARG/18 ARG/20    
Armenia         ARM/2 
Australia AUS/7 
/Rev.1 & 
Add.1 AUS/14 AUS/20 AUS/30 AUS/36 AUS/41/
Rev.1 AUS/49 AUS/52  
Bahrain BHR/3 BHR/2  BHR/3       
Barbados BRB/7 BRB/7 BRB/7 BRB/7 BRB/11 BRB/16 BRB/16   
Botswana BWA/5         
Brazil BRA/6 
/Rev.1 BRA/10 BRA/13 BRA/18      
Bulgaria   BGR/4 BG R/4 BGR/4 BGR/7 BGR/7   
Canada CAN/17 CAN/35 CAN/37
/Rev.1 CAN/43 CAN/49     
Chile CHL/3 CHL/6 
/Rev.1 CHL/8 
& Corr.1 
&2 CHL/10 
/Rev.1 CHL/11 CHL/13 CHL/14 CHL/14  
Colombia COL/6 COL/7 COL/8 COL/20 COL/20     
Costa Rica CRI/6 CRI/6 CRI/6 CRI/7 CRI/9     
Cuba CUB/7 CUB/6 
& Corr.1 CUB/8 CUB/8 CUB/11
/Rev.1 CUB/15
/Rev.1 CUB/19 CUB/23 CUB/26 
Cyprus CYP/1 CYP/3 
/Rev.1 CYP/7 
/Rev.1 CYP/9 CYP/10
& Corr.1 CYP/11 CYP/12 CYP/14  
Czech Republic CZE/7 CZE/12 CZE/17 CZE/19 CZE/25 CZE/34 CZE/45 CZE/52  
Dominican 
Republic DOM/2 
& Corr.1 DOM/2 
& Corr.1 DOM/2 
& Corr.1 DOM/2 
& Corr.1 DOM/4 
/Rev.1 DOM/8 
/Rev.1 DOM/8 
/Rev.1 DOM/8 
/Rev.1 DOM/9 
Egypt EGY/1 EGY/1 EGY/1 EGY/1      
Estonia      EST/4 EST/6 EST/10  
European 
Communities EEC/12 
/Rev.1 EEC/16 
/Rev.1 EEC/26 
& Corr.1 EEC/30 EEC/38 EEC/49 EEC/51   
Fiji  FJI/1 FJI/6       
Gambia   GMB/1       
Georgia      GEO/2 GEO/2 GEO/5 GEO/5 
Guatemala GTM/11  GTM/26 GTM/26 GTM/26 GTM/26 GTM/26   
Guyana GUY/3 GUY/4 GUY/1 GUY/5 GUY/9 GUY/9 GUY/9   
Honduras HND/3 HND/4 HND/6 HND/10 HND/10 HND/10 HND/16/ HND/16/   TN/AG/S/10 
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 Notifications 
issued as: 
G/AG/N/.... 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 
/Rev.1 /Rev.1 /Rev .1 /Rev.1 /Rev.1 
Hungary HUN/10 
& Corr.1 HUN/28 HUN/28 HUN/28 HUN/33 HUN/33 HUN/37 HUN/37  
Iceland ISL/2 ISL/9 ISL/11 ISL/14 ISL/19 ISL/19    
India IND/1 IND/2 IND/2       
Indonesia IDN/18 IDN/18 IDN/18 IDN/18 IDN/18 IDN/26 
 & Corr.1    
Israel ISR/8 
/Rev.1 ISR/8 
/Rev.1 ISR/12 
/Rev.1 ISR/16 ISR/19 ISR/26 ISR/30 ISR/33  
Jamaica JAM/5 JAM/2 JAM/2 JAM/4 JAM/5     
Japan JPN/21 JPN/34 JPN/47 JPN/61 JPN/72 JPN/98    
Jordan      JOR/1 
/Rev.1 JOR/3 JOR/5  
Kenya KEN/4 KEN/5        
Korea KOR/7 KOR/14 KOR/18 KOR/24 
& Corr.1 KOR/30 KOR/31    
Kyrgyz 
Republic    KGZ/1      
Latvia     LVA/3 
/Rev.1 LVA/6 LVA/7/ 
Rev.1   
Malaysia MYS/6 MYS/7 MYS/13 MYS/13      
Malta MLT/1 
/Rev.1 MLT/4 MLT/4 MLT/4 MLT/6 MLT/8    
Mexico MEX/5 
& Corr.1 MEX/7 MEX/7 MEX/7      
Mongolia   MNG/2 MNG/4 MNG/5     
Morocco MAR/3 MAR/7 MAR/11 MAR/16 MAR/20 MAR/24 MAR/28   
Namibia NAM/3 NAM/6 NAM/6 NAM/11 NAM/14     
New Zealand NZL/2 NZL/7 NZL/12 NZL/18 
& Corr.1 NZL/22 NZL/29 NZL/33   
Nicaragua NIC/11 NIC/11 NIC/11 NIC/11 NIC/11 NIC/11 NIC/7 NIC/16/ 
Rev.1  
Norway NOR/5 NOR/11 NOR/22 NOR/25 NOR/30 NOR/36
& Corr.1 NOR/41   
Oman      OMN/1 OMN/1 OMN/1  
Pakistan PAK/3 PAK/5 PAK/6 PAK/8 PAK/8     
Paraguay PRY/2 PRY/3 PRY/4 PRY/4 PRY/6 PRY/10 PRY/10 PRY/12 PRY/12 
Peru PER/3 
& Corr.1 PER/3 
& Corr.1 PER/3 
& Corr.1       
Philippines PHL/10 PHL/14 
/Add.1 PHL/15 
/Add.1 & 
Corr.1 PHL/19 PHL/23 PHL/23 PHL/23   
Poland POL/12 
/Rev.1 POL/13 
/Rev.1 POL/24 POL/26 POL/37 POL//46 POL/58 POL/60  
Romania ROM/8 ROM/9 ROM/17 ROM/ 17 ROM/17 ROM/20 ROM/20 ROM/20  
Slovak 
Republic SVK/5 SVK/9 SVK/14
/Rev.1 SVK/18 
/Rev.1 SVK/24 SVK/30 SVK/35 
/Rev.1 SVK/42  TN/AG/S/10 
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 Notifications 
issued as: 
G/AG/N/.... 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 
Slovenia SVN/4 
/Rev.3 SVN/5 
/Rev.2 SVN/8 
/Rev.2 SVN/12 
/Rev.2 SVN/14
 SVN/18
/Rev.1 SVN/21 
/Rev.1 SVN/25 
& Corr.1 SVN/28 
South Africa ZAF/5 ZAF/13 ZAF/21 ZAF/29 ZAF/37 ZAF/44 ZAF/47 ZAF/47  
Sri Lanka LKA/2 LKA/2 LKA/2       
Switzerland-
Liechtenstein CHE/6 
& Corr.1 CHE/11 
 & Corr.1 CHE/15
& Corr.1 CHE/22      
Thailand THA/15 THA/23 THA/29 THA/37 THA/50     
Trinidad & 
Tobago TTO/2 
/Rev.1 TTO/2 
/Rev.1 TTO/2 
/Rev.1 TTO/4 TTO/4 TTO/4 TTO/6 TTO/6 TTO/6 
Tunisia TUN/3 TUN/7 TUN/12 TUN/16 TUN/18 TUN/24 TUN/30   
United Arab 
Emirates  ARE/3 ARE/3 ARE/3 ARE/3 ARE/5 ARE/5   
United States USA/10 USA/17 USA/ 27 USA/36 USA/43 USA/51 USA/51   
Uruguay URY/3 URY/9 URY/13
/Rev.1 URY/15 
/Rev.1 URY/19 URY/18 URY/18 URY/26 URY/27 
Venezuela VEN/4 
/Rev.1 VEN/8 VEN/16
& Corr.1 VEN/19      
Zambia  ZMB/2  ZMB/2      
Zimbabwe ZWE/1 ZWE/1 ZWE/1 ZWE/2 ZWE/2     
 
Notes :   
 (1) "Green Box notifications" refers to notifications using S upporting Table DS:1 of the Committee's notification requirements and 
formats (G/AG/2 refers). 
(2) Implementation year refers to the rele vant calendar, financial or marketing year  specified in the Sc hedule relating to that  Member 
(see also G/AG/W/2/Rev.4). 
(3) A number of Members notified the Committee on Agriculture that no domestic support was provided in the relevant 
implementation year. The table excl udes such "nil" notifications. 
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Attachment 1 
 
 
Members' most recent Green Box notifications TN/AG/S/10 
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 Index 
 
 
ARGENTINA ...................................................................................................................... .............  8 
ARMENIA........................................................................................................................ ................  13 
AUSTRALIA...................................................................................................................... ..............  17 
BAHRAIN........................................................................................................................ .................  38 
BARBADOS ....................................................................................................................... ..............  39 
BOTSWANA ....................................................................................................................... .............  41 
BRAZIL ......................................................................................................................... ...................  43 
BULGARIA....................................................................................................................... ...............  46 
CANADA ......................................................................................................................... .................  48 
CHILE ......................................................................................................................... .....................  53 
COLOMBIA....................................................................................................................... ..............  56 
COSTA RICA..................................................................................................................... ..............  58 
CUBA .......................................................................................................................... ....................  61 
CYPRUS ......................................................................................................................... ..................  62 
CZECH REPUBLIC................................................................................................................. .......  65 
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC .............................................................................................................  67 
EGYPT.......................................................................................................................... ....................  68 
ESTONIA ........................................................................................................................ .................  69 
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES (15)...............................................................................................  71 
FIJI .......................................................................................................................... .......................  74 
GAMBIA......................................................................................................................... ..................  75 
GEORGIA ........................................................................................................................ ................  76 
GUATEMALA ...................................................................................................................... ...........  77 
GUYANA......................................................................................................................... .................  81 
HONDURAS....................................................................................................................... ..............  85 
HUNGARY........................................................................................................................ ...............  87 
ICELAND ........................................................................................................................ .................  89 
INDIA ......................................................................................................................... .....................  90 
INDONESIA...................................................................................................................... ...............  93 
ISRAEL......................................................................................................................... ....................  95 
JAMAICA........................................................................................................................ .................  98 
JAPAN .......................................................................................................................... ....................  99 
JORDAN......................................................................................................................... ..................  102 
KENYA .......................................................................................................................... ...................  104  TN/AG/S/10 
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 KOREA.......................................................................................................................... ...................  105 
KYRGYZ REPUBLIC ................................................................................................................ ....  107 
LATVIA......................................................................................................................... ...................  108 
MALAYSIA....................................................................................................................... ...............  110 
MALTA.......................................................................................................................... ...................  111 
MEXICO......................................................................................................................... ..................  112 
MONGOLIA ....................................................................................................................... .............  113 
MOROCCO........................................................................................................................ ..............  114 
NAMIBIA ........................................................................................................................ .................  115 
NEW ZEALAND .................................................................................................................... .........  116 
NICARAGUA...................................................................................................................... .............  121 
NORWAY......................................................................................................................... ................  123 
OMAN .......................................................................................................................... ....................  126 
PAKISTAN....................................................................................................................... ................  127 
PARAGUAY....................................................................................................................... ..............  128 
PERU .......................................................................................................................... ....................  129 
PHILIPPINES.................................................................................................................... ..............  130 
POLAND......................................................................................................................... ..................  132 
ROMANIA ........................................................................................................................ ...............  134 
SLOVAK REPUBLIC ................................................................................................................ .....  135 
SLOVENIA....................................................................................................................... ................  137 
SOUTH AFRICA................................................................................................................... ..........  140 
SRI LANKA ...................................................................................................................... ...............  144 
SWITZERLAND-LIECHTENSTEIN ...........................................................................................  145 THAILAND....................................................................................................................... ...............  148 
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO ...........................................................................................................  150 
TUNISIA........................................................................................................................ ...................  152 
UNITED ARAB EM IRATES .........................................................................................................  1 53 
UNITED STATES.................................................................................................................. ..........  154 
URUGUAY ........................................................................................................................ ...............  167 
VENEZUELA...................................................................................................................... .............  168 
ZAMBIA ......................................................................................................................... ..................  170 
ZIMBABWE....................................................................................................................... ..............  172 
  
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ARGENTINA  
 
GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
 
Reporting period:  2000-2001 
 
Measure type Name and description of the measure with reference 
to the criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of the 
measure in the year in 
question 
($ January 1992) Data source 
1 2 3 4 
General services   208,695,112  
Research  68,370,941 
(Annex 2, paragraph 
2(a)) Special Fund for 
Tobacco Development of new technologies for production in 
Corrientes.   0  
 INTA Budget implemented in personnel and operating costs. 68,370.941 INTA (SAGPyA) 
Pest and disease 
control   114,534,678  
(Annex 2, paragraph 
2(b)) National Agriculture and 
Food Quality Service Central activities.  Senior management – administrative, legal 
and technical services. 14,695,028 SENASA 
  Plant protection. 1,370,710  
  Agriculture and food control.  Approval of agro-chemicals and 
pharmacological products.  Laboratory services. 37,533,628  
  Animal health 60,818,395  
 SAGPyA Expanded sanitary controls 9,223 PROSAP 
(SAGPyA) 
 SAGPyA Plant health in the province of La Rioja 102,973 PROSAP 
(SAGPyA) 
      
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Argentina – Green Box cont'd 
Measure type Name and description of the measure with reference 
to the criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of the 
measure in the year in 
question 
($ January 1992) Data source 
1 2 3 4 
 SAGPyA Integrated management of carpocaspae and grapholite in fruit 
areas of the province of Mendoza 4,721 PROSAP 
(SAGPyA) 
Training services              141,133  
(Annex 2, paragraph 
2(c)) Special Fund for 
Tobacco  Training of technical specialists and producers. 141,133 DNPyEAyF 
(SAGPyA) 
 
Extension and 
advisory services   22,564,456  
Special Fund for 
Tobacco Advice and technical assistance for producers for activities 
related to diversification, reconversion and training.   259,590 DNPyEAyF 
(SAGPyA) 
 (Annex 2, paragraph 
2(d)) 
INTA Budget implemented in extension services personnel.           22,304,866 INTA (SAGPyA) 
Inspection services 1,443,398 
(Annex 2, paragraph 
2(e)) Special Fund for 
Tobacco Administration and monitoring in Catamarca, Chaco, 
Corrientes, Jujuy, Mision es, Salta and Tucumán. 1,443,398 DNPyEAyF 
(SAGPyA) 
Infrastructure services   1,640,506  
(Annex 2, paragraph 
2(g))  SAGPyA Rehabilitation of irrigation and drainage systems in 
Constitución, Colonia, Centenario and Lower Mendoza River 1,587,819 PROSAP 
(SAGPyA) 
 SAGPyA Improvement of local roads in Santa Fe 17,687 PROSAP 
(SAGPyA) 
 Special Fund for 
Tobacco Elimination of latrines in Catamarca 35,000 DMPyEAyF 
(SAGPyA) 
Decoupled income support              11,539,078  
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Measure type Name and description of the measure with reference 
to the criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of the 
measure in the year in 
question 
($ January 1992) Data source 
1 2 3 4 
(Annex 2, paragraph 
6(a) to (e)) Agricultural Social 
Programme The Social Programme benefits smallholders (minifundistas) 
in 21 provinces in the country through financial and technical assistance and training.  Some of the eligibility requirements 
are:  having a monthly income level not exceeding twice the 
rural agricultural worker's wage, not employing any labour, living on the farm, and having working capital not exceeding 
$20,000.  Smallholders who have formed a grouping may 
submit production projects for a maximum of $1,200 per family and $200 in the case of self-consumption projects.  
Together with the project, the Programme finances technical 
assistance provided by independent institutions or experts for a period of not more than thre e years.  When receiving the 
funds, beneficiary families undertake to repay them to a 
provincial revolving fund, which is used to finance new 
projects. 917,927 
 SAGPyA 
 
 Special Fund for 
Tobacco Assistance to tobacco growing families to finance medical, 
health, biochemical and dentistry benefits. (This measure benefits over 110,000 people). 10,621,151 DNPyEAyF 
(SAGPyA) 
     
Government financial participation in income insurance  
and income safety net programmes  0  
(Annex 2, paragraph 
7(a) to (d)) Special Fund for 
Tobacco (A) Assistance to cover damage caused by rainfall and hail in the 
provinces of Misiones and Jujuy. 0  
Natural disaster relief payments    
(Annex 2, paragraph 8(a) to (e))  1,665.246   
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Measure type Name and description of the measure with reference 
to the criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of the 
measure in the year in 
question 
($ January 1992) Data source 
1 2 3 4 
 Agricultural Emergency 
Programme. Law No. 22913 Contributions to the producers who suffered damage from 
flooding, rainfall, hail and other phenomena in the provinces of La Pampa, Santiago del Estero and Corrientes.   790,996 SAGPyA 
  Economic compensation to the wool industry for small 
producers of the Patagonian region in an emergency situation. 851,550  
 Emergency Support 
Programme for 
Patagonian Agricultural 
Production.  Resolution 613/96. Support for provincial programmes to curb damage from 
animals harmful to livestock.   22,700 SAGPyA 
Structural adjustment assistance provided 
through investment aid    46,033,019 
(Annex 2, paragraph 
11(a) to (f)) Special Fund for 
Tobacco  Assistance for the financial or physical restructuring of 
production activities in response to objectively demonstrated 
structural disadvantages.  The construction of centres, 
provision of supplementary equipment, production and 
storage;   land improvement, assistance for the modernization of farms. 35,676,402 DNPyEAyF 
(SAGPyA) 
 Rural change  Technical and business management assistance  3,454,542 INTA (SAGPyA) 
 Smallholdings 
(Minifundio) Technical assistance for producti on, organization and training 
(benefiting 19,395 producers and assisting a  population of 
87,435 people). (1) INTA (SAGPyA) 
 Prohuerta Assistance for 321,500 family vegetable gardens, and 7,150 
community school vegetable gardens (assisting a population of over 2 million people). 6,902,075 Ministry of Social 
Development and 
the Environment  
 
      
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Measure type Name and description of the measure with reference 
to the criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of the 
measure in the year in 
question 
($ January 1992) Data source 
1 2 3 4 
Regional Assistance Programme   370,858 
(Annex 2, paragraph 
13(a) to (f)) Support programme for 
Patagonian agricultural production.  Resolutions 
613/96 and 783/96, 
amended by SAGPyA Resolutions 376/97, 
716/97 and 925/97 Loans to producers having between 1,000 and 6,000 sheep 
(297 producers). 370,858 DDA (SAGPyA) 
 
Total   268,303,313  
 
Notes : 
SENASA:  National Agriculture and Food Health and Quality Se rvice.  (Values repeated for the previous period).   
SAPyA:  Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Food. 
DNPyEAyF:  National Directorate of Agricultural and Forestry Economics. 
(1) In 2001, the activities of this programme were financ ed with resources from th e Cambio Rural Programme. 
 
 
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ARMENIA 
 
GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment ) 
 
Reporting period:  Calendar Year 2003 
 
Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference to 
criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of measure 
in year in question 
Dram million Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
General Services    
 Research, including :   
  - Land agricultural-chemical and fertility 
enhancement research 35 State Budget (10.02) 
  - Determination of subsoil water levels and quality 18 State Budget (10.02) 
    
 Pest and disease control, including : 
Plant protection:   
  - Organization of control for crop pests 29.6 Ministry of Agriculture 
  - Plant protection services  42.7 State Budget (10.04) 
  - Plant protection general measures 170.2 State Budget (10.04)   - Plant quarantine servi ces 30 State Budget (10.04) 
 Veterinary and anti-epidemic measures and quarantine:   
  - Acquisition of vaccines and necessary items for 
other anti-epidemic measures 677.2 State Budget (10.05) 
  - Implementation of anti-epidemic vaccinations 273.5 State Budget (10.05) 
    
     
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Armenia – Green Box cont'd 
Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference to 
criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of measure 
in year in question 
Dram million Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
 Training services:    
  - Education and training 168.8 State Budget (14.06) 
 Extension and advisory services, transfer of information 
and the results of research to producers, including :   
  - Assistance to gathering agricultural data 29.8 State Budget (04.06) 
  - Hydro-meteorological measures to implement 
environmental and other programs 2.2 State Budget (10.07) 
  - Implementation of speci al measures for adaptation 
of the results of breed and seed development 1 State Budget (10.07) 
    
 Inspection services, including :   
  - Maintenance of veterinary control points and of the 
Republican Veterinary Laboratory 5.3 State Budget (10.05) 
  - Inspection for implementation of quarantine 
limitations 11.3 State Budget (10.05) 
  - Seed quality examination and state sort-testing 25 State Budget (10.07) 
  - Implementation of seed crop fields survey for 
selection of the best crops 0.3 State Budget (10.07) 
    
 Marketing and promotion services :   
  - Agricultural Improvements Assistance Program to 
support the development of agricultural business 1,042 Ministry of Agriculture and State 
Budget (10.07) 
    
 
     
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Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference to 
criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of measure 
in year in question 
Dram million Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
 Infrastructural services, including :   
  - Agricultural Services Program to implement 
general infrastructural services;  repair, 
construction and exploitation of the irrigation system;  water management 3,596 Ministry of Agriculture 
  - Organization of land improvement basic works:   
  - Cleaning and repair of the drainage 322.3 State Budget (10.02) 
Payments for relief from natural 
disasters Grain-crop sowing seeds provided to farmers who 
suffered from frost damage 70 Ministry of Agriculture 
 Payments to farmers of communities which suffered 
from hailstorm damage to acquire fall sowing wheat 
seeds 58 Ministry of Agriculture 
Payments for relief from natural 
disasters (cont'd) Assistance in acquisition of fertilizers under the Measures 
Directed towards Overco ming Frost Consequences 
Program 349 Assistance to Agricultural 
Reforms state institution 
 Assistance provided under the Emergency Help and 
Technical Support Program
 218 Ministry of Agriculture 
 Unforeseen expenses in the implementation of the 
measures to overcome the consequences of frosts, 
hailstorms, floods, pest infestations and disease outbreaks 
to fully compensate for the damages 328.4 State Budget (14.06) 
Structural adjustment assistance 
provided through investment aids Compensation for disadvantages to conduct quality 
agricultural works:    
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Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference to 
criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of measure 
in year in question 
Dram million Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
 
  - Provision of agricultural technology 357 Ministry of Agriculture 
  - Provision of nitrogen fertilizers 195.6 Ministry of Agriculture 
  - Assistance in the maintenance of deep freeze 
devices, livestock reproductivity 11.5 State Budget (10.07) 
    
 
 
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AUSTRALIA 
 
GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
 
Reporting period:  2002/03 fiscal year (1 July – 30 June)  
 
Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference  
to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measure in year in 
question  
($A million) Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
(a) "general services"    
    
Commonwealth Government    
Research     
    
Cotton Research and Development Research into improvements in cotton production. 7.28 Commonwealth 
Department of 
Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) 
    
Dairy Research and Development Research and development into dairy production and 
processing. 14.05 DAFF 
    
Citrus Market Development Research into improved practices in citrus growing and 
marketing. 0.00 DAFF 
    
Grains Research and Development Research and product development, improvement of 
production efficiency and optimal use of the natural resource base in the grains industry. 39.15 DAFF 
    
Grape and Wine Research and Development Res earch to improve the production efficiency, 
competitiveness and profitability of the Grape and Wine 
Industry. 7.05 DAFF 
    
Horticultural Research and Development Research and development to foster efficient, competitive 
and adaptable horticultural industries, including dried 
fruits. 29.62 DAFF  
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to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measure in year in 
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($A million) Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
Red Meat Research and Devel opment Research aimed at improving productivity and market 
performance of the meat and livestock industry and further the sustainable use and management of natural resources. 26.65 DAFF 
    
Pig Research and Development Research and development programmes to improve 
production, processing, storage, transport and marketing for the pig industry. 3.34 DAFF 
    
Wool Research and Development Research into on-farm productivity, quality assurance and 
handling.  Research and development in wool processing 
efficiencies and woolle n product development. 16.17 DAFF 
    
Rural Industries Research and Development Provides support for management of research and 
development programmes for the rural sector focussing on 
new and emerging plant and animal industries and generic 
programmes such as agribusiness, extension, rural 
education and climate change. 14.61 DAFF 
    
Sugar Research and Development Research aime d at fostering an internationally competitive 
and sustainable sugar industry. 4.46 DAFF 
    
CP2002 Sugar Program Research aimed at enhancing productivity and profitability 
of the Australian Sugar Industry. 0.15 DAFF 
    
Tobacco Research and Development Research in to improvements in to bacco leaf production 
and improving sustainability. 0.23 DAFF 
    
Pest and Disease     
    
Australian Animal Health Laboratory Maintenance and development of rapid diagnostic services 
essential in maintaining Australia's freedom from serious 
exotic animal diseases. 6.04 DAFF 
    
Emergency Management of plant pest incursions Assistance with direct costs of eradication of exotic pest 
incursions. 15.50 DAFF  
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Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference  
to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measure in year in 
question  
($A million) Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
Ovine John's Disease (OJD) Control and 
Evaluation This programme is designed to assess the feasibility and 
cost effectiveness of implementing a national OJD eradication strategy and to control the spread of the 
disease while this activity is taking place. 0.37 DAFF 
    
Exotic Animal Disease Preparedness Programs Funding for research and national training programmes to 
private and Government veterinarians for exotic animal 
disease recognition, di agnosis and control. 
 0.09 DAFF 
National Feral Animal Control Strategy To reduce the damage caused to agriculture and the 
environment by feral animals by: improving the 
effectiveness of techniques  used in their control; 
publishing best practice management guidelines; encouraging the adoption of best practice management 
strategies; monitoring Rabbit Calicivirus Disease to 
encourage its effective use in integrated rabbit control 
programmes and funding programmes in line with 
objectives of threat abatement plans. 
 0.72 DAFF 
National Weeds Program  Assistance to reduce the detrimental impact of nationally 
significant weeds on the sustainability of Australia's 
natural ecosystem and production capacity  9.37 DAFF 
    
Wildlife and Exotic Disease Preparedness Program The Wildlife and Exotic Diseas e Preparedness Program is 
a technical and financial prog ramme that contributes to 
preparedness to deal with an outbreak of exotic animal 
disease by developing practical field strategies to eradicate 
and control wild animals. 0.25 DAFF 
    
Plague Locust Commission Assistance to engage in operations designed to combat 
outbreaks or potential outbreaks of the plague locust, the spur-throated locust and the migratory locust which are 
likely to result in damage to rural industries. 
 2.78 DAFF  
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Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference  
to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measure in year in 
question  
($A million) Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
Building a National Approach to Animal and Plant 
Health Assistance to improve Australia ’s animal and plant health 
infrastructure and to improve pest and disease prevention 
and emergency response capability. 6.11 DAFF 
Training Services     
    
AAA - FarmBis Program Funding to develop unique and relevant training for 
primary producers to increase business management skills 
and sustainability of farm business enterprises. 15.19 DAFF 
AAA – Farm Help (job retraining) The retraining grant provides financial assistance to 
undertake approved training.  Access to the grant is 
subject to receipt of the Farm Help Re-establishment 
grant. 0.12 DAFF 
    
National Food Industry Strategy The objective of the NFIS is to assist Australian primary 
produce and food businesses to realise greater efficiencies 
and productivity through providing funding for 
demonstration projects and R&D centres, and facilitating 
training programs. 5.40 DAFF 
    
Extension and Advisory Services     
    
AAA - Rural Financial Counselling Service The Rural Financial Counselling Service is a 
Commonwealth, State and commun ity funded programme.  
The service helps primary producers, fishing enterprises 
and small rural businesses  in rural areas who are 
experiencing financial hardship and have no other source 
of financial advice.  It is part of the Agriculture-
Advancing Australia (AAA) package.  
 5.43 DAFF 
     
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Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference  
to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measure in year in 
question  
($A million) Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
AAA - Farm Help (professional advice) Professional advice on the future viability of the business 
and options for re-establishment out of the farming sector for farmers in difficulty, and who cannot borrow further 
against their assets. 2.39 DAFF 
    
National Action Plan for Salinity and Water 
Quality1 Assistance to community-based regional bodies to develop 
integrated catchment or regional natural resource 
management plans targeting salinity and water quality. 0.00 DAFF 
    
Marketing and Promotion     
    
Beef Australia 2003 Contribution to the running of a beef cattle industry 
exposition. 1.7 DAFF 
    
Inspection Services     
    
AQIS Post Entry Plant Quarantine Program Post entr y plant quarantine services ensure that all plant 
material imported into Australia through Government 
Plant Quarantine station are screened for pests and 
diseases before release into Australia. 1.07 DAFF 
Reduction in AQIS fees and charges Partial cost recovery of inspection fees and charges. 20.4 DAFF 
    
Infrastructure services     
    
Loxton Irrigation Scheme (LIS) Re furbishment Rehabilitation of irrigation supply infrastructure in the 
Riverland. 1.44 DAFF 
    
Great Artesian Basin Sustainability Initiative  Bore capping and related activities to eliminate wastage of 
water and manage the artesian water resource, thereby 
preserving options for the future. 17.00 DAFF 
    
National Action Plan for Salinity and Water 
Quality Assistance to community-based regional bodies to 
implement integrated catchment or regional natural resource management plans targeting salinity and water 
quality. 62.10 DAFF 
     
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Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference  
to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measure in year in 
question  
($A million) Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
Gracemere Saleyards Exhibition Centre Contributio n to the design and construction of a stud 
exhibition centre. 2.2 DAFF 
    
State/Territory Governments    
    
Research     
    
New South Wales Development of techno logies and practices which increase 
the efficiency and sustaina bility of food and fibre 
production. 26.76 NSW Agriculture 
    
Northern Territory To research new technology, new products to enhance the 
competitiveness of the NT's primary production, 
processing and marketing with consumer and community expectations. 12.01 NT Department of 
Primary Industries 
and Fisheries (NT DPIF) 
    
    
Queensland - Queensland Department of Primary 
Industries Research and Development Research aimed at developing agricultural industries, 
aligning food and fibre production, processing and 
marketing with consumer and community expectations.  64.05 Qld Department of 
Primary Industries 
(QDPI) 
    
- Natural Resources Management Program Research and data collection on land, water and native 
vegetation – including nutrients, salt, agri-chemicals and 
pesticides – to minimize land degradation, identify 
impacts on crops, predict movements through the 
environment, and develop ways of understanding, 
recognizing and achieving long-term viability. 33.66 (QDPI) 
South Australia Applied research and development into agricultural 
industries. 0.0 Primary Industries 
and Resources SA 
(PIRSA) 
    
- Rural Industry Adjustment Development Fund Funding for marketing and research and development 
projects into agricultural industries.  1.20 PIRSA 
     
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Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference  
to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measure in year in 
question  
($A million) Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
 Research development of pest and disease control 
programmes. 5.87 PIRSA 
    
Tasmania The funding of research programmes which develop and 
improve efficient and sustaina ble practices in agriculture. 3.23 Department of 
Primary Industries 
and Environment, Tasmania (TAS 
DPIE) 
    
Victoria Research and development into Victorian agricultural 
industries. 38.90 Vic Department of 
Primary Industries 
(Vic DPI) 
    
Western Australia Research and development into production processing, 
marketing of agricultural production, sustainable land 
management and pest and disease control. 44.60 Agriculture Western 
Australia (Ag WA) 
    
Pest and disease control     
    
Australian Capital Territory Control of fera l animals (pigs, foxes, rabbits, dogs) and 
noxious weeds. 0.20 Environment ACT 
    
New South Wales Provision of  resources to ensure that disease and pest risks 
of particular relevance to agricultural production are 
minimized.  36.62 NSW Agriculture 
    
Northern Territory To control feral animals (such as pigs, donkeys and 
horses), and to contain and eradicate noxious weeds and 
diseases from spreading to other parts of the Territory and 
elsewhere. 3.23 NT DPIF 
    
Queensland - Pest Management and Stock Route 
Services Plant and animal protection and pest management 
services. 11.31 QDIP 
- Biosecurity Protection Services Programs to prevent and respond to pest and disease 
threats, and implement product integrity systems. 22.50 QDPI  
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Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference  
to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measure in year in 
question  
($A million) Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
    
Tasmania Programs for the eradi cation and control of pests and 
diseases impacting on the agricultural sector. 5.09 TAS DPIE 
    
Victoria Pest and disease control services  for agricultural in dustry. 17.07 Vic DPI 
    
- Rabbit Management Aims to minimize the economic, environmental and social 
impacts caused by rabbits by  encouraging farmers to 
implement integrated rabbit control programmes, 
particularly those that maximize the gains from the introduction of the rabbit Calicivirus. 2.65 Vic DSE 
    
- Pest Animal Management Provides advisory services to minimise the economic, 
environmental and social impact on all lands in Victoria of 
actual and potential animal pests (rabbits included). 4.63 Vic DSE 
    
- Pest Plant Management Research and advisory services for the effective 
management of identified pest plants. 8.25 Vic DSE 
    
South Australia Manage pest and disease threats to plant and animal 
industries. 0.00 PIRSA 
    
Western Australia Pest and disease control fo r WA agricultural industries. 18.70 Ag WA 
 
    
    
    
Training Services     
    
New South Wales Training on farm management, productivity enhancement 
and sustainability for agricultural producers. 15.86 NSW Agriculture 
    
Northern Territory To provide produc ers with the knowledge and skills to 
develop ongoing management options for their business 
holding. 0.33 NT DPIF 
     
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Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference  
to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measure in year in 
question  
($A million) Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
Queensland – FarmBis Training2 Assistance for farmers to u ndertake management training 
to increase productivity, profitability and sustainability of farm businesses. 2.32 QDPI 
    
South Australia – Farmbis3 Assistance for farmers to undertake management training. 1.76 PIRSA 
    
- Community Landcare Technical and coordination support to community 
landcare groups. 0.07 PIRSA 
 
    
- Property Management Planning Property Management to train farmers in farm 
management and to adopt irrigation best practices. 0.00 PIRSA 
    
Western Australia Training support for sustainable rural management, trade 
and market development. 6.80 Ag WA 
    
Tasmania – FarmBis4 Provision of funding for Farmbis programme (business 
management skills for farmers). 0.33 TAS DPIE 
    
Victoria – FarmBis5 Assistance to farmers for development of business 
management skills. 7.17 Vic DP1 
    
Extension and Advisory Services     
    
Australian Capital Territory Provision of advisory services to agricultural producers. 0.05 ENV ACT 
    
New South Wales Provision of advisory and extension services to ensure that 
best-practice methods are adopted by the industry. 35.71 NSW Agriculture 
    
    
Northern Territory To provide extension and advisory services to primary 
producers (excluding fisheries). 2.42 NT DPIF 
    
Queensland – Agriculture Industry Development 
Institutes To encourage efficient production and processing, to 
encourage industry innovation. 25.39 QDPI 
     
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Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference  
to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measure in year in 
question  
($A million) Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
- Rural Industry Business Serv ices Facilitating market success of  current and emerging rural 
products. Building the capacity of primary producers to be successful business and risk managers. Establishing 
partnerships and alliances with industry and community 
development groups, statutory bodies at the state and federal level, IDC and peak industry councils to ensure the long- term 
viability of Queensland agribusinesses and rural communities. 
Maximising access to timely, accurate business, risk and technical data to improve the business viability and 
competitiveness of rural enterprises. 30.32 QDPI 
    
- Natural Resources Management Program Activities and information for the community to help 
increase awareness about the sustainable management of 
natural resources. 0.07 QDPI 
    
South Australia Provision of extension advice to enhance sustainable 
economic development. 5.28 
 PIRSA 
    
Tasmania The provision of advice concerning farm management, 
finance and general agriculture and the dissemination of 
results from research programmes. 6.16 TAS DPIE 
    
Victoria Provision of extension and advisory services to 
agricultural producers. 10.97 Vic DPI 
    
Western Australia Extension and advisory services to agricultural producers 
to enhance production practices, promote ecologically 
sustainable development and pest and disease control. 20.70 Ag WA 
    
    
Inspection Services     
    
Queensland Inspection services for the management of safe and ethical 
food and fibre systems. 8.30 QDPI 
     
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Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference  
to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measure in year in 
question  
($A million) Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
South Australia 
- Plant Health Inspection services for the management of pest and disease 
threats to plant industries. 2.83 PIRSA 
    
- Animal Health Inspection services fo r the management of pest and disease 
threats to animal industries. 4.05 PIRSA 
    
Tasmania Inspection services for quarantine. 1.65 TAS DPIE 
    
Western Australia Inspection services for agricultural industries. 17.20 Ag WA 
Marketing and Promotion     
    
New South Wales Identification and promotion of market opportunities and 
promotion of value adding to agricultural products. 0.90 NSW Agriculture 
    
Tasmania The provision of polic y advice, marketing and economic 
research, marketing and prom otion information and advice 
to agriculture. 0.35 TAS DPIE 
    
Victoria Marketing services for a range of agricultural industries. 1.27 Vic DPI 
    
Western Australia To develop market opportunities for a range of 
agricultural products. 4.20 Ag WA 
Infrastructure Services     
    
Northern Territory To co-ordinate the provision of infrastructure essential for 
the development of Territory primary industries and to 
attract new investments to the Territory. 0.33 NT DPIF 
    
New South Wales Infrastructure support funding including payments to 
irrigation areas and districts, refurbishment / new capital 
works, soil earthworks and drought regional initiatives. 3.92 NSW Agriculture 
    
    
Tasmania Assistance in the prov ision of rural infrastructure and 
associated services to ensu re the continued development 
of efficient and sust ainable agriculture. 2.76 TAS DPIE  
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Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference  
to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measure in year in 
question  
($A million) Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
    
Queensland - Sugar Industry Infrastructure 
Program (SIIP)6 Infrastructure Development (transport, irrigation, 
drainage) in the sugar industry. 0.00 QDPI 
    
Western Australia Capital works for government support services. 5.1 Ag WA 
    
Victoria Funding for the management and improvement of rural 
water storage facilities relating to irrigation, drinking and 
domestic use. 68.60 Vic DSE 
    
South Australia Rehabilitation of irrigation supply infrastructure in the 
Riverland. 
 Upper South East drainage and dry land Salinity 
management program. 7.19 
 
 
1.84 PIRSA  
    
    
Subtotal  1,001.163  
    
(b) "public stockholding for food security 
purposes"    
    
Subtotal  0.00  
    
(c) "domestic food aid"    
    
Subtotal  0.00  
    
(d) "decoupled income support"    
     
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to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measure in year in 
question  
($A million) Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
Commonwealth Government     
AAA – Farm Help (Income Support) A short-term welfare safety net for low income farmers 
experiencing financial hardship and who cannot borrow further against their assets.  The support is provided while 
they are deciding their future in the industry. 
 12.85 DAFF 
 
    
Sugar Industry Assistance Package – Decoupled 
Income Support Short-term assistance to cane growers experiencing 
financial hardship. 0.00 DAFF 
    
State/Territory Governments    
    
QLD – Development Incentive Scheme  Assistance for the development of  water infrastructure. 0.00 DAFF 
Subtotal   12.85  
    
(e) "income insurance and income safety-net 
programmes"    
    
Commonwealth Government    
    
Farm Management Deposits Scheme7 A tax linked savings tool, which allows primary producers 
to set aside income in high-income years without paying tax until income is withdrawn, so that a lower marginal 
tax rate may be paid.  The programme is commercially 
delivered by approved deposit taking institutions – market based interest rates apply. 410.00 DAFF 
    
Subtotal  410.00  
    
(f) "payments for relief from natural 
disasters"    
    
    
     
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Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference  
to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measure in year in 
question  
($A million) Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
Commonwealth Government  
    
Emergency Management of Animal Disease 
incursions Involves the eradi cation of virulent Newcastle disease 
(including costs of animal depopulation, disinfection, 
compensation for stock and property destroyed and 
disease surveillance) under the Commonwealth/States cost sharing agreement. 0.00 DAFF 
    
Exceptional Circumstances Interest Rate Subsidy8 Support for farmers whose farm business incomes have 
been adversely affected by exceptional circumstances (such as extreme and prolonged drought). 42.97 DAFF 
    
Exceptional Circumstances Relief Payment Assists fa rm families in exceptional circumstances areas 
to meet basic living expenses by providing sufficient 
immediate cash. 97.84 DAFF 
    
State/Territory Governments    
    
Australian Capital Territory – Post bushfire 
assistance Assistance to farm families and farm businesses following 
the January 2003 bushfires in the ACT region. 1.36 ENV ACT 
New South Wales Support to farm fam ilies and farm businesses to mitigate 
the effects of drought, floods, bushfires, storms and 
earthquakes. 32.02 NSW Agriculture 
    
Queensland 
- Exceptional Circumstances, Drought Assistance Interest rate subsidies for farm businesses affected by 
drought. 1.83 QDPI 
    
Victoria 
    
    
- Concessional loans  For restocking as a result of OJD and Anthrax disease 
incursions. 0.02 Vic DPI 
  
    
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Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference  
to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measure in year in 
question  
($A million) Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
- Exceptional Circumstances9 Interest rate subsidies for farm businesses affected by 
drought. 0.86 Vic DPI 
    
- Farm Business Support Grants Drought assist ance for drought declared  areas. 46.91 Vic DPI 
    
South Australia – Drought Assistance Program Grants to farm businesses and rural communities in areas 
suffering ongoing advers e climatic difficulty 0.9 PIRSA 
Tasmania 
– Exceptional circumstances10 Interest rate subsidies for farm businesses affected by 
drought. 0.00 TAS DPIE 
    
 Payments to farmers in drought declared areas for the 
maintenance of their breeding stock. 0.00 TAS DPIE 
    
Western Australia 
– Exceptional circumstances11 Provide assistance in excep tional circumstances for dry 
season (drought) and compensation for industry control of 
exotic pests and diseases. 10.4 Ag WA 
    
Subtotal   235.11  
    
(g) "structural adjustment assistance through 
producer retirement programmes"    
    
Commonwealth Government    
    
AAA – Farm Help (re-establishment grants)  Grants to farmers in financ ial difficulty, who cannot 
borrow further against their assets, to leave the farming 
sector before their assets  are completely depleted. 6.43 DAFF 
    
Dairy Exit Payments Assistance to farmers to adjust to the deregulation of the 
dairy industry.  Farmers must exit agriculture to be 
eligible. 0.79 DAFF 
    
State/Territory Governments     
    
New South Wales– Rural Adjustment Scheme Re-
Establishment12 Re-establishment assistance and advice to producers for 
adjustment out of agricultural production industries and 
assistance for retraining. 0.00 NSW Agriculture 
     
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Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference  
to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measure in year in 
question  
($A million) Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
Victoria - Land Aggregation Program 
 Programme to aggregate non-v iable holdings.  Measures 
include property purchase, exit grants and interest subsidies. 0.09 Vic DPI 
    
Subtotal   7.31  
    
(h) " structural adjustment assistance provided 
through resource retirement programmes"    
    
Subtotal  0.00  
    
(i) "structural adjustment assistance through 
investment aids"    
    
State/ Territory Governments    
New South Wales Interest rate subs idy for productivity improvements, 
capital restructuring and farm consolidation. 7.89 NSW Agriculture 
    
Victoria – Productivity Enhancement Package Interest rate subsidy for investments aimed at improving 
the long-term productivity of farming properties. 0.65 Vic DPI 
Subtotal  8.54  
    
(j) "environmental programmes"    
    
Commonwealth Government    
    
NHT13 – National Landcare Payments to States for the purpose of the natural resource 
management. 70.4 DAFF 
    
NHT – Bushcare (the National Vegetation 
Initiative) Assistance to community groups to reverse the long-term 
decline in the quality of native vegetation cover. 70.2 DAFF 
    
NHT – National Rivercare Program Assistance for community groups to contribute towards 
the sustainable management, rehabilitation and 
conservation of rivers and to improve the health of these river systems. 
 65.5 DAFF 
     
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Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference  
to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measure in year in 
question  
($A million) Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
NHT – Murray-Darling 200114 To promote and coordinate effective planning and 
management for the equitable, efficient and sustainable use of the water, land and other environmental resources 
of the Murray-Darling Basin. 0.00 DAFF 
    
NHT – Farm Forestry Program14 Assistance to encourage th e incorporation of commercial 
tree growing and management into farming systems. 0.00 DAFF 
    
State/Territory Governments    
    
Australian Capital Territory Assistance to community groups for sustainable 
production and conservation of biodiversity and natural 
resource management. 0.57 ENV ACT 
    
- Rural Conservation Fund Financial assistan ce for projects that address conservation 
criteria such as the management of protected species and 
habitats and aquatic ecosystems. 0.16 ENV ACT 
    
New South Wales Funding for programmes for preventing and mitigating 
degradation of land and water resources associated with agricultural production. 14.39 NSW Agriculture 
    
Northern Territory - Land Resource Conservation To  identify land resources and to evaluate their 
opportunities and constraints in order to ensure 
appropriate use and facilitate sustainable development;  
develop, promote and ensure land management practices which conserve, enhance, and where appropriate, 
rehabilitate land resources including the pastoral estate 
and to promote and support community Landcare. 4.50 NT DPIF 
    
South Australia – Revegetation Rural tree planting grants to help communities initiate 
revegetation projects.  Note:  all listed programmes are dependant on official d eclaration of exceptional 
circumstances. 
  0.16 PIRSA  
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Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference  
to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measure in year in 
question  
($A million) Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
    
    
- National Heritage Trust15 Technical and coordination support and grants to 
community National Heritage Trust group projects. 1.07 PIRSA 
    
Tasmania Provision of services to agricultural producers to limit 
environmental damage and to  encourage sound practices 
to minimise soil erosion, salination and water damage. 4.33 TAS DPIE 
    
Western Australia Environmental services fo r all agricultural industries 13.00 Ag WA 
    
Subtotal   244.28  
    
(k) "regional assistance programmes"    
    
Commonwealth Government    
    
Rural Partnership Program The RPP aim to achieve long-term change and to 
encourage:  profitable and self -reliant rural sectors which 
operate competitively and which can adapt to changing 
market, economic and resource conditions;  sustainable management of the natural resource base;  more robust, 
equitable and prosperous rural communities. 2.66 DAFF 
    
West 2000 Plus WEST 2000 Plus aims to contribute to a competitive, viable 
and self sustaining Western Division and to the development 
of robust, equitable and prosperous communities. 0.36 DAFF 
Central North East South Australian Farm 
Assistance Program The FAP is designed to promote Structural Adjustment in the 
Central Northeast of South Australia by facilitating sound 
business decisions and encouraging sustainability, innovation and self-reliance. 0.53 DAFF 
    
State/Territory Governments    
    
South Australia – Central North East Farm 
Assistance Program15 Support for business planning, productivity and infrastructure 
improvement. 0.25 PIRSA 
    
     
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Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference  
to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measure in year in 
question  
($A million) Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
- Riverland Rural Partnership Program15 Support for redevelopment, business planning, quality 
assurance, re-skilling and export enhancement. 0.42 PIRSA 
    
Victoria – Kickstart Sunraysia15 Commonwealth/State Rural Partnership Program. 0.001 Vic DPI 
    
- Loddon Murray15 Commonwealth/State Rural Partnership Program. 0.04 Vic DPI 
    
Queensland – Southwest Strategy15 Provides support to rural enterprises in South-West 
Queensland including interest subsidies for debt 
restructuring and property build up and lease rental subsidies for leasing additional land. 0.29 QDPI 
    
- Desert Uplands15 Interest rate subsidies for productivity improvement and 
property build up and lease rental subsidies for leasing additional land. 0.29 QDPI 
    
Subtotal  4.84  
    
(l) "other"    
    
Direct Payments to Producer/ 
Commonwealth Government    
    
New Industries Development Program The main activity of the NIDP is to assist in strengthening 
the capability of Australian agribusiness in the 
development and pilot commercialization of new 
agribusiness products, services and technology. 1.02 DAFF 
    
The Food and Fibre Chains Program The Food and Fibre Chains Program is a demonstration 
program which provides support to a number of food and 
fibre projects to ensure producers better meet customer 
requirements, by building the skills of businesses in 
demand chain management. 0.82 DAFF  
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Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference  
to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measure in year in 
question  
($A million) Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
Dairy Regional Assistance Program Dairy RAP is a component of the Dairy Industry 
Adjustment Package and is designed to assist regional communities that have been impacted upon by the 
removal of state market milk price regulations. 17.18 Department of 
Transport and Regional Services 
Subtotal  19.02  
    
TOTAL  1,943.74  
Australia – Green Box cont'd 
Notes : 
1. The National Action Plan (NAP) for Salinity and Water Quality no longer divides expenditure into Extension and Advisory and Infrastructure components.  Expenditure 
under the NAP will therefore be report ed under the Infrastructure heading for this and future notifications. 
2. Queensland state component of Commonwealth AAA – FarmBis program. 
3. South Australian state component of Commonwealth AAA – FarmBis program. 4. Tasmanian state component of Commonwealth AAA – FarmBis program. 
5. Victorian state component of Commonwealth AAA – FarmBis program. 
6. Queensland state component of Commonwealth Sugar Industry Infrastructure Program. 
7. The increase in expenditure in 2002-03 resulted primarily from increased usage of the scheme by producers due to the widespr ead 2002-03 drought and from revision of 
the methodology used for estimating revenue foregone. 
8. Formerly called the Rural Adjustment Scheme (Exceptional Circumstances Provisions) 
9. Victorian state component of Commonwealth program. 
10. Tasmanian state component of Commonwealth program. 11. Western Australian state comp onent of Commonwealth program. 
  
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13. NHT – National Heritage Trust. 
14. The activities these programs supported are now covered by the remaining NHT programs of landc are, bushcare and rivercare. 
15. State component of a Commonwealth program. 
16. Payments to dairy producers who had an eligible interest at 28 Sept 1999 and who delivered market or manufactured milk in 1 998-99, were calculated on the basis of 
certain business arrangements, including percentage splits of m ilk revenue and essential capital contribution, at an average ra te of 46.23 cents per litre on market milk 
and 8.96 cents per litre on manufacturing milk. 
17. Eligible dairy producers were those who had a market milk de pendency of more than 25% in 1998-99, were granted a DSAP entit lement and were actively involved in a 
dairy enterprise on 21 May 2001.  A sliding scale of payments applied to calculate supplementary dairy payments from $10,000 to  a maximum of $60,000. 
 
 
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KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN 
 
GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
 
Reporting period:  Calendar years 1995 and 1997 
 
Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference to 
criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of measure in year in 
question 
BD Data sources 
1 2 3 4 
  1995 1997  
 
(a)  "general services"  
Land preparation, crop protection, veterinary services   
250,000  
300,000  
Agricultural Affairs 
 
 
 
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GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
Reporting period:  Financial Year 2001/2002 
 
Monetary value of measure in 2001/2002 Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 
(million Barbados dollars) Data sources 
1 2 3 4 
General Services General Management and Coordination Services:  facilitates the initiation 
and review of agricultural policy aff ecting all programmes and projects of 
the Ministry. 3.97 "Revenue and Expenditure" 
Ministry of Agriculture and 
Rural Development 
General Services Technical Management, Research and Co ordination Services:  provides for 
the programming and management of the Technical Division of the Ministry. 0.35 " 
General Services  Special Development Projects:  provides  for professional and other related 
services for major project s involving the Ministry. 4.26 " 
General Services  Crop Research Development and Extension:  this sub-programme assists 
in the conduct of field, laboratory an d literature research on crops and crop 
groupings, as well as the extension of the results of such research to large and small farmers. 1.58 " 
General Services
 Crops Extension:  this sub-progra mme facilitates the development and 
dissemination of up-to-date advice and information to farmers.  It also 
facilitates extension services to farmer s' problems, as well as working with 
other Technical Sections and other agricultural organizations. 0.26 " 
General Services Development of Crops Sub-sector:  provides services that complement and 
supplement the direct Research and Extension Services offered by the 
Ministry. 2.78 " 
General Services  Plant Protection:  provides a variet y of services to protect the crop 
resources of Barbados from depredation by pest, diseases and weeds, and 
includes the identification and control of the pests which destroy crops. 0.97 " 
General Services  Livestock Research, Extension and Development Services:  this sub-
programme includes activities geared towards livestock research, 
extension and development and includes management of two extension sub-stations. 1.90 "  
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Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of measure in 2001/2002 Data sources 
  (million Barbados dollars)  
1 2 3 4 
General Services Scotland District Development and Protection:  provides for activities for 
the continuing programme of soil stabilisation and maintenance activities. 5.47 " 
General Services  Veterinary Services:  this sub-programme provides for the work by the 
Veterinary Clinic and the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, and for field 
and eradication services. 1.61 " 
General Services Information Services:  facilitates the collection and dissemination of 
agricultural information to the general public, with emphasis on 
stakeholders in agriculture. 0.51 " 
General Services Government Analytical Services:  facilitates the provision of a timely and 
reliable scientific service to the stakeholders in the agricultural sector.  
This scientific service includes the provision of chemical and 
microbiological analyses, the provision of training in analytic skills, and the provision of technical  information and advice.  
1.59 " 
General Services  Infrastructural Services:  provides fo r assistance to the Rural Development 
Commission in the execution of its functions, in particular the implementation of the Rural Development Programme which is directed 
towards the improvement of the quality of life of persons living in rural 
areas. 15.52 " 
General Services  Financing of the working capital, out-of-crop activities of the Barbados 
Agricultural Management Company Limited. 9.85 Ministry of Finance 
 
 
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GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
Reporting period:  1995/96  
Measure type Name and description of measure with re ference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measure 
(million P) Data sources 
1 2 3 4 
(a) General services  Botswana Government 
documents: - 1995/96 Estimates of Expenditure from the Consolidated Development Funds - 1995 Project Review - Annual Economic Review 1996 and 1997 (Sectoral Performance 1995 and 1996). 
 Agricultural research   
  Development of technology and exchange of germ plasm to improve productivity and the 
viability of the sector. Livestock fodder, soil and water conservatio n and machinery for small scale farmers. 
Testing of crop varieties for use by farmers. Enhancement of water harvesti ng/conservation techniques in order to improve moisture 
avaibility for crops.  
    
3,57  
 Technology development   
  To improve productivity in the agricultural sector the Government through the Department 
of Agricultural Research provides the farming community with high yielding crop varieties 
which are drought  and pest resistant, exotic and early maturing.   
 Artificial insemination service   
  In addition to bulls for more farmers the service is provided by the Government to the 
farmers in order to improve the quality of cattle herd.    
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measure 
(million P) Data sources 
1 2 3 4 
    
 Developed animal disease programme   
  Diseases of National and economic importance such as Foot and Mouth, Antrax, Black 
Quarter, Brucellosis and Rabies, the Government continues to offer free vaccination to farmers to prevent their animals from these diseases. These are done through yearly vaccination campaigns. There is also the issue of Tsetsefly which the Government continues 
to fight through eradication campaigns by us ing safe and environmentally friendly methods. 
(More funds are expected to be used during 1996 to assist the farmers in the North Eastern part of the country where over 300,000 cattle had to be destroyed due to the Cattle Lung 
Disease).   
  
2,8  
 Water development 3 
23  
  Due to the lack of surface an d underground water sources the Government assi sts livestock 
farmers with borehole drilling and equipping grants.   
 Plant protection programme   
  Due to the agro climatic conditi ons of Botswana plants are su cceptable to diseases and these 
are to be controlled by the use of pesticides and insecticides which ordinary farmers do not have the knowledge of how to apply them. The plant protection unit assists such farmers in 
controlling these plant diseases. Also the unit assists farmers with the spraying of locusts and quelea birds when they attack their fields. The programme involved the purchase of a 
new spraying aircraft.   
 Disasters/emergencies   
  As and when there is a national disaster or  emergency Cabinet is approached to approve 
funding in order to deal with the problem.   
 
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GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
 
Reporting period:  Calendar year 1998 
 
Measure type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in 
Annex 2 Monetary value of the 
measure during the 
reporting period 
(US$ 1,000) Data 
sources 
1 2 3 4 
1) GENERAL SERVICES 
(i) Research, including general research, 
research in connection with environmental programmes, and research programmes relating to particular products. Budgetary expenditures, financed by public resources, related 
to infrastructure, acquisitions of equipments and other expenditures in activities of coordination and maintenance of research and the diffusion of their results. 89,047.8 Orçamento 
Geral da União 
(ii) Pest and disease control, including general 
and product-specific pest and disease 
control measures, such as early warning 
systems, quarantine and eradication. Budgetary expenditures, financed by public resources, in 
activities related to animal and plant health services, 
zoosanitary and phytosanitary de fense and alertness, inspection 
and disease control, training programmes related to disease control and prevention, warning services. 51,834.6 " 
(iii) Training services, including both general 
and specialist training facilities. Budgetary expenditures, financed by public resources, in 
activities related to secondary education that provides 
intermediate professional qualification and higher education 
oriented to rural activities provided by agricultural colleges and universities. 224,764.1 " 
(iv) Extension and advisory services, including 
the provision of means to facilitate the 
transfer of information and the results of 
research to producers and consumers. Budgetary expenditures, financed by public resources, in 
activities that provide technical assistance and rural extension 
services to small producers, operation and improvement of 
meteorological services, servi ces for cooperatives and other 
farm associations (studies, researches and training). 282,393.6 "  
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Measure type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in 
Annex 2 Monetary value of the 
measure during the 
reporting period 
(US$ 1,000) Data 
sources 
1 2 3 4 
(v) Inspection services, including general 
inspections services and the inspection of particular products for health, safety, grading and standardization purposes. Budgetary expenditures, financed by public resources, in 
activities related to classification and inspection of animal and vegetal products, improvement of seed production and marketing (seed fields registration), standardization and 
grading, animal genetic and zootechnical improvement. 75,742.65 " 
(vi) Marketing and promotion services, 
including marketing information, advice 
and promotion relating to particular 
products but excluding expenditure for unspecified purposes that could be used by 
sellers to reduce their selling price or 
confer a direct economic benefit to purchasers. Budgetary expenditures, financed by public resources, in 
activities related to improvement of the marketing system and 
development of new markets, support to the creation and 
maintenance of expositions parks and fair facilities, building and maintenance of central market facilities, and improvement 
of agricultural market information services. 34,324.1 Orçamento 
Geral da 
União 
(vii) Infrastructural services, including:  
electricity reticulati on, roads and other 
means of transport, market and port facilities, water supply facilities, dams and 
drainage schemes, and infrastructural 
works associated with environmental programmes.  In all cases the expenditure 
shall be directed to the provision or 
construction of capital works only, and shall exclude the subsidized provision of 
non-farm facilities other than for the 
reticulation of generally-available public 
utilities.  It shall not include subsidies to 
inputs or operating co sts, or preferential 
user charges. Budgetary expenditures, financed by public resources, in 
activities related to implementation and operation of irrigation 
programmes, construction and maintenance of public dams for irrigation and for urban water supply, construction of rural 
roads, rural housing, rural electricity network services and 
facilities, electricity distribution, forestry development and management and environmental programmes. 617,492.3 "  
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Measure type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in 
Annex 2 Monetary value of the 
measure during the 
reporting period 
(US$ 1,000) Data 
sources 
1 2 3 4 
(viii) Agrarian organization; agrarian reform 
settlement. Budgetary expenditures, financed by public resources, in 
activities related to agrarian policy, agrarian reform and 
settlement projects. 609,966.9 " 
2) PUBLIC STOCKHOLDING FOR FOOD  
SECURITY PURPOSES Budgetary expenditures, financed by public resources, in 
activities related to expenditures with formation, maintenance and selling of government stocks which form an integral part of a federal food security programme as defined by Law N°8171 
("Agriculture Law"), from 17/01/91, and regulated by federal 
acts (Portarias Interministeri ais N°657, from 10/07/91, and 
N°182, from 25/08/94).  These expenditures are necessary to 
cover the difference between the market price of the stocks and 
their acquisition price plus charges. 0.0 " 
3) DOMESTIC FOOD AID Budgetary expenditures, financed by public resources, in 
activities related to expenditures with food assistance programmes targeted to the poor. 434,609.8 " 
4) GOVERNMENT AGRICULTURAL 
INSURANCE PROGRAMME Budgetary expenditures, financed by public resources, in 
activities related to decrease risk and uncertainty in agriculture, through agricultural insurance sponsored by the federal government. 0.0 Orçamento 
Geral da União 
5) REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT 
PROGRAMMES Budgetary expenditures, financed by public resources, in 
activities related to the promotion of economic and social 
development of poor regions, rural development financial 
assistance, water supply and irrigation programmes.                      0.0 " 
 
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GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
Reporting period:  Calendar year 2001 
 
Measure type Name and description of measure with 
reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measure in year in 
question  
(million EURO) Data sources 
1 2 3 4 
(a) "general services"    
1. Pest and disease control Government funding of the National 
Veterinary Service (NVS) and the National Service for Plant Protection (NSPP) 2.62 State Budget 
 Implementing the NVS prophylaxis 
programme  0.52  
 Eradication of the Moroccan pest 0.05  
2. Training services Agricultural schools 11.42 State Budget 
3. Inspection services Quality control;  testing of agricultural 
machinery 1.14 State Budget 
4. Extension and advisory services, including the 
provision of means to f acilitate the transfer of 
information and the results of research to producers and consumers; Market information bulletin published by 
SAPI Ltd. 0.09 State Budget 
5. Infrastructural services Maintainin g, securing and preserving strategic 
hydro-melioration infrastructure 5.37 State Budget 
(b) "public stockholding for food security purposes"  0  
(c) "domestic food aid"  0  
(d) "decoupled income support"  0  
(e) "income insurance and income safety-net 
 programmes"  0  
(f) "payments for relief from natural disasters"  0   
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Measure type Name and description of measure with 
reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measure in year in 
question  
(million EURO) Data sources 
1 2 3 4 
(g) "structural adjustment assistance provided through 
producer retirement programmes"  0  
(h) "structural adjustment assistance provided through 
resource retirement programmes"  0  
(i) "structural adjustment assistance provided through 
investment aids"  0  
(j) "environmental programmes" Hail prevention missiles 1.47 State Budget 
(k) "regional assistance programmes"  0 (l) "other" Maintaining a register of tobacco producers 
and expenses related to paying cash premiums for produced quantities of tobacco 0.05 
 Technical services for land restitution 4.51 State Budget 
 
 
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CANADA 
 
GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
 
Reporting period:  1999 
 
Measure 
Type Name and description of 
measure with reference to 
criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measure in year in 
question 
($ million) Data Sources Comments * 
1 2 3 4 5 
     
Canada reserves the right to identify certain payments as mee ting the criteria of Annex 2 to the Agreement on Agriculture, irre spective of how programmes are classified 
in this notification. 
 
(a) general services 
         
(i) Research, Annex 2, para 2(a) 
   
 federal,  federal/provincial  
  340.5 Public Accounts of 
Canada;  AAFC estimates FY; mainly AAFC's Research Bran ch, but also includes research-
related expenditures notified under G/AG/N/CAN/29 and G/AG/N/CAN/44. 
 
 provincial  91.0 Prov incial Ministries of 
Agriculture FY;  agricultural research expenditures, including provincial research 
programmes notified under G/AG/N/CAN/29, G/AG/N/CAN/38 and 
G/AG/N/CAN/44. 
 
 
(ii) Pest and disease control, Annex 2, para 2(b) 
       
 federal,  federal/provincial  5.3 Public Accounts of 
Canada;  AAFC estimates 
 FY; mainly pest prevention  
 provincial  7.8 Prov incial Ministries of 
Agriculture 
 FY; mainly pest prevention and veterinary services 
 
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Measure 
Type Name and description of 
measure with reference to 
criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measure in year in 
question 
($ million) Data Sources Comments * 
1 2 3 4 5 
(iii) Training services, Annex 2, para 2(c) 
    
 federal,  federal/provincial 
  None     
 provincial  66.6 Prov incial Ministries of 
Agriculture  FY; mainly grants to agricultural training institutions 
 
(iv) Extension and advisory services, Annex 2, para 2(d)   
 federal,  federal/provincial  13.9 Public Accounts of 
Canada;  AAFC estimates  FY; mainly advisory services 
 provincial  175.0 Provincial Ministries of 
Agriculture  FY; mainly government extension programmes,  including 
extension-related expenditures notified under G/AG/N/CAN/29, 
G/AG/N/CAN/38, and G/AG/N/CAN/44. 
 
 
(v) Inspection services, Annex 2, para 2(e)   
 federal,  federal/provincial  373.4 Public Accounts of 
Canada;  AAFC estimates 
 FY; mainly Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Health Canada 
 provincial  31.5 Prov incial Ministries of 
Agriculture 
 FY; mainly product inspection and lab services 
 
(vi) Marketing and promotional services, Annex 2, para 2(f)   
 federal,  federal/provincial  60.1 Public Accounts of 
Canada;  AAFC estimates 
 FY; mainly AAFC's Market an d Industry Services Branch. 
 
 provincial  8.1 Prov incial Ministries of 
Agriculture 
 FY; marketing and promotion programmes in various provinces 
including expenditures notified under G/AG/N/CAN/38 
 
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Measure 
Type Name and description of 
measure with reference to 
criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measure in year in 
question 
($ million) Data Sources Comments * 
1 2 3 4 5 
 
(vii) Infrastructural services, Annex 2, para 2(g)   
 federal,  federal/provincial  61.0 Public Accounts of 
Canada;  AAFC estimates 
 FY; mainly Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration. 
 provincial  50.7 Prov incial Ministries of 
Agriculture 
 FY; mainly irrigation and drainage projects, including infrastructure-
related expenditures notified under G/AG/N/CAN/29 
 
(viii) Other general services, Annex 2,  para 2 (not specified elsewhere);  
 federal,  federal/provincial  None   
     
 provincial  5.0 Prov incial Ministries of 
Agriculture FY; mainly Agriculture Servi ce Board grants in Alberta 
     
 
(b) public stockholding for food security 
purposes,  
Annex 2, para 3  
 None    
     
 
(c) domestic food aid, Annex 2, para 4  
 None    
    
 
(d) decoupled income support, Annex 2, para 
6   
 None    
    
 
(e) income insurance and income safety-net 
programmes, Annex 2, para 7 
       
 
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Measure 
Type Name and description of 
measure with reference to 
criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measure in year in 
question 
($ million) Data Sources Comments * 
1 2 3 4 5 
 federal,  federal/provincial  430.3 AAFC estimates FY; consists of Agricultural Income Disaster Program 
(G/AG/N/CAN/36).   
  
 provincial  None  Because of changes in funding arrangements, payments meeting 
criteria of Annex 2, paragraph 7 which were earlier notified as 
provincial payments, are now re ported as federal/provincial 
payments. 
    
 
(f) payments for relief from natural 
disasters, Annex 2, para 8  
 None    
    
 
(g) structural adjustment assistance provided 
through producer retirement programmes,  
Annex 2, para 9   
None   
    
 
(h) structural adjustment assistance provided through resource retirement programmes, 
Annex 2, para 10  
None    
    
 
(i) structural adjustment assistance provided 
through investment aids, Annex 2, para 11  
None 
   
     
 
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Measure 
Type Name and description of 
measure with reference to 
criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measure in year in 
question 
($ million) Data Sources Comments * 
1 2 3 4 5 
 
(j) environmental programmes , Annex 2, para 12 
   
 federal,  federal/provincial  
  None   
 Provincial  28.1 Prov incial Ministries of 
Agriculture FY; mainly Prime-Vert (which replaced management of soil, water 
and manure programmes) in Quebec,  but also includes the Soil 
Conservation Program - PEI (G/AG/N/CAN/38) and the Farm 
Environmental Stewardship Program - New Brunswick 
(G/AG/N/CAN/44) 
     
 
(k) regional assistance programmes, Annex 2, 
para 13  
 None    
     
(l) other ,  Annex 2, para 5   
 federal,  federal/provincial  
 0.6 AAFC estimates FY; consists of technology innovation under the Quebec/Canada 
agreement 
 Provincial  None   
    
    
Total Federal, Federal/Provincial 1,285.0  
   
Total Provincial  463.8 
       
Total Federal, Federal/Provincial & 
Provincial 1,748.9    
    
 
* AAFC = Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada;   FY= fiscal year 
Totals may not add due to rounding. 
 
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CHILE 
 
GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
 
Reporting period:  2002 
 
Measure type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in 
Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measure in year in 
question (thousand Ch$) Data sources 
1 2 3 4 
2.2 General services    
(a) Research Agricultural research 
Partial financing for innovation projects 
Technological applications 
Innovation support information  
Research and development centres 
Generation, adaptation and dissemination of scientific and technological 
knowledge and products that contribute to the sustainable (social, economic 
and environmental) development of the competitiveness of the various actors involved in the agricultural sector. 
   4,353,542 
 
 
  
  6,955,171 Foundation for Agricultural 
Innovation (FIA) 
 
  
Agricultural Research Institute 
(INIA) 
(c) Training services Peasant Agriculture Technol ogical Development Service 
Project Agricultural  Advisory Service:
  For developing and consolidating a 
specific business. 
Local Agricultural Advisory Service :  For improving current management 
and developing the basic conditions for structuring agricultural associations. 
Technical Assistance and Training  Fund for Rural Organizations :  Seeks to 
support the development of the organization and to generate entrepreneurial and organizational capacities in the areas of management, training, 
leadership and business development.   13,715,034 Institute of Agricultural 
Development (INDAP) 
 FODEM
:  Support for the development of a strategic business plan for 
associations so as to improve their profitability.    
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Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measure in year in 
question (thousand Ch$) Data sources 
1 2 3 4 
 Business management centre for small producers :  Provision of direct 
technical and economic advisory services. 
 
Training and Education for Rural Women :  About 3,000 women are 
attending technical training, personal training, management training and 
organizational development workshops.  
 
  853,595  
 
 INDAP and the Foundation for 
the Advancement and 
Development of Women (PRODEMU)  
 
(d) Extension and 
advisory services Technical Assistance Funds (FAT) :  Advice for small and medium 
agricultural producers on contracting for consultancy services, facilitates access to external and specialized  technical assistance services. 
  1,473,089 Production Promotion 
Corporation (CORFO) 
 PROMM technological validation :  Technology transf er plan supporting 
the establishment, implementation an d study of projects carried out by 
institutions devoted to research on irrigation. 
  1,557,923 National Irrigation Commission 
(CNR) 
(e) Inspection 
services for sanitary, safety, etc. purposes Agricultural Protection :  Protection, maintenance and improvement of the 
health of plants and animals and surveillance of their health status and the sanitary condition of their products, by-products and derivatives which may 
cause or carry diseases that could impair this resource. 
  13,535,937 Agriculture and Livestock 
Service (SAG)  
(f) Marketing and 
promotion services Promotion Programme (PROFO) :  Scheme for the payment of incentives 
to encourage business modernization through the association of similar or 
complementary enterprises established within the same area. 
  3,431,320 CORFO 
(g) Infrastructure 
services Law No. 18,450 :  Promotion of private investment in irrigation and drainage 
works.  It is a means of encourag ing the construction of small-scale 
hydraulic works for agricultural use (off-farm works). 
  17,851,600 CNR 
 Peasant Farm Irrigation :  Support for the dive rsification and greater 
productivity of peasant farming by improving, expanding and introducing 
irrigation (off-farm works). 
  4,511,321 INDAP 
2.5 Direct payments to  
producers Agricultural Insurance: Instrument that allows th e agricultural sector to 
protect itself against economic losses due to natural disasters.  It provides for  
support or partial financing of the insurance premium.                   878,988 Agricultural Insurance 
Committee (COMSA)  
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Measure type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in 
Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measure in year in 
question (thousand Ch$) Data sources 
1 2 3 4 
2.8 Disaster relief 
payments Agricultural Emergency Fund :  Assistance for the agricultural sector to 
offset the adverse effect s of climatic events.  654,173 Agriculture Department 
    
 
Prepared by :   The Directorate General of International Economic Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DIRECON) and the Office for  Agricultural Research and Policy 
of the Ministry of Agriculture (ODEPA). 
 
 
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COLOMBIA 
GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
Reporting period:  1999 
 
Measure type Name and description of measure with reference to 
criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of  
measure in year in 
question (US$'000) Data sources 
1 2 3 4 
GENERAL SERVICES Training services:   Training in agricultural policies;  watershed management and 
conservation;  efficient soil and water management;  use of new technologies.   1,052.6 Ministry of 
Agriculture and 
Rural Development 
 Technology research and development:   Strengthening of research activities to improve 
agricultural productivity;  support for the preser vation of agricultural, animal and microbial 
species.   15,204.0 " 
 Marketing services:   Strengthening of price and market information system for 
agricultural products;  support for the development of micro-enterprises;  compiling and 
processing of agricultural information. 
   4,514.7 " 
 Infrastructure services:   Design, adaptation and construction of irrigation areas to enable 
producers to use land efficiently.   7,191.2 " 
 Phytosanitary services:   Animal and plant disease prevention and control;  quality control 
of agricultural inputs and protection in genetic resources and bio-safety. 
 
Extension and advisory services:   Nation-wide dissemination of agricultural information 
and setting up of the agricultural protection information system. 
 
Administration: 
Provision of administrative services to the fo llowing programmes:  Training of the rural 
population;  diagnostic centres, laboratories and offices for health prevention and control.  10,699.2 
 
 
  562.6  
 
  10,322.3 " 
 
 
" 
 
 
" 
 
 
    
STRUCTURAL 
ADJUSTMENT 
ASSISTANCE 
THROUGH 
INVESTMENT AIDS  Payments relating to: 
 
- Land purchase and award to black and indigenous communities and rural families.
 
-  Promotion and agricultural credit for small pr oducers to revitalize the agricultural sector 
at the national level.  
 
 15,389.7 
 
  7,403.5 Ministry of 
Agriculture and 
Rural Development 
  
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Measure type Name and description of measure with reference to 
criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of  
measure in year in 
question (US$'000) Data sources 
1 2 3 4 
REGIONAL 
ASSISTANCE Payments relating to:   Agricultural development programmes for indigenous 
communities and reservations, and depressed rural areas.  2,338.9 " 
NATURAL DISASTER 
RELIEF PAYMENTS Disaster relief:   Payments to small farmers to help repair damage from climatological 
causes.  4,556.0 " 
 
TOTAL   
 79,234.6  
 
 
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COSTA RICA 
 
GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
 
Reporting period:  1999 
 
Measure type Name and description of measure with 
 reference to criteria in  
Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measure in year in  
question 
(US$'000) Data sources 
1 2 3 4 
Agricultural research services Deve lopment, verification and adaptation of technologies for livestock and 
agricultural production and handling of pathogens which affect crops. 
 1,745.75 Ministry of Agriculture 
and Livestock 
 Studies on soil use and capacity.  
   
 Preparation and implementation of th e Agricultural Research Programme.   
 Keeping germplasm collections of strate gic species with a view to producing 
genotypes of economic importance.    
Agriculture and livestock protection 
(including animal and plant health) Establishment of standards and procedures to prevent the entry and dissemination 
of plant and animal pests and diseases.   
 3,151.64 Ministry of Agriculture 
and Livestock 
 Animal and plant health protection of the National Agricultural Heritage.     
 Application of the legislation on plant and livestock health.    
 Development, implementation and monitoring of programmes on the recognition 
and detection of pests and diseases.    
 Control of the plant and animal health quality of plant and animal material for 
reproduction.    
 Control of the plant and animal health quality of plants and animals to be 
exported and issuance of the co rresponding export certificates. 
   
Expansion and training Establishment of rules and procedures for the implementation of agricultural 
expansion plans and programmes. 4,782.86 Ministry of Agriculture 
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Measure type Name and description of measure with 
 reference to criteria in  
Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measure in year in  
question 
(US$'000) Data sources 
1 2 3 4 
 Planning, development and implementation of the National Agricultural 
Expansion Programme with the various regional departments.   
 Supervision of technical cooperation projects in support of agricultural expansion 
plans and programmes.   
 Establishment and coordination of other support services to farmers and 
organizations.   
Irrigation and drainage service Division of the country into zones for the control of flooding, irrigation, drainage 
and underground water. 
  2,013.70 National Irrigation and 
Drainage Service 
(SENARA) 
Comprehensive agricultural marketing 
programme Develop and provide appropriate information on  wholesale markets.  740.40 PIMA/CENADA 
 Coordinate the implementation of a national programme for collection centres.   
 Offer a modern and efficient system for the marketing of agricultural, fisheries 
and forestry products. 
   
 Carrying out technical studies and research and developing training and technical 
assistance in the field of whol esale agricultural marketing. 
   
Development of agricultural production 
(marketing and agricultural quality control departments)   Integration of efforts and reinforcement of the links among the agricultural, 
industrial, trade and services sectors, so as to develop the competitive capacity of small and medium agricultural producers. 3,679.37 National Production 
Council 
 Promotion of vertical integration, industrialization and marketing of agricultural 
activities.   
 Technical assistance to producing and processing industries for the installation of 
agro-industrial information systems and agro-industrial equipment, technical 
assistance for carrying out feasibility studies and project profiles.    
 Facilitation, coordination and guidance for agricultural marketing through studies 
on crop descriptions, analysis of information on the situation in domestic and foreign markets for agricultural products. 
    
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Measure type Name and description of measure with 
 reference to criteria in  
Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measure in year in  
question 
(US$'000) Data sources 
1 2 3 4 
 Logistic support for small and medium producers and establishment of trade 
contacts for the promotion of expo rts and domestic marketing, etc. 
     
 Quality control certification and laboratory analyses.   
 Training of technicians and professionals on the quality standards for various 
agricultural products. 
   
 Support for the Agro-industrial and Marketing Programmes concerning aspects 
aimed at improving the quality of agricultural and agro-industrial products. 
   
Food security and social compensation Management of food reserves. 866.88 National Production 
Council 
 
    
    
    
Crop insurance service Insurance compensation for rice (flooded, irrigated and not irrigated), sugar cane, 
sweet peppers, beans, maize, melons, pineapples, plantains, tobacco and 
watermelons.  487.97 National Insurance 
Institute 
    
 
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CUBA 
GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
Reporting period:  2003 
 
Measure type Name and description of measure 
with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of measure in 
year in question in 
millions of pesos Data sources 
1 2  3 4 
General services    
Science and technology, basic 
and applied research  Coordination and maintenance of agricultural research 
services and installations, tr ansfer of scientific and 
technical informati on, technical assistance and advisory 
services to producers (Annex 2, §2 (a) and (d))  29.6 
 Ministry of Science, Technology 
and the Environment, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Sugar 
Animal and plant health services Scientific and technical research concerning animal and 
plant health  (Annex 2, §2 (a) and (b))  9.0 Ministry of Higher Education, 
Ministry of Agriculture 
Education and vocational 
training in rural areas (primary, 
secondary and higher education) State budget for rural educatio n and vocational training at 
primary, secondary and higher levels  (Annex 2, §2 (c))  544.8 Ministry of Higher Education, 
Ministry of Finance and Prices 
Rural promotion and extension 
services Maintenance of exhibitions and fair facilities  
(Annex 2, §2 (f))  0.04 Ministry of Sugar 
Domestic food aid Retail price subsidy for certain products that constitute the 
basic food basket (Annex 2, §4)  947.4 Ministry of Finance and Prices 
Natural disaster relief 
 Payments for relief in the event of natural disasters (pests) 
(Annex 2, §8)  15.5 Ministry of Finance and Prices 
Regional development aid 
programmes Financial assistance programmes and projects for regional 
development (Turquino Manatí Development Plan for mountain areas)  (Annex 2, §13)  381.1 Ministry of Finance and Prices 
Structural adjustment assistance 
provided through investment aid Payments made to improve rural structures and for the 
purchase of equipment, machin ery, etc.  (Annex 2, §11)  383.3 Ministry of Finance and Prices 
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GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
Reporting period:  calendar year 2002 
 
Measure type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of measure 
in year in question 
(£C) Data sources 
1 2 3 4 
(a) Total general services  80,339,364  
 (i) Research services 
Research, including general research, res earch in connection with environmental 
programmes, and research programmes relating to particular products. 3,580,054 Budgets 
 (ii) Pest and disease control services 
Pest and disease control, including general and product-specific pest and disease control measures, such as early warnin g systems, quarantine and eradication. 196,388 " 
 (iii) Training services 
Agricultural training services provided by the Ministry of Agriculture, Natural 
Resources and Environment to all farmers. 56,303 " 
 (iv) Extension and advisory services 
Extension and advisory services provided by the Ministry of Agriculture to all 
farmers. 8,793,465 " 
 (v) Inspection services 
Inspection of agricultural produce, including general inspection services and the 
inspection of particular products for health, safety, grading or standardization 
purposes. 189,494 " 
 (vi) Veterinary services 
Veterinary services, including veterinary public health, extension services, 
disease control, veterinary inspectio n services, quarantin e services, etc. 6,842,847 " 
 (vii) Marketing and promotion services 
- Expenses for providing general marketing and promotion services by the 
Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism - Expenses for providing marketing and promotion services by the Vine 
Products Commission.  
1,528,979 
 
987,516 "  
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Measure type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of measure 
in year in question 
(£C) Data sources 
1 2 3 4 
 (viii) Infrastructural services 
Capital expenses for providing for: 
- Rural development 
- Water development (dams, water treatment works, water supply, etc.)  - Land consolidation works 
- Development of livestock areas and zones and other infrastructural works for 
livestock (including works for environmental protection such as treatment of 
waste, etc.). 58,164,318 Budgets 
(b) Public stockholdings for food security purposes  7,537,960  
 Cyprus Grain Commission Services (operational expenses) 
The Cyprus Grain Commission, among other things, also fulfils a public 
stockholding role for food security purposes by managing and controlling the 
import, storage and distribution of grains. 7,537,960 Cyprus Grain 
Commission 
(c) Payments for relief from natural disasters  12,548,491  
 (i)  Compensation through the Agricultural Insurance Organization 
Compensation paid by the Government for the exceptional drought conditions and other natural disasters which prevailed in 2001.  The compensation includes 
(a) the contribution of the Government to the Agricultural Insurance Scheme and 
(b) the additional compensation which was paid to farmers due to exceptional drought conditions, hail storms, frost, etc.   For the additional compensation, the 
Agricultural Insurance Organization borrowed from the Cooperation Central 
Bank and the Government undertook loan repayments. 10,464,433 Budget 
Department of  
Agriculture 
 (ii)  Other compensations due to natural disasters
1 
Compensation paid to potato growers for the enforcement of control against 
Ring Rot. 2,084,058 Department of  
Agriculture 
(d) Structural adjustment assistance conforming to Anne x 2, paragraph 10 of the Agreement on Agriculture 1,721,382  
 Package of measures to limit/stabilize dairy and beef production 
Cyprus Notification on package of meas ures to limit/stabilize dairy and beef 
production is relevant.2 1,721,382 Department of 
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Measure type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of measure 
in year in question 
(£C) Data sources 
1 2 3 4 
(e) Regional assistance programmes 2,409,395  
 Acreage payments to farmer s in a disadvantaged region 
The mountainous and hilly area in the Limassol and Paphos districts of Cyprus 
(traditionally referred to as the wine-gro wing area because it was used solely for 
this purpose since ancient times) is a disadvantaged area with very low 
production potential because of poor shallow and calcareous soils.  A subsidy is 
paid annually on a per hectare basis to all farmers.  Since vine growing is almost 
a monoculture in this region, the subsidy covers all registered vineyards.  To the extent that farmers grow additional crop s (e.g. olives and almonds) they receive 
equivalent assistance. 2,409,395 Vine Products 
Commission 
   
Total for all exempt measures of S upporting Table DS:1 104,556,592  
    
 
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 Paragraph 8(a), Annex 2, Agreement on Agriculture. 
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CZECH REPUBLIC 
 
GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
 
Reporting period:  calendar year 2002 
 
Measure type Name and description of m easure taking into account the criteria 
in Annex 2 Monetary value of the measure during the 
reporting period 
(million K č) Data sources 
1 2 3 4 
 
(a) General services 
 
  
 
(c) Domestic food aid  
(f) Payments for relief from natural 
disasters 
 
(h) Structural adjustment assistance provided through retirement 
programmes 
  
(i) Structural adjustment assistance 
provided through investment aids  
Consultation 
Pest and disease control services 
Support to the foundation and activity of producer marketing organizations 
Silt removal and renewal of pond functions 
 School milk (donation of milk for basic schools) 
 
Aid to alleviate the damage cause d in agriculture by the floods 
 
 Crop production restructuring through afforestation 
Crop production restructuring through the planting of fast growing 
trees Crop production restructuring through grassing 
 
Renewal of vineyards, hop gardens and orchards   
53.9 
49.7 
36.1 
182.6 
 
62.5 
 
976.9 
 
 
63.5 
0.5 
9.7 
 
288.6 
   
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(million K č) Data sources 
1 2 3 4 
 
(j) "Environmental programmes" 
  
 
  
 
(k) "Regional assistance programmes" 
 
(l) Other 
 
TOTAL   
Calcification with help of limestone powder 
Support for bee-keeping Establishment of the elements of the territorial system of landscape 
ecological stability 
Support for Ecological Agriculture Support for cattle, sheep, goat and horse farming on permanent 
grasslands 
 Programme of assistance in less-favoured areas 
 
Support for suckler cow farming and sheep farming  
13.7 
77.2 
3.7 
 
210.9 827.6 
 
1,650.9 
 
648.1 
 
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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 
 
GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
 
Reporting period:  2003  
 
Measure type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in 
Annex 2 Monetary value of measure in year in question  
(DR$) Data source 
1 2 3 4 
(a) General service sAgricultural research  201,214,140 
 Pest and disease control (plant and animal health)  75,524,970 
 Training services  6,161,265 
 Extension and advisory services (agricultural)  36,065,813  Inspection services  14,797,679 
 Marketing and promotion services   29,847,297 
 Infrastructure services  381,606,039  
      
(j)  Environmental 
programmes Natural resource development  320,153,110   
Total   1,065,370,313   
 
Source :  National Budget Office (ONAPRES ).  Prepared by the Agricultural Economics Depart ment of the Ministry of Agriculture (SEA), 2 004. 
 
 
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EGYPT 
 
GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
 
Reporting period:  calendar year 1998 
 
Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of measure 
in year in question 
(US$ '000) Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
General services Agricultural research (para. 2(a)) 85 Ministry of Agriculture 
Pest relief Pest control subsidy (para. 2(b)) 35 " 
Relief from irrigation 
difficulties Water supply facilities (for irrigation purposes)  (para. 2(g)) 1,177 " 
 
 
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ESTONIA 
 
GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
 
Reporting period:  calendar year 2002 
 
Measure type Name and description of m easure taking into account the criteria 
 in Annex 2 Monetary value of measure in year in 
question (million EEK) Data sources 
1 2 3 4 
General services Research (incl. agricu ltural sector research for developing 
agricultural policies, applied research for plant and livestock production and veterinary activities, applied research for land 
amelioration, research related to breeding) 26.14 State budget 
 Pest and disease cont rol 2.00 State budget 
 Training, extension and advisory services (incl. farmers' training and 
consultation services, Jäneda Training and Advisory Center, agricultural extension service program and other advisory/extension 
activities) 19.29 State budget 
 Inspection services (incl. inspection services concerning veterinary 
and food control, food quality and safety inspection programs) 72.40 State budget 
 Marketing and promotion services (expenditures to support 
participation in exhibitions and trade fairs, expenditures for 
gathering market information, promotion of cooperative actions of 
farmers) 18.74 State budget 
 Infrastructure services (mainten ance of amelioration structures, 
construction and reconstruction of power lines for agricultural 
producers) 9.93 State budget 
Public stockholding for  
food security purposes Expenditures to purchase and store reserve stocks of grain and food 
items  10.67 State budget  
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Measure type Name and description of m easure taking into account the criteria 
 in Annex 2 Monetary value of measure in year in 
question (million EEK) Data sources 
1 2 3 4 
Domestic food aid School milk programme 10.62 State budget 
Payment for relief from natural disasters Compensation of damage (drought) inflicted on agricultural 
production or means of production 101.00 State budget 
SAPARD Programme (Special  Accession Programme for 
Agriculture and Rural Development) 162.58 State budget 
and cofinancingStructural adjustment  
assistance provided through  
investment aids Loan Guarantees provided by Rural Life Development Fund 
(RLDF)* 7.93 RLDF 
Payment under  
environmental programmes Supporting growing certified seeds in order to increase protection 
against plant diseases and wild oats 33.91 State budget 
 Agri-environment programmes (including converting to organic 
farming) 28.95 State budget 
Payment under regional  
assistance programmes 
 Liming of acid soils in areas determined by the respective soil 
research laboratories 15.12 State budget 
TOTAL   519.28  
 
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EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES 
 
GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
 
Reporting period:  marketing year 2001/02 
 
Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in 
Annex 2 Monetary value 
(Million EURO) Data Source1 Comments 
1 2 3 4 5 
     
(a) General Services 
Research (i)  Improvement of production potential through animal and plant 
selection and of production techniques through e.g. testing of 
machinery;  development of experimental centres;  pilot projects and demonstration projects;  salaries of personnel. 704.4  Council Regulation 
1260/99 
Pest and disease control 
(ii) Plant and animal health control and protection;  supply of 
vaccines;  salaries of personnel;  launching aid for livestock health 
protection groups. 1,723.5  Commission Regulations 
719/96 
Training services (iii) Establishment of agricultural traini ng centres;  grants for course 
attendance;  salaries of advisors. 147.7
  Council Regulation 
1257/99 
Extension and advisory 
services (iv) Establishment of inter-regional advisory centres;  training and 
employment of advisors. 231.1  Council Regulation 
1257/99 
Inspection services (v) Livestock inspection services;  quality control;  remunerating and 
training of inspectors. 225.6  Council Regulation 
1287/95 
Marketing and promotion 
services (vi) Aid to encourage establishment of producer groups and ease 
administrative overheads; schemes to improve marketing network, 
quality and presentation of produce;  certification. 1,298.7  Council Regulations 
2200/96, 2202/96, 1257/99 
Infrastructural services 
(vii) Arterial drainage;  collective irrigation schemes;  provision of 
electricity and water supply;  farm roads;  construction of 
reservoirs;  flood protection. 1,141.3  Council Regulation 
1257/99 
Other farm services (viii) Launching services for mutual aid,  farm relief, farm management, 
introduction of accoun ting on the farm. 164.1  Council Regulation 
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Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in 
Annex 2 Monetary value 
(Million EURO) Data Source1 Comments 
1 2 3 4 5 
(b) Public Stockholding for Food Security Purposes  18.1   
(c) Domestic Food Aid Distribution of agricultural products to deprived persons, school 
milk, consumption aid programmes. 242.8  Council Regulation 
3730/87 
(d) Decoupled Income 
Support Agri-monetary aid. 165.9  Council Regulations 
3813/92 
(e) Income Insurance and Income Safety-net Programmes 10.7  Council Regulation 
1527/95 
(f) Payments for Relief 
from Natural Disasters Compensatory payments in respect  of weather;  restoration of 
agricultural production potential and natural disasters 398.8  2000/C28/02 
(g) Structural 
Adjustment Assistance provided 
through Producer 
Retirement Programmes Compensation payments to farmers at least 55 years old leaving 
agriculture; aid for early retirement from farming. 802.4  Council Regulations 
1257/99 
(h) Structural 
Adjustment 
Assistance provided 
through Resource  Retirement 
Programmes Set-aside;  at least 20 per cent cultivated land to be left fallow, 
wooded or used for non-agricultural purposes;  compensation for 
grubbing up, leaving or suspending production. 91.5  Council Regulations 
1257/99, 1493/99 
(i) Structural 
Adjustment 
Assistance provided 
through Investment Aids Construction of processing, packaging and storage centres and 
equipment; land improvement (levelling, fencing, etc.).  Aid for 
farm modernization granted through subsidies or equivalent 
interest concessions;  purchase of machinery and equipment, 
animals, buildings and plantations etc.  Aid for young farmers. 5,355.2  Council Regulations 
1257/99 
(j) Environmental 
Programmes Protection of environment and preservation of the countryside, 
control of soil erosion, extensification, aid for environmentally sensitive areas;  support and prot ection of organic production by 
creating conditions of fair competiti on;  aid for forestry measures 
in agriculture;  conservation of genetic resources in agriculture. 5,519.0  Council Regulations 
1257/99  
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Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in 
Annex 2 Monetary value 
(Million EURO) Data Source1 Comments 
1 2 3 4 5 
(k) Regional Assistance 
Programmes Specific measures for the benefit of certain disadvantaged areas 
(French overseas departments, Azores, Madeira, Canary Islands, Aegean Islands) and other less-favoured areas (LFA) and 
mountainous areas.   2,420.4  Council Regulations 
1257/99 
(l) Other  0   
TOTAL GREEN  20,661.2   
 
1  EAGGF financial reporting 2002 and national sources. 
  
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FIJI 
 
GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
 
Reporting period:   1 January 1997 to 31 December 1997 
 
 Measure type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 
2 Monetary value of 
measure in year in 
question 
FJ$ million Data sources 
 1 2 3 4 
1. Policy and administration  
    Support to measures 2, 3 and 4 below 
    
2. Agricultural research  
     R&D Programmes General policy analysis, accounting, quarantine inspection and 
training for civil servants.    General support services, including investigation, analysis and evaluation of production practices. 3.809 
   
3.126 Ministry of Finance 
Budget Estimates    " 
 
 
3. Drainage and irrigation  
     Construction and provision of infrastructure  
 
General services aimed at draining  low-lying potentially fertile land. 
Also includes dredging of heavily silted rivers and provision of flood 
defenses.  
 
4.539  
 
"  
 
 
4. Agricultural extension  
     Extension services General services provided to all fa rmers includes farmer training and 
transfer of R&D. 4.064 " 
    
 
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GAMBIA 
 
GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
 
Reporting period:   calendar year 1997 
 
Measure type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of measure in 
year in question 
 Data sources 
1 2 3 4 
 
"general services" 
 
 General and product specific research: l ooks into technical issues reflecting 
agricultural productivity.  The programmes are operated by the relevant Departments 
and do not involve direct payments to producers. Part of the Recurrent and 
development budget of the Department of State for Agriculture totalling D 31.8 million which represents government local counterpart 
contributions (GLF). Estimates of 
Recurrent and Development Expenditure  
 
"general services" Extension services: delivery of extension messages to facilitate the transfer of 
information and research results to producers. " " 
"general services" Market information: collection of monthl y average prices of cereals per division 
and country wide. " " 
"general services" Pest and disease control: agricultural pest management unit gives advice on general 
crop-specific pest and disease control. 
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GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
 
Reporting period:  calendar years 2002 and 2003 
 
Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of measure 
in year in question 
(thousand Lari) Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
  2002 2003  
General services: 
 General research 
 (paragraph 2(a))  
Breeding Factories Department; 
Commission on Seed Selection and Protection; Biotechnological Scientific Center; 
Technique-Ecological Research Scientific Center; 
Agriculture Machinery State Inspection Center;  Silk Coordination Center – "Silk House". 
  
299.4  
201.0  
Ministry of 
Agriculture 
 Pest and disease control (paragraph 2(b)) Regional Veterinary Stations; 
Domestic Epizootic Measures; 
Plant Protection Measures. 
 1,573.1 2,605.0 " 
 Inspection services 
 (paragraph 2(e)) State Seed Quality Inspection; 
Quality Inspection of Agricultural Products; 
Quality Inspection of Bread and Bread Products.  678.4 389.5 " 
 Infrastructural services 
 (paragraph 2(g)) Reforestation; 
Kolkheti Low-Land Maintenance Measures; Supervision of Animal Winter Pasture Routes. 
 2,528.5 4,977.4 " 
Total   5,079.4 8,173.0  
 
 
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GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
 
Reporting Period:  2001 
 
Measure type Name and description of the measure with reference to the criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of the 
measure in the year in 
question 
(thousands of US$)* Data source 
1 2 3 4 
    
General services    
Ensuring the supply of high quality reproductive material (genetic and physical). Agricultural research 
services (Annex 2, paragraph 
2(a)) Development of forestry management. 945.86 Ministry of 
Agriculture, 
Livestock and Food 
 Reinvigoration and modernization of agricultural activity.   
 Management of renewable resources and development of the rural population in the 
Chixoy river upper basin.   
 Contribution to starting up a process of self-sustaining development in the rural area 
of Sierra de los Cuchumatanes with a vi ew to increasing real household income.   
    
Extension and training     
(Annex 2, paragraph 2(c)) Improvement of the living conditions of rural communities for the sustainable 
management of natural resources.  Management capacity-building for farmers, rural 
communities and their community organizations. 1,467.24 Ministry of 
Agriculture, 
Livestock and Food 
 Incorporation of forestry education in the national education system, including 
primary education.   
 Ensuring high quality reproductive material (genetic and physical).   
 Rural development for small producers in Zacapa and Chiquimula.   
 Regional rural development in Quiché.   
 Productive agricultural and forestry projects.   
 Reinvigoration and modernization of agricultural activity.    
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Measure type Name and description of the measure with reference to the criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of the 
measure in the year in 
question 
(thousands of US$)* Data source 
1 2 3 4 
 Land reorganization and agro-social development through support for the resettlement 
of repatriated persons.   
 Dissemination through leaflets on four varieties of bean.   
 Management of renewable resources and development of the rural population in the 
Chixoy river upper basin.   
 Increasing production and the productive capacity of the farming population in the 
Sierra de los Cuchumantanes area.   
    
Ensuring the supply and marketing of high quality reproductive material. Marketing and promotion 
services                            
(Annex 2, paragraph 2(f)) Strengthening the commercial management capacity of men and women farmers. 505.80 Ministry of 
Agriculture, 
Livestock and Food 
 Generating and providing suitable information on wholesale markets.   
 Carrying out technical studies and research, and setting up training and technical 
assistance pertaining to the wholesale agricultural market.   
 Provision of a modern and efficient system for the marketing of agricultural, fish and 
forestry products.   
 Promotion of the vertical integration, industrialization and marketing of agricultural 
activities.   
    
Improving productive capacity for the continuous safe supply of high quality material. Infrastructure services     
(Annex 2, paragraph 2(g)) Productive agricultural and forestry projects. 2,429.39 Ministry of 
Agriculture, 
Livestock and Food 
 Management of renewable natural resources and development of rural populations.   
 Reinvigoration and modernization of activities pertaining to agriculture, agroindustry, 
livestock, hydrobiology and services.    
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Measure type Name and description of the measure with reference to the criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of the 
measure in the year in 
question 
(thousands of US$)* Data source 
1 2 3 4 
 Agro-social development – land reorganization for repatriated persons and 
incorporation of barren lands.   
 Improvement of the management of renewable natural resources in the Chixoy river 
upper basin.   
    
Environmental programmes 
(Annex 2(g) and other 
category) Protection and conservation of the Guatemalan Fir;  prevention and control of forest 
fires;  management and reafforestation. 73.03 Ministry of 
Agriculture, 
Livestock and Food 
 Regional rural development in Quiché.   
 Development of the national forestry capacity.   
Improvement of the living conditions of the Petén rural communities through 
sustainable management of natural resources by municipalities and rural 
communities. Technical assistance        
(Annex 2, paragraph 2, other 
category) 
Identification, evaluation, classification and management of seed sources to ensure 
the safe supply of high quality reproductive material. 1,758.91 Ministry of 
Agriculture, 
Livestock and Food 
 Mangrove conservation.   
 Strengthening the management capacity of men and women farmers, rural 
communities and their community organizations.   
 Productive agricultural projects.   
 Reinvigoration and modernization of agricultural activities.   
 Regional rural development in Quiché.   
 Land reorganization to support the resettleme nt of repatriated persons, incorporation 
of barren lands and agricultural development.   
 Land acquisition.   
 Facilitation of the marketing of fruit products by ensuring regular deliveries and 
product quality.    
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measure in the year in 
question 
(thousands of US$)* Data source 
1 2 3 4 
 Rural development for Sierra de los Cuc humatanes by increasing production and the 
productive capacity of the farming population of the area, while ta king account of the 
conservation of natural resources.   
 Protection of the plant and animal health of the national agricultural heritage.   
 Elaboration of standards, procedures to avoid the entry and dissemination of plant and 
animal pests and diseases.   
 Design, implementation and supervision of pest and disease recognition and detection 
programmes.   
 Agricultural protection, epidemiological monitoring, seed certification, phytosanitary, 
water and soil standards, food and hydrobiological safety.   
Support and facilitation of 
preinvestment activities   
(Annex 2, paragraph 2, other 
category) Support and facilitate the preinvestment and financial administration activities of 
agricultural, livestock, forestry and hydrobiological projects. 125.31 Centre for 
International 
Cooperation in 
Agricultural Pre-
investment 
(CIPREDA) 
Guatemala – Mexico 
Ministry of 
Agriculture, 
Livestock and Food 
    
Assistance for natural disasters 
(Annex 2, paragraph 2, other 
category) In various parts of the country as a consequence of Hurricane Mitch. 4,900.74 Ministry of 
Agriculture, 
Livestock and Food 
Total  12,206.28 
*Average exchange rate for 2001 according to the Bank of Guatemala Department of Economic Studies:  Quetzales 7.98 = US$1 
 
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GUYANA 
 
GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
 
Reporting period:  calendar year 2001 
 
Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of measure in year in questio n 
Guyana $'000 1 
1 2 3 
  Central Regional Total 
(a)  General Services:     
 (i) research, pest and disease control, 
training services, extension and 
advisory services and inspection services 
2 
 Current Expenditure: 
- Crops and Livestock Division 
- National Agricultural Research Institute (NARI) - National Dairy Development Programme (NDDP) 
- Guyana School of Agriculture 
- Regional Education Programme for Animal Health Assistants 
(REPAHA)  
197,137 
177,000 
27,519 
70,359 
7,465  
347,563  
544,700 
177,000 
27,519 
70,359 
7,465 
 Capital Expenditure: 
- National Agricultural Research Institute (NARI) 
- National Dairy Development Programme 
- Guyana School of Agriculture  
18,000 
6,500 
10,000   
18,000 
6,500 
10,000 
 - Total (Capital and Current) 513,980 347,563 861,543 
 
(ii) marketing and promotion 
services 
3  
- Guyana Marketing Corporation (GMC) 
  (Current Expenditure) 
- Guyana Marketing Corporation (GMC) – Rehab of 
building/Equipment purchase 
  (Capital Expenditure) 
- Total   
27,866 
1,288
 
29,154   
27,866 
1,288
 
29,154  
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Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of measure in year in questio n 
Guyana $'000 1 
1 2 3 
  Central Regional Total 
- Agricultural Sector Hybrid Programme:  upgrading of farm access 
roads 5  293,721  293,721 (iii) infrastructural services – drainage and irrigation services and farm feeder roads 
4 - Agricultural Sector/Support Programme:  institutional strengthening in 
drainage and irrigation6 51,565  51,565 
 - Public rehabilitation of drainage and irrigation areas 455,059  455,059 
 - Rural Support Project:  institutional development in drainage and 
irrigation7 155,479  155,479 
 - Agricultural development in Regions 1, 3, 4 and 9 (drainage and 
irrigation rehabilitation)  52,035 52,035 
 - Drainage and irrigation capital works in Regions 2, 5, 6 and 10  165,764 165,764 
 - Drainage and irrigation capital  works under the Social Impact 
Amelioration Programme (SIMAP)  0  0 
 - Total 955,824 217,799 1,173,623 
 General Services – Total 1,498,958 565,362 2,064,320 
(b)  Public stockholding for food 
security purposes not applicable 8    
(c)  Domestic food aid 9     
(i) Expenditures on food transfers - Purchase of food under the Health and Nutrition component of the 
Social Impact Amelioration Prog ramme (includes distribution and 
supervision costs) 10 
(Capital Expenditure) 
- Total 94,908 
94,908  
94,908 
94,908 
(ii) Expenditures on food for work 
programmes - Food for work programmes under the Community Development 
component of the Social Impact Amelioration Programme 
(Capital Expenditure) 154,890  
154,890 
 - Total 154,890  154,890  
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Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of measure in year in questio n 
Guyana $'000 1 
1 2 3 
  Central Regional Total 
 Domestic Food Aid – Total 249,798  249,798 
(d)  Direct payments to producers not applicable    
(e)  Decoupled income support not applicable    
(f)  Government financial 
participation in income insurance 
and income safety net programmes not applicable    
(g)  Payments for relief from 
natural disasters not applicable    
(h)  Structural adjustment 
assistance provided through 
producer retirement programmes not applicable    
(i)  Structural adjustment 
assistance provided through 
investment aids not applicable    
(j)  Payments under environment 
programmes not applicable    
(k)  Payments under regional 
assistance programmes not applicable    
 GRAND TOTAL 1,748,756 565,362 2,314,118 
 
1 All expenditure items taken from both Guyana:  Estimates of the Public Sector – Current and Capital Revenue and Expenditure for the Year 2002, as Presented to the Na tional 
Assembly, Volume 1, Government of Guyana, 2002.  Expenditure items taken from Heading: Revised 2001 , providing the latest estimate of actual expenditures in that year.  
Figures include government expenditures from financial resources  arising both from domestic sources, and from grants and loans of international organizations.  Please see 
specific expenditure entries for the specific international organization concerned. 
2 The services included in category (i) are provided by the Crops and Livestock Division of the Ministry of Agriculture, the Nati onal Agricultural Research Institute (NARI), the 
National Dairy Development Programme (NDDP), the Guyana School of  Agriculture (GSA), the Extension Services and the Regional Ed ucation Programme fo r Animal Health 
Assistants (REPAHA).  The entire central go vernment allocations to these agencies ( both Capital and Current Expenditures as app licable) have therefore been included. 
3 Agricultural marketing and promotion services are provided by the Guyana Marketing Corporation.  The entire government allocat ion to this agency has therefore been included 
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4 The definition of infrastructural services in Annex 2, paragraph 2(g) of the Agreement on Agriculture would include drainage a nd irrigation services and works, and 
construction of farm feeder roads.  Both these are entirely categorised as Capital Expenditures in the Budget under the heading s given. 
5 Co-financed by the Inter-Amer ican Development Bank (IDB). 
6 Co-financed by the Inter-Amer ican Development Bank (IDB). 
7 Co-financed by the International Fund for Agricultural De velopment (IFAD) and the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB). 
8 Not applicable  indicates that no domestic support was provided in the corresponding category. 
9 Domestic food aid is provided through th e Social Impact Amelioration Programme (SIMAP ), an autonomous agency established to co unter negative economic effects of the 
structural adjustment programme, initiated in 1989.  Eligibility for food aid is defined in terms of the nutritional and/or inc ome status of potential recipients. 
10 Co-financed by the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank. 
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REPUBLIC OF HONDURAS 
 
GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
 
Reporting period: June 2002 toMay 2003  
 
Measure type  Name and description of measure                                 
with reference to criteria in Annex 2  Monetary value of measure in 
year in question               
(US$)  
 Data source 
1 2 3 4 
General services     
Pest and disease control     
    
National Epidemiological 
Surveillance Project (PRONAVESA)
 Protect national livestock heritage through disease prevention, control and eradication in order to guarantee to importing countries Honduran compliance with the sanitary requirem ents of international trade in the 
context of the WTO and other organizations at national level.
 412,742.00 (PRONAVESA) 
SAG / SENASA / USDA 
Control and eradication of 
the Mediterranean fruit fly 
(MOSCAMED)               
SENASA, SAG  Establish a Mediterranean fruit fly-free area for the production and export of fruit and vegetables and protection of animal health.   
The beneficiaries of the programm e are 10,000 small-, medium- and 
large-scale Honduran fruit and vegetable producers and exporters 
located on the Atlantic coast and in the Bajo Aguán valley.   
Training and Extension.
 315,000.00 SAG 
Rural Economy 
Revitalization Programme        
Part II                        Strengthening of 
Phytozoosanitary and Food 
Safety Services               SENASA The aim of this programme is capacity-building for SENASA, with a 
view to strengthening phytozoosanitary and food safety services and 
emphasis on improving the competitiveness of rural production sectors, in particular agri-food, thereby helping to reduce rural poverty.
 984,400.00 SAG  
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Measure type Name and description of the measure with reference 
to the criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of the 
measure in the year in 
question 
($ January 1992) Data source 
1 2 3 4 
Training services     
    
African Palm Project Provide training to im prove the profitability, competitiveness and 
fairness of African palm production systems. 1,354,837.50 SAG 
    
Other services     
    
Tri-National Sustainable 
Development Programme for 
the Upper Lempa River 
Basin  Raise the living standards of the inhabitants of the upper Lempa River 
basin by way of measures encouraging the sustainable development of 
the intervention area, with a view to breaking the poverty-degradation 
of natural resources cycle. 6,795.00 SAG 
Land-use planning and 
protection of watersheds and 
protected areas Ensure, in conjunction with the communities in the departments of 
Ocotepeque, Intibucá and Colón, the conservation, delimitation and 
legalization of small watersheds and water sources. 
 104,200.00 AFE, COHDEFOR 
 
DINADERS:  National Directorate for Sustainable Rural Development 
PRONADERS:  National Sustainable Rural Development Programme 
PRONAVESA:  National Epidemiological Surveillance Project SAG:  Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock  SENASA:  National Agricultural Health Service 
 
USDA:  United States Department of Agriculture  
AFE:  State Forestry Association  
COHDEFOR:  Honduran Forestry Development Cooperation  
 
 
 
 
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HUNGARY 
 
GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
 
Reporting period:  2002  
 
Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference  
to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measure in year in 
question  
(Million HUF) Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
    
(a) "general services" Assistance to reduc e sanitary and phytosanitary costs 8,549 Ministry of 
Agriculture and 
Regional 
Development 
    
(i) "structural adjustment assistance provided 
through investment aids" Assistance to the establishment of vineyards and orchards 11,580 " 
 Assistance to foster co-operative integration 1,500 " 
 Assistance to stock-breeding 1,098 "  Assistance to genetic development 1,208 "  Assistance to the transition to organic production 73 "  Assistance to soil melioration and irrigation investment 2,948 "  Assistance to the restructuring of the agricultural sector 22 " 
 Loan programme for agricultural development 7,700 "  Loan programmes authorised with government guarantee in 
2001 and assistance to investment in agricultural logistics in 
2001-2002 27 " 
    
(j) "environmental programmes" Assistance to the protection of arable land 2,291 " 
 Assistance to the implementation of the National Agricultural 
Environment Protection Programme 1,116  
    
(k) "regional assistance programmes" Additional a ssistance to certain counties in disadvantaged 
areas 6 "  
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Measure type Name and description of the measure with reference 
to the criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of the 
measure in the year in 
question 
($ January 1992) Data source 
1 2 3 4 
(l) "other" Assistance to the utilization of advisory  and extension 
services 964 " 
 Assistance to young farmers 385 " 
 Assistance to common marketing 1,597 " 
 Assistance to the introduction of the HACCP system of 
quality management 133 " 
 Assistance to mending, cultivating and preserving the quality 
of forests 5,624 Ministry of 
Agriculture and 
Regional 
Development 
 Assistance to game husbandry 856 " 
 Assistance to the quality control of certain foods 667 " 
 Assistance to agricultural information network and foreign 
training programmes 233 " 
 Assistance to the agricultural research and development of 
non-profit organizations 570 " 
 Assistance to purchasing stat e-of-the-art tech nical equipment 
for institutions engaged in agricultural R&D 993 " 
 Assistance to on-farm education 
 730 " 
 
 
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ICELAND 
 
GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
 
Reporting period: calendar year 2000 
 
Measure type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria 
in Annex 2 Monetary value of the measure during the 
reporting period 
(ISK million) Data sources 
1 2 3 4 
(a) "General services" General research;  product particular research;  pest and 
disease control;  extension and advisory services;  marketing and promotional services 880.5 National Accounts / 
Ministry of Agriculture Budget;  Agricultural 
Economics Institute;  The 
Farmers' Association 
(b) "Public stockholding for food 
security purposes" Stockholding costs;  sheepmeat programme 227.8 " 
(d) "Decoupled income support" Direct payments to sheep farmers 1,671.6 " 
(f) "Payments for relief from 
natural disasters" Livestock compensation payments 70.1 " 
(g) "Structural adjustment 
assistance programmes" Financial and physical restructuring programmes due to 
structural disadvantages;  permanent withdrawal of 
sheepmeat production entitlements;  farmer pension fund 
(retirements schemes) 366.8 " 
(j) "Payments under environmental 
programmes" Environmental programmes;  afforestation environmental 
programmes 297.9 National Accounts / 
Ministry of Agriculture 
Budget;  Agricultural 
Economics Institute;  The Farmers' Association 
  Total 3,514.8 
 
 
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INDIA 
 
GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
 
Reporting period:  marketing years 1996-97 and 1997-98 
 
Measure type Name and description of measure with reference to 
criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measures in year in 
question 
US$ million Data sources 
1 2 3 4 
  1996/97 1997/98  
(a) General services (i) Research  160.10   185.759 Ministry of Agriculture and 
Department of Commerce 
 (ii) Pest and disease control  6.566  9.936 " 
 (iii) Training services  11.714  6.654 " 
 (iv) Extension and advisory services  8.236  14.943 "  (v) Command area development programme  39.488  35.198 Ministry of Water Resources and 
Department of Commerce 
 (vi) Marketing and promotion services  5.239  7.279 Ministry of Rural Development and 
Department of Commerce 
 (vii) Inspection services  n.a  n.a.   (viii) Provision for livestock health faciliti es  5.694  1.431 Ministry of Agriculture and 
Department of Commerce 
 (ix) Infrastructural services  2.29  3.396 " (b)   Public stockholding for food security 
purposes (i) Buffer stock operations (food grain and sugar)   1,708.70  2,018.20 Ministry of Agriculture  
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Measure type Name and description of measure with reference to 
criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measures in year in 
question 
US$ million Data sources 
1 2 3 4 
  1996/97 1997/98  
(c) Domestic food aid -  n.a.  n.a.  
(f) Payments for relief from natural disasters (i) Crop insurance scheme  31.104  29.601 " 
 (ii) Scarcity relief and natural calamities  413.198  414.200 Ministry of Agriculture and 
Finance Commission 
(i ) Structural adjustment assistance provided 
through investment aids (i) Dry land farming / rain-fed farming  31.380  41.630 Ministry of Agriculture 
 (ii) Scheme for reclamation of alkaline soils  3.494  5.753 Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of 
Water Resources and Ministry of Rural Development 
 (iii) Drought-prone area programme  1.442  28.702 " 
(j) Payments under environmental 
programmes (i) Soil conservation in catchment areas of river 
valley projects) 
 (ii) Integrated watershed management in the 
catchment areas )  of flood prone rivers in the Indo-Gangetic basin 13.095  13.764 Ministry of Agriculture 
 (iii) Spices Board programme for water harvesting, 
soil conservation and afforestation  0.262  0.206 Department of Commerce 
 (iv) National Waste Land Development Programme  3.220  1.399 Ministry of Rural Development 
 (v) Desert development programme  30.150  31.606 " 
 (vi) Control of shifting cultivation  4.550  4.57 Ministry of Agriculture and 
Department of Commerce  
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Measure type Name and description of measure with reference to 
criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measures in year in 
question 
US$ million Data sources 
1 2 3 4 
  1996/97 1997/98  
 (vii) Forest conservation/Afforestation and  
 Economic Development  22.412  18.624 Ministry of Environment and 
Forests 
 Data in US$ million.  Exchange rate: US$1 = Re 35.50 (1996-97)  
 US$1 = Re 37.16 (1997-98)  
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INDONESIA 
 
GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
 
Reporting period:  2000 
 
Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in 
Annex 2 Monetary value of measure 
in year in question 
(billion Rp) Data 
Sources Comments 
1 2 3 4  
General Services     
a. Agricultural Research 
and Development programmes  Research on agricultural technology, biotechnology, farm 
mechanization, food and estate crops, livestock, horticulture, resources and agroclimate, institutions, information system, 
and germ plasma. 
 108.4 MOA 
(Ministry of 
Agriculture), 
2000
2  
b. Agricultural Training 
and Extension programmes  Training and extension for farming systems, development of 
training facilities and infrastructures, and income generating 
for small holders. 
 76.7 "  
c. Livestock development 
programmes These programmes include development of resources, 
facilities and infrastructure for livestock development. 
 125.5 "  
d. Estate crops 
development programmes These programmes include develo pment of estate crops, small 
holders and Nucleic Estate Small holders (NES). 
 - "  
e. Agribusiness 
development programmes These programmes include envi ronmental impact assessment 
(EIA) and resource development policies and models. 
 53.7 "  
f. Food crops and 
horticulture development 
programmes These programmes include development of resource, facilities 
and infrastructure for food crops and horticulture 
developments and integrated pest management (IPM). 
 139.3 "  
      
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Measure type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in 
Annex 2 Monetary value of measures 
in year in question 
US$ million Data sources 
1 2 3 4 
  1996/97 1997/98  
g. Public stockholding for 
food security purpose 
 Buffer stock to cover minimum stock requirement, operational 
stock for budget group allocation, and to avoid excessive food 
price fluctuation. 65.7 BULOG 
(National 
Logistic 
Agency) Iron Stock.  Reduced cost was 
due to substantial reduced 
interest rate subsidy 
h. Domestic food aid 
 OPK (Special Market Operation) is part of government efforts 
to improve accessibility of food to poor families affected by the economic crisis.
 305.5 " Cabinet decisions dated 3 June 
1998 
i. Payments for relief from 
natural disasters (Annex 2, para 8) All payments allocated are used to improve social welfare and 
to help people who suffered from natural calamities such as earthquake, flood, and food insufficiency and IDPs.
 12.7 " President Decree No. 9/1982 
dated 1 March 1982 
Food Law No. 7/199 
IDPs estimated around 1.2 
million people6 
TOTAL SUPPORT  887.5   
 
1. Exchange rate US$ = Rp8.348. 
2. Indonesia fiscal year has been  changed from April ending in Ma rch, to January ending in Decem ber, with the 2000 fiscal year starting from April and lasting to December 
(with monthly rate).  From 2001 onward the fiscal year starts from January. 
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ISRAEL 
 
GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
 
Reporting period:  calendar year 2002 
 
Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measure in 2002 
('000 US$) Data sources 
1 2 3  
(a) General Services    
(i) Agriculture Research Center Improvement of production potentia l, diversification of agro-industry 
and post harvest processes.  50,597  
 General operation  13,301 Budget book 
 Infrastructure investments  440 Budget book 
 Research centres and facilities operations  34,677 Budget book 
 Research funds  2, 179 Budget book 
(ii) Chief Scientist Research Fund Provide grants to agriculture research.  7,977  
 General operation for research  7,414 Budget book 
 "Kemah" fund – Agriculture Chief Scientist Fund  563 Budget book 
 Agriculture by  the Tora (Bible)  0 Budget book 
(iii) General Ministry of Agriculture 
Operations Provision of overall management of the Ministry of  Agriculture, 
including specialised administrative service.  20,993  
(iv) Services Provided for Farmers   39,854  
 Plant protection services  5,942 Budget book 
 Veterinary services  15,752 Budget book 
 Inspection and training  1,240 Budget book 
 Soil conservation and drainage department  1,653 Budget book 
 Fire blight prevention  0 Budget book 
 National park protection authority  50 Budget book  
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Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measure in 2002 
('000 US$) Data sources 
1 2 3  
 Pasture authorities  168 Budget book 
 Marketing promotion  492 Budget book 
(v) Mediterranean Fruit Fly Project Eradication of the fruit fly in the Arav a.  1,163 Budget book 
(vi) Extension Services Distribution of information, farmer s training and technical assist ance.  13,034 Budget book 
(vii) New Plants Program Promotion of pilot projects and demonstration projects.  359 M.O.A. 
    
(b) Public Stockholding for Food Security Purposes  12,827  
(i) Cereal Reserve To insure a reserve for three months of cereal for emergency purposes.  5,733 Budget book 
(ii) Melah To insure a reserve of foodstuff for emergency purposes.  7,094 Budget book     
(d) Decoupled Income Measures   5,561  
(i) Galilee Law substitute payments Payment to poultr y meat producers in the Galilee area (notification 
G/AG/N/ISR/17).  5,561 M.O.A. 
   
(f) Payments for Relief from Natural Disasters  26,260  
(i) Natural Disaster Insurance Fund Government allowance in th e Natural Disaster Insurance Program.  15,647 Budget book 
(ii) Advances for claims on Insurance 
Fund Advance payment to farmers not covered by the insurance policy.  607 Budget book 
(iii) Natural Disaster Compensation Payment to farmers no t covered by the insurance policy.  1,329 Budget book 
(iv) Natural Disaster Operations Operation co st of the administration.  81 Budget book 
(v) Water cuts payments Compensation for cut in water supply to farmers (notification 
G/AG/N/ISR/17)  8,595 Budget book 
    
     
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Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measure in 2002 
('000 US$) Data sources 
1 2 3  
(g) Structural Adjustment Assistance provid ed through Producer Retirement Programmes   0  
(i) Autonomy Agreement Payment to retired producers of vegetables as a result of the Oslo 
Agreement.  0 Budget book 
    
(k) Regional Assistance Programmes   93,569  
(i) Rural Department Agreement Specific measure to  Kibbutzim and Moshavim.  63,710 Budget book 
(ii)    New Settlement Infrastructure Specific m easure to New Kibbutzim.  27,980 Budget book 
(iii) Border Settlements Program  Payment to fa rmers who live near the border.  1,522 M.O.A. 
(iv) Clean Arava Project A proj ect to clean the Arava area from pesticides (a part of the 
Mediterranean Fruit Fly Project).  357 Budget book 
    
Total             263,200  
 
 
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JAMAICA 
 
GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
 
Reporting period:  fiscal year 1999/2000 
 
Measure type Name and description of measure taking into account the 
criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of the measure during the 
reporting period 
 
(million US$) Data sources 
1 2 3 4 
Government Services Programmes      
General Services Research and Development relating to:  livestock 
research and improvement, crop research and plant 
protection (Annex 2, §2, (a)) 
  2.26 Budget expenditure by 
the Ministry of 
Agriculture 
 Extension and advisory services:  primarily to rural 
farmers in Jamaica  (Annex 2, §2, (d)) 
- to train and develop extension personnel; 
- administer farmer training programmes; - assist farmers in organizing cooperative 
marketing ventures and disseminating 
marketing information to them; 
- provide linkage between research organizations 
and farmers; 
- provide advice on the development of small 
irrigation schemes to be used in periods of 
drought.  5.96  
    
 
Average exchange rate of J$43.11 to US$1 applicable in 1999/00. 
 
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JAPAN 
 
GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
 
Reporting period: fiscal year 2000 
 
Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of measure 
in year in question 
billion Yen Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
(a)  General services Research: 
general research, research in connectio n with environmental programmes, and 
research programmes relating to particular products.  82.8 Documents of Budget 
 Plant protection: 
general and product-specific pest and disease control measures.  11.5 " 
 Animal health control: 
general and product-specific animal health control for livestock and animal 
medicine inspection. 6.7 " 
 Extension services: 
education, extension and advisory services, and programmes for practical 
application of new technologies. 39.8 " 
 Facilitation of management of agricultural organizations: 
facilitation of training and advisory services through agricultural organizations. 69.3 " 
 Compilation of statistical data and information: 
compilation and provision of statistical data and information for producers and 
consumers.  8.2 " 
 Extension and infrastructural servi ces for technological  improvement of 
agricultural production: 
extension and advisory services, res earch programmes, and infrastructural 
services for technological improvem ent of agricultural production.  49.4 " 
 General services for livestock industry including extension and infrastructure: 
infrastructural services, extension and advisory services on technologies, and 
information services for promotion of livestock products.  133.5 " 
     
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Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of measure 
in year in question 
billion Yen Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
 Programmes for improvement of food marketing, processing and consumption: 
providing marketing information to consumers, research related to food or 
agricultural products processing, marketing promotion, and inspection.  20.4 " 
 Inspection and information services for agricultural production materials: 
inspection, research, extension and adviso ry services for agri cultural machinery, 
fertilizers, agricultural chemicals, seeds and seedlings.  9.2 Documents of Budget 
 Infrastructural services for ag ricultural sector and rural area: 
construction of irrigation/drainage facilities and rural roads, land consolidation.  1,428.4 " 
 Disaster rehabilitation services: 
reconstruction of irrigation/drainage facilities and rural roads damaged by natural 
disasters. 54.0 " 
 Infrastructural services for market facilities: 
provision or construction of market facilities.  9.9 " 
 Advisory services for structural improvement: 
advisory services for effective farm land utilization. 44.8 " 
 Personnel expenses for the Government officials: 
personnel expenses for the Government officials. 197.8 " 
(b)  Public stockholding for 
food security purposes Public stockholding: 
public stockholding of rice, wheat, barley, soya beans and feedgrains. 46.4 " 
(c)  Domestic food aid School lunch programmes: 
supply of rice, milk, and fruit juice for school children at subsidized prices. 5.4 " 
(f)  Payments for relief 
from natural disasters Agricultural insurance scheme: 
Government subsidies on premiums of agricultural insurance.  55.3 " 
 Natural disaster relief loans: 
loans for relief of damaged farmers by natural disasters.  0.2 " 
(g)  Structural adjustment 
assistance provided through 
producer retirement 
programmes Farmers' pension programmes: 
payments of pension to retired farm ers on condition of transfer of the 
management.  88.3 "  
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Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of measure 
in year in question 
billion Yen Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
(h)  Structural adjustment 
assistance provided through 
resource retirement programmes Programmes for reduction of number of livestock: 
payments for slaughtering of sow and cow to avoid overproduction of pork and 
milk.  0.5 " 
(i)  Structural adjustment 
assistance provided through 
investment aids Agricultural loans: 
interest concessions for governmen t programmed agricultural loans.  55.2 " 
(j)  Environmental 
programmes Payments for conversion from rice production: 
payments for maintaining paddy fields in environmentally good condition through 
growing any plants other than rice or other appropriate managements.  136.2 " 
 Support programme for reduction of environmental burden due to dairy farming:  
payments to dairy farmers who practice appropriate management to tackle 
environmental problems 9.1 " 
(k)  Regional assistance 
programmes Direct payment to farmers in the hilly and mountainous areas:   
payments for farmers who continue farmi ng activities for at least five years under 
the community agreements. 33.0 " 
 
 
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JORDAN 
 
GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
 
Reporting period:  calendar year 2002 
 
Measure type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measure in year in 
question 
(JD) Data sources 
1 2 3 4 
Total Green Box expenditures  11,436,148  
(a) Total general services  11,436,148  
1) Research Budget allocations for research programmes and research activities at public 
universities, and NCARTT.  Exempt as a general service under paragraph 2(a) 
of Annex 2 508,148 * 
2) Inspection services Allocations for inspec tion of plants and animals by MOA, Amman 
Municipality, RSS, and MOH.  Exempt under paragraph 2(e) of Annex 2 7,546,000 *** 
3) Marketing and promotion Expenditures by AMO on trade directories, trade fairs, and trial export 
shipments to gauge foreign market acceptab ility of Jordanian products.  Exempt 
under paragraph 2(f) of Annex 2 560,000 ** 
4) Pest and disease control Operating expenditures of the Plant Protection Services and Veterinary 
Services, MOA.  Exempt under paragraph 2(b) of Annex 2 1,187,000 ** 
5) Extension and advisory 
services Capital and operating expenditures of the Extension Service, MOA.  Exempt 
under paragraph 2(d) of Annex 2 114,000 ** 
6) Infrastructural services Expenditures by the Ministry  of Public Works on agricultural (rural) roads and 
rural electrification programmes, and the Ministry of Water and Irrigation on 
dams and irrigation systems.  Exempt under paragraph 2(g) of Annex 2 1,521,000 ** 
     
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Measure type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measure in year in 
question 
(JD) Data sources 
1 2 3 4 
(b) Public stockholding for food 
security purposes  0 ** 
(c) Domestic food aid Budgetary expenditures on bread , sugar, rice, and powdered milk subsidies to 
consumers.  Exempt under paragraph 4 of Annex 2 0 ** 
 
* Public Universities and documents of the budget. 
** Documents of the budget. 
*** Ministry of Agriculture. 
 NCARTT National Centre for Agriculture Research and Technology Transfer 
MOA Ministry of Agriculture 
RSS Royal Scientific Society AMO Agricultural Marketing Organization 
 
 
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KENYA 
 
GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
 
Reporting period:   financial year 1996/97 
 
Measure type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measure 
million K Sh Data sources 
1 2 3 4 
1. General 
services 
 (i) Agricultural education 
  (ii) Agricultural extension    (iii) Agricultural research   
 
(iv) Livestock development        service    (v) Veterinary services      (now liberalized)  
 
(vi) Rangeland 
      development services Training of agricultural officers who pr ovide extension services to farmers 
on better crop and animal husbandry practices.  Support for agricultural and livestock extension through the extension services division.  This plays an important role in the generation and dissemination of new and improved technologies to farming communities  This ensures greater participation of  research in extension activities and 
results in research programmes relevant to farmers needs, i.e. new crop varieties and breeds. 
 
Purchase and maintenance of machinery and equipment. Construction of livestock handlin g facilities, dips and crushes. 
Contracted professional services. Construction of water supplies and sewerage.  Disease control in order to enhance livestock production through livestock disease surveillance, control treatment and formulation and implementation of veterinary policies and regulatory services. 
 
Promotion of range management for conservation of range resources through rehabilitation activities and development of infrastructure for livestock 
production and marketing. 1,127.20 
  
446.60 
   
674.00 
  
 
437.60 
    
635.00 
   
70.60 
  Ministry of 
Agriculture,  Livestock Development and Marketing   Ministry of Research, Technical Training and Technology 
 
Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock Development and Marketing  "    
" 
2. Public stockholding for food security purposes 
    Strategic reserve operations  
To procure and maintain strategic reserves of designated essential produce.  
400.00   
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REPUBLIC OF KOREA 
 
GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
 
Reporting period:  calendar year 2000 
 
Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measure in year in 
question 
(billion won) Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
(a) General services    
1) Research Research in connection with the agricultural environment, genetics, farm 
management, livestock disease control, rural community planning and safety of 
pesticides, etc. 276.2 Documents of 
budget 
2) Pest and disease control Plant and animal disease control and protection. 98.2 " 
3) Training services Training for farm management and production techniques. 34.4 " 
4) Extension and advisory 
services Introduction of new production techniques and new varieties of crops and 
machinery. 65.0 " 
5) Inspection services Support for materials and equipment to grade and inspect crops and livestock 
products. 94.1 " 
6) Marketing and promotion 
services Support for domestic and foreign agricultural fairs and provision of information 
on the international agricultural markets, etc. 24.2 " 
7) Infrastructural services Installation of infrastructure such as irrigation and drainage improvement 
projects, roads, and wholesal e agricultural markets, etc. 2,592.5 " 
(b) Public stockholding for food 
security purposes Financial expenditure for storage and handling of basic food stuffs such as rice 
and barley mandated by the Resource Management Law for Emergency and 
Food Grains Control Law. 110.2 " 
(c) Domestic food aid Lunchmeal service for elementary school children. 9.5 "  
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Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measure in year in 
question 
(billion won) Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
(d) Decoupled income support High school tuition payments, financial assistance to debt-ridden farmers and 
pension insurance coverage for farmers and fishermen, support for retired aged 
farmers. 394.6 " 
(e) Income insurance and income 
safety- net programmes  0  
(f) Payments for relief from 
natural disasters Compensatory payments for losses caused by natural disasters. 103.2 Documents of 
budget 
(g) Structural adjustment 
assistance provided through 
producer retirement programmes  0  
(h) Structural adjustment 
assistance provided through 
resource retirement programmes  0  
(i) Structural adjustment 
assistance provided through 
investment aids Support for structural adjustment through establishing agricultural production 
and processing facilities, providing mach inery to disadvantaged farmers and 
expanding production scale. 1,041.4 Documents of 
budget 
(j) Environmental programmes Payments for the prevention of soil erosion, soil acidification, and for the 
purification of livestock excretions for prevention of water pollution, and direct 
payments for environment-friendly farming. 129.5 " 
(k) Regional assistance 
programmes  0  
(l) Other Support for improving farmers' living condition and operation of a buffer stock 
management fund. 81.1 Documents of 
budget 
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KYRGYZ REPUBLIC 
 
GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
 
Reporting period:  1998 
 
Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of measure 
in year in question 
('000 Som) 
 Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
1. General services (i) Anti-epizootic, veterinary, plant protection and quarantine measures: 
 Veterinary Department:  control of veterinary measures, prophylactic 
measures for the prevention of infectio us diseases in animals, Republic 
Veterinary Laboratory  
35,880.0 Department of 
Agriculture 
  The State Inspectorate of Plant Qu arantine:  control with a view to 
revealing quarantine ob jects (pests, seeds) 2,449.5  
 (ii) The State services of seed inspection:   
 State Seed Inspection:  determination of quality of seeds and check on 
the compliance with standards.  
778.1  
 (iii) Infrastructure services: 
 Construction of agricultural water pipes and repair of the water supply 
system.  
7,122.3  
2. Structural adjustments 
assistance provided 
through investment aids  
   
 To support reorganization of agricultural enterprises of the State sector to the 
private one. 9,467.3 
  
Total  55,697.2 
  
 
 
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LATVIA 
 
GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
 
Reporting period:  2001 
 
Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of measure 
in year in question 
('000 SDR) Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
a) "general services" 2a research  programmes financed by state on specific needs related to agriculture 
– pedigree work;  maintenance of genetic fund and seed breeding;  development of science (technical equipment); centre of comparing plant sorts 1,627.61 (a), (b) 
 2d extension  and advisory services for farmers; improvement of qualification and 
provision of the methodological work for educational establishments,  other 
agricultural activities, exhibitions, etc. 21,776.47 (a), (b) 
 2e inspection services  related to seed, food quality, sanitary border inspection, 
veterinary medicine;  establishment of united animal register 15,536.59 (a), (b) 
 2f marketing and promotion services , including market information, advice and 
promotion 300.11 (a), (b) 
 2g infrastructural services,  culture – technical and agro-technological 
improvement of soils;  maintenance of melioration system;  hydrometrics and 
cadastre for melioration 2,342.28 (a), (b) 
b) "payments (made either 
directly or by way of 
government financial 
participation in crop insurance schemes) for 
relief from natural 
disasters" Liquidation of consequences of natural disasters 25.21 (a), (b) 
d) "structural adjustment 
assistance provided through 
investment aids" Renovation of technical equipment of agricultural production 6,037.01 (a), (b) 
     
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Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of measure 
in year in question 
('000 SDR) Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
e) "payments under 
environmental 
programmes" Support for biological farming 105.80 (a), (b) 
Total  47,751.09  
 
(a) Rural Support Service 
(b) Ministry of Agriculture 
 
 
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MALAYSIA 
 
GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
 
Reporting period:  calendar year 1998 
 
Measure type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria  
in  Annex 2 Monetary value of 
the measure year in 
question  
RM million Data source 
1 2 3 4 
1.  Drainage and irrigation facilities  
 Construction and provision of drainage 
 and irrigation facilities to rural farmers.  
General Services which benefit ru ral and smallholding farmers.  
56.4  
MOA 
2.  Research and Development (R&D ) 
 R&D programmes  
General services provided to most crops and agricultural programmes 
involving small scale farmers to redu ce unit costs, enhancing efficiency 
and finding new uses.  
18  
MOA 
3.  Marketing  
 Marketing services  
General services provided to the agricultural sector .  Marketing of 
produce is however limited to smallholder produce.  
34.6  
MOA 
4.  Extension services   
 Extension services  
General services which benefit rural and smallholding farmers and 
include pesticide inspection services  and transfer of information and 
results of R&D to producers, development of downstream industries 
and training.  
5.6  
MOA 
5.  Price Subsidy and Guaranteed 
 Minimum Price  
 Income Support  
Both forms of income support measures are provided only to paddy  
farmers in the context of poverty re dressal and upliftment of the socio-
economic well-being of paddy farmers.  The GMP is aimed to prevent 
the price of paddy from falling too low both seasonally or over a period 
of time.  The PPS is to ensure th e farmers receive a reasonable income. 
Both these forms of inco me support policies have no effect on trade 
and there are no deliberate attempts to maintain domestic price higher 
than free at frontier/wo rld prices of rice.  
380.2  
MOA 
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MALTA 
 
GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
 
Reporting period:  calendar year 2000 
 
Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of measure 
in year in question 
(Maltese Liri (Lm)) Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
(a) general services    
 Research Research and development, experimental and demonstration 120,000 Financial Estimates, 2000 
 Pomology and oenology 148,000 "  Pest and disease 
control Animal disease eradication 50,000 " 
 Control of stray dogs 11,000 " 
 Training and 
extension Agricultural services 10,000 " 
Contribution towards marketing expenses 222,000 " 
Marketing of agricultural produce 140,000 "  Marketing and 
promotion 
   
(d) decoupled income support Guidance and guarantee:  beef (direct payments to producers) 120,000 " 
 Refund of social security contributions  to farmers (and fishermen)  (direct 
payments to producers)  250,000 " 
(i) structural adjustment 
assistance provided through investment aids Assistance to farmers (and fishermen) 
(Direct (Reimbursed) payments) 75,000 " 
(l) other Development of land and water resources 50,000 " 
 Total 1,196,000  
Source   Malta Financial Estimates, 2000.  
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MEXICO 
 
GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
 
Reporting period:  1996, 1997 and 1998 
 
Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of  
measure in year in  
question 
 
(millions of constant 1991 pesos) Data sources* 
1 2 3 4 
      1996     1997    1998  
General services Research, A dvisory Services and Training1 466.7 405.9 292.6 Ministry of 
Finance 
General services Pest and Disease Control2 104.5 106.0 128.0 Ministry of 
Agriculture 
General services Infrastructural works (in irrigation areas, storm zones, non-agricultural 
production and livestock)3 1,021.8 900.0 857.0 Ministry of 
Finance 
Unconnected income 
support PROCAMPO  - Payments by hectare to producers (Annex 2, paragraph 6) 2,764.2 2,536.4 2,599.5 ASERCA 
Assistance to structural 
readjustment through 
investment subsidies Countryside Alliance (Agricultural and Livestock Programmes) (Annex 2, 
paragraph 11) - 301.0 308.8 Ministry of 
Agriculture 
Payments in the context 
of regional aid 
programmes to producers 
in marginal areas  Countryside Alliance (Rural Deve lopment Programmes) (Annex 2, 
paragraph 13) - 156.6 183.5 Ministry of 
Agriculture 
 
 1 Includes the budgets for INIFAP, IMTA, FIRCO, FEGA, INCA RURAL. 
 2 Animal and plant health. 
 3 Includes storm zones and irrigation. 
 * All departmental sources relate to the public accounts for 1 996, 1997 and 1998. 
 
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MONGOLIA 
 
GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
 
Reporting period:  calendar year 1999 
 
Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of measure in year 
in question 
'000 Togrogs Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
General services Agricultural research  320,578.9 
General services Agricultural extension  0 
General services Agricultural inspection  91,893.6 General services Plant protection and quarantine  230,000.0 
General services Agricultural ag ency:  animal breeding and crop  promoting service  35,332.0 
General services Veterinary service (Province)  591,352.0 General services National Programme Green Revolution  180,000.0 
Payment made for 
measures organized 
against animal infectious 
and bacterial diseases Payment was decided to be given by the Ministry of Agriculture and Industry  1,754,100.0 Ministry of Finance 
 
Note :  Currency exchange rate:  US$1 = 1,072.37 MNT. 
 
 
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MOROCCO 
 
GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
 
Reporting period:  calendar year 2001 
 
Measure type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of measure 
during the year in question  
(million DHs) Data sources 
1 2 3 4 
- Agricultural research, 
monitoring and evaluation of the sector Genetic improvement, veterinary research, agro-economic studies, statistical 
surveys, agricultural census, and monitoring and evaluation 86  (*) 
- Agricultural advisory 
services and professional 
organization Technology transfer to farmers, support  for professional associations, and 
monitoring and management of cooperatives and professional associations 59   
- Agricultural training Training of agricultural tech nicians and skilled and supervisory personnel 65   
- Inspection Construction and equipping of veterinary laboratories, monitoring of seeds and 
plants and suppression of fraud 18   
- Combating disease and 
parasites Disease prevention in livestock, plant protection, livestock defence and 
protection and combating rodents and birds that are harmful to agriculture 53   
- Structure and 
infrastructure General construction and equipping of central and external administrative 
services 168   
- Domestic food aid Compensation less levies 2,134   
- Aid in natural disasters The Natural Disasters Fund, aid to deprived or disaster-struck regions  356   
- Livestock protection Campaign against the effects of drought 72   
- Other Pilot project for the recyling of waste water, environmental management 
programme 0   
TOTAL  3,011   
 
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NAMIBIA 
 
GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
 
Reporting period:  1 April 1999 to 31 March 2000 
 
Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria 
in Annex 2 Monetary value of measure in 
year in question 
(N$) Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
General Services Agricultural extension:  Provides extension service to the 
agricultural sector in the form of information, communication and advisory services.  There are no direct 
payments to producers. Part of normal budget 
of the Ministry of Agriculture 
35,211,338.09 Estimates and expenditure of the 
Ministry of Agriculture 
General Services Agricultural Research:  Carries out research on technical 
issues related to crop and livestock suitability, productivity and conservation of the ecosystem.  No direct payments to 
producers are involved. Part of normal budget 
of the Ministry of Agriculture 
18,601,656.78 " 
General Services Veterinary Services :  Implementation of programmes for 
diseases and pest control in livestock as well as operating 
quarantine facilities and systems so as to retain eligibility 
of meat for export.  No direct payments to producers are involved. Part of normal budget 
of the Ministry of 
Agriculture 
29,542,309.98 " 
 
 
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NEW ZEALAND 
 
GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
 
Reporting period:  year ending June 2001 
 
Measure Type Name of measure Monetary value of 
measure in year in 
question 
$NZ million Description of measure and reference to Annex 2 Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 5 
(a)  General Services     
Management of 
Government agricultural 
programmes 
(para. 2) Contract and Grant 
Management  0.650 Expenditure related to the administration of 
contractual obligations, primarily the employment of 
staff and consultants in relation to the transfer of 
ownership of irrigation schemes from the Crown to irrigation companies. Ministry of Agriculture 
and Forestry Annual 
Report - 1 July 2000-
30 June 2001
 
Sanitary and Phytosanitary (para. 2) Development and 
Maintenance of Sanitary 
and Phytosanitary (SPS) 
Assurance and Related 
Standards 4.771 Development and maintenance of written standards 
and risk management frameworks designed to give 
effect to New Zealand la w and policy covering SPS 
arrangements (and related areas such as animal welfare, agricultural compounds and veterinary 
medicines) and thus strengthen official assurances 
that animal and plant produce meets sanitary and phytosanitary requirements.
1 " 
 Audit for Compliance 
with Standards 0.240 Government audit of service providers to provide 
confidence that sanitary and phytosanitary standards and food assurance standards can be substantiated by 
performance. " 
     
      
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Measure Type Name of measure Monetary value of 
measure in year in 
question 
$NZ million Description of measure and reference to Annex 2 Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 5 
 Enforcement of 
Agricultural Legislation 0.587 Government purchase of services for enforcement of 
the law through investigations and subsequent prosecutions where illegal activity is evident. The 
scope includes the legal requirements of Agricultural 
Compounds and Veterinary Medicines Act, Food 
Act, Forests Act, Animal Products Act, Hazardous 
Substances and New Organisms Act, and Plants Act.
2 " 
Pest and disease control (para. 2) Border Inspection and 
Quarantine Services  19.623 Develop and accredit to border inspection, 
transitional facility and containment standards. 
Control of quarantine risks at the border and 
management of post-entry quarantine in accordance with the provisions of the Biosecurity Act 1993.
3 Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry Annual 
Report - 1 July 2000-
30 June 2001
 
 Disease and Pest 
Surveillance Services 
and Emergency 
Response Services  24.351 Health surveillance of domestic animal and plant 
populations, international reporting of the domestic animal and plant health status, and detection of 
emergent unwanted organisms. Maintenance of a 
capability to diagnose and respond to detections of unrecorded, unwanted organisms that pose a threat to 
animal, plant or forest populations, and the purchase 
of services in relation to an actual response
.4 " 
 Administration of 
Biosecurity and Pest 
Management Strategies  4.747 Development of import health standards and 
domestic standards to facilitate the effective 
management or eradication of pests and diseases.   
Ensure that industry and service providers are 
complying with relevant MAF Biosecurity standards.5 "  
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Measure Type Name of measure Monetary value of 
measure in year in 
question 
$NZ million Description of measure and reference to Annex 2 Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 5 
 Control of Tuberculosis 
Vectors  22.695 Control of populations of wild animals, particularly 
possums, in locations where infected members of the wild population transmit tuberculosis to cattle and 
deer. Control measures are undertaken on farms and 
adjacent Crown land. " 
 Regional Council pest 
and disease control6 18.049 Expenditure by regional councils on control of pests 
and diseases. Regional Council 
Annual Plans 
2000/2001 
Research 
(para. 2) Research  89.588 Funds provided by the Foundation for Research 
Science and Technology (FRS T) for research directly 
related to agricultural production including forage, 
animal and dairy industries, horticulture, arable and other food and beverage industries.
7 FRST Public Good Science Fund Research 
Contracts 2000/2001 
 
 Sustainable Farming 
Fund  1.038 A contestable fund set-up to support community 
driven programmes aimed at improving the financial 
and environmental performance of the land based 
sectors. Projects must seek to address a need that is 
identified by a community of interest.8 Ministry of Agriculture 
and Forestry Annual 
Report 1 July 2000 – 
30 June 2001 
Extension and advisory 
services (para 2) Organics Initiative  0.335 Funding for: the development of a National 
Minimum Standard for organic products; the 
development of a growth strategy for the organics sector; the development of a certification system for 
small-scale producers of organic products; and the 
establishment of the Organics Working Group which will interface between government departments and 
organic producers.
9 Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry Annual 
Report 1 July 2000 – 30 June 2001  
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Measure Type Name of measure Monetary value of 
measure in year in 
question 
$NZ million Description of measure and reference to Annex 2 Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 5 
Infrastructural services 
(para 2) Community Irrigation 
Schemes  0.001 The on-site operation and maintenance of the 
Crown's existing irrigation schemes until sold to private buyers, and the cost to settle claims arising 
from construction. " 
 Regional Council flood 
control6 6.913 Expenditure by regional councils on capital 
investment and maintenance of off-farm flood protection and land drainage schemes. Regional Council 
Annual Plans 2000/2001 
Payments for relief from 
natural disasters (para 8) Adverse Climatic 
Events  0.027 Provision of support to the agriculture industries in 
the aftermath of adverse climatic events.  Ministry of Agriculture 
and Forestry Annual Report 1 July 2000 – 
30 June 2001. 
 Rural Sector Assistance 
Programme  0.007 A benefit provided to agricultural producers in 
regions the Government recognises as being severely 
affected by an adverse climatic event.  The benefit 
provides minimal living needs for up to 12 months. 
Eligibility is assessed on a monthly basis. Work and Income 
New Zealand Annual 
Report 2000/2001 
Environmental programmes
Erosion control  
(para 12) East Coast Afforestation 
Grants  2.367 Initiated in 1992, this programme provides funding to 
agricultural producers and others to plant trees, 
primarily as a means of eros ion control, particularly 
on severely erodible land in the East Coast region of the North Island. Ministry of Agriculture 
and Forestry Annual 
Report 1 July 2000 – 
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Measure Type Name of measure Monetary value of 
measure in year in 
question 
$NZ million Description of measure and reference to Annex 2 Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 5 
Soil conservation 
(para 12) Regional Council soil 
conservation6 12.675 These programmes are part of a national policy for 
sustainable management under the Resource Management Act and the Soil Conservation and 
Rivers Control Act.  The programmes are undertaken 
by regional councils and typically provide 50% to 70% of the cost of soil conservation practices 
undertaken by farmers in order to fulfil the legislative 
requirements. Regional Council 
Annual Plans 2000/2001 
 
Notes : 
1This category now includes expenditure that was pr eviously notified as "Accreditation to Standards". 
2Expenditure includes costs associ ated with the enfor cement of forestry legislation as the aggregate figure of $587,000 has not been broken down to exclude it. 
3This is not a modified measure but a more fu lsome description of the original measure. 
4This measure is a combination of two programmes that were prev iously notified separately – "Disease and Pest Surveillance Servi ces" and "Pest Emergency Response Services". 
5This is not a modified measure but a more fu lsome description of the original measure. 
6Under the Resource Management Act 1991, most resource manageme nt responsibilities are assigned to New Zealand's 15 regional cou ncils.  As a result, the majority of resource 
management programmes relevant to agriculture are now carried out at the regional level.  The figures given represent the total expenditure by councils on the resource 
management programmes, net of funds recovered from users or beneficiaries.  However, not all of this expenditure benefits, or is directly attributable to agriculture.  Depending 
on the programme, the amount of expenditure that is attributable varies between  an estimated 60% to 100%. 
7Further information on the types of agriculture related research the Foundation for Research Science and Technology (FRST) cont racts can be obtained from the FRST website 
at www.frst.govt.nz/apps/database/rrsearch/index.cfm  
8Further information about the Sustainable Farming Fund can be found on the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry’s website at www.maf.govt.nz .  A Table DS:2 notification for 
this new programme will be submitted to the WTO Secretariat. 
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NICARAGUA 
 
GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
 
Reporting period:  2002 
 
Measure                    
type Name and description of measure                                 
with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of measure      
(ThUS$) Data                    
source 
1 2 3 4 
    
(a) General Services   
Research  Research into and promotion of sustainable forestry and facilitation of 
access to forestry information. 1,877.89 
   Ministry of Agriculture, 
Livestock and Forestry 
(MAGFOR) 
Ministry of Finance and 
Public Credit (MHCP) 
Pest and disease    
control  Screwworm control and eradicati on. Technical field activities, 
epidemiology, quarantine, quality control, dissemination and 
extension. 
 446.62  
 Development of an epidemiological surveillance service for animal 
health by means of the notification and rapid diagnosis of animal 
diseases, and animal health inspections and certification of animal 
products and by-products.  
 946.93  
 Support service for the strengthening of the national phytosanitary 
surveillance programme through the rapid diagnosis of pests and 
diseases, inspection and certification, development of pest and disease eradication plans, quaran tine, and control of agro chemicals and seeds.  
   506.91  
Marketing services 
 Support for small producers through the provision of a storage 
infrastructure, training and technical  assistance with regard to staple 
grains. 1,174.95  
     
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Measure                    
type Name and description of measure                                 
with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of measure      
(ThUS$) Data                    
source 
1 2 3 4 
Training and advisory 
service  Support for the rural development initiative through the promotion of 
production techniques to boost productivity and the reduction of costs 
and climatic and environmental vulnerability. Prevention of food 
supply shortages in times of natural disasters.       33.47 Ministry of Agriculture, 
Livestock and Forestry 
(MAGFOR) 
Ministry of Finance and 
Public Credit (MHCP) 
 Joint approach to research, techni cal assistance and training to ensure 
a more integrated agricultural technology system, with the 
involvement of universities and producers' associations. 3,325.36  
    
Other services  Support for green municipalities with regard to the transformation 
and diversification of sustainable production, increasing productivity, rehabilitation, reduction of vulnerability and environmental 
education.   286.30  
    
(b) Domestic food aid 
 Food aid in the form of cereals,  pulses, oil and sugar for people 
affected by natural disasters.  358.63  
TOTAL  8,957.06  
 
 
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NORWAY 
 
GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
 
Reporting period:  calendar year 2001 
 
Measure type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of measure 
in year in question 
(million NOK) Data sources 
1 2 3 4 
 2. General services:    
Advice and promotion Small Animal Fund;  Advice and promoti on for small animals.  Compensation for 
loss during pasturing season in the mountains (f) 38.6 A 
Advice and promotion Research and development support scheme to fruit and berries.  Research advice 
and promotion (f) 65.7 A 
Based on OECD grouping:     
Research Group 1:  Research, advisory and training (Budget items 0278, 1137, 1510 and 
1510.77) 496.4 A, E 
Pest and diseases control Group 2:  Veterinary services, plant and animal diseases (Budget items 1107 and 
02791) 222.7 E 
Infrastructural service Group 3:  Investment, land registration and land allocation (Budget items 1140, 
1145, 1146) 75.6 E 
 3. Public stockholding for food security purposes:    
Food security purpose Grain price support.  Payment made to maintain the gap between administered 
and external prices, and payment to stoc kholding for food security purposes 711.1 A 
Food security purpose Storage of meadow seed 6.9 A 
    
     
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Measure type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of measure 
in year in question 
(million NOK) Data sources 
1 2 3 4 
 8. Payments for relief from natural disasters:    
Compensation for natural 
disaster Natural Disaster Payment.  Compensation for crop damage due to natural 
disasters 14.0 A 
 9. Structural adjustment assistance provided through producer retirement 
programmes:   
Producer retirement Producer retirement payment.   Permanent retirement fro m marketable agricultural 
production. 85.8 A 
 10. Structural adjustmen t assistance provided through resource retirement 
programmes:   
Resource retirement Payments to remove resource s from marketable agri cultural production 0.0 A 
 11. Structural adjustment assistan ce provided through investment aids:    
Investment aid The Agricultural Development Fund. Investment aid for structural adjustment and 
rural development purposes 832.0 A 
Investment aid Interest concession.  Investment subsidies and implementation of structural 
adjustment 26.1 A 
 12. Environmental programmes:    
Environmental programmes Subsidy to Ecological Production.  Subsidy to research on, and to farmers 
changing to, ecological production methods 30.6 A 
Environmental programmes Subsidy to producers who refrain from field work on areas exposed to erosion in 
autumn. 157.6 A 
Environmental programmes Subsidy to Summer Dairy Operations in Mountainous Regions 22.0 A  
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Measure type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of measure 
in year in question 
(million NOK) Data sources 
1 2 3 4 
Environmental programmes Subsidy to Production on Steep Areas 34.2 A 
Environmental programmes Fixed Area Support to Ecological Production 19.7 A 
 13. Regional Assistance Programmes:    
Regional assistance Acreage Support to mountain farmer s.  Support limited to farmers in 
disadvantaged regions. 10.3 A 
 Other:    
Social welfare Vacation and Replacement Scheme.  Refund  for actual expenses during holidays 
and to alleviate financial difficulties due to illness 1,399.9 A 
Promotion and storage Market regulation, promotion and sale.  Payment made to obtain administered 
prices 66.6 A 
 
1 Budget item 0279 has been moved from Group 1 to Group 2. 
 
  
 
Data sources 
 
A:  Ministry of Agriculture (Propositions to the Parliament No. 1 (2002-2003), No. 92 (2000-2001) and internal calculations). 
B:  Statens Landbruksforvaltning (Norwegian Agricultural Author ity).  Includes the former M eat Transport Funding Office. 
C:  Omsetningsrådet (Norwegian Agricultural Marketing Board). 
D:  Budsjettnemda for jordbruket (Budget Committee for Agriculture). 
E:  Based on OECD. 
 
 
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OMAN 
 
GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
 
Reporting period:   2000, 2001 and 2002 
 
Measure type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of measure in year 
in question 
(Rials Omani) Data sources 
1 2 3 4 
  2000 2001 2002  
General Services  Research services, including research for livestock development and forestry 
improvement in accordance with item 2( a) of Annex 2 of the Agreement on 
Agriculture. - 250,000 350,000 Ministry of 
Agriculture and 
Fisheries, approved 
budget 
 Pest and disease control in accordance with item 2(b) of Annex 2 of the 
Agreement on Agriculture. 275,000 590,000 760,000 " 
 Training in accordance with item 2(c)  of Annex 2 of the Agreement on 
Agriculture. - 40,000 40,000 " 
 Extension and advisory services in acco rdance with item 2(d) of Annex 2 of 
the Agreement on Agriculture. 187,943 286,000 328,000 " 
 Total General Services 462,943 1,166,000 1,478,000  
 
 
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PAKISTAN 
 
GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
 
Reporting period:  1999-00 (July-June) 
 
Measure type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of measure 
in year in question 
(US$ million) Data sources 
1 2 3 4 
1. General services on 
research Agricultural research:  Promotion and coordination of research on development of 
high yielding varieties of important crops  (Annex 2, para 2(a)) 3.18 Government of 
Pakistan, Planning 
Commission 
2.  Storage facilities Government storage:  Provision of wheat storage facilities to ensure food security 
programmes  (Annex 2, para 3) 0.08  
3.  Marketing services Agricultural marketing:  General services including provision of market 
information to benefit small producers  (Annex 2, para 2(f)) 0.00  
4.  Extension services Agricultural extension:  Extension/advisory services are provided in order to 
transfer the latest crop production technology  (Annex 2, para 2(d)) 1.86  
5.  General services Plant protection:  Facilities for pest scouting and spraying are provided to enhance 
plant protection coverage  (Annex 2, para 2(b)) 0.01  
6.  Infrastructural services Irrigation and drainage an d reclamation:  Irrigation system rehabilitation system 
consists of earth work to strengthen th e canal banks, brick lining in the tail to 
provide water supply to tail users in selected canal syst em.  Drainage and 
reclamation programme provides surface drainage to the area where water table is 
within 0-5 feet of surface which is term ed as "disaster areas"  (Annex 2, para 
2(g)) 213.07  
7.  Flood protection 
services Flood control:  To protect infrastructure, valuable agriculture land and lives and 
property of people from devastation of floods  (Annex 2, para 2(g)) 7.18  
8.  Water supply facilities On-farm-water management:  The programme involves improvement and lining 
of water courses to improve water supply situation, demonstration plots and 
training of farmers  (Annex 2, para 2(g)) 13.04  
 
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PARAGUAY 
 
GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
 
Reporting period:  calendar year 2003 
 
Measure type Name and description of measure 
with reference to criteria 
in Annex 2 Monetary value of measure in year  
in question (US$)1   Data source 
1 2 3 4 
General services    
 Research Agricultural resear ch, technology generation and 
transfer 836,188  Ministry of Agriculture and 
Livestock 
 Livestock research 429,676  Ministry of Agriculture and 
Livestock 
     Pest and disease contro l Plant health 497,755  
 Cotton weevil control 3,856,186  Ministry of Agriculture and 
Livestock 
Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock 
 Animal health 325,700  Ministry of Agriculture and 
Livestock 
 National Animal Health Service (Senacsa) 1,862,060  Ministry of Agriculture and 
Livestock 
    
 Agricultural extension services Technical assistance for ag ricultural producers 1,285,976  Ministry of Agriculture and 
Livestock 
    
Agricultural training Training of agricultural technicians 1,217,271  Ministry of Agriculture and 
Livestock 
Agricultural marketing Agricultural product marketin g assistance 226,849  Ministry of Agriculture and 
Livestock 
 
1  The average US$ exchange rate for 2003 was used for conversion purposes: US$1 = 6,424 Gs. 
 
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PERU 
 
GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
 
Reporting period:  1995, 1996, 1997 
 
Measure type Name and description of measure with reference to 
criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of measure in year 
in question Data sources 
1 2 3 4 
  1995 1996 1997  
Conservation of natural resour ces  16.7 20.4 27.1 MINAG-OPA/OPP 
Extension and advisory servic es  0.3 0.2 0.3 MINAG-OPA/OPP 
Research, transfer and extension  13.3 10.9 5.1 MINAG-OPA/OPP Agrarian health  3.4 5.3 4.9 MINAG-OPA/OPP 
Irrigation infrastructure  9.3 17.7 91.1 MINAG-OPA/OPP 
Marketing services  0.0 5.6 4.3 MINAG-OPA/OPP 
Basic infrastructure  19.3 24.8 54.2 MINAG-OPA/OPP 
Title, registration and rural land 
register  0.4 5.2 10.5 MINAG-OPA/OPP 
Promotion of production  17.0 18.5 25.9 MINAG-OPA/OPP 
Total  79.7 108.6 223.4  
 
Corrigendum  
 
 
 In the notification by Peru  concerning domestic support commitments for the years  1995, 1996 and 1997  (Supporting Tables DS:1, DS:4 and DS:9 ), in Supporting 
Table DS:1, the unit of currency in Column 3 - Monetary value of measure in year in question - page 2, should read: 'US$ millio n'. 
 
 
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PHILIPPINES 
 
GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
 
Reporting period:  calendar years 1999, 2000 and 2001 
 
Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of measure in year in 
question 
('000 Pesos) Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
  1999 2000 2001  
General services  7,971,188 11,580,76
7 11,580,767 1999: 1999 General 
Appropriations Act (GAA) 2000 and 2001:  2000 
General Appropriations Act 
(GAA) 
 General research relating to particular products 963,310 1,663,077 1,663,077 " 
 Pest and disease control, including plant and animal quarantine 73,665 91,527 91,527 "  General training services 214,621 195,976 195,976 " 
 Extension and advisory services 753,856 1,308,252 1,308,252 " 
 Inspection services of particular products for health, safety, grading or 
standardization purposes 193,987 108,301 108,301 " 
 Marketing and promotion activities, including agricultural statistics 
generation, market information, advice and promotion activities 375,382 409,218 409,218 " 
 Production and market infrastructure, including construction, 
rehabilitation and repair of irrigation and drainage systems, 
slaughterhouses, solar dryers, and food terminals 5,396,367 7,804,416 7,804,416 " 
      
       
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Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of measure in year in 
question 
('000 Pesos) Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
Public stocking for 
food security 
purposes Stabilization programme for rice and corn 1,192,638 1,241,993 1,241,993 " 
      
Payments for relief 
from natural 
disasters Crop insurance  55,000 137,590 137,590 " 
 
 
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POLAND 
 
GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
 
Reporting period:  calendar year 2002 
 
Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of measure 
in year in question 
('000 PLN) Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
(a) General services    
 (i)  Extension services Education, extension and advi sory services (salaries of  personnel, establishment 
and development of facilities, cost of operations).  (para. 2(d)) 
 185,453 National statistics 
 (ii)  Inspection services Quality control (seeds, soil), quality control and protection (plants).  State 
Inspection for Purchase and Processing of Agricultural Products;  salaries of personnel, cost of operations.  (para. 2(e)) 
 114,376 " 
 (iii)  Plant protection Pest and disease control measures, salaries of pe rsonnel.  (para. 2(b)) 
 29,437 " 
 (iv)  Animal health 
control and protection   Supply of research materials, cost of op erations, supply of vaccines. (para. 2(b)) 
 282,756 " 
 (v)  Research Improvement of production potential of plants and animals, salaries of personnel, 
property and equipment expenditure.  (para. 2(a))  
 159,844 " 
(b) Protection and relief 
from natural disaster Protection against, and relief from, fl ood and restoration of agricultural 
production. (para. 8) 
 123,752 " 
(c) Other Monitoring of markets, prices and trade flows. (para. 2(f)) 
 313   
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Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of measure 
in year in question 
('000 PLN) Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
    
 (vi) Structures and 
infrastructures 
 Modernisation of rural infrastructure and environment protection. (para.11) 1,744,736  
 (vii)  State and 
municipal  governments 
 Operations, property and equipment expenditure. (para. 2(g)) 144,650  
 (viii) Territorial, self-
 governing association 
 of agricultural 
 producers Operations, property and equipment expenditure. (para. 2(g)) 6,000 " 
TOTAL  2,791,317 " 
 
 
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ROMANIA 
 
GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
 
Reporting period:  calendar year 2002 
 
Measure type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measure in year in 
question 
(billion lei) Data sources 
 1 2 3 4 
Direct payments to 
producers Budgetary allocations in order to stimulate the increasing of livestock. 114.6 Ministry of Agriculture, 
Forests, Waters and 
Environment 
Subsidies for general 
inputs Price reductions granted to producers in order to stimulate the use of high quality 
seeds. 970.3 " 
Structural and infra-
structural services Expenditures for land reclamation;  maintenance of irrigation and drainage system;   
expenditures to provide electric power. 2,150.5 " 
Research and 
development of 
infrastructure services Acid and alkaline soils improvement. 27.6 " 
Pest and disease 
prevention and control in 
vegetal sector Pest and disease prevention and control in vegetal sector. 274.1 " 
Disease control in animal 
sector Parasites and epizootic control. 686.1 " 
Research and 
development Budgetary expenditures for selection and reproduction in animal sector. 370.1 " 
 
 
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GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
 
Reporting period:  calendar year 2002 
 
Measure type Name and description of measure with 
reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of measure 
in year in question  
(million Sk) Data sources 
1 2 3 4 
(a) "general services"    
 1. advisory services 
2. research 3. marketing services 6 
27 27 
(b) "public stockholding for food security 
purposes"  - Ministry of Finance of SR and Ministry of Agriculture 
of SR from financial settlement with the State Budget  
(c) "domestic food aid"  school milk 9  
(d) "decoupled income support"  -  
(e) "income insurance and income safety-net 
programmes"  -  
(f) "payments for relief from natural 
disasters"  disaster-related damage 
reimbursement 31  
(g) "structural adjustment assistance provided 
through producer re tirement programmes"  -  
(h) "structural adjustment assistance provided 
through resource retir ement programmes"  permanent grassing 76  
(i) "structural adjustment assistance provided 
through investment aids"  reconstruction and modernization 789   
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Measure type Name and description of measure with 
reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of measure in year in 
question  
(million Sk) Data sources 
1 2 3 4 
(j) "environmental 
programmes" 1. ecological procedures 
2. conservation of genetic resources 3. bee breeding 23 
237 
66  
(k) "regional assistance 
programmes" 1. agri-tourism  
2. worse natural conditions 
 39 
3,592 Ministry of Finance of SR and Ministry of Agriculture of 
SR from financial settlement with the State Budget  
(l) "other"  conservation of riding horse breeding 80  
    
Total Green Box  5,002  
 
 
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GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
 
Reporting period:  calendar year 2003 
 
Measure type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measure in year in 
question 
'000 EUR* Data sources 
1 2 3 4 
 
(a) "General services" 
   
106,873.79  
State, local 
community 
(a)1 Research subsidy services Research program mes, research projects (f orestry, agriculture), 
National Agricultural Projects, qualification programmes for national 
institutions, scientific research work in the field of forestry. 
 7,966.95 State, local 
community 
(a)2 Pest and disease control services Plant protecti on, regulative and preventive animal health protection, 
veterinary measures, Veterinary Institute of Slovenia, Animal Health 
Centre of Slovenia.  19,712.30 State, local 
community 
(a)3 Training services  Renovation of real es tate register, establishm ent and linkage between 
data bases in agriculture, co-financing of agricultural training - practical classes. 
 5,862.54 State, local 
community 
(a)4 Extension and advisory services Public forestry services, agricultural advisory services, control service 
of livestock breeding, expert services in livestock breeding, plant 
production, Chamber of Agriculture and Forestry - agriculture 
advisory service.  34,494.07 State, local 
community 
(a)5 Inspection services  Quality policy, inspection sample analyses, animal identification and 
registration. 1,956.94 State, local 
community 
(a)6 Marketing and promotion services Agricultural prod ucts - trade extension supp ort;  financial support of 
marketing research programmes;  scientific forestry journalism. 30,595.37 State, local 
community 
     
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measure in year in 
question 
'000 EUR* Data sources 
1 2 3 4 
(a)7 Infrastructural services The development of infrastructure connected with agricultural 
development, the reconstruction of forest roads, land drainage, 
accumulation programmes. 
 6,285.62 State, local 
community 
(b) Public stockholding for food security purposes     
(c) Domestic food aid 
   
(d) Direct payments to producers 
    
(e) Decoupled income support 
 Payment pro hectare of cultivable area 160.24 Local community
(f) Income insurance and income safety-net 
programmes 
    
(g) Payments for relief from natural disasters Financial support to drought-stricken areas, defence programmes 
against hail, compensations for damage made by deer. 19,641.49 State, local 
community 
(h) Structural adjustme nt assistance provided 
 through producer re tirement programmes Retirement programme 109.19 Local community
(i) Structural adjustme nt assistance provided 
 through resource re tirement programmes    
(j) Structural adjustme nt assistance provided 
 through investment aids Regional Development Fund:  development programmes for 
agricultural holdings and restructuring of agriculture, financial support programmes of food-processing industry, Rural Development:  
inventive programmes for development of agriculture holdings. 
 15,132.65 
 State, local 
community  
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Measure type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measure in year in 
question 
'000 EUR* Data sources 
1 2 3 4 
(k) Environmental programmes Subsidy for ecologi cal production methods, financial support to steep 
area pasture, forest tendence, prev entive forest protection subsidy for 
production on steep areas. 11,013.72 
 State, local 
community 
 
(l) Regional assistance programmes Payments for disadvantaged regions. 19,926.33 
 State, local 
community 
(m) Other    
TOTAL  172,857.40  
* (1 EUR = 236.6903 SIT) 
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GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
 
Reporting period:  2002 
 
Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of measure 
in year in question 
million Rand Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
1. General Services (i) Erection of waterworks (Infrastructure): 
To construct approved waterworks to enable producers to utilise land more 
effectively. 14.321 Department of 
Agriculture 
 (ii) Resource conservation and environmental management: 
To promote sustainable utilization of the natural agricultural resources, viz, the 
soil, water resources and vegetation and protect the environment. 295.550 " 
 (iii) Veterinary Services: 
To promote animal production, animal health and the quality of the products of 
animals through the determination of norms and standards as well as co-
ordination and rendering of services. 252.607 " 
 (iv) Phytosanitary Services and Quality Control: 
To promote crop production and quality of plant products through the 
determination of norms and standards as well as the co-ordination and rendering 
of services. 148.189 " 
 (v) Agro-economic services: 
To promote the optimum utilisation of production factors, regulate and co-
ordinate the marketing of and marketing policy in respect of agricultural products, provide information and advice on agri cultural economic trends and regulate the 
co-operative movement. 96.023 " 
 (vi) Auxiliary and associated services: 
To render auxiliary services associated with distribution of information, liaison 
between agricultural industries, library services and contract research by 
institutions, in-service training, international liaison, government transport and contribution to soil conservation activities. 434.756 " 
     
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Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of measure 
in year in question 
million Rand Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
 (vii) Agricultural research: 
Contribution towards agricultural research and the expenditure, training, 
depreciation, salaries and maintenance of  the Agricultural Research Council with 
the overall purpose of agricultural research. 460.247 " 
 (viii) Extension and Training: 
Extension and training services rendered by provincial departments of agriculture to farmers and personnel. 914.164 " 
 (ix) Administration: 
To conduct the overall management of the Department of Agriculture and render specialized administrative services (includes policy formulation functions, 
management and advisory services, personnel and financial services and legal 
services). 743.028 Department of 
Agriculture 
 (x) Agricultural Engineering Services: 
To promote the sustainable utilisation of natural agricultural resources, planning 
and development of agricultural engineering products, provision of dip tanks in rural areas, mechanization programme, maintenance of contours and other 
services. 316.647 " 
2. Payments for relief 
from natural disasters (i) Subsidies for Flood disaster: 
To enable producers to return to the position they held prior to flood damage. 94.771 " 
 (ii) Disaster Drought Aid: 
Disaster aid to farmer co-operatives and fa rmers in disaster dr ought to prevent the 
collapse of the rural infrastructure as a re sult of low income and bankruptcies and 
to enable producers to continue with production. 0 " 
 (iii) Stock feed purchases incentives: 
To enable producers to maintain a nuclear herd during an extended drought. 0 " 
 (iv) Transport of livestock and fodder: 
To enable producers in drought stricken areas to continue to feed their livestock. 0.500 " 
 (v) Transport of water: 
Aid to cattle and human in drought stricken areas. 0 "  
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in year in question 
million Rand Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
 (vi) Water quota subsidies: 
To enable producers on irrigation schemes to survive during drought conditions to 
enable them to keep their farm lab ourers and to prevent collapse of the 
infrastructure of the region. 0 " 
 (vii) Fire damage subsidy: 
Compensation for losses with disaster fire damages 1.250 " 
 (viii) Subsidy for the prevention of sequestration: 
To prevent the sequestration, as far as  possible, of farmers with the possible 
ability to recover, thereby retaining them for agriculture. 0 " 
 (ix) Co-ordinated refunding of unmanageable debt (subsidy): 
If possible, to place on the road to fina ncial recovery all farmers who followed 
sound and correct farming and financial practices, but who, as a result of a 
combination of factors beyond their control, such as drought and economic down turns, have incurred too much debt or who experienced a continuing deteriorating 
debt situation.  This is to be done with the aid of the co-ordinated action of all 
financiers.  0 " 
 (x) Boreholes: 
Sinking of boreholes in times of drought for stock. 0 " 
 (xi) Interim Natural Grazing Recovery Scheme: 
This is an interim measure until a natural grazing recovery scheme comes into 
effect to assist livestock farmers who, in specific areas are compelled to allow 
their natural grazing that has been damaged by prolonged drought, the necessary 
time to recover.  0 Department of 
Agriculture 
3. Structural 
adjustment:  
resource/retirement 
programmes (i) Conversion of marginal lands: 
To enable producers to reduce marginal ploughed lands where crop production is 
risky and to convert it into more suitable pastures (although lower income 
potential) for the specific clim ate (normally drier areas). 0 " 
4. Environmental 
programmes (i) Soil conservation works: 
The financing of essential soil conservation works to improve and protect the soil. 1.808 "  
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Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of measure 
in year in question 
million Rand Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
5. Regional assistance 
programmes (i) Development aid: 
To assist producers in undeveloped and disadvantaged areas with development 
aid to encourage agricultural and rural development as an integral part of the development programme. 176.957 " 
6. Other (i) Aid to Farmer Co-operatives: 
Aid to Farmer Co-operatives in financial difficulty caused by drought and 
economic down turns.  The purpose for the aid is to retain the infrastructure in the rural economy in designated areas. 0 " 
    
GRAND TOTAL  3,950.819  
 
 
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SRI LANKA 
 
GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
 
Reporting period:  calendar year 1997 
 
Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measure in year in 
question 
(million Sri Lankan 
rupees) Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
General services Research expenditure for plan tation crops such as tea, rubber, coconut, 
cashew, sugarcane and silk 378.81 Appropriate Government 
Departments, Ministries, 
Agencies 
General services General services for livestock development 157.8 " 
Public stockholding for 
food security purposes Buffer stock carried in resp ect of wheat flour 11.1 " 
Domestic food aid Dry rations for refugees, infant milk food subsidy, wheat flour subsidization, 
etc. 3,582.0 " 
Government financial 
participation in income 
insurance and income 
safety net programme Income insurance for agricultural activities as relief from natural disasters, 
income safety net programme for old age farming community 3.0 " 
 
 
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SWITZERLAND-LIECHTENSTEIN 
 
GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
 
Reporting period:  1998 calendar year 
 
Measure type Name and description of meas ure taking into accoun t the criteria in 
Annex 2 Monetary value of the measure during the 
reporting period (Sw F million) Data sources 
 
1 2 3 4 
(a)  General services   
 Family allowances for small farmers 120.4  OFAS 
 Family allowances for agricultural workers 26.7  OFAS 
 Research and dissemination of information 75.5  OFAG 
 Disease and epizootic control 4.7  OFAG 
 Cantonal spending on agriculture:  administration, land improvement 
and rural buildings, animal tending, health and social measures 300.6  AFF 
 Dissemination of information (milk) 0.3  OFAG 
 Dissemination of information (arboriculture) 0.4  OFAG 
 Milk quality control 5.2  OFAG  Fruit and juice quality control 0.2  OFAG  Grape harvest control 0.9  OFAG 
(b)  Public stock holding for food security purposes    
 Guarantee stocks (potatoes) 0.9  OFAG 
 Guarantee stocks (apple juice concentrate) 1.2  OFAG 
(c)  Domestic food aid   
 Sale of potatoes at reduced prices to people in need 0.0   OFAG 
 Sale of fruit at reduced prices to people in need 0.3  OFAG  
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Measure type Name and description of meas ure taking into accoun t the criteria in 
Annex 2 Monetary value of the measure during the 
reporting period (Sw F million) Data sources 
1 2 3 4 
(d)  Decoupled income support    
 Payments to owners of cows who do not market milk   89.7 OFAG 
 Direct additional payments:  payment for services provided in the 
general interest (protection and maintenance of the countryside, 
safeguarding the viability of rural areas, supply of foodstuffs, 
preservation of the basic natural environment necessary to life);  809.3 OFAG 
(e)  Income guarantee programme and programme s providing an income security mechanism 
 None   - OFAG 
(f)  Natural disaster relief payments     
 None       - OFAG 
(g)  Structural adjustment assistance through programmes encouraging producers to cease their activities  
 None   - OFAG 
(h)  Structural adjustment assistance through progr ammes for the withdrawal of production resources  
 Relief purchasing (also regional assistance) 4.6 OFAG 
(i)  Structural adjustment assist ance through investment support  
 Assistance to improve livestock breeding 21.0 OFAG  Assistance to small farms 3.9 OFAG  Agricultural structural  adjustment 75.0 OFAG 
 Investment credits (loss of interest on the total credits granted) 70.0 OFAG 
(j)  Environmental protection   
 Payments for special ecological services (integrated production, organic 
farming, development and working of environmental compensation areas, animal-keeping programmes) 750.0 
 OFAG 
 Egg disposal, producers' reconversion contribution 5.0 OFAG 
 Payments for summer pasturing 66.9 OFAG  
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Measure type Name and description of meas ure taking into accoun t the criteria in 
Annex 2 Monetary value of the measure during the 
reporting period (Sw F million) Data sources 
1 2 3 4 
 Payments for set aside pasture land and renewable raw materials 18.7 OFAG 
 Payments for extensive cer eal production 43.2 OFAG 
 Payments for environmentally-friendly wine-growing methods 0.1 OFAG 
(k)  Regional assistance programmes   
 Non-silage allowances 64.0 OFAG 
 Allowances for milk processed into cheese 184.0 OFAG 
 Supplements for the manufacture of ha rd cheese in the silage area 6.1 OFAG 
 Premiums for amalgamation in the cheese industry 2.0 OFAG 
 Allowances for the costs of cattle owne rs in mountain and hill areas 261.9 OFAG 
 Compensatory payments for cultivating fields under difficult conditions 95.1 OFAG 
(l)  Other     
 (1) Marketing services:    
  Advertising to promote milk and dairy products 60.1 OFAG  Advertising and research to promote potatoes 0.6 OFAG  Advertising and research to promote fruit and juice 1.7 OFAG  Promotion of the sale of wines and wine products 5.1 OFAG   Advertising to promote rapeseed oil 0.4 OFAG 
 (2) Other:  None   
TOTAL OF TABLE   3,176.2  
 
Key: AFF: Federal Finance Administration 
  OFAS: Federal Office for Security, Bern. 
  OFAG: Federal Office for Agriculture, Bern.  
 
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THAILAND 
 
GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
 
Reporting period:  calendar year 1999 
 
Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measure in year in 
question 
(million Baht) 
 Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
 
General Service  
Agricultural Research and Development Plan  
The research programmes aim at plant and breeding improvement, rural 
development, rainmaking research and reformation of land use.  The results 
of the research programmes are disseminated to producers in rural areas 
through relevant gov ernment agencies.  
2,763.3  
Office of the Permanent Secretary  
   for Agriculture and Cooperatives Department of Livestock 
Development 
Land Development Department 
Department of Agriculture 
Office of Agricultural Economics 
 
General Service  
Pest and Disease Control Project  
The project aims at controlling and preventing the spread of contagious 
diseases at national and regional levels.  The services provided under the project are as follows: 
- mass vaccination for small sc ale livestock in rural areas 
- eradication of plant and animal diseases - animal, both domestic and imported, movement control 
- laboratory diagnosis services.  
1,327.56  
Office of the Permanent Secretary 
   for Agriculture and Cooperatives 
Department of Agriculture  Department of Agriculture Extension 
Department of Livestock 
Development 
 
General Service  
National Extension and Advisory Services  
The services include:  transfer of knowledge from research projects to 
producers, advice on viable options for producers to increase income, provision of know-how concerning seeds, plants and livestock as well as 
provision of knowledge on new technology to increase agricultural 
productivity.  
3,840.9  
Department of Livestock 
Development 
Land Development Department Department of Agriculture 
Department of Agriculture Extension 
Cooperatives Promotion Department 
    
    
     
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Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measure in year in 
question 
(million Baht) 
 Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
 
General Service  
Agricultural Training Services  
Training services aim at providing producers the knowledge to improve their 
farming techniques in order to produce efficiently.  
932.8  
Department of Agriculture 
Department of Agriculture Extension 
Cooperatives Promotion Department 
Agricultural Land Reform Office 
 
General Service  
Infrastructural Services  
The services include: construction of dam and drainage systems and 
maintenance of the facilities throughout the country in order to have 
sufficient water resources for the cultivated areas and to prevent flood and landslide from the river-bank wall, conso lidation of land-use in agricultural 
irrigation area to have enough water for cultivation and consumption in dry 
season, construction of roads and bridges and other means of transportation in rural areas.   
25,017.24  
Office of Permanent Secretary for     Agriculture and Cooperatives 
The Royal Irrigation Department 
Land Development Department Department of Agriculture Extension 
Cooperatives Promotion Department  
Agricultural Land Reform Office 
 
General Service  
Environmental Promotion Programmes  
The programmes aim at encouraging producers to use soil and water 
resources appropriately in order to prevent soil and water problems which 
may affect the environment, promoting the easy-to-do techniques to solve the problems of soil and water deterioration and encouraging the use of 
non-chemical substances in farming.  
1,619.68  
Land Development Department Department of Agriculture 
Department of Agriculture Extension 
The Royal Irrigation Department 
 
General Service  
Inspection Services  
Inspection services are undertaken to ensure the safety and quality of 
agricultural products as well as the quality of feedstuffs.  
209.78  
Department of Livestock 
Development Department of Agriculture 
 
General Service  
Marketing and Promotion of Farmers' Organization Programme  
The programme provides  assistance in terms of advice on market 
information and management of farmers' organization to help producers in 
marketing of their products efficiently.   
237.67  
Department Agriculture Extension Cooperatives Promotion Department  
 
 
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GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
 
Reporting period:  financial year October 2002 to September 2003 
 
Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of measure in year 
in question 
 
(TT$ 1) Monetary value of 
measure (US$) 
(US$ 1 = TT$ 6.29) 
1 2 3 4 
(a) General Services  
(i) research, pests and 
disease control, extension 
and advisory services and 
inspection services Current Expenditure 2: 
Animal Production and Health 
Sugarcane Feed Centre 
Livestock and Livestock Products Board 3 
Agriculture 
Cocoa Research Unit 
Extension Division 
Land and Water Development Division  
10,779,910.00 
3,500,000.00 
500,000.00 
62,339,003.00 
1,200,000.00 
1,432,155.00 
5,442,506.53  
 Total Current Expendit ure 85,193,574.53  
 Capital Expenditure: 
Enhancement of artificial breeding services capabilities 
Livestock Improvement Programme Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory 
Post Harvest Handling 
Integrated Pest Management:  Hibiscus Mealy bug Research Programme Central Experimental Station 
Livestock Database 
Management and control of infectious diseases Cost of production surveys 
Tick control/eradication 
Agricultural Sector Techni cal Assistance Programme  
180,000.00 
570,234.00 149,960.00 
137,981.00 
150,000.00 240,000.00 
265.000.00 
290,000.00 129,340.00 
150,000.00 
1,198,661.00  
 Total Capital Expendi ture 3,461,176.00  
 Total Current and Capital Expenditure 88,654,750.53 14,094,554.93  
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Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 
2 Monetary value of measure in year 
in question 
 
(TT$ 1) Monetary value of 
measure (US$) 
(US$ 1 = TT$ 6.29) 
1 2 3 4 
 (ii) marketing and promotion 
services Current Expenditure: 
National Agricultural Marketing and Development Company  
9,326,500.00  
 Total Current Expendit ure 9,326,500.00  
    
 Capital Expenditure: -  
 Total Capital Expenditure -  
 Total Current and Capital Expenditure 9,326,500.00 1,482,750.40 
    
Current Expenditure:  -  
Total Current Expenditure -  
   (iii) infrastructural services – 
drainage and irrigation services, 
access roads, market infrastructure 
Capital Expenditure: 
Agricultural Access Roads 
Drainage and Irrigation  
4,612,689.00 
5,581,088.00  
 Total Capital Expenditure 10,193,777.00  
 Total Current and Capital Expenditure 10,193,777.00 1,620,632.27 
    
GRAND TOTAL  108,175,027.53 17,197,937.60 
 
1 All Recurrent Expenditure items taken from Estimates:  Details of Estimates of Recurrent Expenditure for the Financial Year 2004 .  All Capital Expenditure items taken from 
Draft Estimates of Development Progr amme for the Fina ncial Year 2004 , Government of Trinidad and Tobago 2003.  Figures used are the Revised estimates.  All Expenditure 
items taken from Heading:  2003 Revised estimates expenditure in that year . 
2 The recurrent expenditure figures for the following Division do no t include Salaries and Cost of Living Allowance (COLA):  Anim al Production and Health, Agriculture, 
Horticulture, Extension, ECIAF and Land and Water Development Division. 
3 The Livestock and Livestock Products Board (LLPB) has the general responsibility for charting the development of the Livestock and Poultry industry through:  administering 
any programmes on behalf of the Government that are supportive of the industry, advising and influencing policy-makers in the b est interest of the industry, and monitoring 
problems affecting production and marketing and making appropriate representations. 
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TUNISIA 
 
GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
 
Reporting period:  2001 
 
Measure type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of measure 
during the year in question 
(Millions of dinars) Data sources 
1 2 3 4 
(a) General services    
 Support for research and extension projects for the development and 
dissemination of production methods  5.3 Budget of the 
Ministry of Agriculture 
 Environmental conservation through land and afforestation works 
45.0 Budget of the 
Ministry of Agriculture 
 Action to combat certain diseases th rough vaccination and treatment campaigns 
1.8 Budget of the 
Ministry of 
Agriculture 
(b) Structural adjustment assistance provided through investment aids 
  
         Budgetary funds to support small farmers   9.0 Budget of the 
Ministry of Agriculture 
 
 
 
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GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
 
Reporting period:   2000 and 2001 
 
Measure type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of measure 
in year in question 
(Dh) Data sources 
1 2 3 4 
  2000 2001  
General services  Agricultural research 770,000 900,000 Federal budget 
Ministry of Agriculture and 
Fisheries 
 Sanitary Quarantine and Veterinary Services 1,230,600 2,500,000 " 
     
 
 
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GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
 
Reporting period:  marketing year 2001 
 
Agency and program, by measure and type (some 
agency names have changed)  Outlays (million dollars)1/   Description of program 
 1986-88  2000 2001   
 
(a)  General services: 4,738 8,554 9,214
Agricultural Research Service (ARS)  
     Agricultural Research Service  
     Buildings & Facilities 
     Miscellaneous Contributed Funds 496 
23 
3 816
51
20895
54
20  
Research and advisory function.  Acquires, maintains, and disseminates 
information.  Includes National Agricultural Library Functions since 1996.  
Conducts research on a wide variety of topics, including soil and water conservation, plant and animal sciences, human nutrition, and integrated 
agricultural systems. 
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)      Agricultural Institute 
     National fertilizer development 
     Agriculture 21 Farming Systems 4 
53 
0 0
0
00
0
0  
Research and advisory function. Conducts research on problems related to 
agricultural development, environmental quality, and fertilizer material 
and practices.  Started in October 1992, Agri. 21 provides information about family farming and profitability using sustainable and 
environmentally friendly methods. 
     Pollution prevention/model site demo 0 0 0  Research and advisory function.  A research program aimed at helping 
chemical dealers and farmers prev ent ground water contamination. 
     Waste management program 0 0 0  Research and advisory function.  Research on development of efficient 
wetlands and of organic plant food and cattle feed from agricultural wastes 
(broiler litter), and other creative waste management methods. 
Cooperative State Research, Extension,  
and Education Service (CSREES) 
     Cooperative State Research Service      Buildings and facilities 281 
0 448
34 
 50
3
 24  
 
Research function.  Provides grants  to state agricultural research  
establishments.  Participates in coop erative planning with state research 
institutions.  
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Agency and program, by measure and type (some 
agency names have changed)  Outlays (million dollars)1/   Description of program 
 1986-88  2000 2001   
     Integrated activities  7  Funds integrated re search, education, and extension grants programs. 
     Initiative for Future Agricultural and Food 
Systems  28  Funds high priority research, education, and extension. 
     Extension Service 325 437 432  Advisory function.  Participates with state cooperative extension system 
on applied education, information, and technology transfer. 
Farm Service Agency 
     Conservation Program Technical Assistance 
      (revised July 2001)2 02 0 0  
Extension, advisory, and training service functions.  Revised data.  USDA 
agencies provide various technical servi ces to help producers participate in 
environmental and conservation programs, such as the Conservation 
Reserve Program (CRP), Environmen tal Quality Incentives Program, and 
the Wetland Reserve Program.  This entry has been moved into section (a), general services, since it is not a direct payments program.  The CRP 
data in section (h) now excludes technical service outlays for 1995-2000. 
 
Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) 
     Conservation Program Technical Assistance 
     (revised July 2001)
2 08 4 9 4  
Extension, advisory, and training functions.  (See immediately preceding 
FSA note). 
National Agricultural Library (NAL) 
     National Agricultural Library 11 (see 
note>)(see note>)  
Research and advisory function.  Acquires, maintains, and disseminates 
information.  Outlays included in ARS, above, since 1995 (appropriations were $18 million in 2000). 
 
Rural Business and Cooperative Development Service (RBCD) 
     Agricultural Cooperatives Service 4 4 4  
 
Research and advisory function.   Provides farmers and USDA 
administrators information related to cooperatives.  Beginning in FY 1995, 
salaries and expenses were comb ined with other RBCD functions.  
Outlays after 1994 are estimates fo r the cooperative services only. 
  
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Agency and program, by measure and type (some 
agency names have changed)  Outlays (million dollars)1/   Description of program 
 1986-88  2000 2001   
     Alternative Agricultural Research 0 1 0  Research function.  Provides assistance in developing new products from 
agricultural and forestry material and animal byproducts. 
Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) 
     Salaries & Expenses  
     Buildings & Facilities       Miscellaneous Trust Funds   
308 
3 
5  
627
11
23 
894
9
1  
Inspection/pest and disease control function.   
Protects animal and plant resources from destructive pests and diseases. 
State programs for agriculture 
Regular annual outlays by states, net of fees and    
taxes
3 
 2,196 4,274
 
 4,349
 
  
 
 
   
State governments provide a number of generally available services. 
Includes extension, marketing, and research.  Excludes state credit 
programs.  Amount reported is net of producer fees and taxes paid for various services. 
 
Grain Inspection, Packers and  Stockyard Administration (GIP&S) 
     Grain inspection salaries and expenses
4 
     Inspection & Weighing Service 
 
      Packers & Stockyards Administration
4 
          7 
(2)
9 10
0
1515
2
18  
 
Marketing/inspection functions.  Establishes standards. 
Provides for official inspection and implementation of the system of 
standards for marketing.   
 Conducts surveillance and investigatory activities to protect producers and 
consumers from unfair trade practices.  
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Agency and program, by measure and type (some 
agency names have changed)  Outlays (million dollars)1/   Description of program 
 1986-88  2000 2001   
Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) 
     Salaries & Expenses       Inspection & Grading of Farm Products 370 
1 647
(2)648
0  
Safety/inspection function.  Provides in-plant inspection to assure quality of meat and poultry and the accuracy of labelling. 
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)      Marketing Services 
     Payments to States & Possessions  
  
 
     Perishable Agricultural Commodity Act Fund       Miscellaneous Trust Funds  
 
     Office of Transportation 34 
1 
4 
81 
2 52
1
7
119
057
1
67
192
0 Marketing function.   
Develops marketing standards and provides news and inspection services.  
Grants to states for projects, such as improving marketing information, 
and developing grading standards.  
 
Uses license fees to take legal actions against unfair buyer trade practices.  Grading and certification services are provided on a fee-for-service basis. 
 
Marketing function.  Identifies tr ansportation issues and provides 
information.  Transportation function moved to AMS, above. 
National Sheep Industry Improvement Center      Lamb marketing and promotion programs
5 00 5  
Marketing and promotion function.  No payments to producers.  USDA 
grants are made to national meat associations and universities to help 
producers market domestically produced lamb meat through promotion, marketing training, advertising, and education. 
Economic Research Service (ERS) 
     Economic Research Service      Miscellaneous Contributed Funds  45 
0 68
066
0  
Research and advisory function.  Perf orms economic research and analysis 
for the public, Congress, and the Executive Branch. 
National Ag. Statistics Service (NASS) 
     National Agricultural Statistics Service      Miscellaneous Contributed Funds  59 
0 103
0104
0  
Research and advisory function.  Prov ides official estimates of resource 
utilization, production, and prices of agricultural products. 
Executive Operations 
     World Agricultural Outlook Board (WAOB) 2 3
 3
   
Research and advisory function.  Provides economic information about current outlook and situation for commodity supply and price.  Combined 
with other executive operations in the Budget after 1994. 
  
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Agency and program, by measure and type (some 
agency names have changed)  Outlays (million dollars)1/   Description of program 
 1986-88  2000 2001   
Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) 
     Conservation Operations  
 
  
     Resource Conservation and   Development 386
26640
37682
38 
Advisory function.  To promote conservation of soil and water, NRCS provides technical assistance, conduct s soil surveys, and assesses erosion 
factors (formerly activity of “SCS”). 
  
Assists individuals and localities to develop area-wide plans for resource 
conservation and development.  Some cost-share payments prior to 1994. 
 
Departmental Administration      Outreach for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers 0 4 2 
Advisory function.  Community-based organizations receive grants and 
contracts to provide outreach and t echnical assistance to disadvantaged 
farms.  Assists producers in the community in their farm ownership and 
operation, and in their participation in government programs.  Funding 
shifted to Administration starting in 1997.  No direct payments. 
(b)  Public Stockholding for Food Security: 0 0 0  
 
(c)  Domestic food aid: 19,158 32,377 33,916  
Food & Consumer Services (FCS) 
     Food Program Administration 
 
      Food Stamp Program 
 
      Nutrition Assistance for Puerto Rico 
 
     Special Milk Program  80 
11,813 
852 
16115
18,295
(see 
note>)
(see 
note>)119
19,096
(see note>)
(see note>)  
Food programs providing access to more nutritious diets for low income 
people and children. 
 Low income people receive financial assistance to help purchase nutritious 
food. 
  
Food Stamp Program in Puerto Rico combined with Food Stamp Program 
(above).  
Provides milk service in schools and institutions having no other federally 
assisted food programs.  Outlays reported in Child Nutrition Program outlays (below).  
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Agency and program, by measure and type (some 
agency names have changed)  Outlays (million dollars)1/   Description of program 
 1986-88  2000 2001   
 
     Child Nutrition Programs 4,050 9,203 9,560  
Cash and commodities to assist children to attain adequate diets.  Includes special milk, school lunch and breakfast, homeless children, and other 
programs. 
 
     Special Supplemental Nutrition program for        Women, Infants, and Children 1,711 3,950 4,077  Food supplements to improve health of low income mothers, children, 
elderly. 
     Food donation program 
  189 137 134  Provides cash or commodities to improve diets of elderly, Indians, and 
Micronesia.  
     Commodity Assistance Program (CAP) 
 0 132 132  CAP includes these previously separate programs: Commodity 
Supplemental Food, Emergency Food, assistance to Indian Reservations 
and to Pacific Islands, and Nutrition for the Elderly. 
Commodity Supplemental Food Program 
 
 Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program 
(TEFAP) 
  
Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion 
(CNPP)
6 12 
48 
0 (see CAP, 
above) 
(see CAP, 
above)
2 (see CAP, 
above) 
(see CAP, 
above)
0  Food supplements to improve health of low income mothers, children, 
elderly. 
  
Helps states to purchase and distribute food to the needy. 
  
 
Research and information function.  Develops and implements programs to strengthen nutrition research information and education.  Funded 
through the Food Program Administration Account after 1995. 
Human Nutrition Information Service (HNIS) 
     Human Nutrition Information Service
6 9 (see 
note>)(see note>)  
Functions transferred to Agricultura l Research Service and to the new 
Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.  Conducts survey of nutritional needs and diet possibilities.  Provides consultation and information to the 
public. 
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)      Section 32 (AMS) 378 543 798  
Funds purchases of commodities distributed to needy people through the 
FNS food programs described above.  
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agency names have changed)  Outlays (million dollars)1/   Description of program 
 1986-88  2000 2001   
   
(d)  Decoupled income support: 
 0 5,068 4,100   
Farm Service Agency 
     Production Flexibility Contract Payments (crop year) 
 05 , 0 6 8
 
 4,100
 
 
  
Payments made to producers and landowners based on acreage and production in a prior base period, as specified in the Federal Agricultural 
Improvement and Reform Act of 1996. 
  
 
(e)  Income insurance and safety-net 
       programs: 00 0 Note:  All revenue and income insurance programs are included in 
Supporting Table DS:9, as part of the entry for USDA Crop Insurance 
programs. 
(f)   Payments for relief from natural  
       disasters: 
 1,388 2,141 1,421 
Farm Service Agency (FSA) 
     Non-insured Crop Disaster Assistance      
     Program (NAP, crop year)  
 
  
 
  
Crop disaster payments (crop year)  
  
 
 
 
  
 
  0 
1,33273
1,834166
771 
 
Under the 1994 Federal Crop Insurance Reform Act (Public Law 103-354), producers of crops not currently insurable under other programs 
received benefits if it was determined by the USDA that there have been 
yield losses greater than 35 percent fo r the area, and greater than 50 per 
cent for the individual farm.  The area loss requirement was eliminated per 
Section 109 of the Agricultural Risk Protection Act of 2000 (Public Law 
106-224, June 20, 2000).  The 50 percent loss requirement for each 
producer has been continued. 
 
Under the Food Security Act of 1985, the Disaster Assistance Acts of 1988 and 1989 and subsequently, assistance was provided to crop 
producers suffering from natural disasters.  Assistance could be provided 
when there were production losses of at least 30%.  1998 outlays 
authorised by the Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Supplemental 
Appropriations Act, 1999 (P.L. 105-277, October 21, 1998).  1998 amount for the green box is the amount for single-year crop disasters ($1,341 
million).  1998 multi-year crop disaster funds are reported in Supporting  
   
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Agency and program, by measure and type (some 
agency names have changed)  Outlays (million dollars)1/   Description of program 
 1986-88  2000 2001   
 
 Emergency Feed Program 
Emergency Feed Assistance Program      
Forage Assistance Program  
 
 
Pasture Recovery Program 
 
 
 
Flood Compensation Program 
 
 
American Indian Live stock Feed Program 53
 
7/
0
0
0
0 188
7/
0
18
1
7427
7/
0
24
20
6Table DS:9 ($577 million).  1999 outlays are single-year only, per the 
fiscal year 2000 appropriations act (Public Law 106-78, October 22, 1999).  2000 outlays are single-year only, per the fiscal year 2001 
appropriations act (Public Law 106-387.  October 28, 2000). 
  
Compensates livestock producer s for feed crop disasters. 
Compensates livestock producer s for feed crop disasters. 
Compensates livestock producers for pastures damaged by drought or 
related conditions (1988 Disaster Assistance Act; Public Law 105-174.  May 1, 1998). 
 
 Compensates for 73.5 percent of the documented cost of re-seeding 
pastures damaged by 1999 drought. 
  
Compensates farmers in certain eligible counties for loss of use of 
cropland or pastureland due to flooding in fiscal year 1998. 
 
Compensates livestock producers on tribal-governed land for feed crop 
disasters. 
  Disaster Reserve Assistance Program 
 
  
Livestock Indemnity Program 
 
Tree assistance program 
  
Emergency loans
8 0 
 
 
0
0 
 
3 0
 
 
5
2
 
130
 
 
0
1
 
6  
 Compensates livestock producers for losses of feed crops in authorized 
counties.  Cash reimbursements provided for up to 30% of cost of feed 
replacement if county and producer bo th have losses of at least 40%. 
 
Compensates producers fo r livestock losses from recent disasters. 
 
Compensates producers for loss of trees and fruit vines due to natural 
disasters (1988 Disaster Assistance; Public Law 105-174.  May 1, 1998).   
Provides loans to cover actual losses sustained by farmers in disaster 
areas.  
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agency names have changed)  Outlays (million dollars)1/   Description of program 
 1986-88  2000 2001   
(g) Structural adjustment through  
      producer retirement programs: 0 0 0 
  
 (h) Structural adjustment through  
     resource retirement programs: 532 1,476 1,624 
Farm Service Agency (FSA) 
     Conservation Reserve Program (revised) 194 0 (1)  
Critical soil erosion is reduced thro ugh 10-year rental agreements to 
establish permanent cover crops on cropland.  Funding is being shifted to the CCC starting in 1996.  Revised in 1999 notification to exclude related 
technical assistance outlays that do  not involve direct payments to 
producers.  Technical assistance now reported in section (a). 
 
Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) 
     Conservation Reserve Program 0 1,476 1,625  
 
Funding was shifted to the CCC, starting in 1996.  See above description 
of the program. 
 
     Dairy termination program (FY payments) 338 0 0  Paymen ts were made to producers agreeing to terminate production 
for a 5-year period. 
(i) Structural adjustment through  
     investment aids: 132 132 106 
Farm Service Agency (FSA) 
     Farm Credit Programs  
     (previously FmHA programs)
8 
  
 
     State Mediation Grants  
 
  132 
0
 130
2103
3  
Program includes (i) short-term and l ong-term loans made at preferential 
interest rates and (ii) guarantees of  private loans.  Eligibility (clearly 
defined in regulations) determined by status as owner-operator of a family-sized farm in situations of structural disadvantage (cannot obtain 
credit elsewhere). 
 Grants provided to states to assist producers having problems meeting 
credit obligations.  Assistance must  be provided through certified 
agricultural loan mediation programs.  
  
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Agency and program, by measure and type (some 
agency names have changed)  Outlays (million dollars)1/   Description of program 
 1986-88  2000 2001   
(j)  Environmental payments: 202 309 291  
Farm Service Agency (FSA) 
     Agricultural Conservation Program9 
 
     Emergency Conservation Program  
 
     Soil and water loans program
8 
 
 
Natural Resource Conservation Service  
     Great Plains Conservation Program9 
  
     Colorado River Basin Salinity Control
9 
      Water Bank Program 166
6 
0
19
2
94
65
0
3
1
62
41
0
3
1
4  
Conservation of soil and water is achi eved through cost-share agreements. 
 
Assists in funding emergency conservation measures necessary to restore farmland damaged by natural disasters. 
 
Low interest loans and loan guarantees to assist farmers to use sound soil and water conservation practices. 
 
 
Cost share contracts for 3 to 10 y ears are used to help landowners 
implement long term conservation measures.  
Water quality for down stream users is enhanced by information/cost 
sharing.  
Conservation of wetlands is achieved through 10-year contracts with 
producers. 
 
     Wetland Reserve Program (also see CCC part) 
  
      Farms for the Future 
  0
07
0
 4
0
   
Conservation and restoration of wetlands through long-term agreements.  
Producers must implement a conserva tion plan and retire crop acreage 
base. 
 
Provides loan guarantees and interest a ssistance to State trust funds to help 
finance programs to protect and preserve farmland.  Program authority 
expired September 30, 1996. 
 
     Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program 0 8 7  Provides tec hnical assistance and cost-share assistance to landowners to 
develop habitat for upland wildlife, wetlands wildlife, endangered species, 
fish, and other wildlife.  Funds come from CCC under 5-10 year contracts.  
(Title III, Public Law 104-127, April 4, 1996). 
  
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Agency and program, by measure and type (some 
agency names have changed)  Outlays (million dollars)1/   Description of program 
 1986-88  2000 2001   
Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) 
     Wetland Reserve Program (also see NRCS part) 0 113 130  
Conservation and restoration of wetlands through long-term agreements.  Producers must implement a conserva tion plan and retire crop acreage 
base.  The 1996 Farm Act authorized CCC funding starting in 1997 (Title 
III, Public Law 104-127, April 1996). 
     Farmland Protection Program  
   0 7 6  Conservation plans are made and eas ements purchased through State, tribe 
or local government agencies to protect topsoil by limiting conversion to 
non-agricultural uses.  Conservation plans must be carried out over the 30 
years or more of the easement term.  Authorized by the 1996 Farm Act 
(Public Law 104-127, April 4, 1996). 
 
      Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) 0 95 93 Encourages farmers and ranchers  to adopt practices that reduce 
environmental and resource problems.  Half of the funds are targeted to 
livestock production practices.  Authorized by the 1996 Farm Act (Public 
Law 104-127, April 4, 1996). 
 
(k)  Payments under Regional Assistance 
Programs: 0 0 0  
(l)  Other: 0 0 0  
Grand Total 26,151 50,057 50,672  
Footnotes : 
1 Unless otherwise specified, data are outlays for fiscal years.  Outlays were excluded from domestic U.S. tables if not related directly to internal support of production 
agriculture.  Wages and salaries and administrative expenses were  excluded except where such outla ys reflect the level of servi ces provided to agriculture. 
2 In providing technical assistance, USDA agencies explain and determine eligibility for conservation programs, help develop indi vidual conservation plans, help install approved 
practices, provide information and educational assistance, and co nsult with universities and other government agencies.  The Fa rm Service Agency data relate only to 
participation in the Conservation Reserve Pr ogram (CRP).  The Farm Service Agency’s 1986-88 entry for the CRP in section (h) st ill includes technical assistance outlays.  
Beginning in 2001, all CRP technical assistance expenditures were reported under the Commodity Credit Corporation.  The Commodi ty Credit Corporation data for 2001 also 
relate to participation in the Environmental Quality Incentives  Program, the Wetland Reserve Program, and the Farmland Protecti on Program and the new Agricultural 
Management Assistance Program authorized by the Agricultural Risk Protection Act of 2000 (PL 106-224, June 20, 2000) to provide  assistance in adopting risk reducing 
conservation and financial practices.  
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 Page 1653 Fees and taxes were estimated from partial data for 1986, 1987, and 1995 to 2001.  Complete data available for 1988-92.  Source  is Bureau of the Census’ Census of 
Governments. 
4 Outlays for Grain Inspection and Packers and Stockyards were comb ined in the Budget document.  Outlays for each separately esti mated from appropriations. 
5 These market and promotion activities are part of an overall program of assistance to sheep and lamb producers facing a surge o f low-priced imported lamb meat.  The National 
Sheep Industry Improvement Center is being used to fund industry applicants’ proposals for grants using cooperative agreements with the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing 
Service.  The overall program of assistance includes $68 million over four years to improve pr oduction (notified in supporting table DS:6), plus funds made available to other 
USDA green box programs related to animal health, farm credit to structurally disadvantaged producers, and domestic food assist ance.  The program details were announced on 
January 13, 2000. 
6 Former Human Nutrition Information Service fu nctions were transferred to the Agricultu ral Research Service (ARS) and the new Ce nter for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, 
Food and Consumer Se rvice Agency (FCSA). 
7 Value of subsidy on feed distributed under the Emergency Feed Assistance Program is unavailable.  Pounds of feed so distributed  were (lbs.):  1,880,009 for FY 86; 4,678,875 
for FY 87; 316,893,702 for FY 88; and 820,944,327 for FY 89.  There were 829,538 lbs. distributed in FY 1995 and 162,000 lbs. d istributed in FY 1996.  There is no feed 
distribution under this program after FY 1996, as the program was suspended through 2002 by the Federal Agriculture Improvement  and Reform Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-
127). 
8 Derived as the difference between FmHA and comm ercial interest rates times the value of loans made during the year.  Data also include budget outlays for recognized losses on 
FmHA loan guarantees.   Farm Credit System (FCS) programs are not  included because loans are not subsidized.  The Farm Credit A mendments Act of 1986 forbids the FCS 
from under pricing its competition.  Also, th e FCS interest rates are greater than comm ercial rates, after adjusting announced rates for the mandatory stock purchase requirement 
paid by borrowers without compensation. 
9 The functions of the following programs are combined after 1995 into a new program called the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP, see CCC, above) under the 
Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (Public Law 106-127): Agriculture Conservation Program, Great Plains Con servation Program, Water Quality 
Incentives Program, and Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Prog ram.   Separate funding for EQIP was also provided starting i n 1997. 
 
 Public Law References
 
 
Public Law 99-198, Food Security Act of 1985 (December 23, 1985). 
 
Public Law 100-387, Disaster Assistance Act of 1988 (August 11, 1988). 
 Public Law 101-82, Disaster Assistance Act of 1989 (August 14, 1989). 
 
Public Law 103-354, Federal Crop Insurance Reform and Department  of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (October 4, 1994). 
 
Public Law 104-127, The Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (April 4, 1996). 
 Public Law 105-174, 1998 Supplemental Appropriations and Rescissi ons Act, Title II: Emergency Supp lemental Appropriations – Cha pter 1: Department of Agriculture (May 1, 
1998). 
  
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Public Law 106-78, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2000,  Title VIII: Emergency and Disaster 
Assistance for Producer s (October 22, 1999). 
 
Public Law 106-224, Agricultural Risk Protection Act of 20 00, Title I, Crop Insurance, Section 109 (June 22, 2000). 
 
Public Law 106-387, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Dr ug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001 , Title VIII: Natural Disaster Assistance 
and Other Emergency Appropriations (October 28, 2000). 
 
 
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URUGUAY 
 
GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
 
Reporting period:  calendar year 2003 
 
Measure type Name and description of measure                           
with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of measure for 
year in question 
(in US$) Data source 
1 2 3 4 
(a)  General services    
 Research1  3,000,920 National Budget and PSA 
implementation 
 Extension and advisory services 2  1,688,098 National Budget and PSA 
implementation 
 Pest and disease control and inspection services 3, 4  13,899,283 National Budget and PSA 
implementation 
 Marketing and promotion services 61,983 National Budget 
 PREDEG - Farm Conversion and Development Programme 5  2,469,000 National Budget and  PREDEG 
implementation 
 
 
1  Includes outlays on the Agricultural Services Programme (PSA) amounting to US$784,670 (with Inter-American Development Bank, IDB, funding). 
2  Includes outlays on the Agricultural Services Programme (PSA) amounting to US$291,378 (with IDB funding). 
3  Budgetary outlays on inspection services ca nnot be separated from those on pest and di sease control:  both are included in Ani mal and Plant Health Programmes. 
4  Includes PSA outlays amounting to US$83,988. 
5 PREDEG includes the following components:  training, research, extension and advisory services and marketing and promotion ser vices (with IDB funding). 
 
 
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VENEZUELA 
 
GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
 
Reporting period: 1998 
 
Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of 
measure in year in 
question (Bs) Data sources 
1 2 3 4 
General Services Research, personnel and projects 9,579,950,000 1 and 2 
General Services Pest and disease control 207,207,200 1 and 9 
General Services Comprehensive programme for the development and promotion of coffee growing 387,000,000 1 and 10 General Services Education and training:  agri cultural extension activities 6,392,880,000 3 and 1 
General Services Irrigation and drainage:  studi es, planning, construction and maintenance of 
irrigation and drainage works 5,497,083,619 1 
General Services Land allocation programme 622,632,053 1 
General Services Indigenous communities programme 755,000,000 1 
General Services Support programme for Caicara and Merecure Irrigation System 370,400,000 1 
General Services Support programme for Sucre State small producers 1,980,316,040 1 
General Services Frontier programme 679,000,000 1 General Services Regional agricultural development programme 9,576,808,155.25 11 
General Services Collection centres and markets:  planning, technical assistance, construction and 
fitting out of public markets and collection centres 3,289,702,901 1 and 4 
Domestic food aid Family allowance:  programme to cover nutritional deficiencies of poor school 
children by a monthly monetary allowance 143,088,700,000 5 and 8 
Domestic food aid School nutrition programme:  designed to cover nutritional deficiencies of poor 
school children through an allowance of one balanced meal per day 102,595,400,000 5 and 8 
Domestic food aid Snacks and canteens:  programme to cover nutritional deficiencies of poor school 
children by an allowance of a maize loaf and a milk drink 26,157,700,000 5 and 8  
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Measure type Name and description of the measure with reference 
to the criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of the 
measure in the year in 
question 
($ January 1992) Data source 
1 2 3 4 
Domestic food aid Strategic food programme:  programme targeting poor people, directly subsidizing 
seven key agricultural products 14,691,545,351 1 and 4 
Domestic food aid Mother and infant food programme (PAMI):  food programme for poor pregnant 
and nursing women by providing milk on mother and infant medical visits 6,129,300,000 6 and 7 
 
1.  Ministry of Agriculture.  Sect oral Directorate-General of Planning and Policies.  Budget Division. 
2.  National Fund for Agricultural Research. 
3.  Fund for Training and Applied Research in Agricultural Reform. 
4.  Agricultural Supply and Services Corporation (CASA). 5.  Ministry of Education.  1998 Budget Law. 
6.  Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MSAS).  1998 Budget Law. 
7.  Mother and Child Programme Foundation (PAMI). 8.  Ministry of the Family. 
9.  Agricultural Health Agency. 
10.  National Coffee Fund. 
11.  Regional State authorities. 
  
 
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ZAMBIA 
 
GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
 
Reporting period:  calendar year 1998 
 
Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of measure 
in year in question 
K '000 Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
General services    
1. Overall operation of 
Ministry of Agriculture Budget provision of the overall management of Ministry of Agriculture (MAFF) 
including administrative service 63,354,850 MAFF 
2. Research - Agricultural research:  on crop varieties 4,209,168 MAFF 
3. Animal production and 
health Animal health control and protection 3,474,004 MAFF 
4. Seed control and 
certification  788,804 MAFF 
- Agricultural extension 6,212,691 MAFF 5. Extension and Advisory 
Services 
- Marketing and trade: produce and disseminate information on crop market 
conditions 13,268,527 MAFF 
 - Policy and planning 1,715,147 MAFF 
 - National agriculture and Information Services:  disseminate information on 
farming activities through the media 2,628,518 MAFF 
6. Training services - Agriculture training:  support to agri cultural training centres throughout the 
country and grants for course attendance 10,233,189 MAFF 
 - Forestry department training, support to the Zambia forestry college and grants 
to the Commonwealth forestry institute 54,848 MENR 
     
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Measure Type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in Annex 2 Monetary value of measure 
in year in question 
K '000 Data Sources 
1 2 3 4 
7. Infrastructure services - Farm power and mechanisati on:  construction of storage facilities at village level 
and other related services 968,891 MAFF 
 - Irrigation and land use:  promote construction of irrigation facilities and land 
management 3,030,299 MAFF 
9. Water resource 
management - Control of Kafue weed 80,000 MENR 
 - Fisheries:  management of water bodies 1,798,632 MAFF 
10. Environmental 
programmes - Grants to Environmental Council of Zambia 800,000 MENR 
- Reforestation (ZTF) GTZ 20,000 MENR 11. Other services/forestry 
development projects - Zambia provincial forest  action plan 71,643 MENR 
 - Preservation of natural resources 3,989 MENR 
 
MAFF:  Ministry of Agriculture Food and Fisheries 
MENR:  Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources 
Note:  data from MAFF does not include personal emoluments.  
 
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ZIMBABWE 
 
GREEN BOX 
(Measures exempt from the reduction commitment) 
 
Reporting period:  calendar years 1998 and 1999 
 
Measure type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in 
Annex 2 Monetary value of measure in year in 
question Data sources 
1 2 3 4 
  1998 
Z$'000 1999 
Z$'000  
General measure: 
Department of Research 
and Specialist Services Crop and livestock (production, na tural resources, e.g. Botanical 
gardens, crop and plant genetic protection and conservation) 127,669 126,970 Departmental Budget 
 Crop production and protection (soil analysis, seed services, 
plant protection advisory, plant qu arantine, pesticide residue and 
aflotoxin analysis) 6,378 7,132 " 
 Livestock services (dairy services and meat grading) 2,240 2,167 " 
     
General measures:  
Department of Lands 
and Technical Services Farms bought for redistribution by government.  (para 11(a)) 
1998 – 34,872.8218 ha 1999 – 119,952.9365 ha 65,310 171,121 " 
     
General measures:  
Department of 
Agricultural, Technical and Extension Services Crops:  On farm trials and demonstrations  (para 2(d)) 
- input procurement 
- monitoring visits 
- production of advisory notes, fact sheets and pamphlets for farmers, exchange farmer visit and extension materials. 511 600 " 
     
      
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Measure type Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in 
Annex 2 Monetary value of measure in year in 
question Data sources 
1 2 3 4 
  1998 
Z$'000 1999 
Z$'000  
 Animals:  Running of courses for agricultural extension workers 
in ostrich production at Domboshawa Training Centre.  
(para 2(c)) 330 646 " 
 Domboshawa Training Centre:  routine farmers training on all 
agricultural aspects.  (para 2(c)) 599 986 Departmental Budget 
 Irrigation and extension:  Payment of electricity bills, 
maintenance of irrigation schemes, compensation to farmers and 
destruction of crops making way for irrigation schemes.  (para 2(g)) 3,580 4,000 " 
     
General Services:  
Department of 
Veterinary Services Artificial insemination services, laboratory stores and drugs, 
research and development, speci alist services, station running 
expenses and vaccines.  (para 2(b)) 5,100 5,550 " 
 Animal diseases:  Compensation for eradication of diseases 
control fence;  maintenance dipping services;  extraneous 
professional services;  field vaccine s, stores, workers' wages etc;  
maintenance of quarantine stations and camps;  veterinary investigation unit. 59,148 85,000 " 
     
Total General Services  270,865 404,172  
 
 
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 Index 
 
 
ARGENTINA ...................................................................................................................... .............  176 
ARMENIA........................................................................................................................ ................  182 
AUSTRALIA...................................................................................................................... ..............  187 
CANADA ......................................................................................................................... .................  215 
CHILE ......................................................................................................................... .....................  257 
COLOMBIA....................................................................................................................... ..............  259 
CYPRUS ......................................................................................................................... ..................  260 
CZECH REPUBLIC................................................................................................................. .......  265 
ESTONIA ........................................................................................................................ .................  286 
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES (15)...............................................................................................  291 GUATEMALA ...................................................................................................................... ...........  294 
HONDURAS....................................................................................................................... ..............  295 
ISRAEL......................................................................................................................... ....................  301 
JAPAN .......................................................................................................................... ....................  304 
KOREA.......................................................................................................................... ...................  308 
LATVIA......................................................................................................................... ...................  313 
MEXICO......................................................................................................................... ..................  317 
NEW ZEALAND .................................................................................................................... .........  318 
NORWAY......................................................................................................................... ................  320 
SLOVAK REPUBLIC ................................................................................................................ .....  322 
SLOVENIA....................................................................................................................... ................  333 
SOUTH AFRICA................................................................................................................... ..........  337 
SWITZERLAND-LIECHTENSTEIN ...........................................................................................  342 UNITED STATES.................................................................................................................. ..........  345 
 
 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  ARGENTINA 
 
Notification under Article 18.3 of the Agreement:   
New or Modified Domestic Support Measures Exempt from Reduction 
 
__________________________________________________________________________________   
1. Full title of the measure:   Exemptions for natural and le gal persons owning establishments 
which export meat and/or offal of animal sp ecies liable to contract foot-and-mouth disease, 
involved in meat export operations since the reappearance of the disease in the national territory. 
 
2. Domestic legislation reference:   Decree No. 732/01, Law No. 25.414.  
 
3. Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:   The objective of this measure 
is to exempt from certain taxes natural or le gal persons owning establishments which export 
meat and/or offal of animal species liable to contract foot-and-mouth disease and affected by the agricultural emergency. 
 
 This measure meets the requirements of Annex 2,  paragraph 7(a) to (d) of the Agreement on 
Agriculture concerning government financial par ticipation in income insurance and income 
safety-net programmes.  
 
4. Cost of the measure:   In view of its voluntary nature, it is impossible to determine the 
amount of the fiscal sacrifice.   
 
5. Date of entry into effect:   1 June 2001 
 
6. Period of application:   Until the reopening of foreign markets.  
 7. Products to principally benefit  (if any individual product):    
 
 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  ARGENTINA 
 
Notification under Article 18.3 of the Agreement: 
New or Modified Domestic Support Measures Exempt from Reduction 
__________________________________________________________________________________ 
 
 
(1) Full title of the measure: Plant health in the province of La Rioja 
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference: PEN Decrees Nos. 294/96 and 1330/97;  Provincial 
Agreements Nos. 15 and 30. 
 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:  
 The purpose of this measure is to eradicate fruit flies and establish a recognized pest-free area 
in five valleys, as well as to control other p ests and diseases which affect fruit and vegetable 
production and/or limit market access.   Implementation of this measure benefits the 3,650 fruit and vegetable-growing and wine 
producing enterprises in the province.  
 
 The measure is consistent with the provisions of Annex II, paragraph 2(b) relating to pest and 
disease control programmes.  (4) Cost of the measure:   US$2,852,033 
 
(5) Date of entry into effect:  December 2000 
 (6) Period of application:   5 years 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  ARGENTINA 
 
Notification under Article 18.3 of the Agreement: 
New or Modified Domestic Support Measures Exempt from Reduction  
__________________________________________________________________________________ 
  (1) Full title of the measure: Extension of sanitary barriers in the province of Mendoza 
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference: PEN Decrees Nos. 294/96 and 1330/97, Law No. 6459: 
Provincial Agreement No. 3. 
 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria: 
  The aim of this measure is to improve the phytosanitary conditions and quality of fruit and 
vegetable production in the province of Mendoza, making it possible to open up new international 
markets which are currently rest ricted by quarantine barriers. 
  Implementation of the project is expected to r esult in the lifting of the quarantine restrictions 
affecting the province, making it possible for agri cultural products from Mendoza to gain access to 
the markets of the European Union, Mexico and South-East Asia, which at present deny such access 
because it is not a fruit fly-free area.   The measure benefits approximately 25,000 producers. 
 
 The measure is consistent with the provisions of Annex II, paragraph 2(b) of the Agreement 
on Agriculture relating to pest and disease control programmes.   (4) Cost of the measure: US$3,833,463 
 
(5) Date of entry into effect: December 2000 
 
(6) Period of application:  5 years 
 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product):  fruit and vegetables. 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  ARGENTINA 
 
Notification under Article 18.3 of the Agreement: 
New or Modified Domestic Support Measures Exempt from Reduction  
__________________________________________________________________________________ 
 
 
(1) Full title of the measure:  Renovation of irrigation and draina ge systems in the lower reaches 
of the Mendoza River. 
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference:  PEN Decrees Nos. 294/96 and 1330/97;  Law No. 6459; 
Provincial Agreement No. 3. 
 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria: 
 
 The measure is designed to improve living conditions for the producers and rural population 
of the region by improving the management of wate r and natural resources.  It benefits more than 
1,800 producers.   
 The availability of water, savings on soil-washi ng costs, the reduction of the cost of pumping 
underground water and of operating costs for the sy stem as a whole will make it possible to increase 
the profitability of agriculture in the region.   At the same time, implementation of the measure  will lead to an improvement in the chemical 
and biochemical quality of the water in the canals through the elimination of pollution from 
agricultural drainage and industria l and urban effluents in the middle reaches of the Mendoza River. 
  The measure is consistent with the provisions of Annex II, paragraph 2(g) of the Agreement 
on Agriculture, relating to infrastructural services.  
(4) Cost of the measure:  US$4,193,407 
 
(5) Date of entry into effect:  December 2000 
 
(6) Period of Application: 5 years 
 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  ARGENTINA 
 
Notification under Article 18.3 of the Agreement: 
New or Modified Domestic Support Measures Exempt from Reduction 
__________________________________________________________________________________ 
 
 
(1) Full title of the measure:  Rehabilitation of the area under irrigation of Colonia Centenario 
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference:  PEN Decrees Nos. 294796 and 1330/97;  Provincial 
Agreements Nos. 6, 12 and 36. 
 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria: 
  The measure is designed to combat poverty a nd hunger and obtain bette r living conditions for 
producers in the province by increasing productive capacity, improving the quality of products and 
diversifying output by lowering the water ta ble and applying new irrigation technologies. 
  The measure is consistent with the provisions of Annex II, paragraph 2(g) of the Agreement 
on Agriculture relating to infrastructural services. 
 (4) Cost of the measure: US$2,123,286 
 
(5) Date of entry into effect: December 2000 
 
(6) Period of application:  5 years 
 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product): pears and apples.  TN/AG/S/10 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  ARGENTINA 
 
Notification under Article 18.3 of the Agreement: 
New or Modified Domes tic Support Measure Ex empt from Reduction 
__________________________________________________________________________________ 
 
 
(1) Full title of the measure: Integrated management of Carpocapsa and Grapholita in fruit 
orchards 
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference:   PEN Decrees Nos. 294/96 and 1330/97: Law No. 6459;  
Provincial Agreement No. 3. 
 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:  
 
 The purpose of the measure is to eliminate th e pests Carpocapsa and Grapholita in order to 
improve the quality of stone and pip fruit produc tion in the province of Mendoza.  Some 14,700 
producers are benefited.   
 The reduction of direct damage caused by those pests will bring down costs through a 
decrease in the use of agrochemi cals, thereby increasing and improving external marketing prospects.  
  At the same time, implementation of the me asure will lead to a decline in the use of 
aggressive pesticides, with corresponding benef its for the environment and public health. 
 
 The measure is consistent with the provisions of Annex II, paragraph 2(b) of the Agreement 
on Agriculture, relating to pest and disease control programmes.  (4) Cost of the measure:  US$926,024 
 
(5) Date of entry into effect: December 2000 
 
(6) Period of application:  5 years 
 
(7)  Products to principally benefit (if any individual product): vines and stone fruit. 
 
 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  ARMENIA  
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
 
 
(1) Full title of measure:  Implementation of agricultural animal disease diagnostics  
  (2) Domestic legislation reference:  State Budget (10.05.03) 
 
 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria, i.e. those in: 
 
Annex 2:  Green Box:  General Services, (b) disease control;  Throughout all the regions of 
Armenia a state non-for-profit organization implements veterinary services, more specifically, 
disease control measures, such as early-warning systems. 
 
(4) Cost of measure:  45.235 million Drams 
  
(5) Date of entry into effect:  1 January 2004 
  (6) Period of application:  Calendar year 2004 
 
 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  ARMENIA  
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
 
 
(1) Full title of measure:  Implementation of the authorities delegated by the state to community 
leaders to organize disease control measures 
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference: State Budget (10.05.05) 
  (3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria, i.e. those in:  
 
Annex 2:  Green Box:  General Services, (b) disease control;  The regional community leaders receive the necessary tools and means to effectively organize veterinary services, anti-
epidemic measures, prevention of agricultural  animal diseases, quarantine and eradication.  
 
(4) Cost of measure:  184 million Drams 
 
 
(5) Date of entry into effect : 1 January 2004  
 
 
(6) Period of application:  Calendar year 2004  
 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  ARMENIA  
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
 
 
(1) Full title of measure:  Artificial insemination measures 
 
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference:  State Budget (10.07.05) 
  (3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria, i.e. those in:  
 
Annex 2:  Green Box:  General Services, (d) ex tension and advisory services, transfer of the 
results of research;  A state non-for-profit orga nization implements services related to special 
measures for adaptation of the results of breed development.  
 
(4) Cost of measure:  41.5 million Drams 
 
 
(5) Date of entry into effect:  1 January 2004  
 
 
(6) Period of application:  Calendar year 2004  
 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  ARMENIA  
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
 
 
(1) Full title of measure:  Assessment of insurance risks in agriculture 
 
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference:  State Budget (10.07.08)  
  (3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria, i.e. those in:  
 
Annex 2:  Green Box:  General Services, (a) research, (d) extension and advisory services, transfer of the results of research;  A state non -for-profit organization implements risk studies 
and assessment for introducing insurance practice in agriculture, transfers the results to the 
interested bodies, and conducts consulting.  
 
(4) Cost of measure:  40 million Drams  
 
 (5) Date of entry into effect:  1 January 2004  
 
 
(6) Period of application:  Calendar year 2004  
  
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  ARMENIA  
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
 
 
(1) Full title of measure:  Numbering and registration of agricultural animals 
 
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference:  State Budget (10.07.09)  
  (3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria, i.e. those in:  
 
Annex 2:  Green Box:  General Services, (e) inspection services;  A state non-for-profit organization implements control over the optim um quantity, variety, and health care of 
agricultural animals through their registration and numbering.  
 
(4) Cost of measure:  85 million Drams 
 
 
(5) Date of entry into effect:  1 January 2004  
 
 
(6) Period of application:  Calendar year 2004  
 
 (7) Products to principally benefi t (if any individual product(s)):  No individual product 
 
 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  AUSTRALIA  
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
(1) Full title of measure:   Exceptional Circumstances Relief Payment 
(2) Domestic legislation:   Farm Household Support Amendment Bill 1997 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:   
Income support payment to farm families in areas deemed to be undergoing exceptional 
circumstances. 
 This program is part of the new integrat ed package of assistance to farmers and rural 
communities  entitled Agriculture - Advancing Australia . 
The program is exempt from the reduction commitment consistent with paragraph 8  - 
Payments for relief from natural disasters - of Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture.  
(4) Cost of measure:   N/A 
(5) Date of entry into effect:   1 December 1997 
(6) Period of application:   Ongoing 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s) ):    
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  AUSTRALIA  
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
(1) Full title of measure:   Farm Management Deposits Scheme 
(2) Domestic legislation:   Farm Management Deposits Bill 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:     
The measure aims to provide help to primary producers to build on their business 
management knowledge and expe rience and to provide improved financial tools which 
enhance primary producers’ capacity to manage  the significant climatic and price risks 
inherent in farming as well as to promote greater self reliance. 
This program is part of the new integrated  package of assistance to farmers and rural 
communities entitled Agriculture – Advancing Australia . 
The program is exempt from the reduction commitment consistent with paragraph 7 – 
Government financial participation in income insurance and income safety-net programs – of 
Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture. 
(4) Cost of measure:   A$ 60 million over 3 years 
(5) Date of entry into effect:   From Royal Assent (during 1998) 
(6) Period of application:   Three years 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s) ):  
 This measure is not product specific.  TN/AG/S/10 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  AUSTRALIA  
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
(1) Full title of measure:   Infrastructure Service of the Northern Territory 
(2) Domestic legislation:   Nil 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:   
Aims to co-ordinate the provision of infrastruct ure essential for the development of Northern 
Territory primary industries and to attract new investments to the NT.  This covers 
infrastructure development requirement for th e Ord Irrigation project, the Katherin/Douglas 
and Strurt Plateau region development. 
The program is exempt from the reduction comm itment consistent with  paragraph 2  (g) – 
Infrastructural services – of Annex 2 of the  Agreement on Agriculture. 
(4) Cost of measure:   A$ 0.48 million 
(5) Date of entry into effect:   1996-1997 
(6) Period of application:   Ongoing 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s) ):    
 Irrigated cropping (e.g. maize, peanuts, cotton, hay, pasture seeds) and horticultural 
 products grown in the Northern Territory of Australia. 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT: AUSTRALIA  
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
(1) Full title of measure:   National Weeds Programme. 
(2) Domestic legislation:   Natural Heritage Trust Act 1997.  
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:   
 
The National Weeds Program  is an initiative of the Natural Heritage Trust aimed at helping 
reduce the impact of weeds on the environmen t and agricultural production.  Through the 
program, the Commonwealth is assisting States, local government and landholders to manage 
the impact of weeds on the environment and ag ricultural production.  This is to be done 
through the implementation of key activities of th e National Weeds Strategy.  As part of this 
strategy, funds have been used  to develop and implement a national Weed Risk Assessment 
procedure to prevent new weed species entering Australia.  Funds are also provided to 
promote awareness of weed issues in the community. 
 The majority of funds will be provided to ac tivities identified under the national strategies for 
the twenty Weeds of National Significance.  Activities will put in place mechanisms to 
prevent the further spread of these weeds and coordinate community co ntrol programs.  The 
National Weeds Program is administered jointly by the Department of Agriculture Fisheries 
and Forestry Australia (AFFA) and Environment Australia (EA), and is delivered through the 
Natural Heritage Trust.   AFFA administers $18.5 million, which will be allocated primarily 
to agricultural and forestry weeds and Envir onment Australia has $10 million, primarily for 
environmental weeds.  
The program is exempt from the reduction commitm ent consistent with pa ragraph 2 (b) – Pest 
and disease control – of Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture. 
4) Cost of measure:   $28.5 million over a six-year period. 
(5) Date of entry into effect:   1 July 1997. 
(6) Period of application:   Six years. 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s)):   The benefit of the National 
Weeds Program covers all agricultural products. 
  
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT: AUSTRALIA  
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
(1) Full title of measure:  Riverland Rural Partnership Program 
(2) Domestic legislation:  Rural Adjustment Act 1992  
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:    
 The objective of the Program is to facilitate rural adjustment, which contributes to the long-
term viability of farm business enterprises through encouraging the preparation of business 
plans and increased farm productivity and re development. The Program also facilitates 
primary producers accessing courses and/or programs to improve their technical and managerial skills and supports the development of export markets for the Riverland regional 
produce. 
 Assistance is available to all primary producer s who have operated a farm business enterprise 
within the Riverland region in South Australia  prior to the commencement of the Program.  
Application for assistance must also include a completed farm business plan. 
  The program is exempt from the reduction commi tment consistent with  Annex 2 paragraph 13 
- payments under regional assistance programs. 
(4) Cost of measure:   $2.50 million 
(5) Date of entry into effect:  16 September 1998 
(6) Period of application:  3 years  
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s) ):  
 All primary producers are eligible for assistance, the dominant industries in the region are 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT: AUSTRALIA  
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
(1)  Full title of measure:  Exceptional Circumstances Relief Payment (ECRP) 
(2) Domestic legislation:  Farm Household Support Amendment Act 1997  
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:   
 
 Exceptional Circumstances Relief Payments (ECRP ) is only available following a declaration 
of "exceptional circumstances" (EC) such  as severe droughts by the Commonwealth 
Government.  The nature of the assessment pr ocess imposes rigorous tests to determine that 
the impact of the event on production is rare, severe and prolonged.  ECRP assists only those farmers in a declared exceptional circumstances area who need help meeting living expenses 
for the farm family as a result of the rare and severe event impacting on their income.  The 
ECRP is available to eligible producers during the 12 months an area is EC declared, and for 
a further 12-month recovery period after the d eclaration is revoked.  Eligible farmers can 
therefore have access to the ECRP for up to 24 months.   
  To be eligible for assistance farmers need to obtain a certificate demonstrating they are within 
a declared EC area and they must meet a strict income and assets test. 
 
 The program is exempt from the reduction co mmitment consistent with Annex 2 criteria 8 - 
payments for relief from natural disasters. 
(4) Cost of measure:  Varies depending on the number of EC declarations at any one time.  An 
average of $64.4 million per year 1994/95 – 2000/2001 
(5) Date of entry into effect:  1 December 1997 
(6) Period of application: Ongoing  
(7) Products to principally benefi t (if any individual product(s) ):  Measure is not product-
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT: AUSTRALIA  
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
(1) Full title of measure: Emergency Management of Animal Disease Incursions 
(2) Domestic legislation:  nil 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:   
 Under the Commonwealth–States Cost-Sharing Agreement for the eradication of certain 
exotic animal diseases, the Commonwealth contributes 50 % of the eradication and associated 
control costs and the States/Territories contribute the remaining 50% on a  pro rata  basis.  
The Agreement was invoked to cover the costs of eradication of outbreaks of virulent 
Newcastle disease in poultry.  Eligible costs include the costs of animal depopulation, 
disinfection, compensation for stock and property destroyed and disease surveillance. 
 This program is exempt from the reduction commi tment consistent with paragraph 8 – natural 
disaster relief – of Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture.  
(4) Cost of measure:   Expected to be $28.88 million.  
(5) Date of entry into effect:  Following the first outbreak of virulent Newcastle disease in 
September 1998. 
(6) Period of application: The Agreement is invoked to cover outbreaks of virulent Newcastle 
disease as the need arises. 
(7) Products to principally benefi t (if any individual product(s) ):  Chicken meat and egg 
industries. 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  AUSTRALIA  
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
(1) Full title of measure:   ACT Rural Conservation Fund 
(2) Domestic legislation:   Nil 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:  
The Rural Conservation Fund is a financial assi stance scheme for projects on leased rural land 
that address conservation of biodiversity.  E ligibility for funding assistance is assessed against 
prescribed criteria. In particular, projects ar e assessed against their potential to make a 
contribution to conservation of the biodiversity of  the Australian Capital Territory.  Particular 
attention is given to the degree to which they contribute: 
- protection or management of hab itat links or remnant vegetation; 
- the conservation requirements of a thr eatened species or ecological community; 
- protection or management of an aquatic ecosystem; 
- determining the extent, significance or conditi on of an element of the natural biodiversity 
of the ACT;  or 
- promotion of conservation of biodiversity on leased rural land. 
 
The program is exempt from reduction commitments  consistent with pa ragraph 12 - Payments 
under environmental programs– of Anne x 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture. 
(4) Cost of measure:  $250,000 per annum  
(5) Date of entry into effect:   May 2000 
(6) Period of application:   Ongoing 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s)):  All agricultural products 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  AUSTRALIA  
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
(1) Full title of measure:   Central North East South Australia Farm Assistance Program 
(CNEFAP) 
(2) Domestic legislation:  Nil 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:   
 
The program was developed in response to long- term structural impediments to productivity 
improvements, competitiveness and viability of farm businesses associated with drought, land degradation, small property size and inability to  switch enterprises from pastoral activities.  
The CNEFAP aims to facilitate structural adjust ment in the rural sector, to enhance viability 
of farm business enterprises in the designated Ce ntral North East region of South Australia.  It 
encourages sustainable long-term profitab ility, viability and innovation through the 
preparation of business plans, increased farm pr oductivity, grasshopper and locust control and 
research into alternative farming methods. 
 
The Program is open to approxi mately 350 primary producers in the Central North East 
region of South Australia.  Assistance is offere d for a range of activities including preparation 
of business plans that identify long term viability  and options for development or change in 
their business and training needs; new projects to increase farm viability or sustainability 
where the primary producer has an approved bus iness plan which indicates the viability of the 
project; on-farm infrastructure; and identifi cation and development of information on 
economic and ecological opportunities for alternative farming enterprises and best practice in 
the region. 
 
The program is exempt from reduction commitments  consistent with para graph 13 - Payments 
under regional assistance programs– of A nnex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture. 
(4) Cost of measure:  Total Program funding is $4.05m, comprising a Commonwealth 
contribution of $2.0m and South Au stralian contribution of $2.05m. 
(5) Date of entry into effect:   14 August 2000 
(6) Period of application:   3 years 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  AUSTRALIA  
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
(1) Full title of measure:   Agriculture Advancing Au stralia (AAA)-Farm Help 
(2) Domestic legislation:   Farm Household Support Act 1992 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:   
The aim of Farm Help, formerly the Farm Family  Restart Scheme (FFRS), is consistent with 
the aims of FFRS but provides some minor changes as well as a name change.  It provides 
welfare support to farm families who are e xperiencing financial difficulties; provides 
adjustment assistance to farmer s who wish to leave the industry; and gives farmers access to 
professional advice on the further viability of their business and on employment opportunities if they choose to exit the industry.  Farm Help  extends the cut-off for application for income 
support and the re-establishment grant from that  available under FFRS.  The measure also 
adds a retraining component for re-establishment gr ant recipients to develop skills for work in 
other industries; and administrative support for farmers assessed as being non-viable to 
develop a ‘pathways plan' to plan the farm family's future whether on or off the farm. 
The Income Support component of the program is exempt from reduction commitments 
consistent with paragraph 6 – decoupled income support; the re-establishment component of 
the program is exempt from reduction commitment s consistent with para graph 9 – structural 
adjustment assistance provided through produ cer retirement; the re-training component is 
exempt from reduction commitments consistent with paragraph 2 (c) - training services; and 
the professional advice component of the program is exempt from reduction commitments consistent with paragraph 2 (d) - extensi on and advisory services - of Annex 2 of the 
Agreement on Agriculture. 
(4) Cost of measure:   $111.2 million over 3 years 
(5) Date of entry into effect:   1 July 2000 
(6) Period of application:   Applications close 30 November 2003 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  AUSTRALIA  
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
(1) Full title of measure:   Great Artesian Basin Sustainability Initiative 
(2) Domestic legislation:  Nil 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:   
Provision of $31.8 million over 5 years to fa cilitate substantial progress in restoring 
groundwater pressures in strategic areas of the Great Artesian Basin. 
Program funds will be used primarily to assi st bore rehabilitation, with supplementary 
incentives being made available for replacement of open drains with piping.  These activities 
will be funded in partnership with State/Territo ry Governments and water users, and managed 
to extract maximum leverage in complementary measures necessary to ensure lasting change 
in attitudes and water use and grazing manage ment practices, consistent with inter-
governmental commitments to water reform. 
The program is exempt from reduction commitmen ts consistent with paragraph 2 – General 
Services, infrastructure – of Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture. 
(4) Cost of measure:   $31.8m 
(5) Date of entry into effect:   1 July 1999 
(6) Period of application:   5 years 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  AUSTRALIA  
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
(1) Full title of measure:   Loxton Irrigation Scheme  (LIS) Refurbishment 
(2) Domestic legislation:  War Service Land Settlement Agreements Act 1945; States Grants 
(War Service Lands Settlement) Act 1952 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:   
 The Loxton Irrigation Scheme (LIS) was established in the period 1946-1956 as part of the 
War Service Land Settlement (WSLS) Scheme fo r soldier settlers following World War II.  
Under the WSLS arrangements, the Commonwealth  provided funds for the acquisition and 
development of the land and the construction of  the irrigation system.  South Australia was 
responsible for the on-ground administration. 
The Commonwealth and the State of South Australia  agreed to the refurbishment of the LIS.  
The LIS Refurbishment involves replacing ope n channel with pipeline and providing 
high-pressure water supplies to irrigators.  The project will result in considerable 
environmental benefits for the Riverland region in South Australia.  The project complies with the Council of Australian Government (COAG) Water Reform Requirements. 
The program is exempt from reducti on commitments consistent with 
paragraph 2 (g) - General Services, infrastructural services – of Annex 2 of the Agreement on 
Agriculture. 
(4) Cost of measure:  The Commonwealth Government will commit $13.629 million and the 
State Government and growers to contribute at least $20.52 million over the same period. 
(5) Date of entry into effect:   1 July 2000 
(6) Period of application:   2 years 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  AUSTRALIA  
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
(1) Full title of measure:   Assistance to producers in Excep tional Circumstances Areas in the 
Central Highlands and Southern Midlands Muni cipalities of Tasmania to maintain breeding 
stock. 
(2) Domestic legislation:  Nil 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:   
Payments are made to farmers located in th e drought areas of the Central Highlands and 
Southern Midlands of Tasmania to maintain  their breeding stock in drought conditions. 
Applicant must be certified as being in an Exceptional Circumstances declared area. In 
addition applicants are required to provide evidence of undertaking activities to maintain 
breeding stock before payments are reimburse d up to a maximum of $1500 per enterprise.  
The program is exempt from reduction commitm ents consistent with  paragraph 8 – Relief 
from natural disasters – of Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture. 
(4) Cost of measure:   $124,560 
(5) Date of entry into effect:   25 May 2000 
(6) Period of application:   25 May 2000 – 31 December 2001 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s)):   All rural producers. TN/AG/S/10 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  AUSTRALIA  
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
(1) Full title of measure:   National Action Plan for Salinity and Water Quality 
(2) Domestic legislation:  Nil 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:   
The National Action Plan for Salinity and Wate r Quality will support regional communities 
and landholders to undertake targeted action in 21 catchments or regions which are 
significantly affected by high levels of salinit y.  Key objectives of the Action Plan are to: 
• prevent, stabilise and reverse trends in dryl and salinity affecting the sustainability of 
production, ensure the conservation of biological diversity and the viability of our infrastructure 
• improve water quality and secure reliable a llocations for human uses, industry and the 
environment. 
Regions/catchments will develop integrated na tural resource management plans which are 
expected to incorporate targets to achieve iden tified outcomes.  These plans will be accredited 
by the government as a basis for future action to manage salinity and water quality issues, as 
well as activities such as capacity building a nd development of pilot schemes for market-
based measures.  
The program is exempt from reducti on commitments consistent with 
paragraph 2 (d) - General Services, Extension and advisory services; and 
paragraph 2 (g) - infrastructure services – of Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture. 
(4) Cost of measure:   $700 million Commonwealth funding (to be matched by $700 million 
from State governments) 
(5) Date of entry into effect:   3 November 2000 
(6) Period of application:   Seven years 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  AUSTRALIA  
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
(1) Full title of measure:   Development Incentive Scheme (Queensland) 
(2) Domestic legislation:  Nil 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:   
The scheme is designed to encourage individua l landholders to undertake commercially and 
ecologically sustainable irrigation practices.  The scheme provides 22.5% (up to a maximum 
of $150,000) of eligible costs of constructi on of new water storages for irrigation purposes 
costing $200,000 or more.  It is designed to act as a catalyst to promote the development of significant sized on-farm water storage for irrigation that is both ecologically and commercially sustainable, and to promote th e development of significant sized storages on 
productive land in areas where there are limited opportunities for construction of major public 
water supply infrastructure.  
Costs eligible for payments in clude those associated with prel iminary design to ensure the 
overall development proposal is commercially a nd ecologically sustainable, dam design, land 
and water management plans, cash flow analysis and certification. The costs of land clearing and development of the area to be irrigated, and purchase of water distribution and application 
equipment are not covered by the payment.  Fu rthermore, no production is required to receive 
the payment and it is paid in three equal annual instalments.  
The program is exempt from reduction commitments  consistent with paragraph 6 - Decoupled 
Income Support - of Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture. 
(4) Cost of measure:  $8.8 million 
(5) Date of entry into effect:   October 1997 
(6) Period of application:   Until 30 June 2003 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  AUSTRALIA  
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
(1) Full title of measure:   Dairy Exit Program 
(2) Domestic legislation:  Farm Household Support Act 1992 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:   
The Dairy Exit Program (DEP) is part of the Federal Government's Dairy Industry 
Adjustment Package (DIAP) aimed at helping da iry farmers in the transition to a deregulated 
market from 1 July 2000.  Centrelink admini sters DEP on behalf of  the Department of 
Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry-Australia.  
This program provides time limited access to a gr ant of up to $45,000 to eligible farmers in 
the dairy industry who decide to leave farming.  A retraining grant is also available to eligible 
farmers to assist them in finding an alte rnative career after they exit farming. 
This payment may be taken as an alternative to a Dairy Structural Adjustment Payment 
entitlement.  The grant is only payable on sale of the farm and all farming assets.  The Dairy 
Exit payment is subject to an assets test on the sale of the farm.  
Claiming is done in two parts:  
• an initial application for DEP which must  be lodged before 1 July 2002;  and 
• after the sale of the farm, a 'Claim After Sa le' form must be lodged within 12 months of 
applying for the DEP and before 1 October 2003. 
Farmers who receive this grant can also access a retraining grant of $3 500 to assist them in 
finding an alternative career after they exit farming. 
Qualification requirements for the DEP are simila r to those of the re-establishment grant paid 
under the Agriculture - Advancing Australia ( AAA) Farm Help - Supporting Families through 
Change program.  
This program is exempt from the reduction commitment consistent with 
paragraph 9 - structural adjustment assistan ce provided through producer retirement – of 
Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture. 
(4) Cost of measure:   $30 million allocated for the duration of the program. 
(5) Date of entry into effect:   1 July 2000. 
(6) Period of application:   2 years 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  AUSTRALIA  
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
(1) Full title of measure:   Plague Grasshopper and Locust Control (South Australia) 
(2) Domestic legislation:   Noxious Insect Act 1934 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:   
Assistance is provided to control significant ‘ outbreaks’ of plague grasshopper and locusts.  
Funding activities include insecticide purchase, plane and helicopter hire for spraying and 
surveillance, salaries and administration. 
The program is exempt from reducti on commitments consistent with 
paragraph 2 (b) - General Services, Pest and disease control – of Annex 2 of the Agreement 
on Agriculture. 
(4) Cost of measure:  $6.484m in 2000/2001 
(5) Date of entry into effect:   1934 
(6) Period of application:  Ongoing as required during plague occurrences 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s) ):  Horticultural and 
Agricultural Crops 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  AUSTRALIA  
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
(1) Full title of measure:   WEST 2000 Plus Program 
(2) Domestic legislation:  Rural Adjustment Act 1992 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:   
The program was developed in response to long -term structural impediments to productivity 
improvements, competitiveness and viability of farm businesses associated with drought, land 
degradation, small property size and inability to switch enterprises from pastoral activities.  The 
Program is open to all landholders in the w estern Division of NSW and aims to help 
landholders improve their economic performance,  business and management skills and, where 
possible, develop alternative industries. The pr ogram also aims to c ontribute to the better 
management of the natural resource base in the region.   Assistance is offered for improving the 
business, management and technical skills of  landholders; establishment of alternative 
industries and funding for other activities that  facilitate the provision of information, 
networking and advice on alternative industry opportunities; undertaking specific natural resource management activities; facilitation of rural restructuring and ensuring landholders 
have access to adequate counselling support  
The program is exempt from reduction commitment s consistent with pa ragraph 13 – Payments 
under regional assistance programs – of A nnex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture. 
(4) Cost of measure:  $5.912m of Commonwealth funds over three years.  This contribution is to 
be matched by the NSW Government.  Total Program funding is $11.825m. 
(5) Date of entry into effect:   12 December 2000 
(6) Period of application:   3 years 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s) ):   All agricultural products 
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Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
(1) Full title of measure: Safe and Ethical Food and Fibre Systems 
(2) Domestic legislation:  Animal Care and Protection Act 2001 
   Agricultural Standards Act 1994 
   Chemical Usage(Agricultura l and Veterinary) Control Act 1988 
   Animal Care and Protection Act 2001    Agricultural Chemicals Distribution and Control Act 1966  
   Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals ( Queensland ) Act 1994 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria: 
 
The Queensland State government provides produc t integrity and animal welfare services in 
the following categories: 
• Animal welfare and animal ethics systems:  Develop policies and implement 
compliance systems relating to animal care and protection. 
 
• Chemical and contaminant risk systems:  Undertake analysis of agri-chemical 
impacts, and implement control and co mpliance systems on use of Agricultural 
and Veterinary chemicals and environm ental contaminants of food and fibre 
products. 
 
• Food safety policy and risk analysis system s:  Develop policies, legislations and 
compliance systems for food safety in the production sector. 
The programme is exempt from reduction commit ments consistent with paragraph 2(e) -
inspection services - of Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture. 
(4) Cost of measure:   Annual allocation 
(5) Date of entry into effect:   Ongoing 
(6) Period of application:   Ongoing 
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Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
(1) Full title of measure: Biosecurity Protection Services 
(2) Domestic legislation:  Stock Act 1915 
   Exotic Diseases in Animals Act 1981 
   Apiaries Act 1982    Plant Protection Act 1989 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria: 
 
Biosecurity Protection Services are provided by the Queensland State government for pest 
and disease control.  The services fall into three categories: 
• Pest and disease surveillance:  Provide information on the animal and plant 
health status of Queensland through analysis and reporting systems. 
 
• Response systems:  Develop emergency r esponse capability to rapidly detect and 
initiate coordinated responses to significant pests and diseases of animals and plants. 
 
• Product Integrity:  Develop and im plement systems for product tracing 
mechanisms in particular industries to  meet legitimate SPS requirements of 
importing countries. 
The programme is exempt from reduction commitmen ts consistent with pa ragraph 2(b) - pest 
and disease control - of Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture. 
(4) Cost of measure:   Annual allocation 
(5) Date of entry into effect:   Ongoing 
(6) Period of application:   Ongoing 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  AUSTRALIA  
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
(1) Full title of measure: Building a National Approach to Animal and Plant Health 
(2) Domestic legislation: Nil 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria: 
 
Building a National Approach to Animal and Plant Health is a Commonwealth Government 
measure aimed at developing programmes to im prove Australia's animal and plant health 
infrastructure, and to strengthen pest and disease prevention and emergency response 
capacities.  Funds are provided under Agreements to two industry-government associations (Animal 
Health Australia and Plant Health Australia ) and a government research and development 
corporation (Fisheries Research and Developmen t Corporation) for delivery of animal, plant 
and aquatic animal pest and disease programmes.   The programme is exempt from reduction commitm ents consistent with paragraph 2(b) – 
General Services, pest and disease control – of  Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture. 
(4) Cost of measure:  $22.3 million over 4 years 
(5) Date of entry into effect:   1 July 2000 
(6) Period of application:  Four years to 30 June 2004 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s)):  All rural producers. 
 
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Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
(1) Full title of measure:   Beef Australia 2003 
(2) Domestic legislation:   Nil 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:   
Under this Commonwealth Government measure , a one-time grant was provided to Beef 
Australia Inc, an association formed for the purpose of running beef cattle industry expositions, to assist it to stage Beef Australia 2003.   
The program is exempt from reduction commitm ents consistent with paragraph 2 (f) – 
General Services, marketing a nd promotion – of Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture.  
(4) Cost of measure:   Up to A$2.2 million 
(5) Date of entry into effect:   12 April 2002 
(6) Period of application:   1 year 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s) ):  
Beef cattle. 
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Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
(1) Full title of measure:   Farm Business Support Grant – 2002/03 drought 
(2) Domestic legislation:   Nil 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:   
This Victorian State Government program was developed following the Victorian Government’s 
recognition of the prolonged adverse seasonal cond itions suffered by farmers as a result of the 
2002-03 drought.  
To be eligible for assistance, applicants were requi red to meet strict eligibility criteria. Only those 
applicants located in a specific Government decl ared drought afflicted ar ea were eligible for 
assistance. These applicants were required to demonstrate a reduction in gross income of at least 33% due to dry seasonal conditions.  
The amount of assistance granted to successful applican ts was limited to up to a maximum of $20,000 
per farming enterprise.  
The program is exempt from reduction commitment s consistent with para graph 8 – Payments for 
relief from natural disasters – of Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture.  
(4) Cost of measure:   Up to A$50 million 
(5) Date of entry into effect:   1 October 2002 
(6) Period of application:   until 30 June 2003 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s) ):   
 
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Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
(1) Full title of measure:   Gracemere Saleyards Exhibition Centre 
(2) Domestic legislation:   Nil 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:   
 Under this Commonwealth Government measu re, a one-time grant was provided to the 
Rockhampton District Saleyards Board to design and construct a stud exhibition centre.  The centre will also be used for non- agriculture related activities. 
 The program is exempt from reduction commi tments consistent w ith paragraph 2 (g) – 
General Services, infrastructural services – of Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture.  
 (4) Cost of measure:   Up to A$3.5 million 
(5) Date of entry into effect:   15 April 2002 
(6) Period of application:   1 year 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s) ):   
 Beef cattle and livestock, and horses. 
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Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
(1) Full title of measure:   National Food Industry Strategy  
(2) Domestic legislation:   Nil 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:   
This Commonwealth Government measure aims to build food industr y skills and knowledge, 
improve innovation, increase research and de velopment and establish a course for food 
business managers. The program is widely ava ilable to all food in dustry participants. 
Under this measure, funding is provided on a ma tching basis for demonstration projects and 
innovation activities that meet the eligibility criteria. Grant funding has also been provided for the development of research and development centres and for the establishment of a national 
food industry management devel opment course that will provide training to managers in the 
food industry business. 
The program is exempt from reduction commitm ents consistent with  paragraph 2 (c) – 
General Services, training – of Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture. 
(4) Cost of measure:   Up to A$63.2 million 
(5) Date of entry into effect:   1 July 2002 
(6) Period of application:   5 years 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s) ):   
 
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Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
(1) Full title of measure:   Post bushfire assistance 
(2) Domestic legislation:   Nil 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:   
 
 This assistance program was developed in respon se to the emergency situation declared by the 
Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Government following the January 2003 ACT bushfires. 
Assistance was provided to farm families and farm businesses seriously affected by the 
bushfires. Fire affected families received fodder freight subsidies and assistance with 
removing the remains of buildings destroyed by fire. The ACT Government also facilitated repairs to fire damaged roadside fencing to  prevent stock from straying onto roads causing a 
safety hazard. 
The program is exempt from reduction commitments  consistent with pa ragraph 8 – Payments 
for relief from natural disasters – of A nnex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture.  
(4) Cost of measure:   Up to A$1.4 million 
(5) Date of entry into effect:   January 2003 
(6) Period of application:   January to August 2003 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s) ):   
 
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Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
(1) Full title of measure:   Reduction in Australian Quarantine Inspection Service 
(AQIS) fees and charges 
(2) Domestic legislation:   Nil 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:   
Under this measure, the Commonwealth Governme nt has agreed for a limited time to fully 
recover the fees and charges for inspection ser vices provided by AQIS to all agricultural and 
rural commodities. 
The program is exempt from reduction commitm ents consistent with  paragraph 2 (e) – 
General Services, inspection services – of Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture. 
(4) Cost of measure:   Up to A$109.3 million  
(5) Date of entry into effect:   1 November 2001 
(6) Period of application:   4 years 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s) ):   
 
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Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
(1) Full title of measure:   South Australian Government Drought Assistance Program 
(2) Domestic legislation:  Nil 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:   
Under this South Australian State Government measure, grants are available to farm 
businesses and rural communities suffering as a result of ongoing adverse climatic difficulty. 
Only those applicants located in  a specific Government declar ed drought afflicted area are 
eligible for assistance.  Eligibility includes a reduction of at least 40% in annual average 
income in 2001 and 2002. 
Eligible farmers may receive up to A$10, 000 per farm business for reseeding crops, 
restocking and for cartage for domestic water s upplies.  Support is also provided for rural 
counselling, financial advice and mediation, trai ning to help farmers manage for drought and 
other adverse conditions. 
This measure also made available grants of up to A$5,000 to rural community groups to 
undertake activities focused on managing drought in their rural community. 
The program is exempt from reduction commitments  consistent with pa ragraph 8 – Payments 
for relief from natural disasters – of A nnex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture. 
(4) Cost of measure:   Up to A$5 million 
(5) Date of entry into effect:   October 2002 
(6) Period of application:   until June 2005 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s)):      
 Measure is non product specific. 
 
 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:   CANADA  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
  
 
 (1)Full title of measure:  
 
Alberta Farm Income Disaster Program (FIDP). 
 
(2)Domestic legislation reference:  
 
This program is given effect under the Agriculture Financial Services Act of Alberta  (1993). 
 
(3)Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:  
 
The Government of Alberta has implemented a wh ole farm income based safety net for Alberta 
producers called the “Farm Income Di saster Program" (FIDP).  This  program was carefully designed 
to meet the criteria of Annex 2 of the WTO Agreem ent on Agriculture.  It includes all agricultural 
commodities and is designed to work closely with the Canadian farm income tax system.  FIDP provides a measure of stability against large shor t-term declines in a farm’s program margin.  
Program margin is defined as the difference between allowable farm revenue and expenses.  FIDP 
uses a three year moving average to calculate e ligibility for payment and therefore will not support 
long term declines in farm incomes. 
 
Off-farm income is not included in allowable re venue.  Only revenues associated with primary 
agriculture are included as allowable revenue.  Certain farm expenses are excluded from the calculation in order to ensure that FIDP does not influence farm production and purchase decisions.  
Eligible expenses include all fa rm expenses eligible for deductio n under Canada's farm income tax 
rules except interest, rent, property taxes, machin ery rental, depreciation, land clearing, levelling, 
draining, and non-arms' length salari es.  These exclusions minimize  capitalization into land and 
machinery values.  For example, in order to ensure  that the program does not influence “buy” versus 
“rent” decisions for farm machinery, both rental costs and depreciation are excluded from the 
calculation. 
 The first year of the program is the 1995 tax year.  Eligibility is based on the preceding three year 
average (1992-1994).  In order to ensure that paymen ts are based on all reve nue and expenses related 
to the producer’s tax year, variou s adjustments are made to the program margin.  For example, 
deferred income is added to the program margin in the claim year.  This ensures that a producer 
cannot increase his FIDP payment by deferring income.  Other adjustments to expenses and 
inventory are also made to ensure that only revenues and expenses for the claim year are included in the calculation of the program margin.  Any crop in surance payment is included as revenue in FIDP. 
 FIDP is a voluntary program with no premium charge s.  An administration charge is levied on all 
applications.  FIDP covers losses in program ma rgin between 0 and 70 percent only.  Negative 
margins are not covered under FIDP.  FIDP conforms to the following basic criteria of Paragraph 1 of Annex 2 of the Agreement on 
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a)  FIDP is provided through a publicly-funde d government program not involving transfers from 
consumers; and 
 b)  FIDP does not have the effect of  providing price support to producers. 
 
In addition, it meets the policy specific criteria  of Paragraph 7 of Anne x 2 of the Agreement on 
Agriculture, for direct payments to producers under government financial participation in income 
insurance and income safety net programs:  
a)  Eligibility for payments under FIDP is determined solely by an income loss.  If an applicant's 
current year program margin (defined as the difference between allowable farm revenue and expenses) falls below 70 percent of the reference margin (defined as the average of the previous three years' program margins), th e applicant is eligible to make  a claim.  Any producer meeting 
this condition is eligible to r eceive payments under FIDP.  Paym ents are only made to bring a 
producer's income up to 70 percent of his reference margin. 
 
b)  FIDP payments will always co mpensate for less than 70 percent of the producer's income loss.   
  
c)  FIDP payments relate solely to farm income.  Payments do not relate to  the type or volume of 
production (including livestock units) undertaken by  producers or to the prices, domestic or 
international, applying to such production or to the factors of production employed. 
 
d)  Where a producer receives in the same year pa yments under FIDP and crop insurance, the total of 
such payments will be less than 100 percent of th e producer's total loss.  Other program payments 
are accounted for as revenue for the purposes of the program margin calculation under FIDP.  As 
a result, the FIDP will not provide an incremen tal benefit to producers beyond the 70 percent 
reference margin. 
 
(4)Cost of measure:  
 
Payments under FIDP will not exceed $200 million in any fiscal year (April 1st to March 31st).  For 
the 1995 taxation year, the Governme nt of Alberta projects that payments will not exceed $74 
million. 
 
(5)Date of entry into effect:  
 
FIDP came into effect for the 1995 taxation year (def ined as a financial year for a producer that ends 
at any time in 1995). 
 
(6)Period of application: 
 
For the 1995 taxation year, complete applicatio ns must be submitted by September 30, 1996, 
although producers must indicate their intention to make a claim by July 31, 1996.  The program is 
on-going. 
 
(7)Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s)):  
 
FIDP is a whole farm income sa fety net program.  All producers of  all agricultural commodities are 
eligible.
 
 
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Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
__________________________________________________________________________________ 
 
(1) Full title of measure:  
 
 Prince Edward Island Agricultural Disaster Insurance Program 
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference:  
 
This programme is given effect under the Agri cultural Insurance Act, R.S.P.E.I. 1994, of 
Prince Edward Island 
 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:  
 
The Government of Prince Edward Island has im plemented a whole farm income based safety 
net for Prince Edward Island producers called the Agricultural Disaster Insurance Program 
(ADIP).  This programme was carefully designed to meet the criteria of Annex 2, 
paragraph 7, of the WTO Agreement on Agricultu re.  It was also designed to work closely 
with the Canadian farm income tax system and includes all agricultural commodities.  ADIP 
provides a measure of stability against large short-term declines in a farm's programme 
margin.  Programme margin is defined as the difference between allowa ble farm revenue and 
expenses.  ADIP uses a three-year moving aver age to calculate eligibility for payment and 
therefore will not support long te rm declines in farm incomes. 
 
Only revenues associated with primary agricu lture production are included as allowable 
revenue.  Off-farm income is not included in allowable revenue.  Certain farm expenses are 
excluded from the calculation in order to en sure that ADIP does not influence farm 
production and purchase decisions.  Eligible expe nses include all farm expenses eligible for 
deduction under Canada's farm income tax rules except items such as interest, rent, property 
taxes, machinery rental, land clearing, levelling and draining, optional inventory adjustments, 
mandatory inventory adjustments, allowance on eligible capital property, and capital cost 
allowance.  These exclusions minimize capita lization into land and machinery values.  For 
example, in order to ensure that the programme  does not influence buy versus rent decisions 
for farm machinery, both rental costs and depreciation are excluded from the calculation. 
 
The first year of the programme is the 1995 tax year (defined as a financial year for a 
producer that ends at any time in 1995).  El igibility is based on the preceding three year 
average (1992-1994).  In order to ensure that pa yments are based on all revenue and expenses 
related to the producer's tax year, various adju stments are made to the programme margin.  
For example, deferred income is added to the programme margin in the claim year.  This 
ensures that a producer cannot increase his ADIP payment by deferring income.  Similar adjustments for changes in inventory, accounts receivable and accounts payable are also made to ensure that only revenues and expenses for th e claim year are included in the calculation of 
the programme margin. 
 
ADIP is a voluntary programme with no premium charges.  An administration charge is levied on all applications. 
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on Agriculture: 
   (a) ADIP is provided through a publ icly-funded government programme not 
 involving transfers from consumers;  and  
 
  (b) ADIP does not have the effect of providing price support to producers.  
In addition, it meets the policy specific criteri a of Paragraph 7 of Annex 2 of the Agreement 
on Agriculture, for direct payments to producer s under government financial participation in 
income insurance and income safety net programmes: 
   (a) Eligibility for payments under ADIP is based on a drastic reduction in the 
 programme margin for the farm as a whole.  If an applicant's current year  programme margin (defined as the diff erence between eligible farm income 
 and expenses) falls below 70 per cent of the reference margin (defined as the 
 average of the previous three years programme margin), the applicant is 
 eligible for a claim.  Any producer meeting this condition is eligible to 
 receive payments under ADIP.  
   (b) ADIP payments will always compen sate for less than 70 per cent of the 
 producer's income loss.  Payments are only made to bring a producer's 
 income up to 70 per cent of his reference margin.   
   (c) ADIP payments relate solely to farm  income.  Payments do not relate to the 
 type or volume of production (inc luding livestock units) undertaken by 
 producers or to the prices, domestic or international, applying to such 
 production or to the factors of production employed. 
   (d) Where a producer receives in the same year payments under this paragraph 
 and under paragraph 8, the total of su ch payments will be less than 100 per 
 cent of the producer's total loss.  Canada has not claimed any programmes 
 under paragraph 8.  
 
(4) Cost of measure:  
 
Payments under ADIP will not exceed $3 million in  any fiscal year (1 April to 31 March).  
 
(5) Date of entry into effect:  
 
ADIP came into effect for the 1995 taxation year (defined as a financial year for a producer 
that ends at any time in 1995). 
 (6) Period of application:  
 
The first year of the programme covered the 1995 taxation year with applications submitted 
by 30 September 1996.  Payments started in the 1996/97 fiscal year.  The programme is on-going. 
 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s)):  
 
ADIP is a whole farm income safety net pr ogramme.  All producers of all agricultural 
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Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
________________________________________________________________________________ 
 
(1) Full title of measure:  
  
 Contributions to the Canadian Broiler Hatching Egg Producers Association  
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference:  
 
 Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food Act     (3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:  
 
Funds are provided to the Canadian Broiler Hatching Egg Producer Association to fund  
university research on basic and applied st udies with broiler breeders and incubation 
management. 
 
The programme conforms to the general criteria of Paragraph 1 of Annex 2 of the Agreement 
on Agriculture: 
   (a) The programme is provided through a publicly funded government 
 programme not involving transfers from consumers;  and 
 
  (b) The programme does not have the effect of providing price support to 
 producers. 
  
In addition, it meets the policy specific crite ria of Paragraph 2(a) of Annex 2 of the 
Agreement on Agriculture under the General Se rvices category.  The programme provides 
funds for research and does not involve direct payments to producers or processors. 
 
(4) Cost of measure:  
 
Contribution of $100,000 per year for five years. 
 
(5) Date of entry into effect:  
 
The programme entered into effect in fiscal year 1996/97.  
 
(6) Period of application:  
 
The period of application is for five years commencing in fiscal year 1996/97 and terminating in fiscal year 2000/01.   
 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s)):  
 
Poultry industry. 
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Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:   
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
______________________________________________________________________________ 
 
(1) Full title of measure:  
 
 Nova Scotia Research & Developm ent Program for Grain and Forage 
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference:  
 
 Farm Income Protection Act, Sub section 12(5) (for federal payments) 
 Public Service Act (for provincial payments) 
 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:  
 
The Research and Development Program for Gr ain and Forage provides financial assistance 
to long term industry-supported grain and fora ge research.  Activities undertaken may include 
general research; extension and advisory project s; and, marketing and promotion projects.  
Recipients of funding typically would include research institutes and universities; consultants; 
and associations. 
 
The programme conforms to the general criteria of Paragraph 1 of Annex 2 of the Agreement 
on Agriculture: 
 
  (a) The programme is provided through a publicly funded government 
 programme not involving transfers from consumers;  and 
 
  (b) The programme does not have the effect of providing price support to 
 producers. 
  
In addition, it meets the policy specific crite ria under various sub-components of Paragraph 2 
of Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agricultu re under the General Services category.  
Expenditures under the programme do not invol ve direct payments to producers or 
processors. 
 
(4) Cost of measure:  
 
The total estimated cost of the programme is $500,000.  
 
(5) Date of entry into effect:  
 
The programme entered into effect on 28 October 1996.  
 
(6) Period of application:  
 
The programme will remain in effect until 31 March 2002.  
 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s)):  
 
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Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:   
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
_______________________________________________________________________________ 
 
(1) Full title of measure:  
  
 National Transition Scheme for Apples 
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference:  
 
 Farm Income Protection Act, Subsection 12(5)  Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food Act, Subsection 4(a) 
 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:  
 
In the province of Nova Scotia the National Transition Scheme for Apples is composed of 
two parts - a decoupled income support pa yment; and, a research and development 
component.  In the province of Quebec, the National Transition Scheme for Apples is 
composed solely of a decoupled income support payment.  The programme is to assist apple 
producers in Nova Scotia and Quebec to adjust to  the early termination of a price stabilization 
programme, the National Tripartite Stab ilization Program (NTSP) for apples. 
 
The decoupled income support payment is a one -time transition payment of $7.50/tonne for 
producers in Nova Scotia and $17/tonne for prod ucers in Quebec of eligible apples marketed 
in 1993 and 1994 crop years.  Eligible apples we re those meeting the definition of "apples" 
under the NTSP apple programme.    
 
The research and development component in Nova Scotia provides financial assistance for 
research and development projects to enhance the competitiveness of the apple industry.  
Activities include marketing and promotion project s; general and specific research; extension 
and advisory projects; and, training projects.  Recipients of funding typically would include 
research institutes and universities; consultants; and associations. 
 
The programme conforms to the general criteria of Paragraph 1 of Annex 2 of the Agreement 
on Agriculture: 
   (a) The programme is provided through a publicly funded government 
 programme not involving transfers from consumers;  and 
   (b) The programme does not have the effect of providing price support to  
   producers. 
 
The decoupled income support payment in both Nova Scotia and Quebec, meets the policy specific criteria of Paragraph 6 of A nnex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture: 
 
  (a) The eligibility for payment is b ased on the tonnes of eligible apples 
 marketed by each producer during the 1993 and 1994 crop years.  
     (b) The payment is not based on the type of volume of production in any year 
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  (c) The payment is based on a set ra te per tonne marketed in a historic 
 time period and does not influence current or future prices of apples. 
   (d) The amount of payment cannot be influenced by the factors of production 
 employed in any year after the base period.  Apples marketed outside the 
 eligible period are not eligible for payment. 
   (e) Current production is not requi red in order to receive payments. 
 
The research and development component meets the policy specific criteria under various 
sub-components of Paragraph 2 of Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture.  The 
programme provides funds for activities indicated above and does not involve direct payments to producers or processors. 
 (4) Cost of measure:  
 
The total cost of the programme is up to $3 .3 million with $2.7 million provided for the 
income support payments and $535,000 provided for the research and development 
component.  
(5) Date of entry into effect:  
 
The programme entered into effect on 1 October 1996.  
 
(6) Period of application:  
 
The decoupled income support payment represents  a one-time direct payment to producers in 
Nova Scotia and Quebec which was paid in fiscal year 1996/97.  The research and 
development component will remain in effect until 31 March 2002. 
 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s)):  
 
Apples.   
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Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:   
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
_______________________________________________________________________________ 
 
(1) Full title of measure:  
  
 Ontario Research and Development Fund Program 
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference:  
 
 Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food Act 
 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:  
 
The programme provides assistance for research  and development initiatives for emerging 
primary and value added agriculture sectors in On tario by private or public sector researchers.  
Initiatives include pilot activities, research and analysis designed to reduce costs, enhance 
sector diversity, increase yields, improve pr oduct quality or devel op new products and 
markets.  Recipients of funding typically would include research institutes and universities; 
consultants;  and associations.  
 
The programme conforms to the general criteria of Paragraph 1 of Annex 2 of the Agreement 
on Agriculture: 
 
  (a) The programme is provided through a publicly funded government 
 programme not involving transfers from consumers;  and 
 
  (b) The programme does not have the effect of providing price support to 
 producers. 
  
In addition, it meets the policy specific crite ria under various sub-components of Paragraph 2 
of Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture  under the General Services category.  The 
programme provides funds for research and deve lopment projects and does not involve direct 
payments to producers or processors. 
 
(4) Cost of measure:  
 
The total estimated cost for the programme is $10 million. 
 
(5) Date of entry into effect:  
 
The programme entered into effect in fiscal year 1996/97.  
     
(6) Period of application:  
 
The programme will remain in effect  for four years until 31 March 2000. 
   
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s)):  
 
Emerging primary and value added agriculture sectors in Ontario. TN/AG/S/10 
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Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:   
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
_______________________________________________________________________________ 
 
(1) Full title of measure:  
  
 Canada-Alberta Hog Industry Development Companion Program 
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference:  
 
 Farm Income Protection Act, Sub section 12(5) (for federal payments) 
Government Reorganization Act and Financial Administration Act (for provincial payments) 
 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:  
 
The Canada-Alberta Hog Industry Developmen t Companion Program is composed of two 
parts - a decoupled income support paymen t funded under provincia l legislation and a 
research and development component fu nded under federal legislation.  
 
The decoupled income support payment is to assist hog producers in Alberta to adjust to the termination of the National Tripartite St abilization Program (NTSP) for hogs, a price 
stabilization programme, which ended on 2 July 19 94.  It is a one-time transition payment of 
$1.50 per eligible hog marketed by NTSP pa rticipants during the period of 3 April 1994 
through to 31 December 1994.  Eligible hogs were those meeting the definition of "hogs" 
under the NTSP programme. 
 
The programme conforms to the general criteria of Paragraph 1 of Annex 2 of the Agreement 
on Agriculture: 
 
  (a) The programme is provided th rough a publicly funded government  
 programme not involving transfers from consumers;  and 
   (b) The programme does not have the effect of providing price support to  
 producers. 
  
The decoupled income support payment compone nt meets the policy specific criteria of 
Paragraph 6 of Annex 2 of th e Agreement on Agriculture: 
   (a) The eligibility for payment is base d on the number of eligible hogs marketed 
 by each producer between 3 April 1994 and 31 December 1994. 
 
  (b) The payment is not based on the type or volume of production in any year 
 after the base period. 
   (c) The payment is based on a set rate pe r hog marketed in a historic time period 
 and does not influence current or future prices of hogs. 
   (d) The amount of payment is not related to or based on the factors of production 
 employed in any year after the base period.  Hogs marketed outside the 
 eligible period are not eligible for payment.  TN/AG/S/10 
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  (e) Current production is not requi red in order to receive payments. 
 
The research and development component meets the policy specific criteria under various sub-components of Paragraph 2 of Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture under the 
General Services category.  Expenditures under the programme do not involve direct 
payments to producers or processors.  It provides assistance for research and development projects that enhance the competitiveness of th e hog industry.  Activities include marketing 
and promotion projects; general and specific res earch; and, extension and advisory projects.  
Recipients of the funding typically would include research institutes and universities; 
consultants;  and associations.  
 
(4) Cost of measure:  
 
The total cost of the programme is up to $5. 6 million, with $2.8 million provided for the 
decoupled income support payment and $2.8 million provided for the research and 
development component.  
(5) Date of entry into effect:  
 
The programme entered into effect on 16 Ap ril 1997, however, governments charged some 
expenditures against the 1996/97 fiscal year (April-March). 
 
(6) Period of application:  
 
The decoupled income support payment represents  a one-time direct payment to producers 
which was paid in the 1996/97 fiscal year. 
 
The research and development component will remain in effect for five years until 31 March 2002.  
 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s)):  
 
Hogs.  
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Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:   
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
__________________________________________________________________________________ 
 
(1) Full title of measure:  
  
 Canada-Alberta Beef Industry Development Fund 
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference:  
 
 Farm Income Protection Act, Sub section 12(5) (for federal payments) 
Government Reorganization Act and Financial Administration Act  (for provincial payments) 
 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:  
 
The Canada-Alberta Beef Industry Developmen t Fund (BIDF) is a jo int federal-provincial 
programme that provides funds for research and development activities to promote and 
enhance the competitiveness of the beef indus try in Alberta.  Activities undertaken may 
include marketing and promotion projects; ge neral and specific research; extension and 
advisory projects; training projects; and, projects related to biotechnology and rural 
development.  Recipients of funding may include research institutes and universities, 
consultants and associations.  
 
The programme conforms to the general criteria of Paragraph 1 of Annex 2 of the Agreement 
on Agriculture: 
 
  (a) The programme is provided through a publicly funded government 
 programme not involving transfers from consumers;  and 
   (b) The programme does not have the effect of providing price support to 
 producers. 
 
In addition, it meets the policy specific crite ria under various sub-components of Paragraph 2 
of Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agricultu re under the General Services category.  
Expenditures under the programme do not invol ve direct payments to producers or 
processors. 
 
(4) Cost of measure:  
 
The total estimated cost of the programme is $16.4 million.  
 
(5) Date of entry into effect:  
 
The programme entered into effect on 16 Ap ril 1997, however, governments charged some 
expenditures against the 1996/97 fiscal year (April-March). 
 
(6) Period of application:  
 
The programme will remain in effect for five  years until 31 March 2002.  Projects approved 
by 31 March 2000 would be funded until 31 March 2002.   
 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s)):  
Beef cattle.  TN/AG/S/10 
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Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:   
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
______________________________________________________________________________ 
 
(1) Full title of measure:  
 
 Canada-Alberta Sugar Beet Development Companion Program 
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference:  
 
 Farm Income Protection Act, Sub section 12(5) (for federal payments) 
Government Reorganization Act and Financial Administration Act  (for provincial payments) 
 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:  
 
The Canada-Alberta Sugar Beet Development Fund provides for research and development 
activities with the objective of promoting and enhancing the competitiveness of the sugar beet 
industry in Alberta.  Activities undertaken may include marketing and promotion projects; general and specific research; extension and advisory projects; projects related to biotechnology; value-added initiatives;  and, rura l development that benefit the Alberta sugar 
beet industry.  Recipients of funding typically would include research institutes and 
universities; consultants; and, associations. 
 
The programme conforms to the general criteria of Paragraph 1 of Annex 2 of the Agreement 
on Agriculture: 
 
  (a) The programme is provided through a publicly funded government 
 programme not involving transfers from consumers;  and 
 
  (b) The programme does not have the effect of providing price support to 
 producers. 
 
In addition, it meets the policy specific crite ria under various sub-components of Paragraph 2 
of Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agricultu re under the General Services category.  
Expenditures under the programme do not invol ve direct payments to producers or 
processors. 
 
(4) Cost of measure:  
 
The total estimated cost of the programme is $1.5 million.  
 
(5) Date of entry into effect:  
 
The programme entered into effect on 14 Augus t 1997, however, governments charged some 
expenditures against the 1996/97 fiscal year (April-March).  
 
(6) Period of application:  
 
The programme will remain in effect for five years until 31 March 2002.   
 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s)):  
 
Sugar beets. 
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Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:   
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction   
______________________________________________________________________________ 
 
(1) Full title of measure:  
 
 British Columbia Investment Agriculture Fund   (2) Domestic legislation reference:  
 
 Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food Act  
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:  
             
The programme provides assistance for research  and development initiatives for primary and 
value added agriculture sectors in British Columb ia by private or public sector researchers.  
Activities undertaken may include marketing a nd promotion projects; general and specific 
research;  extension and advisory projects; and,  value-added initiatives.  Recipients of funding 
typically would include research institutes and universities;  consultants; and associations. 
 
The programme conforms to the general criteria of Paragraph 1 of Annex 2 of the Agreement 
on Agriculture: 
   (a) The programme is provided through a publicly funded government 
 programme not involving transfers from consumers; and 
   (b) The programme does not have the effect of providing price support to 
 producers. 
  
In addition, it meets the policy specific crite ria under various sub-components of Paragraph 2 
of Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture  under the General Services category.  The 
programme provides funds for research and deve lopment projects and does not involve direct 
payments to producers or processors.  
(4) Cost of measure:  
 
The total estimated cost for the programme is $22 million. 
 
(5) Date of entry into effect:  
 
The programme entered into effect on 4 March 1997.  
 
(6) Period of application:  
 
The programme commenced in fiscal year 1996/ 97 and will terminate after four years in 
fiscal year 1999/00. 
 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s)):  
Primary and value added agriculture sectors in British Columbia.  TN/AG/S/10 
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Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:   
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
_________________________________________________________________________________  
(1) Full title of measure:  
  
 Canada-British Columbia Peace River Agriculture Development Program 
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference:  
 
 Farm Income Protection Act, Subsec tion 12(5) (for federal contributions) 
British Columbia Farming and Fishing Indus tries Development Act (for provincial 
contributions) 
 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:  
 
The programme will provide financial contri butions to fund mark eting and promotion 
projects; general research; extension and advisory  projects;  training projects; projects related 
to biotechnology adoption; diversification; value-added initiatives; and, rural development 
that benefit the Peace River agriculture and f ood industry.  Recipients of funding typically 
would include research institutes and univers ities; consultants;  and, associations.   
 
The programme conforms to the general criteria of Paragraph 1 of Annex 2 of the Agreement 
on Agriculture: 
 
  (a) The programme is provided through a publicly funded government 
 programme not involving transfers from consumers;  and 
 
  (b) The programme does not have the effect of providing price support to 
 producers. 
  
In addition, it meets the policy specific crite ria under various sub-components of Paragraph 2 
of Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agricultu re under the General Services category.  
Expenditures under the programme do not invol ve direct payments to producers or 
processors.  
(4) Cost of measure:  
 
 The total estimated cost of the programme is $2,400,000.  
 
(5) Date of entry into effect:  
 
The programme entered into effect in fiscal year 1996/97.  
 
(6) Period of application:  
 
The programme will remain in effect for six years until 31 March 2002. 
 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s)):  
Agricultural products produced in the Peace River region. TN/AG/S/10 
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Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:   
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
________________________________________________________________________________ 
 
(1) Full title of measure:  
  
 Non-Traditional Livestock Extension 
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference:  
 
 The Livestock Diversification Act 
 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:  
 
The purpose of the Non-Traditional Livestock Extension is to develop and provide a 
production information base through extension activities, including written material, fact sheets and industry contacts, for non-traditiona l livestock production in the province of 
Manitoba.  "Non-traditional livestock" refers to animals not traditionally raised in production 
agriculture.  Animals included in this category are bison, ratites (ostriches, emus and rheas), 
rabbits, wild boar, and elk. 
 
The programme conforms to the general criteria of Paragraph 1 of Annex 2 of the Agreement 
on Agriculture: 
 
  (a) The programme is provided through a publicly funded government 
 programme not involving transfers from consumers;  and 
 
  (b) The programme does not have the effect of providing price support to 
 producers. 
  
In addition, it meets the policy specific crite ria of Paragraph 2(d) of Annex 2 of the 
Agreement on Agriculture regarding extensi on and advisory services under the General 
Services category.  
 
(4) Cost of measure:  
 
In fiscal year 1996/97 (April-March), expe nditures were approximately $287,000. 
 
(5) Date of entry into effect:  
      
The programme entered into effect on 1 February 1997.  
 
(6) Period of application:  
 
 The period of application is indefinite. 
 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s)):  
 
All non-traditional livestock producers are e ligible to participate in the programme. 
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Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:   
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
_________________________________________________________________________________ 
 
(1) Full title of measure:  
  
 Surplus Water Irrigation Initiative 
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference:  
  Executive Government Organization Act,  Section 16 (provincial legislation) 
 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:  
 
The purpose of the Surplus Water Irrigation Initia tive is to provide financial assistance to 
irrigation associations and other organizati ons to plan and develop environmentally 
sustainable irrigation projects in the province of Manitoba.  
 
The programme conforms to the general criteria of Paragraph 1 of Annex 2 of the Agreement 
on Agriculture: 
 
  (a) The programme is provided through a publicly funded government 
 programme not involving transfers from consumers;  and 
 
  (b) The programme does not have the effect of providing price support to 
 producers. 
  
In addition, it meets the policy specific crite ria under various sub-components of Paragraph 2 
of Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture  under the General Services category.  The 
programme provides funds for projects involving infrastructure support; area management; applied research; demonstrati on and technology transfer; envi ronmental monitoring; public 
awareness; education; and communication.  It do es not involve direct payments to producers 
or processors.  It does not provide assistance regarding the irrigation of land on producers 
farms. 
 
(4) Cost of measure:  
 
The cost of this programme is approximately $1.5 million over 3 years.  
 
(5) Date of entry into effect:  
 
The programme entered into effect on 1 July 1996. 
 
(6) Period of application:  
 
The period of application is approximately  five years commencing 1 July 1996 and 
terminating on 31 March 2001. 
 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s)):  
 
 All crops. 
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Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
__________________________________________________________________________________ 
 
(1) Full title of measure:  
 
 Canada-Saskatchewan Adjustment Program 
 Canada-Manitoba Adjustment Program 
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference:  
 
 Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food Act, Section 5, for the federal share  
 Farm Financial Stability Act  for the provincial sh are in Saskatchewan 
 Farm Income Assurance Plans Act  for the provincial share in Manitoba 
 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:  
 
 The purpose of the program is to provide a one-time decoupled income payment to producers 
in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. 
  The program is available to producers in Saskat chewan and Manitoba that grew eligible crops 
in 1999 and who filed an income tax return for the 1999 tax year or who were a Status Indian 
farming on a reserve.  Eligible crops are those crops that were eligible under the Western 
Grain Transportation Act  .  This would include all major grains, oilseeds and special crops. 
  The amount of the payment is based on a percentage of the first $125,000 of producers 
qualifying sales.  For producers with qualifying sales starting in the 1999 tax year, the payment will be based on a percentage of t hose sales in that year.  For producers with 
qualifying sales prior to the 1999 tax year, the pa yment will be based on a percentage of the 
greater of their 1998 qualifying sales or their average annual qualifying sales for all years in 
which they farmed between the 1994 and 1998 tax years inclusive. 
  The payment percentage will be determined by dividing the total available funds by the total 
eligible sales in the province. 
 
 The program conforms to the general criteria of Paragraph 1 of Annex 2 of the Agreement on 
Agriculture: 
 
(a) The program was provided through a publicly funded government program not 
involving transfers from consumers; and 
(b) The program did not have the effect of providing price support to producers. 
 In addition, it meets the policy specific criteri a of Paragraph 6 of Annex 2 of the Agreement 
on Agriculture: 
  (a) The eligibility for payment is based on status as a producer in Manitoba and 
Saskatchewan in 1999. 
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  (b) The amount of the payment is not related to, or based on, the type or volume of 
production in any year after 1999. 
  (c) The amount of the payment is not rela ted to, or based on, prices, domestic or 
international, applying to any production undertaken in any year after 1999. 
 
 (d) The amount of payment is not related to , or based on, factors of production employed 
in any year after 1999.  
  (e) No production is required in  order to receive payments.  
 
(4) Cost of measure:  
 
 The total cost of the program was $360 million.   (5) Date of entry into effect:  
 
 The program entered into effect in March 2000.  
(6) Period of application:  
  Payments were made in the 2000/01 fiscal year (April-March). 
 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s)):  
 
Those crops that were eligible under the Western Grain Transportation Act . TN/AG/S/10 
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Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
__________________________________________________________________________________ 
 
(1) Full title of measure:  
 
 Agricultural Income Disaster Assistance Program (AIDA) 
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference:  
 
Farm Income Protection Act, Section 12(5) (fo r the federal portion of the payment) and as 
authorized under the various provincial legi slations (for the provincial portion of the 
payment).  
 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:  
 
The Agricultural Income Disaster Assistance (AIDA) program is a two-year program that is 
national in scope providing fund ing to Canadian agricultural producers to cushion extreme 
income reductions beyond their control.  It is  a cost-shared program that includes a federal 
and provincial component and was carefully d esigned to meet the criteria of Annex 2, 
paragraph 7, of the WTO Agreement on Agricultu re.  It was also designed to work closely 
with the Canadian income tax system and to cover all agricultural commodities.  AIDA is a 
voluntary program available to all producers who file a Canadian income tax return reporting 
farming business income or losses, and whose gr oss margin has dropped below 70 percent of 
their historic average gross margin.  In the 1998 tax year, the historic margin was based on the 
preceding three year period.  In the 1999 tax year , the historic margin was based on either the 
preceding three years or the preceding five y ear period, excluding the highest and lowest 
entry.  The gross margin is defined as the difference between farm revenues and operating 
expenses.  Payments will bring a producer’s margin up to 70 percent of their historic margin.   
 
Only revenues associated with primary agri culture are included as allowable revenue.  
Off-farm income is not included in allowable re venue.  Certain farm expenses are excluded 
from the calculation in order to  ensure that AIDA does not influence farm production and 
purchase decisions.  For example, in order to en sure that the program does not influence buy 
versus rent decisions for farm machinery, bo th rental costs and depreciation are excluded 
from the calculation.   
 
The first year of the program is the 1998 tax year.  In order to ensure that payments are based 
on all revenue and expenses relate d to the producer’s tax year, various adjustments are made 
to the program margin.  For example, deferred in come is added to the program margin in the 
claim year.  This ensures that a producer cannot increase his AIDA payment by deferring 
income.  Other adjustments to expenses and i nventory are also made to ensure that only 
revenues and expenses for the claim year are included in the calculation of the program 
margin.  Payments under same or similar income disaster programs are not included in the gross margin calculation and are factored into  the amount of eligible payment to avoid 
duplication of payments.   
 
AIDA conforms to the following basic criteria of  Paragraph 1 of Anne x 2 of the Agreement 
on Agriculture:  
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  (a) AIDA is provided through a publicly -funded government program not involving 
transfers from consumers; and 
  (b) AIDA does not have the effect of providing price support to producers.   
In addition, it meets the policy specific criteri a of Paragraph 7 of Annex 2 of the Agreement 
on Agriculture, for direct payments to producer s under government financial participation in 
income insurance and income safety net programs: 
  (a) Eligibility for payments under AIDA is b ased on a drastic reduction in the  margin for 
the farm as a whole.  If a producer’s current  year margin falls below 70 percent of 
their historic margin, the applicant is eligib le to make a claim.  Any producer meeting 
this condition is eligible to receive payments under AIDA. 
  (b) AIDA payments will always compensate fo r less than 70 percent of the producer's 
loss.  Payments are only made to bring a producer's margin up to 70 percent of their 
historic margin. 
  (c) AIDA payments relate solely to farm inco me.  Payments do not relate to the type or 
volume of production (including livestock units) undertaken by producers or to the prices, domestic or internati onal, applying to such prod uction or to the factors of 
production employed. 
  (d) Where a producer receives in the same year payments under this paragraph and under 
paragraph 8, the total of such payments w ill be less than 100 percent of the producer's 
total loss.  Payments under other program s that have been claimed under this 
paragraph (G/AG/N/CAN/8, G/AG/N/CAN/29)  represent the provincial component 
of this cost-shared program.  As a resu lt, AIDA will not provide a benefit to 
producers beyond the 70 percent historic  margin permitted under the program.  
Canada has not claimed any programs under paragraph 8. 
  (4) Cost of measure:  
 
Payments under AIDA will not exceed $1.78 b illion in the 1999/2000 and 2000/2001 fiscal 
years (April 1st to March 31st) that the program is in effect.   
 (5) Date of entry into effect:  
 
AIDA came into effect for the 1998 taxation year  (defined as a financial year for a producer 
that ends at any time in 1998). 
 
(6) Period of application:  
 
AIDA is a two year program covering the 1998 and 1999 taxation years.  
 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s)):  
 
AIDA is a whole farm income safety net program.  All producers of all agricultural 
commodities are eligible. 
 
 
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Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
__________________________________________________________________________________ 
 
(1) Full title of measure:  
 
Soil Conservation Program 
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference:  
 
This program is given effect under The Supplementary Appropriations Act  of Prince Edward 
Island. 
 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:  
 
The Soil Conservation program is a two year program designed to assist producers in reducing soil degradation due to erosion, while achieving compliance with any new or 
existing environmental protection legislation.  The program provides financial incentives to 
assist farmers in adopting practices that improve  agricultural production while contributing to 
the protection of wetlands and water courses.  
 
Overall, a total of $70,000 is available as an in centive to land owners so they may construct 
erosion control structures and convert cultivati on practises to strip cropping on appropriate 
agricultural lands. 
 
The Soil Conservation Program provides assistance of up to 25% of the cost of the measure or $20 per acre to convert to strip cropping.  The maximum assistance available is $7500 per farm.  Projects eligible include: installation of  grassed waterways, shelterbelts, terraces, and 
hedgerows. Shelterbelts and hedge rows qualify for assistance at the rate of $0.40 per tree to a 
maximum of $1500 per farm. 
 
The program conforms to the general criteria of  Paragraph 1 of Annex 2 of the Agreement on 
Agriculture:  
 a) The program was provided through a publicly funded government program 
not involving transfers from consumers; and 
  b) The program did not have the effect of providing price support to producers. 
 
In addition, it meets the policy specific criteri a of Paragraph 12 of A nnex 2 of the Agreement 
on Agriculture regarding environmental programmes: 
  a) The eligibility is based on the fulf illment of the construction of erosion 
control structures or the conversion of cultivation practices; 
 
 b) The amount of the payment represents a portion of the costs of implementing 
the measure(s). 
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 (4) Cost of measure:  
 
The cost of the program is $70,000.  
(5) Date of entry into effect:  
 
The program entered into effect during the 1997-98 fiscal year (April March). 
 
(6) Period of application:  
 
Payments started in 1997-98 and terminated in 1998-99. 
 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s)):  
 
No products benefit from this program. TN/AG/S/10 
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Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
__________________________________________________________________________________ 
 
(1) Full title of measure:  
 
Agriculture and Environmental Res ource Conservation Program (AERC) 
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference:  
 
This program is given effect under The Supplementary Appropriations Act  of Prince Edward 
Island. 
 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:  
 
The Agriculture and Environmental Resource C onservation Program (AERC) is a three year 
program designed to assist producers to achieve compliance with new or existing environmental protection legislation.  The program will provide financial and technical 
assistance for a wide range of on-farm conservation projects. 
 
Assistance provided is in the form of an in centive that partially offsets the cost of 
implementing sustainable practices identified in the Environmental Farm Plan.  Priority compliance issues are measure s to prevent manure from leaching into groundwater or 
entering a watercourse; and measures to prevent di scharge of eroded soil into a watercourse.  
The maximum assistance is up to $30,000 in any year per applicant.  Eligibility is based on 
completion of an Environmental Farm Plan, including an action plan.  Payment is made after inspection of the implementation of the measure. 
 
The program conforms to the general criteria of  Paragraph 1 of Annex 2 of the Agreement on 
Agriculture: 
 
 a) The program was provided through a publicly funded government program 
not involving transfers from consumers; and 
 
b) The program did not have the effect of providing price support to producers. 
 
In addition, it meets the policy specific criteri a of Paragraph 12 of A nnex 2 of the Agreement 
on Agriculture regarding environmental programmes:   a) The eligibility is based on the fulfillme nt of the measure(s) identified in the 
Environmental Farm Plan; 
 
b) The amount of the payment represents two-thirds of the costs of 
implementing the measure. 
 
(4) Cost of measure:  
 
The cost of the program is $1 million per year for a total of $3 million.  
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 (5) Date of entry into effect:  
 
The program entered into effect on 1 April 1999. 
 
(6) Period of application:  
 
Payments started in the 1999-2000 fiscal year  (April-March) and will terminate in 2001/02. 
 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s)):  
 
No products benefit from this program. TN/AG/S/10 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  CANADA  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
__________________________________________________________________________________ 
 
(1) Full title of measure:  
 
Programme d'appui à la concertation 
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference:  
 
Loi sur  le ministère de l'Agriculture, d es Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation du Québec  
 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:  
 
This program provides for cooperative and colla borative market development initiatives  in 
the agri-food sector in the province of Quebec.  It is comprised of four components:   
 
1) Support for the Autonomy and Self-sufficiency of Collaborative Organizations; 
2) Support for Projects Aimed at Encouraging Stakeholders to Work Together to 
Achieve Common Goals; 
3) Support for Partnership Agreements; and 4) Support for Implementation of Major Job Creation Projects.  
 
The objectives of "Support for the Autonomy and Self-sufficiency of Collaborative 
Organizations" (component 1) is to facilita te the creation, operation and autonomy of 
collaborative organizations; to develop a common vision through strategic planning; and, to 
distribute information relating to projects of the organization.  Financial assistance is 
available up to 70% of the eligible expenditu res of the project(s) or a maximum of $50,000 
per year per organization.  (Annex 2, paragraph 2(d)). 
 
The objective of "Support for Projects to Enc ourage Stakeholders to Work Together to 
Achieve Common Goals" (component 2) is to enable the operation of projects aimed at 
encouraging stakeholders to work together in order to incite and sustain discussion.  This 
would include covering the costs of consultant s and studies aimed at developing domestic and 
international markets and improving competitiv eness.  Financial assistance would be up to 
70% of the expenses associated with the hi ring of qualified staff and of the expenses 
associated with any other activity, to a maximum of $50,000 per project.  (Annex 2, paragraph 2(f)).  
 
The objective of "Support for Partnership Ag reements" (component 3) is to enable 
organizations to implement projects resulting fro m their strategic plans through a partnership 
with the ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêch eries et de l'Alimentation du Québec (MAPAQ) 
to facilitate research and development project s, training initiatives, technological innovation 
projects, etc.  MAPAQ's participation cannot ex ceed 70% of the total project cost.  (Annex 2, 
paragraph (a, c)).  
 
The objective of "Support for Implementation of  Major Job Creation Projects" (component 4)  
is to assist the implementation of major job-creation projects which result from the collaborative organizations' strategic plans for market development.   There are three sub-
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 market development initiatives, and sub-component  4.3 is intended for information-sharing 
projects.  Financial assistance cannot exceed 70% of eligible expenditures, up to a maximum 
of $250,000 per project.  (Annex 2, paragraph 2(d)).  
 
The program conforms to the general criteria of  Paragraph 1 of Annex 2 of the Agreement on 
Agriculture:  
 
a) The program was provided through a publicly funded government program not 
involving transfers from consumers; and 
 
b) The program did not have the effect of providing price support to producers.  
 
In addition, it meets the polic y specific criteria under various sub-components of Paragraph 2 
of Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agricultu re under the General Services category.  
Expenditures under components 1, 2, 3 and sub-co mponents 4.2 and 4.3 do not involve direct 
payments to producers or processors.  Only those payments under component 4.1 involve 
direct payments to producers or processors and have been included in the Aggregate 
Measurement of Support (AMS).  
(4) Cost of measure:  
 
The total cost of the program is $15 million. 
 
(5) Date of entry into effect:  
 
1 April 1997 
 
(6) Period of application:  
 
Three years 
 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual products(s)): 
 
All agri-food products. TN/AG/S/10 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  CANADA  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
__________________________________________________________________________________ 
 
(1) Complete designation of measure:  
 
Funding of the Institut de recherche en agroenvironnement  (IRDA) 
This organization is a nonprofit corporation. 
 
(2) National reference legislation:  
 
Act respecting the Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation du Québec  
 
(3) Detailed description of measure relative to criteria  
 
The founding members of the Institut are the Quebec Department of Agriculture, Fisheries 
and Food, Quebec Department of Environm ent, Quebec Department of Industry and 
Commerce, Quebec Department of Science and Technology, and the Union des producteurs 
agricoles . 
 
The objective of the Institut  is to support the development of environmental protection  
know-how and technologies in a context of  business competitiveness and profitability. 
 
Institut research activities consist mainly of precompetitive research projects of a public 
nature. 
 
The program meets the following basic criteria set out in paragraph 1 of Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture: 
 
(a) the support is provided through a publicly  funded government program not involving 
transfers from consumers; 
 
(b) the support does not have the effect of providing price support to producers. 
 
In addition, the program meets the policy-speci fic criteria relating to research set out in 
paragraph 2(a) of Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture.  There is no transfer to producers 
or processors. 
 
(4) Cost of measure:  
 
The total cost of the program is $6.3 million. 
 
(5) Effective date:  
 
March 1998 - March 2001. 
 
(6) Term:  
 
Three years 
 
(7) Major benefiting products (whe re applicable, specific product(s)):  
 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  CANADA  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
__________________________________________________________________________________ 
 
(1)  Full title of measure:  
 
British Columbia Grazing Enhancement Fund Program 
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference:  
 
Grazing Enhancement Special Account (British Columbia) Act  
 
(3) Detailed Description of Measure with reference to criteria. 
 
The notified measure is a new program that confor ms to the general criteria of Paragraph 1 of 
Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture: 
 
a) the program is provided through a public ly funded government program not involving 
transfers from consumers; and 
 b) the program does not have the effect of providing price support to producers. 
 
In addition, the new program meets the policy specific criteria under several sub-components 
of Paragraph 2 of Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture, "General Service Programmes"; 
in particular:  
 
Paragraph 2 (a) - "research in connec tion with environmental programs";  
Paragraph 2 (d) -  "extension and advisory services, including … the transfer of 
… the results of research to producers"; and 
Paragraph 2 (g) -  "infrastructural services, including … infrastructural works 
associated with environmental programs."   
 
There are no payments to producers or processors. 
 
The notified measure is a new initiative to mitig ate the impact on the ranching industry of 
new comprehensive regional land use plans a nd resource conservation requirements adopted 
by the Government of the Province of British Columbia.  These measures involved the establishment of new Protected Areas and Special Resource Development Areas (i.e., "parks" and conservation areas) where commercial resource use of public lands, including grazing, is now banned or restricted, and a new Forest Practices Code strengthening 
environmental/conservation restrictions on the commercial use of public lands, including for 
animal grazing.  
 
The objectives of the notified program are two-fold .  First, consistent with requirements of 
Paragraphs 2 (a) and 2(d), the program funds some of the costs of research and extension 
related to improving the environmental sustai nability of using public land for ranching 
purposes.  Second, consistent with the require ments of Paragraph 2(g), the program funds 
costs of infrastructural works (i.e., primarily fe ncing) to restrict animal access to protected 
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 production on public lands that remain open to grazing to mitigate the reduction in the 
availability of  other public land for grazing.   
 
Consistent with the requirements of paragra ph 2(g), the program does "not include subsidies 
to inputs or operating costs, or preferential user  charges."  It is a fundamental principle of the 
program that the funds must only be used for developments which dir ectly maintain/enhance 
the value of  publicly-owned resources.  Infrast ructure improvement related to private land is 
funded only in the rare instance where an inv estment is the only means of maintaining or 
enhancing the public resource.  (For example,  if the only water development available to 
positively address/change a degrading publicly-own ed habitat is located on private land then 
an expenditure could be made on privately held  land to protect the publicly-owned habitat.)  
All infrastructure improvements under the progr am belong to the government and, once the 
improvements are created, any lessee is required to maintain them at his or her own expense.  Any maintained or increased grazing valu e of the public land, resulting from the 
improvements, is captured by the government which, separate from this program and its 
administration, rents public lands for grazing on an animal-unit-month (AUM) basis to private 
users. 
 
(4) Cost of measure:  
 
Total maximum cost is C$2.5 million per year  (including administration) to FY2004/05.  
 
(5)  Date of entry into effect:    
 
September 1995 and subsequently as each regi onal land use plans is implemented.  
 (6)  Period of application:    
 
Fiscal year 1995/96 - fiscal year 2004/05 
 
(7) Products to principally benefit:    
 
Cattle; Sheep; Horses (and wildlife). 
 
 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  CANADA  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
__________________________________________________________________________________ 
 
(1) Full title of measure:  
 
Canadian Farm Income Program (CFIP) 
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference:  
 
Farm Income Protection Act, Section 12(5). 
 (3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:  
 
The Canadian Farm Income Program is a thre e year extension of the Agricultural Income 
Disaster Assistance (AIDA) program that was notified to the WTO on 14 July 2000 (G/AG/N/CAN/36). 
 
(4) Cost of measure:  
 
Payments under CFIP will not exceed $725 million per year in the 2000/01, 2001/02 and 2002/03 fiscal years (1 April to 31 March).  
(5) Date of entry into effect:  
 
CFIP came into effect for the 2000 taxation year  (defined as a financial year for a producer 
that ends at any time in 2000). 
 
(6) Period of application:  
 
Three years covering the 2000, 2001 and 2002 taxation years. 
 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s)): 
 
 CFIP is a whole farm income safety net program.  All producers of all agricultural 
commodities are eligible. 
 
 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  CANADA  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
__________________________________________________________________________________ 
 
 
(1) Full title of measure:  
 Farm Environmental Stewards hip Program (New Brunswick) 
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference:  
 
1989 Clean Water Act 
 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria, i.e. those in:  
 
This program is to assist farmers in the adop tion of technology and management practices to 
minimize the impact of agricultural practices and activities on the environment.  There are two components to the program:  Waterc ourse Protection and Chemical Management. 
 
Objectives and activities under the Watercourse Protection component include: 
• the construction of appropria te fencing along watercourse  buffer zones to control 
livestock and maintain watercourse bu ffer zones to improve water quality;  
• to prevent degradation of water quality by protecting watercourses from livestock and/or 
machinery by establishing a water source fo r livestock away from the watercourse or 
constructing suitable watercourse crossings fo r livestock and/or machinery (excluding a 
farm bridge); and,  
• to improve water quality by re ducing nutrient and sediment losses by stabilizing stream 
banks along environmentally sensitive wa tercourses through the establishment of 
appropriate riparian buffer st rips and construction of comp lementary river bank protective 
systems as required to protect watercourses and prime agricultural land from bank 
erosion.   
 
Objectives and activities under the Chemical Management component include: 
• assistance for necessary equipment to mix and prepare chemicals for crop application at 
the field site rather than at the water sour ce site to eliminate the potential pollution of 
water sources during mixing of chemicals; and, 
• assistance for storage facilities specifically designed for the safe storage of hazardous 
materials to minimizes possible health and environment hazards.     
 
The program is available to producers or groups  of producers.  All projects must meet all 
environmental laws and regula tions and require prior approva l by New Brunswick regulatory 
bodies before financial assistance is approved.  
Financial assistance is 50% of the approved project costs up to a maximum of $8,000 per 
year.   The program conforms to the general criteria of  Paragraph 1 of Annex 2 of the Agreement on 
Agriculture: 
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  a) The program is provided through a publicly funded government program not 
involving transfers from consumers; and 
 b) The program does not have the effect of providing price support to producers. 
 The activities meet the policy specific cr iteria under Paragraph 12 (environmental 
programmes) of Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture.  All projects must meet all 
environmental laws and regula tions and require prior approva l by New Brunswick regulatory 
bodies.  Partial assistance (50%) up to a maximum of $8,000 per year is provided to offset the incremental cost of implementing the environmental initiatives.   
(4) Cost of measure: 
 
 The total estimated cost of the program is $350,000.  
(5) Date of entry into effect:  
 
 The program entered into effect in fiscal year April 1, 1997 and terminates on March 31, 
1999. 
 
(6) Period of application:  
  Two years.  
 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s)):  
 
All commodities. TN/AG/S/10 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  CANADA  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
__________________________________________________________________________________ 
 
 
(1) Complete designation of measure 
 
Programme agroenvironnemental de soutien à la Stratégie phytosanitaire  (Québec) 
 
(2) National reference legislation  
 
Entente de concertation Canada-Québ ec Plan d=action Saint-Laurent Vision 
 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to the criteria  
 
The program aims to protect, preserve and promot e the Saint-Lawrence River, as well as to 
introduce agricultural environmental pest ma nagement practices, to reduce the use of 
agricultural pesticides by 50 per cent and to apply integrated p est management control to 70% 
of crop areas.  Achieving these goals will contribute to reducing stream pesticide 
contamination, and to preserving aquatic life and drinking water. 
 This program provides assistance to pilot proj ects that aim at promoting development and 
technology transfer activities that focus on reducing pesticide amounts and environmental 
risks linked to the use of pesticides as part of integrated pest management systems.  In 
addition, qualifying projects must be collec tive, and include a transfer or applicability 
potential for many producers.  Financial support covers 80% of the developm ent project costs, and 90% of the technology 
transfer project costs.  Maximum amounts disbursed are $30,000 for a one-year project or 
$50,000 for a two-year project. 
 The program conforms to the general criteria of  Paragraph 1 of Annex 2 of the Agreement on 
Agriculture: 
 
a) The program is provided through a publicly funded government program not 
involving transfers from
 consumers; and  
b) The program does not have the effect of providing price support to producers.  In addition, it meets the policy specific criteri a under Paragraph 2(a) and (d) of Annex 2 of 
the Agreement on Agriculture under the Genera l Services category.  Expenditures under the 
program do not involve direct payments to producers or processors.  
 
(4) Cost of measure 
 
The total cost of the program is $2.5 million ($500,000/year).  
(5)   Effective date 
 
This program came into effect on June 8, 1998.  
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 (6)   Implementation period 
 
Five years.  This program terminates on March 31, 2003. 
 
(7) Main beneficiary products (whe re applicable, specific products)  
 
Field crops (grain, corn, soy), apples and potatoes. TN/AG/S/10 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  CANADA  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
__________________________________________________________________________________ 
 
(1) Full title of measure:  
 
Agri-Food Research and Development Initiative (ARDI)  (Manitoba) 
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference:  
 
Farm Income Protection Act, Subsection 12(5) 
 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria, i.e. those in:  
 
The Agri-Food Research and Development Initiativ e (ARDI) provides contributions to fund 
agricultural research and development proj ects related to value-added processing, 
diversification, new technologies and ma rket opportunities in Manitoba.  Activities 
undertaken may include general and specific re search projects; marketing and promotion 
projects; extension and advisory; and training.   Eligible program areas include commodities 
that are well-established and present additional growth or development; new or alternative 
commodities that present opportunities for development; innovative development of 
machinery or equipment for production or processing enhancement; biotechnology; and, 
sustainability of the resource base and the envi ronment.  ARDI is administered by the 
Manitoba Association of Agricultural Societies.    The program conforms to the general criteria of  Paragraph 1 of Annex 2 of the Agreement on 
Agriculture: 
a) The program is provided through a publicly funded government program not 
involving transfers from consumers; and 
b) The program does not have the effect of providing price support to producers.  The activities meet the policy specific criteria under various sub-compone nts of Paragraph 2 
of Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agricultu re under the General Services category.  
Expenditures under the program do not involve direct payments to producers or processors.  
(4) Cost of measure: 
The total estimated cost of the program is $22.5 million. 
 
(5) Date of entry into effect:  
 
The program entered into effect in fiscal year April 1, 1997.  
(6) Period of application:  
 
The program will remain in effect for five years.  It terminates on March 31, 2003.  
 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s)):  
 
All commodities.  TN/AG/S/10 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  CANADA  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
__________________________________________________________________________________ 
 
 
 (1) Full title of measure:  
 Alberta Environmentally Sustainable Agriculture 
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference:  
 
Government Reorganization Act 
 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria, i.e. those in:  
 
The objective of the Alberta Environmentally Su stainable Agriculture (AESA) program is to 
enhance adoption of environmentally sustainabl e practices by the agriculture and processing 
sectors.  It addresses a broad range of envir onmental issues including soil, water and air 
quality and biodiversity. 
 The AESA program provides funding and technical assistance to transfer new technology and information to farmers, ranchers and processo rs; to conduct research to enhance the adoption 
of environmentally sustainable practices; and, to monitor the impact of the agri-food industry 
on soil and water quality. 
 There are four components: Farm Based, R esource Monitoring, Research and Processing 
Based.  The Farm Based component provides financial, professional and technical assistance to 
support integrated municipal environment pla nning, technology transfer, integrated farm 
resource management.  Eligible projects include those that promote the reduction of the impacts of agricultural production on soil, water, biodiversity and air resources, and increase 
efficiency of the use of energy and other inputs.  Funds are provided on a cost shared basis to 
a maximum of 75% of total costs. (Paragraph 2(d)) 
 
The Resource Monitoring component monito rs change on the quality of soil and water 
resources as affected by the agri-food industry.   Monitoring is required to increase knowledge 
of the impact of industry practices on the e nvironment and to monitor progress in reducing 
these effects. (Paragraph 2 (d))  
The Research component supports applied resear ch to develop better management practices 
and technologies for the crops, livestock and agricultural processing.  Emphasis is placed on multi-disciplinary, integrated research studies to reduce the effects of agricultural production 
and processing systems on soil, water, air and biodiversity resources and to reduce waste. (Paragraph 2(a)) 
 
The Processing Based component provides assistan ce for education and training initiatives, 
industry development projects including f easibility studies, environmental impact 
assessments, engineering consulting, waste management assessment services, packing 
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The program conforms to the general criteria of  Paragraph 1 of Annex 2 of the Agreement on 
Agriculture:   a) The program is provided through a publicly funded government program not 
involving transfers from consumers; and 
b) The program does not have the effect of providing price support to producers.  The activities meet the policy specific criteria under various components Paragraph 2 of Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture.  Expenditures under the Farm Based, Resource 
Monitoring and Research components do not involve direct payments to producers or 
processors.  The Processing Based component i nvolves direct payments to processors and 
have been included as non-product specific suppor t in the Aggregate Measurement of Support 
(AMS) in Supporting Table DS:9 under provincial programs.   
(4) Cost of measure: 
 
The maximum annual cost of the program is $5 million.  
(5) Date of entry into effect:  
 The program entered into effect in fiscal year April 1, 1997. 
 
(6) Period of application:  
 
On-going 
 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s)):  
 
All commodities and products.  TN/AG/S/10 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  CANADA  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
__________________________________________________________________________________ 
 
 
 (1) Full title of measure:  
 Canada-Alberta Value Adde d Industry Development Fund 
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference:  
 
Farm Income Protection Act, Sub section 12(5) (for federal payments) 
Government Reorganization Act and Financial Administration Act  (for provincial payments) 
 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria, i.e. those in:  
 
This program provides for research and developm ent of the value-added agriculture sector in 
Alberta.  Activities are limited to those that  initiate, develop and implement projects which 
stimulate and enhance the research and developm ent capacity of the agriculture value-added 
sector; and assist with co-ordination and prioriti zation of research and product.  Recipients of 
funding may include research institutes and universities, consultants and associations. 
 The program conforms to the general criteria of  Paragraph 1 of Annex 2 of the Agreement on 
Agriculture:  
 a) The program is provided through a publicly funded government program not 
involving transfers from consumers; and 
b) The program does not have the effect of providing price support to producers.  
In addition, it meets the policy specific crite ria under Paragraph 2(a) of Annex 2 of the 
Agreement on Agriculture under the General Services category.  Expenditures under the 
program do not involve direct payments to producers or processors.   
(4) Cost of measure: 
 
The total estimated cost of the program is $25 million.  
(5) Date of entry into effect:  
 
The program entered into effect on May 5, 1998. 
 
(6) Period of application:  
 
The program will remain in effect for five  years, terminating on March 31, 2003.  
 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s)):  
 
All commodities. TN/AG/S/10 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  CANADA  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
__________________________________________________________________________________ 
 
(1) Full title of measure:  
 
British Columbia Whole Farm Insurance Program (WFIP) 
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference:  
 
This program is given effect under the Farm Income Insurance Act RSBC C130, 1996  of  
British Columbia. 
 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:  
 
The Province of British Columbia has implemente d a whole farm income based safety net for 
British Columbia producers called the Whole Fa rm Insurance Program (WFIP). The first 
payments under the program were made in the 1998-99 fiscal year based on  the 1997 tax year 
(defined as a financial year for a producer that ends at any time in 1997). 
 
In the 1997 and 1998 tax years, the program  operated in the same manner as the other 
provincial disaster programs notified in G/AG/N/CAN/8 and G/AG/N/CAN/29.  It  represents the provincial component of the Agricultural Income Disaster Assistance (G/AG/N/CAN/36) 
and the Canadian Farm Income Program (G/A G/N/CAN/40) which are cost-shared programs 
between the federal and pr ovincial governments.   
 
(4) Cost of measure:  
 
Payments under WFIP will not exceed $16.8 million in any fiscal year (April 1st to 
March 31st).   
 FY1998-99 (based on the 1997 tax year):     $9.500 million  FY1999-00 (based on the 1998 tax year):  $16.604 million  
 
(5) Date of entry into effect:  
 
The first year of the program covered income in the 1997 taxation year.  Payments started in 
the 1998-99 fiscal year (reported in the notification concerning support commitments for 
1998).   
 
(6) Period of application:  
 
The first three years of the program are reported separately.  Expenditures relating to the 2000 
tax year will be included in the expenditur es under the Canadian Farm Income Program. 
 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s)):  
 
WFIP is a whole farm income safety net program.  All producers of all agricultural 
commodities are eligible. 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  CANADA  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
__________________________________________________________________________________ 
 
 
(1) Full title of measure:  The Conservation Cover Program (Saskatchewan) 
 (2) Domestic legislation reference:  The Farm Financial Security Act   
 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria, i.e. those in:  
 
The Conservation Cover Program is an initiative of the Government of Saskatchewan that 
contributes to the cost of converting crop land to perennial cover.  The establishment of 
increased perennial cover will promote land stewardship and help address issues related to soil conservation, protecting water-resour ces, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and 
conserving Saskatchewan's biodiversity. 
 
The programme conforms to the general criteria of Paragraph 1 of Annex 2 of the Agreement 
on Agriculture: 
 
The programme is provided through a publicly funded government programme not involving 
transfers from consumers;  and 
 
The programme does not have the effect of providing price support to producers. 
 
The activities meet the policy specific criteria under Paragraph 12 of Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture regarding paym ents under environmental programmes: 
 
(a) All producers are eligible to convert an y soil class of crop land to perennial cover. 
 
(b) The amount of the payment ($15 per acre for a minimum of 5 acres and a maximum 
of 50 acres) represents a portion of the cost of converting the land to perennial cover. 
 (4) Cost of measure:  The total cost of the programme is $26 million. 
 
(5) Date of entry into effect:  The programme entered into effect in fiscal year 2001/02. 
 (6)  Period of application:  Four years. 
 (7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s)):  No products benefit from 
this programme. 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  CANADA  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
__________________________________________________________________________________ 
  (1) Full title of measure:  Prime-Vert. 
 (2) Domestic legislation reference:  Act respecting the Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries 
et de l'Alimentation. 
 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:  
 The programme is designed to promote pr oper farming practices and to disseminate 
information about them; support farm enterpri ses in their efforts to comply with new 
regulations respecting the reduction of pollutio n from agricultural sources; and help farm 
enterprises adapt their production systems so  as to promote resource conservation and 
environmental protection. 
 
The programme conforms to the general criteria of Paragraph 1 of Annex 2 of the Agreement 
on Agriculture: 
 
The programme is provided through a publicly funded government programme not involving 
transfers from consumers;  and 
 
The programme does not have the effect of providing price support to producers. 
 The activities meet the policy specific cr iteria under Paragraph 12 (environmental 
programmes) of Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture.  The programme has clearly defined environmental objectives with payments, up to a maximum limit, to offset part of the 
incremental cost of implementing the environmental initiatives.  For projects related to 
manure storage, treatment and application, the enterprise must obtain authorization from the Department of the Environment under the E nvironment Quality Act and its regulations. 
 (4) Cost of measure:  $400 million 
 
(5) Date of entry into effect:  1 April 1999 
 (6) Period of application:  3 years, expiry 31 March 2003. 
 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s)):  Livestock. 
 
 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  CHILE 
 
Notification under Article 18.3 of the Agr eement:  New or m odified domestic support 
measures exempt from reduction 
____________________________________________________________________________ 
 
(1) Full title of measure: 
  Agricultural Insurance. 
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference: 
 
 Domestic policy instrument created  by the Ministry of Agriculture. 
 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria, i.e. those in: 
 
 Agricultural Insurance is an instrument designe d by the Ministry of Agriculture and operated 
by insurance companies or private insurers.  
 
 Farmers may voluntarily subscribe to the insurance scheme throu gh private insurance 
companies.  The Ministry of Agriculture finan ces 50 per cent of the net premium plus a fixed 
sum of 1.5 Unidades de Fomento  (Development Units) per policy.
4  The subsidy has a ceiling 
of 55 Development Units per farmer for each ag ricultural season.  For more information, visit 
www.seguroagricola.com . 
 
 Agricultural insurance is provi ded in accordance with the criteria set out in paragraphs 1, 5 
and 6(b), (c), (d) and (e) of Anne x 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture. 
 
(4) Cost of measure: 
 
Thousands of Chilean pesos 
(of year) 2001 2002 
Budgeted funds 938,523 1,100,319 
Expended funds 920,000 878,988 
 
(5) Date of entry into effect: 
  2001 
 
(6) Period of application: 
 
 This domestic policy instrument is indefinite in nature. 
 
                                                     
 
4 One Development Unit (UF) is equivalent to 16,820 Chilean pesos as at 11 March 2003.  This in turn 
is equivalent to US$28 (approximate exchange rate on 11 March 2004: US$1 = 600 Chilean pesos).  The value 
of the UF varies daily according to ch anges in the Consumer Price Index. TN/AG/S/10 
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 (7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s)): 
 
 Agricultural insurance covers the majority of  crops in the following categories:  cereals, 
vegetables, pulses, industrial crops and seeds.  In  future seasons other crops will be included 
and even fruit trees, flowers and fodder crops will be considered. 
 
 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  COLOMBIA 
 
Notification under Article 18.3 of the Agreement: 
New or modified domestic support measures 
exempt from reduction 
 
 
 
2. Full title of the measure: 
 
Development programmes for indigenous comm unities and reservations, and depressed areas. 
 
3. Domestic legislation reference: 
 
Law 188 of 1995:  National Developmen t and Investment Plan 1995-1998. 
 
4. Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria (i.e. those in paragraph 13 of 
Annex 2): 
 
This measure was introduced to help the indi genous communities located in forest areas, 
savannah and tropical deserts through support pr ogrammes oriented towards the development 
of hunting activities, horticulture and rural activ ities such as agriculture and livestock grazing, 
as well as the establishment of indigenous reser vations on vacant land and the demarcation 
and upgrading of such reservations. 
 
5. Cost of the measure: 
 
4,030,000 dollars (General Budget of the Nation for 1997).  
6. Date of entry into effect: 
 
January 1997.  
7. Period of application: 
 1997/1998. 
 
8. Products to principally benefit (if any individual product): 
 
See paragraph 3 above. 
  
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
  
 
 (1)Full title of measure:  
 
Provision of financial assistance to potato growers  
(2)Domestic legislation reference:  
 
Decision of the Council of Ministers N ° 44.781, dated 4 September 1996 
 
(3)Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:  
 Payments for relief from natural disasters, conformi ng to Annex 2, paragraph 8 of the Agreement on 
Agriculture. An amount was approved to be issued to the Cypr us Potato Marketing Board for the provision of 
financial assistance to potato growers affected by  damages caused to early spring crop potatoes of 
certain areas by low temperatures.  
 
(4)Cost of measure:  
 
C£ 60.000  
(5)Date of entry into effect:  
 
After approval by the House of Representatives  
(6)Period of application: 
 
End of 1996 
 
(7)Products to principally benefit:  
 
Early spring crop potatoes of areas affected  TN/AG/S/10 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT: REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
  
 
(1)Full title of measure:  
 
Package of measures to limit/stabilize dairy and beef production  
(2)Domestic legislation reference:  
 
Decision of the Council of Ministers N ° 44.301, dated 22 May 1996 
 
(3)Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:  
 
Structural adjustment assistance conforming to Annex 2, paragraph 10 of the Agreement on Agriculture 
and production-limiting programme under Arti cle 6:5 of the Agreement on Agriculture. 
  Background: Although Cyprus' self suffi ciency ratio in milk and dairy products, expressed as cows milk 
equivalent, does not exceed 75%, a total of 11 millio n litres of cows milk, or  8% of total production, 
could not be disposed off in 1995 and were poured aw ay. Difficulties were also  encountered with the 
disposal of domestic beef. With the implementation of the WTO Agreement the situation deteriorated 
and the Government was forced to take immediate action  to reduce production.  
  Aims of the package: The packag e aims to achieve the following re source retirement  and  production-
limiting targets:  (a) Reduce the number of milking cows by an average of 20%. 
 (b) Stabilize the total milk- quota allocated to producers at around 130 million litres annually. 
(c) Reduce beef production by about 20% in addition to the reduction resulting from the 
slaughter of milking cows. 
 (d) Stabilize domestic edam ch eese production at 1 700 tons. 
  
Specific measures involved: the package invol ves one-time and recurren t aid to producers and 
processors as follow:  - One-time aid to producers to  facilitate the slaughter of up to 7 000 milking cows and to 
conform with a maximum number of cows allocated to each farm according to a  clearly defined set of criteria.  
 - One-time aid to producers to facilitate the sl aughter and disposal of up to 5 000 dairy male 
calves aged 12 months and above in connection with recurrent aid on a per head  basis to 
encourage the slaughter, henceforth, of dairy fattening calves at an age below 12 months for males and 14 months for females, instead of at  the age of 18 months as practised sofar. 
 - Recurrent aid to local edam cheese manufac turers provided they obs erve certain wholesale 
prices (fixed by the Government below cost for th e benefit of consumers) as well as a maximum 
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(4)Cost of measure:  
 
One-time cost expected to be around C£3,5 millio n and recurrent expenditure around C£3,25 million 
annually, when fully implemented. 
 
(5)Date of entry into effect:  
 
Immediate, but a period of 6 months  is required for preparatory work. Measures expected to take full 
effect as from the beginning of 1997. 
 
(6)Period of application: 
 
Ad-hoc measures expected to be completed with in a year. No decision taken as to the period of 
application of recurrent measures. Th ey are expected to continue until th e stated objectives are achieved. 
 
(7)Products to principally benefit:  
 
Dairy cow milk, beef and cheese  TN/AG/S/10 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  CYPRUS  
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
(1) Full title of measure:  Quarantine measures to contain and eradicate an outbreak of potato 
ring rot. 
(2) Domestic legislation:   Law for the Prevention and Control of Plant Pests and Diseases;  
Order 446, dated 30 November 2001;  Decision of  the Council of Ministers No. 54.689, dated 
6 December 2001. 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria: 
 
This is a measure falling under paragraph 8 of  Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture:  
Payments for relief from natural disasters.  Ring rot is a very serious quarantine disease of pot atoes.  Once introduced and spread into an 
area, it has the potential to completely destroy potato production and exports.  A localized 
outbreak of ring rot occurred in Cyprus in the spring of 2001.  The infection was identified to originate from a shipment of German seed potatoe s of a particular variety.  The Quarantine 
Authority of Cyprus immediately took drastic action to contain and eradicate the disease.  Potato fields planted with the particular vari ety were identified and the crop was destroyed by 
the Cyprus Department of Agriculture.  As provided under the respective national legislation 
on the Prevention and Control of Plant Pests and Diseases, farmers were paid an area 
compensation to cover the loss of income they suffered.  The loss of income was estimated 
using established procedures developed by  the Department of Agriculture.   
 
Following relevant standards recommended by international organizations (EPPO) and the 
EU (directive 93/85/EEC), the Quarantine Authority of Cyprus also imposed restrictions with 
respect to the types of crops that can be planted on potentially infected fields during the next 3 years after the year of outbreak.  These include:  a) Fields planted with the particular va riety of potatoes in 2001 (category A) were 
clearly marked and set aside for 3 years.  During this period farmers are obliged to 
keep them fallow and to destroy, under the supervision of the Department of 
Agriculture, any residual potato plants that may grow on them.  They are to be paid 
an area compensation equal to the standard gross margin of potato production in the 
particular area. 
 
b) Fields of the same farm planted with pot atoes of other varieties (category B) were 
also clearly marked and set aside for one y ear.  During the following two years, such 
fields can be planted with crops not belongi ng to the Solanacea family of plants, such 
as, for example, cereals.  The level of compensation will be reduced accordingly. 
(4) Cost of measure:  The cost of the measure for the year 2001 was 482,000 Cyprus Pounds.  
Payments to farmers to compensate them fo r income foregone during the next 3 years 
(2002-2004) are expected to total over 2.5 million Cyprus Pounds.  
(5) Date of entry into effect:  May 2001 TN/AG/S/10 
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 (6) Period of application:   The Quarantine measures were introduced immediately after the 
outbreak of the disease in April 2001 and are planned to last until the end of 2004. 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s)):  Potato produce for local 
market and exports. 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  CZECH REPUBLIC  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
 New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
 
 
 
1. Full title of measure:  
        
 Consultations in agricultural sector. 
 
2. Domestic legislation references: 
  Article 2.1 of the Act. 252/1997 Coll.  on Agriculture, dated 24 September 1997 
 
3. Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria ( i.e. those in Annex 2)  
 This programme is to serve farmers from the organisation, economic a nd professional point of 
view and includes : 
  - Special consulting – support of work shops and training courses for public and 
publishing of special brochures for the farmers free of charge. 
 - Special consulting for animal and plant production  
 - Support of organising of agricultural farm s in view of securing of common consulting 
 - Support of high quality training of consultants  - Support of information of independent ma rket information system for agricultural 
products 
 - Support of preparation works on SAPARD programme (Special Accession 
Programme for Agriculture and Rural Development) 
 - Support of establishing of producers marketing organisations 
  It is a non-investment, direct and irretrie vable support, amounting 60-100% of proved costs 
according to the individual kinds of activities. 
 4. Cost of measure: 
 
 For 1998:    CZK 50,84 million  
5. Date of entry into effect : 
  3 March 1998 
 
6. Period of application: 
 
 As from 1998 
 
7. Product to principally benefit (if any individual products(s) ): 
 
 No individual product TN/AG/S/10 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  CZECH REPUBLIC  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
 New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
 
 
 
1. Full title of measure:  
 
 Support for dairy cows  
2. Domestic legislation references: 
  Article 2.1 of the Act No. 252/1997 Coll . on Agriculture, dated 24 September 1997  
 
3. Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria  ( i.e. those in Annex 2, 
para 11) 
 
 The support of dairy cows aimed  at improvi ng of genetic potential to the level of the 
advanced breeders in other countries. Th e improved genetic potential will lead to 
restructuring of herds, decreasing of the number of dairy cows and increasing of competitiveness of this sector. This is a non-i nvestment, direct, irretrievable support, not 
connected with the milk production. 
 
4. Cost of measure: 
 
 For 1998:  CZK 655,79 million  
5. Date of entry into effect : 
 
 3 March 1998  
6. Period of application: 
  As from 1998 
 
7. Product to principally benefit (if any individual products(s) ): 
 
 No individual product   TN/AG/S/10 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  CZECH REPUBLIC  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
 New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
 
 
 
1. Full title of measure:  
 
 Support of sheep walk in less favourable areas  
2. Domestic legislation references: 
  Government Regulation No. 341/1997 Coll. date d 26 November 1997  concerning Support of 
development  of  mountains and LFA (Less favourable areas)  
 
3. Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria , ( i.e. those in Annex 2)  
 The support of sheep-walk is carried out throu gh a financial contribution to a breeding of a 
head. The purpose of the support is the ma intenance of grassland plots necessary for 
environmental reasons, such as soil and la ndscape formation and - in addition - for 
restructuring of land fund aimed at the intens ification of agriculture and for the need of 
reduction of the share of eroded arable land. In the less–favoured areas of mountainous and 
sub-mountainous regions, the sheep breeding is supported especially in order to control the 
growth of grass.  
 
4. Cost of measure: 
 
 CZK 31,16 million  
 
5. Date of entry into effect : 
 
 20 January 1998  6. Period of application: 
 
 20 January 1998  to  31 December 1998  
7. Product to principally benefit (if any individual products(s) ): 
  No individual product TN/AG/S/10 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  CZECH REPUBLIC  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
 New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
 
 
 1. Full title of measure:  
 
 Support for ecological agriculture.   
2. Domestic legislation references: 
  Government Regulation No. 341/1997 Coll. da ted 26 November 1997 concerning Support of 
development  of  mountains and LFA (Less favourable areas)  
 
3. Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria , ( i.e. those in Annex 2) 
 
 The programme aimed at minimalizing of ch emical inputs into the agricultural production 
(pesticides, veterinary medical and chemical fertilisers), improvement of soil quality and a 
protection of healthy environment. Additiona l objectives of the programme are production of 
so called "bio-food" and maintenance of lif e in rural areas, including "agro-tourism." 
 4. Cost of measure: 
 
 For 1998:    CZK 48,09 million  
5. Date of entry into effect : 
  1 January  1998 
 
6. Period of application: 
 
 As from 1998 
 
7. Product to principally benefit (if any individual products(s) ):  
 
 No individual product  TN/AG/S/10 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  CZECH REPUBLIC  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
 New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
 
 
 
1. Full title of measure:  
 
 Support for flood area ( spread of wild animals)  
2. Domestic legislation references: 
  Article 2.1 of the Act No. 252/1997 Coll . on Agriculture, dated 24 September 1997  
 
3. Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria , ( i.e. those in Annex 2) 
 
 Support of the breeding and release of the threaten ed animals (grouse, black grouse, partridge, 
bustard) in the area of their natural occurre nce and additional support to the professional 
breeding of bezoar goat and white stag. 
 
4. Cost of measure: 
         CZK 5,38  million 
 
5. Date of entry into effect : 
 
 1 January 1998    6. Period of application: 
 
 1 January  1998  to 31 December  1998  
7. Product to principally benefit (if any individual products(s) ): 
  No individual product 
  
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  CZECH REPUBLIC  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
 New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
 
 
 
1. Full title of measure:  
 
 Support to the Foundation and Activity of Producer Marketing Organizations. 
 
2. Domestic legislation references: 
  Article 2/1 of the Act. 252/1997 Coll.  on Agriculture of 24 September 1997. 
 
3. Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria ( i.e. those in Annex 2)  
Support to the foundation and activity of mark eting organizations of producers of some 
agricultural commodities for the purposes of join t marketing of agricultural products. The aid 
will be granted to the foundation and activity of agricultural organizations. 
 The programme conforms to the general cr iteria of Paragraph 1 of the Agreement on 
Agriculture: 
 
(a) the programme is provided through a pub licly funded government programme not 
involving transfers from consumers;  and, 
 (b) the programme does not have the effect of providing price support to producers. 
 
 In addition, it meets the policy specific criteria under various sub-components of 
Paragraph 2(f) of Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture under the General Services 
category. Expenditures under the programme do not  involve direct payments to producers or 
processors. 
 4. Cost of measure: 
 
 For 1999 :   CZK  5.2 million  
5. Date of entry into effect : 
  1 January 1999 
 
6. Period of application: 
 
 As from 1999 
 
7. Product to principally benefit (if any individual products(s) ): 
 
 No individual product.  TN/AG/S/10 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  CZECH REPUBLIC  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
 New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
 
 
1. Full title of measure:  
 
 Calcification with the help of limestone powder. 
 
2. Domestic legislation references: 
 
 Government Regulation No. 24/1999 of  20 Janua ry  1999. Support of calcification of arable 
land in less-favorable areas (LFA) with pH lo wer than 5.5. This action highly motivates 
introduction of such agricultural measures with a pplication of limy  fertilizers to regulate low 
pH factor above mentioned land  due to long–term influence of different factors which 
contaminates air and land.  
 
 The programme conforms to the general cr iteria of Paragraph 1 of the Agreement on 
Agriculture: 
 
 (a) the programme is provided through a publicly funded government programme not 
involving transfers from consumers;  and, 
 
 (b) the programme does not have the effect of providing price support to producers. 
 
 In addition, it meets the policy specific criteria under various sub-components of 
Paragraph 12 of Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture under the  payments from the Environmental Protection Programmes category.  Expenditures under the programme do not 
involve direct payments to producers or processors. 
 
3. Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria  ( i.e. those in Annex 2, 
para 11) 
 
 For 1999:  CZK 11.0 million 
 
4. Cost of measure: 
 
 For 1999:  CZK 11.0 million 
 
5. Date of entry into effect : 
 
 1 January 1999 
 
6. Period of application: 
 
 As from 1999 
 7. Product to principally benefit (if any individual products(s) ): 
 
 No individual product. 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  CZECH REPUBLIC  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
 New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
 
 
1. Full title of measure:  
 
 Support for cattle, sheep, goat and hor se farming on permanent grasslands. 
 
2. Domestic legislation references: 
 
 Article 2/1 of the Act 252/1997 Coll.  on Agriculture of 24 September 1997. 
 3. Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria (i.e. those in Annex 2):  
 
 The purpose of this subsidy programme is to restructure cattle farming and to support other 
livestock farming on permanent grasslands.  The granting of the aid is conditional on the 
grazing of livestock (for at least 4 months during a year).  This subsidy programme promoted 
grazing also outside of marginal areas. 
  The programme conforms to the general cr iteria of Paragraph 1 of the Agreement on 
Agriculture: 
 
 (a) the programme is provided through a publicly funded government programme not 
involving transfers from consumers;  and 
  (b) the programme does not have the effect of providing price support to producers.  
 In addition, it meets the policy specific criteria under various sub-components of 
Paragraph 12 of Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture under the payments from the 
Environmental programmes category.  
 
4. Cost of measure: 
 
 For 2000:  K č 586.7 million 
 
5. Date of entry into effect: 
 
 Since April 2000 
 
6. Period of application: 
 
 As from April 2000  7. Product to principally benefi t (if any individual products(s)): 
 
 No individual product.  TN/AG/S/10 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  CZECH REPUBLIC  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
 New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
 
 
1. Full title of measure:  
 
 Fertilization of agricultural parcels with arable land by organic fertilizers.  
2. Domestic legislation references: 
 
 Government Regulation No. 344/ 1999 Coll. of 6 October 2000. 
 3. Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria (i.e. those in Annex 2):  
 This is one of the subsidy programmes aime d to support the activities involved in landscape 
maintenance and supporting less-favoured areas.  The purpose of this programme is to enrich 
soil by organic substances, to prevent the pro cess of soil degradation and to minimize the use 
of mineral fertilizers. 
  The programme conforms to the general cr iteria of Paragraph 1 of the Agreement on 
Agriculture: 
 
 (a) the programme is provided through a publicly funded government programme not 
involving transfers from consumers;  and 
  (b) the programme does not have the effect of providing price support to producers.  
 In addition, it meets the policy specific criteria under various sub-components of 
Paragraph 12 of Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture under the payments from the 
Environmental programmes category.  
 
4. Cost of measure: 
 
 For 2000:  K č 74.4million 
 
5. Date of entry into effect: 
 
 1 January 2000 
 
6. Period of application: 
 
 As from 1 January 2000  7. Product to principally benefit (if any individual products(s) ): 
 
 No individual product. TN/AG/S/10 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  CZECH REPUBLIC  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
 New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
 
 
1. Full title of measure:  
 
 Crop production restruct uring through grassing. 
 
2. Domestic legislation references: 
 
 Government Regulation No. 344/ 1999 Coll. of 6 October 2000. 
 3. Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria (i.e. those in Annex 2):  
 This is one of the subsidy programmes aime d to support the activities involved in landscape 
maintenance and supporting less-favoured areas.  The purpose of this programme is to protect 
soil against erosion and to support the extensification of farm production. 
  The programme conforms to the general cr iteria of Paragraph 1 of the Agreement on 
Agriculture: 
 
 (a) the programme is provided through a publicly funded government programme not 
involving transfers from consumers;  and 
  (b) the programme does not have the effect of providing price support to producers.  
 In addition, it meets the policy specific criteria under various sub-components of 
Paragraph 10 of Annex 2 of the Agreem ent on Agriculture under the payments from 
Structural Adjustment Assistance through retirement programmes category.  
 
4. Cost of measure: 
  For 2000:  K č 32.0 million 
 
5. Date of entry into effect: 
 
 1 January 2000  6. Period of application: 
 
 As from 1 January 2000  
7. Product to principally benefit (if any individual products(s) ): 
 
 No individual product.  TN/AG/S/10 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  CZECH REPUBLIC  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
 New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
 
 
1. Full title of measure:  
 
 Crop production restructur ing through the planting of fast growing trees. 
 
2. Domestic legislation references: 
 
 Government Regulation No. 344/ 1999 Coll. of 6 October 2000. 
 3. Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria (i.e. those in Annex 2):  
 This is one of the subsidy programmes aime d to support the activities involved in landscape 
maintenance and supporting less-favoured areas.   The purpose of this programme is to 
support biological diversity in the landscape and to promote the use of renewable energy 
sources. 
  The programme conforms to the general cr iteria of Paragraph 1 of the Agreement on 
Agriculture: 
 
 (a) the programme is provided through a publicly funded government programme not 
involving transfers from consumers;  and 
  (b) the programme does not have the effect of providing price support to producers.  
 In addition, it meets the policy specific criteria under various sub-components of 
Paragraph 10 of Annex 2 of the Agreem ent on Agriculture under the payments from 
Structural Adjustment Assistance provided through retirement programmes category.  
 
4. Cost of measure: 
 
 For 2000:  K č 0.1 million 
 
5. Date of entry into effect: 
 
 1 January 2000 
 
6. Period of application: 
 
 As from 1 January 2000  7. Product to principally benefit (if any individual products(s) ): 
 
 No individual product. TN/AG/S/10 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  CZECH REPUBLIC  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
 New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
 
 
1. Full title of measure:  
 
 Establishment of the elements of the territo rial systems of landscape ecological stability. 
 
2. Domestic legislation references: 
 
 Government Regulation No. 344/ 1999 Coll. of 6 October 2000. 
 3. Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria (i.e. those in Annex 2):  
 This is one of the subsidy programmes aime d to support the activities involved in landscape 
maintenance and supporting less-favoured areas.   The purpose of this programme is to 
support the development of ecological stability and to reduce the use of pesticides. 
  The programme conforms to the general cr iteria of Paragraph 1 of the Agreement on 
Agriculture: 
 
 (a) the programme is provided through a publicly funded government programme not 
involving transfers from consumers;  and 
  (b) the programme does not have the effect of providing price support to producers.  
 In addition, it meets the policy specific criteria under various sub-components of 
Paragraph 12 of Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture under the payments from the 
Environmental Programmes category.  
 
4. Cost of measure: 
  For 2000:  K č 2.3 million 
 
5. Date of entry into effect: 
 
 1 January 2000  6. Period of application: 
 
 As from 1 January 2000  
7. Product to principally benefi t (if any individual products(s)): 
 
 No individual product.  TN/AG/S/10 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  CZECH REPUBLIC  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
 New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
 
 
1. Full title of measure:  
 
 Silt removal and rene wal of pond functions. 
 
2. Domestic legislation references: 
 
 Government Regulation No. 344/ 1999 Coll. of 6 October 2000. 
 3. Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria (i.e. those in Annex 2):  
 This is one of the subsidy programmes aime d to support the activities involved in landscape 
maintenance and supporting less-favoured areas.  The objective of this programme is to give 
aid to proper pond management, to increase the capacity of landscape to accumulate water 
and to support anti-flood measures. 
  The programme conforms to the general cr iteria of Paragraph 1 of the Agreement on 
Agriculture: 
 
 (a) the programme is provided through a publicly funded government programme not 
involving transfers from consumers;  and 
  (b) the programme does not have the effect of providing price support to producers.  
 In addition, it meets the policy specific crite ria under various sub-com ponents of Paragraph 1 
of Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture  under the payments from General Services 
programmes category.  Expenditures under the programme do not involve direct payments to producers or processors.  
 4. Cost of measure: 
 
 For 2000:  K č 54.6 million 
 
5. Date of entry into effect: 
  1 January 2000 
 
6. Period of application: 
 
 As from 1 January 2000 
 
7. Product to principally benefi t (if any individual products(s)): 
 
 No individual product. TN/AG/S/10 
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 Table DS:2  G/AG/N/CZE/35 
DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  CZECH REPUBLIC  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
 New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
 
 
1. Full title of measure:  
 
 Support for suckler cow farming and sheep farming.  
2. Domestic legislation references: 
 
 Government Regulation No. 359/ 2000 Coll. of 27 September 2000. 
 3. Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria (i.e. those in Annex 2):  
 The purpose of this programme is to halt the decline in cow and sheep numbers and to stop 
the reduction of calf production.  The aid is paid for suckler cows where at least five of them 
are kept and which are mothers of calves born fro m licensed beef or meat type bulls in the 
period of 1 September 1999 to 15 October 2000.   Furthermore, aid is granted for sheep 
provided a minimum of flock size of five is complied with. 
  The programme conforms to the general cr iteria of Paragraph 1 of the Agreement on 
Agriculture: 
  (a) the programme is provided through a publicly funded government programme not 
involving transfers from consumers;  and 
  (b) the programme does not have the effect of providing price support to producers. 
 
 In addition, it meets the policy specific criteria under various sub-components of 
Paragraph 11 of Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture.  
 
4. Cost of measure: 
 
 For 2000:  K č 219.4 million 
 
5. Date of entry into effect: 
 
 13 October 2000 
 
6. Period of application: 
 
 Since 13 October 2000  7. Product to principally benefi t (if any individual products(s)): 
 
 No individual product.  
 
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  WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION  
ORGANISATION MONDIALE DU COMMERCE  
ORGANIZACIÓN MUNDIAL DEL COMERCIO  G/AG/N/CZE/35/Corr.1 
17 June 2002 
 (02-3347) 
Committee on Agriculture Original:   English/ 
 anglais/  inglés 
  
 
NOTIFICATION 
 
Corrigendum
 
 
 In the notification by the Czech Republic concerning new or modified domestic support 
measures exempt from reduction ( Table DS:2 ) contained in the document G/AG/N/CZE/35 dated 
11 December 2001, on pages 2 to 10, under point 3, the beginning of the second paragraph, in each 
case, should read:   'The programme conforms to th e general criteria of Paragraph 1 of Annex 2 of the Agreement 
on Agriculture:' 
 
 
Comité de l'agriculture 
 
NOTIFICATION 
 
Corrigendum  
 
 Dans la notification de la République tchèque  concernant les mesures de soutien interne 
nouvelles ou modifiées exemptées de la réduction ( tableau DS:2 ), figurant dans le document 
G/AG/N/CZE/35 daté du 11 décembre 2001, il convient de lire, des pages 2 à 10, sous le point 3, au 
début de chaque deuxième paragraphe:   "Le programme est conforme aux critères gé néraux suivants établis au paragraphe 1 de 
l'Annexe 2  de l'Accord sur l'agriculture:" 
 
 
Comité de Agricultura 
 
NOTIFICACIÓN 
 
Corrigendum  
  En la notificación presentada por la  República Checa  relativa a la introducción o 
modificación de medidas de ayuda interna exentas de la reducción ( cuadro DS.2 ), que figura en el 
documento G/AG/N/CZE/35, de fecha 11 de diciembr e de 2001, cada una de las páginas 2 a 10 debe 
decir en el punto 3, al comienzo del segundo párrafo: 
  "El programa se ajusta a los criterios generales del párrafo 1 del Anexo 2 del Acuerdo sobre 
la Agricultura:" __________TN/AG/S/10 
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 Table DS:2  G/AG/N/CZE/38 
DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  CZECH REPUBLIC  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
 New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
 
 
 
1. Full title of measure:  
 
 School milk (donation of milk for basic schools). 
 
2. Domestic legislation references: 
  Article 2/1 of the Act 252/1997 Coll.  on Agriculture of 24 September 1997. 
 
3. Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria (i.e. those in Annex 2):  
 The purpose of this subsidy programme is to respond to adverse development of milk 
consumption by basic-school pupils and is aime d to achieve optimal consumption of milk by 
this category of the population. 
  The programme conforms to the general criteri a of Paragraph 1 of Annex 2 of the Agreement 
on Agriculture: 
 
(a) the programme is provided through a pub licly funded government programme not 
involving transfers from consumers and, 
 (b) the programme does not have the effect of providing price support to producers. 
 
 In addition, it meets all the policy-specifi c criteria under Paragraph 4 of Annex 2 of the 
Agreement on Agriculture (Domestic Food Aid category). 
 
4. Cost of measure: 
  For 2000:  K č 28.6 million 
 
5. Date of entry into effect: 
 
 Since April 2000  6. Period of application: 
 
 As from April 2000  
7. Product to principally benefi t (if any individual products(s)): 
 
 No individual product.  TN/AG/S/10 
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 Table DS:2  G/AG/N/CZE/38 
DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  CZECH REPUBLIC  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
 New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
 
 
1. Full title of measure:  
 
 Crop production restructuring through afforestation.  
2. Domestic legislation references: 
 
 Government Regulation No. 344/ 1999 Coll. of  6 October 2000. 
 3. Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria (i.e. those in Annex 2):  
 
 This is one of the subsidy programmes aime d to support the activities involved in landscape 
maintenance and supporting less favoured areas. The objective of this programme is to 
support biological diversity in the landscape and to  promote reduction of arable land area. It is 
based on clearly defined criteria and is designe d to remove land from marketable agricultural 
production for the period exceeding three years, with no alternative use of land involving production.  
 
 The programme conforms to the general criteri a of Paragraph 1 of Annex 2 of the Agreement 
on Agriculture: 
 
(a) the programme is provided through a pub licly funded government programme not 
involving transfers from consumers and, 
 
(b) the programme does not have the effect of providing price support to producers. 
  In addition, it meets all the policy-specific criteria of Paragraph 10 of Annex 2 of the 
Agreement on Agriculture (Structural adjust ment assistance provided through retirement 
programmes category).  
 
4. Cost of measure: 
 
 For 2000:  K č 76.7 million 
 
5. Date of entry into effect: 
 
 1 January 2000  
6. Period of application: 
  As from 1 January 2000 
 
7. Product to principally benefi t (if any individual products(s)): 
 
 No individual product. TN/AG/S/10 
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 Table DS:2  G/AG/N/CZE/38 
DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  CZECH REPUBLIC 
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
 New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
 
 
1. Full title of measure:  
 
 Maintenance of agricultural land.  
2. Domestic legislation references: 
 
 Government Regulation No. 344/ 1999 Coll. of  6 October 2000. 
 3. Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria (i.e. those in Annex 2):  
 This is one of the subsidy programmes aime d to support the activities involved in landscape 
maintenance and supporting less favoured areas.  The purpose of this programme is to 
promote landscape maintenance and to prevent spread of diseases, pests and weeds.  It 
provides for partial compensation of extra cost s incurred as a result of keeping agricultural 
land from weeds, non-permitted wast e grounds and other defects. 
  The programme conforms to the general criteri a of Paragraph 1 of Annex 2 of the Agreement 
on Agriculture: 
 
(a) the programme is provided through a pub licly funded government programme not 
involving transfers from consumers and, 
 
(b) the programme does not have the effect of providing price support to producers. 
 
 In addition, it meets all the policy-specific criteria of Paragraph 12 of Annex 2 of the 
Agreement on Agriculture (Environmental programmes category).  
 
4. Cost of measure: 
 
 For 2000:  K č 3,342.6 million 
 
5. Date of entry into effect: 
 
 1 January 2000 
 
6. Period of application: 
 
 As from 1 January 2000  7. Product to principally benefi t (if any individual products(s)): 
 
 No individual product.  
 
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 Table DS:2  G/AG/N/CZE/46 
DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  CZECH REPUBLIC  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
 New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
 
 
 
1. Full title of measure:  
 
 Programme of assistance in less-favoured areas 
 
2. Domestic legislation references: 
  Government Regulation No. 505/ 2000 Coll. of 22 November 2000 
 
3. Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria (i.e. those in Annex 2):  
 The purpose of the programme is to support pr oducers in disadvantaged regions (in less- 
favoured areas).  These are clearly designated contiguous geographical areas that have been 
designated as less-favoured ones on the basis of neutral and objective criteria clearly spelt out in a law.  The payments are generally grante d to all producers in these regions provided they 
comply with stipulated conditions for farming.   The aid is granted per hectare of farmed 
grassland as the main objective of this progr amme is to reduce as much as possible the 
proportion of arable land in these areas.  Th e programme is designed to maintain the 
countryside in cultural state and to keep farmers in these areas. 
 The programme conforms to the general criteria of Paragraph 1 of Annex 2  of the Agreement 
on Agriculture:    
(a) the programme is provided through a pub licly funded government programme not 
involving transfers from consumers;  and 
 (b) the programme does not have the effect of providing price support to producers.  
In addition, it meets all the policy-specific criteria under Paragraph 13 of Annex 2 of the 
Agreement on Agriculture under the  payments  for regional assistance programmes category. 
 
4. Cost of measure: 
 
 For 2001:  K č 1,747.0 million 
 
5. Date of entry into effect: 
 
 1 January 2001  6. Period of application: 
 
 As from 1 January 2001  7. Product to principally benefit (if any individual products(s)):   No individual product 
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 Table DS:2  G/AG/N/CZE/46 
DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  CZECH REPUBLIC  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
 New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
 
 
1. Full title of measure:  
 
 Inspection services 
 
2. Domestic legislation references: 
 
 Article 2/1 of the Act 252/1997 Coll.  on Agriculture of 24 September 1997 
 
3. Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria (i.e. those in Annex 2):  
 
 It is a programme that was extraordinarily applied in 2001 in order to protect the Czech 
Republic's territory against the introduction and spread of foot-and-mouth disease. The State 
Veterinary Administration imposed a number of  extraordinary measures, the implementation 
of which resulted in extraordinary expenditure for those who had to carry out these measures. 
In this context, a number of inspection activities were carried out in order to ensure the safety 
of imported products, and inspections concerni ng the storage and disposal of confiscated 
foodstuffs. Expenditures under the programme do not  involve direct payments to producers or 
processors. 
 
 The programme conforms to the general criteria of Paragraph 1 of Anne x 2  of the Agreement 
on Agriculture: 
 
 (a) the programme is provided through a publicly-funded government programme not 
involving transfers from consumers;  and 
 
 (b) the programme does not have the effect of providing price support to producers. 
 
 In addition, it meets the policy-specific crite ria of Paragraph 2(e) of Annex 2 of the 
Agreement on Agriculture under the  payments  from General services programmes category.  
 
4. Cost of measure: 
 
 For 2001:  K č 4.2 million 
 
5. Date of entry into effect: 
 
 Since July 2001 
 
6. Period of application: 
 
 As from July 2001 
 
7. Product to principally benefi t (if any individual products(s)): 
 
 No individual product 
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 Table DS:2  G/AG/N/CZE/53 
DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  CZECH REPUBLIC  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
 New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
 
 
1. Full title of measure:  Aid to alleviate damage caused in agriculture by the floods 
 
2. Domestic legislation references:  Government Decrees No. 1018 of 14 October 2002 and 
No.1220 of 2 December 2002 
 
3. Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria (i.e. those in Annex 2): 
 
 The purpose of this subsidy programme is to provide finance to partly compensate the 
damage to farm enterprises the crops of  which suffered from the floods in 2002. 
 
 The programme conforms to the general criteria of Paragraph 1 of Anne x 2  of the Agreement 
on Agriculture: 
 
a) the programme is provided through a public ly funded government programme not 
involving transfers from consumers and, 
b) the programme does not have the effect of providing price support to producers. 
 
 In addition, it meets all the policy-specifi c criteria under Paragraph 8 of Annex 2 of the 
Agreement on Agriculture under the  payments  for relief from natural disasters category. 
 
4. Cost of measure:  For 2002:  K č 976.9 million 
 5. Date of entry into effect:  14 October 2002 
 
6. Period of application:  As from 14 October 2002 
 7. Product to principally benefit (if any individual products(s)):   No individual product 
 
 
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 Table DS:2  G/AG/N/EST/3 
DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  ESTONIA  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
__________________________________________________________________________________ 
 
 
(1) Full title of measure: 
 
State measure for using certified seeds. 
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference:  
 
Rural Life and Agricultural Market Regulati on Act, Agricultural Development Strategy. 
 
(3) Detailed description of measure with ref erence to the criteria, i.e. those in:  
 
Annex 2:  "Green Box":  (12) Paymen ts under environmental programmes (b). 
This support is provided as a state aid measur e for preserving the genofond of the hay seed, 
seed potato, cereals, legumes, rape, oil bearing rape and flax seeds.  The aim of the support is 
to increase the share of certified seeds in the tota l amount of seeds used.  This does not affect 
the production but the quality of the seeds, whic h makes them more resistant to plant diseases 
and insects.  The supplementary effect of the support measure is preventing the spreading of 
weed seeds, especially wild oats.  The support compensates part of the extra costs related to 
higher price of certified seeds.  It does not foresee the production growth and the support 
amount is not linked to production volumes nor to price or income levels.  The requirement is 
the real use of quality seed.  
(4) Cost of measure: 
 
25,8 million EEK.  
(5)   Date of entry into effect: 
 
25 September 2000. 
 
(6)   Period of application: 
 
 FY 2000. 
 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s)):  
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 Table DS:2  G/AG/N/EST/3 
DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  ESTONIA  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
__________________________________________________________________________________ 
 
(1) Full title of measure:  
 
State measure for soil liming. 
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference:  
 
Rural Life and Agricultural Market Regulati on Act, Agricultural Development Strategy. 
 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria, i.e. those in:  
 
Annex 2:  "Green Box":  (13) Payments under regional assistance programmes (d) and (f). This support is provided as a state aid measur e for improving the soil fertility in the regions 
with soil acidity less or equal to 6.0 pH
kcl.  The area is determined by the respective soil 
research laboratories.  The state covers part of the expenses of the farmer connected with 
purchasing the services from the company determined via public tender.  The support does 
not foresee the production growth and the support amount is not linked to production volumes 
nor to price or income levels.  The supplementa ry effect of the support measure is retaining 
inhabitation in remote areas with agriculturally poor quality lands. 
 
(4) Cost of measure: 
14,8 million EEK. 
 
(5) Date of entry into effect:  
 
21 February 2000. 
 
(6) Period of application:  
 
FY 2000.  
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s)):  
 
 
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 Table DS:2  G/AG/N/EST/5 
DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  ESTONIA  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
__________________________________________________________________________________ 
 
 
(1) Full title of measure: 
 
State measure for converting to organic farmi ng or continue using or ganic farming methods. 
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference:  
 
Rural Life and Agricultural Market Regulati on Act, Agricultural Development Strategy, 
Organic Farming Act 
 
(3) Detailed description of measure with ref erence to the criteria, i.e. those in:  
 
Annex 2:  "Green Box":  (12) Paymen ts under environmental programmes (b). 
This support is provided as a state aid measur e for environmentally friendly and sustainable 
production methods.  The aim of the support is to introduce environmentally friendly 
production methods and increase the share of orga nic farming in traditional agriculture that 
will promote sustainability of the environment by restricting the use of fertilizers and pesticides in the handling of organic foodstuffs , and facilitate the preservation of the natural 
fertility of the soil, the assurance of biological di versity and the continued use of semi-natural 
grasslands.  Support is granted a nnually and is calculated on the basis of income foregone and 
additional costs resulting from the given actions  and the need to provide an incentive.  
Payments are based on limitations on the use of fertilisers, plant protection products or other 
inputs.  The support does not foresee the produc tion growth and the support amount is not 
linked to production volumes nor to price or income levels.  The support is provided to 
producers who follow the rules of organic produc tion in accordance with the national Organic 
Farming Act.  Support will be available both for farmers converting to organic farming and 
those who have land of full organic status.  
(4) Cost of measure: 
 
3.9 million EEK. 
 
(5) Date of entry into effect: 
 
10 May 2000. 
 
(6) Period of application: 
 
 FY 2000. 
 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s)): 
 
 
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 Table DS:2  G/AG/N/EST/7 
DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  ESTONIA  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
__________________________________________________________________________________ 
 
 
(1) Full title of measure: 
 
School Milk Support. 
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference:  
 
Rural Life and Agricultural Market Regulation Act. 
 
(3) Detailed description of measure with ref erence to the criteria, i.e. those in:  
 
Annex 2:  "Green Box":  (4) Domestic food aid. The objective of granting school milk support is to increase the consumption of milk by school pupils in order to encourage healthy ea ting habits. This support is provided as a state 
aid measure for local governments and used to cover partially the cost of milk or milk 
products purchased. The milk or milk product for the purchase of which school milk support 
is provided and the requirements for the ingredie nts of the milk or milk products shall be 
determined by the Government or by the Minist er of Social Affairs. School milk support is 
paid four times per school year. Local authorities shall organise the purchase of milk and milk 
products on the basis of the quantity established per pupil. The procedures of granting support 
shall set out the due date for the submission of  applications, the quantity of milk or milk 
products per pupil to be purchased, the rate of the school milk support, the procedure for the 
registration of the documents certifying the purchase of milk or milk products, the standard format and the due dates for submission of the report on the use of school milk support, and 
the procedure for the review of applications, payment of support and supervision over the use 
of school milk support for its intended purpose. 
 
(4) Cost of measure: 
 
9.06 million Estonian kroons (later abbreviated as EEK).  
(5) Date of entry into effect: 
 
1 January 2001. 
 
(6) Period of application: 
 
 Fiscal year (later abbreviated as FY) 2001 
 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s)): milk and milk products. 
 
 
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 Table DS:2  G/AG/N/EST/11 
DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  ESTONIA  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
__________________________________________________________________________________ 
 
 
(1) Full title of measure: 
 
Compensation of damage (drought) inflicte d on agricultural production or means of 
production.  
(2) Domestic legislation reference:  
 Rural Life and Agricultural Market Regulation Act. 
 
(3) Detailed description of measure with ref erence to the criteria, i.e. those in:  
 
Annex 2:  "Green Box":  (8) Payments for relief from natural disasters.  This support is provided as a state aid measure for compensation of damage inflicted on 
agricultural production or means of productio n. The support amount is not linked to 
production volumes nor to price or income leve ls. The aim of compensating damage is to 
grant a one-time direct support by the state to agricultural producers. The state paid 
compensation to cereal and fodder producers a nd also to cattle and sheep breeders whose 
production was damaged by drought. The compen sation was paid in the form of additional 
support to agricultural producers who raised dair y cows and suckler cows and ewes and goats 
as well as producers who grew cereals (except rape  seed). The area of rape and turnip rape 
was not subject to compensation, since the drought did not damage the growth or the yield of these crops. In addition, the compensation was differentiated between districts according to 
the rate of damage. The support was granted to the agricultural producers whose production 
damage was above 30 per cent of normal production. 
 
(4) Cost of measure: 
 
101 million EEK. 
 
(5) Date of entry into effect: 
 
8 November 2002. 
 
(6) Period of application: 
 
 Fiscal year 2002. 
 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s)): 
 Compensation was provided to producers raising da iry cows, suckler cows, ewes and goats or 
growing cereals (except rape seed) 
 
 
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 Table DS:2  G/AG/N/EEC/17 
Domestic Support:  EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES 
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agr eement: New or modified domestic support  
Measures exempt from reduction  
 
 
1. Full title of measure 
 
Agenda 2000:  reform of the Common Agricultural Policy    
2.  Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria, i.e. those in 
 
The general orientation of Agenda 2000 is (a) to progress to a more market orientated policy through 
lower support prices, partly compensated by direct payments, and (b) to improve and integrate rural 
development policies.  (a) Direct payments – price support    AoA Article 6 paragraph 5  The approach of the 1992 CAP reform will be c ontinued:  there is a further shift from market 
price support to direct payments to farmers.  The direct payments are granted under production 
limiting programmes and based on fixed references of the past.  The price reduction will be only 
partly compensated. 
  - arable crops
:  (2000/01 onwards)  
 
  Major changes within the existing system of arable crop payments per hectare based on fixed 
yields and base areas:  
   - increase of direct payments for cereals and protein crops in order to compensate price 
reductions; 
  - elimination of specific oilseeds payments  for oilseeds in two years.  From 2002/03 
onwards the hectare aid for oilseeds will be the same as for cereals; 
  - the basic rate for compulsory set-aside is fixed at 10 per cent for a 6-year period; 
 - beef
:  (2000/01 onwards) 
 
 Major changes within the existing system of premiums (for a fixed number of heads): the 
income loss resulting from price decrease is par tly compensated by (a) an increase of the 
existing premiums (suckler cow premium/ spec ial premium beef and veal – reference years 
1990 - 1992); and (b) a new premium to all typ es of bovine animals based on a fixed number 
of heads (national ceiling - reference year 1995).  
 
- dairy:  (2005/06 onwards) 
  Within the existing milk quota regime, a new aid system will be introduced to partly 
compensate the reduction of the price from the marketing year 2005/06 onwards.  The aid will 
be based on the individual quota rights in 1999/2000.  
 
3. Domestic legislation references  
 
(EC) No. 1251/1999, (EC) No. 1254/1999, (EC) No. 1255/1999 – Official Journal of the European Communities, 26.6.1999  TN/AG/S/10 
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4. Cost of measure 
 
29.000 Mio Euro (after full implementation)  
(b)  Rural development Policy (2000 onwards )              AoA Annex 2 
  The new policy for rural development will he lp to establish a coherent and sustainable 
framework for the future of Europe's rural areas.  The new Rural Development Regulation 
builds upon previous rural development measur es and contains measures to be implemented 
by Member States, as well as provisions for a Comm ission initiative.  It concerns in particular 
support for structural adjustment of the agricultural sector (farm investments, setting up of young farmers, training, early retirement, support for farming in less favoured areas and areas with environmental restrictions, agri-environmen t, afforestation of farmland and general rural 
development . 
 
 The major changes are summed up below (c oncerning the Agreement on Agriculture). 
  - Farm investments/young farmers/early re tirement  (AoA, Annex 2, paragraph 11,12) 
  Additional to the current provisions, mini mum standards will be introduced as regards 
hygiene, environment and animal welfare 
 
 - Disadvantaged regions    (AoA, Annex 2, paragraph 13) 
  The current system of compensatory allo wances in designated Less Favoured Areas will 
be modified to require the farmer to ap ply usual good farming practices as regards the 
preservation of the farmed landscape and the maintenance of the countryside.  The 
allowances shall be granted per hectare of areas used for agriculture and shall be set at a 
level which avoids overcompensation for the handicaps. 
  - Areas with environmental restricti ons  (AoA, Annex 2, paragraph 12)  
  This new measure is introduced in desi gnated areas with particular environmental 
restrictions based on Community environmental protection rules.  The compensatory 
allowances will be limited to the extra costs or income loss. 
  - Agri-environment     (A oA, Annex 2, paragraph 12) 
  Agri-environment programmes, limited to the provisions of environmental services 
beyond the application of usual Good Agricultural Practices, are modified by the 
exclusion of certain measures (training, public access, etc.)  
 
5. Domestic legislation references 
 
(EC) No. 1257/1999 – Official Journal of the European Communities, 26.6.1999  
 
6. Cost of measure  
The Rural Development Policy builds upon previo us measures and will probably not lead to 
additional costs compared with the existing measure s. The total costs of the measures involved are 
7.200 Mio EURO per year. 
 
 
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 Table DS:2  G/AG/N/EEC/39 
 
DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES  
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
(1) Full title of measure:   Council Regulation (EC) No. 1493/99 of the common organization on 
the market in wine. 
(2) Domestic legislation:  The concrete implementing provisions for the structural measures are 
laid down in Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1227/2000. 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:   Modification to the common 
organization of the market in wine covers the withdrawal of the guide price, and a reshaping 
of the distillation measures. 
 
 Resource retirement programmes (AoA, Annex 2, paragraph 10) 
  Abandonment premiums  of vineyards have been maintained.  Member States may 
determine the eligible areas a nd conditions for the implementa tion of this measure including 
the amount of the premium.  EU legislation sets maximum amounts for financing at Community level. 
 
 Investment aids (AoA, Annex 2, paragraph 11) 
 
 In order to assist further the adaptation of supply to market needs,  restructuring and 
conversion of production potential was introduced under the reform.  Member States have to 
determine the regions, types of productio n eligible and the amount of these aids. 
  General services (AoA, Annex 2, paragraph 2) 
 
 Information and general provisions . Member States shall notify the Commission whether 
they choose to draw up the inventory of production potential on a national or regional basis and about the classification of wine varieties for the production of wine. 
(4) Cost of measure:  The total costs of these measures will be €9,5mio annually at the rates of 
full implementation.  
(5) Date of entry into effect:   Beginning of the 1999/2000 marketing year. 
(6) Period of application:  From the 1999/2000 marketing year onwards. 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s)):  Wine. 
 
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 Table DS.2  G/AG/N/GTM/27 
 
DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  GUATEMALA 
 
Notification under Article 18.3 of the Agreement: 
New or Modified Domestic Support Measures Exempt from Reduction 
 
 (1) Full title of the measure : Relief from natural disasters in several areas of national territory in 
the wake of Hurricane Mitch. 
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference : Government Decree No. 1-98  
  Government Decree No. 3-98  (3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria :  
 
 Annex 2, Paragraph 2, other, given that these expenditures do not involve direct payments to 
producers or processors. This measure meets the basic criteria set out in Paragraph 1 of Annex 2 to the Agreement on Agriculture. 
 Article 3 of the Government Decree establishes that:   
"During the period in which the state of public disast er to which this Decree refers is in force, 
the following measures are herby enacted:   (a) Centralize all private- and State-owned utilities under the control of the National 
Coordinator
 for the Reduction of Natural or Man-made  Disasters (CONRED), as and 
when the situation requires;  
 (b) Establish sanitary cordons, change or main tain people's places of residence, restrict 
traffic circulation and prevent people from entering the affected areas, when 
circumstances so require;  
 
(c) Require individuals to provide the assi stance and cooperation critical to ensuring 
better control of the affected area;  
 (d) Provide for the immediate evacuation of the inhabitants of the affected areas;  
 
(e) Order the civil and military authorities to take all necessary measures to protect 
people and property." 
 
(4) Cost of the measure :    US$5,020.27  
 
(5) Date of entry into effect :   31 October 1998 and 26 November 1998, respectively. 
 (6) Period of application :    Indefinite. 
 (7) Products to principally benefi t (if any individual product):   The agricultural sector and 
livestock sector in general. 
 
 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  HONDURAS 
 
Notification under Article 18.3 of the Agreement: 
New or Modified Domestic Support Measures Exempt from Reduction  
 
  (1) Full title of measure:   African Palm Project.  
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference:   Master Plan for National Reconstruction and 
Transformation (PMRTN).  
 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria: 
 
Paragraph 2(c) - General services, Training - of Annex 2 to the Agreement on Agriculture. 
 Training to improve the profitability, competitiv eness and fairness of African palm production 
systems. 
 
(4) Cost of measure:  US$5,419,350.00  
 (5) Date of entry into effect:  2001  
 (6) Period of application:  June 2001 - May 2005  
 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product):  African palm.  
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  HONDURAS 
 
Notification under Article 18.3 of the Agreement: 
New or Modified Domestic Support Measures Exempt from Reduction  
 
  (1) Full title of measure:   Control and eradication of the Mediterranean fruit fly (MOSCAMED).  
SENASA, SAG.  
 (2) Domestic legislation reference:   Master Plan for National Reconstruction and 
Transformation (PMRTN).  
 (3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria: 
 
Paragraph 2(b) - General services, Pest and disease control - of Annex 2 to the Agreement on 
Agriculture.  Establishment of a Mediterranean fruit fly-free area for the production and export of fruit and 
vegetables and protection of animal health.  Beneficiaries of the programme were 10,000 
small-, medium- and large-scale Honduran fruit and vegetable producers and exporters 
located on the Atlantic coast and in the Ba jo Aguán valley.  Training and Extension. 
 (4) Cost of measure:  US$565,000.00  
 
(5) Date of entry into effect:  2001  
 (6) Period of application:  January 2001 - May 2003  
 (7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product):  No individual product.  
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  HONDURAS 
 
Notification under Article 18.3 of the Agreement: 
New or Modified Domestic Support Measures Exempt from Reduction  
 
  (1) Full title of measure:   Rural Economy Revitalization Progra mme, Part II, Strengthening of 
Phytozoosanitary and Food Safety Services, SENASA.  
 (2) Domestic legislation reference:   Master Plan for National Reconstruction and 
Transformation (PMRTN).  
 (3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria: 
 
Paragraph 2(b) - General services, Pest and disease control - of Annex 2 to the Agreement on 
Agriculture.  The aim of this programme was capacity-buildin g for SENASA, with a view to strengthening 
phytozoosanitary and food safety services and an  emphasis on improving the competitiveness 
of rural production sectors, in particular agri -food, thereby helping to reduce rural poverty. 
 (4) Cost of measure:  US$2,000,000.00  
 
(5) Date of entry into effect:  2001  
 (6) Period of application:  June 2001 - May 2004  
 (7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product):  No individual product.  
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  HONDURAS 
 
Notification under Article 18.3 of the Agreement: 
New or Modified Domestic Support Measures Exempt from Reduction  
 
  (1) Full title of measure:   National Epidemiological Surveillance Project (PRONAVESA).  
SAG/SENASA/USDA.  
 (2) Domestic legislation reference:   Master Plan for National Reconstruction and 
Transformation (PMRTN).  
 (3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria: 
 
Paragraph 2(b) - General services, Pest and disease control - of Annex 2 to the Agreement on 
Agriculture.  Protection of national livestock he ritage through disease prevention, control and eradication in 
order to guarantee to importing countries Honduran compliance with the sanitary 
requirements of international trade in the context of the WTO and other organizations. 
 (4) Cost of measure:  US$1,328,940.00  
 
(5) Date of entry into effect:  2002  
 (6) Period of application:  September 2002 - September 2003  
 (7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product):  Domestic livestock products.  
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  HONDURAS 
 
Notification under Article 18.3 of the Agreement: 
New or Modified Domestic Support Measures Exempt from Reduction  
 
  (1) Full title of measure:   Tri-National Sustainable Deve lopment Programme for the Upper 
Lempa River Basin (SAG).  
 (2) Domestic legislation reference:   Master Plan for National Reconstruction and 
Transformation (PMRTN).  
 (3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria: 
 
Paragraph 2 - General services, Other - of Annex 2 to the Agreement on Agriculture. 
 Efforts have been geared towards raising the living standards of the inhabitants of the upper 
Lempa River basin by way of measures encouraging the sustainable development of the 
intervention area, with a view to breaking the poverty-degradation of natural resources cycle.  
Beneficiaries are producers in the department of Ocotepeque. 
 (4) Cost of measure:  US$4,115,000.00  
 
(5) Date of entry into effect:  2002  
 (6) Period of application:  June 2002 - May 2005  
 (7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product):  No individual product.  
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  HONDURAS 
 
Notification under Article 18.3 of the Agreement: 
New or Modified Domestic Support Measures Exempt from Reduction  
 
  (1) Full title of measure:   Land-use planning and protection of  watersheds and protected areas 
(Land programme).  AFE, COHDEFOR.  
 (2) Domestic legislation reference:   Master Plan for National Reconstruction and 
Transformation (PMRTN).  
 (3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria: 
 
Paragraph 2 - General services, Other - of Annex 2 to the Agreement on Agriculture. 
 Conservation, delimitation and legalization of small waters heds and water sources in 
conjunction with communities in the departme nts of Ocotepeque, Intibucá and Colón.  
Beneficiaries are the inhabitants of  the above-mentioned departments. 
 (4) Cost of measure:  US$149,100.00  
 (5) Date of entry into effect:  2002  
 
(6) Period of application:  August 2002 - December 2003  
 (7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product):  No individual product.  
 
 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  ISRAEL  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:   
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
________________________________________________________________________________ 
  
(1) Full title of measure:  
   Payment for meat of poultry producers in the Galilee area.   
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference:  
  
Galilee law of 1981 and an agreem ent between the Government of Israel and the Poultry 
board from January 2000.
  
 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:  
 
The government of Israel established a payment program for producers of meat of poultry in the Galilee area who had production capabilities.  
 
The aim of the new program is to replace the support given to eligible farmers under the  "Galilee law" parameters while elimin ating the linkage with production. 
 Payment according to the program is based on the historical quota given under the "Galilee 
law" to meat of poultry producers. 
 The programme conforms to the general criteria of Paragraph 1 of Annex 2 of the Agreement 
on Agriculture: 
 
(a) The programme is provided through a pub licly funded government programme 
not involving transfers from consumers; and 
 
(b) The programme did not have the effect of providing price support to producers. 
  
In addition, it meets the policy specific criteri a of Paragraph 6 of Annex 2 of the Agreement 
on Agriculture: 
 
(c) The eligibility for payment is based on the status recognized in 1998 by the 
Government of Israel as a meat of poultry producer  
  
(d) The payment is not based on the type or volume of production in any year after 
the base period. 
 
(e) Payment is based on the status as a poultry producer and no production is 
required in order to receive payments. 
 (4) Cost of measure:  
 
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 (5) Date of entry into effect: 
 
The programme started in March 1998, but only in  2000 became a fully operational program.  
 
(6) Period of application:  
 
 On going. 
 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s)):  
 
Meat of poultry.  
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  ISRAEL  
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
(1) Full title of measure:    
Compensation for cut in water supply.  
(2) Domestic legislation:    
Government decision number 5038 dated 5th of May 1999 and Council of Ministers decision 
CL/13 date 21st December 2000.   
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:   
The purpose for the decision is to compensate farm ers for the loss of income due to the loss of 
production capabilities as a result of water shortage. 
Eligible farmers are to be compensating fo r losses suffered in their 1999-2000 crops due to 
water supply restrictions.  Payment is based on loss exceeding 30% of the 1996 – 1998 average yield.        
The program meets the criteria of paragraph 8 of Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture – 
Payment for relief from natural disaster. 
(4) Cost of measure:        
160 million NIS 
(5) Date of entry into effect:    
September 2000 
(6) Period of application:    
Period remain in effect as long as water cuts are applied. 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s) ): 
All crops.    
 
 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  JAPAN  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
__________________________________________________________________________________ 
 
(1) Full title of measure:  
 
Support Programme for Reduction of Environmental Burden Due to Dairy Farming 
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference:  
 
Law Concerning the Appropriate Treatment a nd Promotion of Utilisation of Livestock 
Manure 
Administrative Order for Support Programme for Reduction of Environmental Burden Due to 
Dairy Farming  
 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:  
 
Dairy farming has been developed along with the resource-cycling system which is based on 
appropriate utilisation of lands.  However, in recent years, the average number of livestock in 
a farm has been rapidly increased, without accompanying the expansion of average grasslands and/or forage fields.  This resulted in the s hortage of land within a farm to utilise livestock 
manure properly, and consequently  brought about a situation whic h is prone to cause various 
environmental problems.  Since the proper environmental management in the livestock 
production areas is increasingly becoming a matter of public concern, it is required to reduce 
the environmental burden, which is due to  livestock manure, through its appropriate 
utilisation as a useful resource. 
 
This programme provides assistance to dairy fa rmers who practice appropriate management 
to tackle environmental problems, in order to  contribute to the maintenance of favourable 
environments. 
 
The programme conforms to the basic criteria of  Paragraph 1 of Annex 2 of the Agreement on 
Agriculture: 
 
 a) The support is provided through a publicly-funded government programme 
not involving transfers from consumers; and, 
 
b) The support does not have the effect of providing price support to producers. 
 
In addition, it meets the criteria of Paragra ph 12 of Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture 
regarding environmental programmes: 
  a) The payments are only provided for eligible dairy farmers who fulfil the 
requirements identified in the Administrative Order for Support Programme for Reduction of Environmental Burden Due to Dairy Farming; 
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 b)  The amount of payments is limited  to the extra costs necessary for dairy 
farmers to carry out appropriate environmental managements which is in line with the Law Concerning the Appropr iate Treatment and Promotion of 
Utilisation of Livestock Manure, and is determined according to the scale of 
grasslands and/or forage fields holdings of individual eligible dairy farmers. 
 
 
(4) Cost of measure:  
 
FY 1999: 6.7 billion Yen  
 
(5) Date of entry into effect:  
 
28 June 1999. 
 (6) Period of application:  
 
FY 1999- 
 
 (7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s)):  
 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  JAPAN  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
__________________________________________________________________________________ 
 
(1) Full title of measure:  
 
Direct Payment to Farmers in the Hilly and Mountainous Areas 
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference:  
 
Article 35.2, Basic Law on Food, Agriculture and Rural Areas Administrative Order for Direct Payment to Farmers in the Hilly and Mountainous Areas 
 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:  
 
This programme provides direct payments for farmers who continue the farming activities for 
at least five years under the community agreemen ts.  The eligible farmlands for the payments 
should be handicapped ones for agricultural pr oduction with certain reasons such as steep 
sloping, and should be at least 1 hector in size.  At the same time, they should be within the 
specific areas designated by various laws whic h deal with handicapped areas, such as the Law 
on Special Measures for Depopulated Areas and th e Mountainous Village Development Law.  
The amount of payments farmers receive is de termined by multiplying the area of eligible 
farmlands by the amount per unit area, which is predetermined according to the types of 
farmlands.  The aforementioned amount per unit area  is equivalent to 80 per cent of the gaps 
of production costs between plain fa rmlands and the eligible farmlands. 
 
The programme conforms to the general criteria of Paragraph 1 of Annex 2 of the Agreement 
on Agriculture:  
 
a) The support is provided through a publicly-funded government programme 
not involving transfers from consumers; and 
 
b) The support does not have the effect of providing price support to producers.  
 
In addition, it meets the criteria of Paragra ph 13 of Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture 
regarding regional assistance programme:  
 a) The eligibility for the payments are limited to farmers in designated areas 
specified by various laws which deal with handicapped areas, such as the Law 
on Special Measures for Depopulated Areas and the Mountainous Village 
Development Law.  In addition, within  the aforementioned designated areas, 
only handicapped farmlands for agricultural production with certain reasons such as being steep sloping and being at least 1 hector in size are eligible for 
the payments; 
 
b)  The amount of payments in any given year is not related to, or based on, the 
type or volume of production undertaken by the farmer in any year after the base period; 
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 c) The amount of payments in any given year is not related to, or based on, the 
prices, domestic or international, a pplying to any production undertaken in 
any year after the base period; 
 
d) Payments are available only to farmers in the designated areas, but generally 
available to all eligible farmers within such areas; 
 
e) The payments are related to production factors, namely, the farmlands.  Since 
there is a ceiling on the payment that individual farmers can receive, no more payments are made above a thres hold level of the farmland size. 
 
f) The payments are limited to 80 per cent of the extra costs, namely, the gaps 
of production costs between plain fa rmlands and the eligible farmlands, 
involved in undertaking agricultural pr oduction in the eligible farmlands. 
 
 
(4) Cost of measure:  
 
FY 2000: 33 billion 
 
(5) Date of entry into effect:  
 
1 April 2000 
 
(6) Period of application:  
 
FY 2000- 
 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual products(s)): 
 
This programme is not product-specific. 
 
 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:   REPUBLIC OF KOREA  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
  
 
 (1)Full title of measure:  
 
Farmers and fishermen's pension insurance programme.  
(2)Domestic legislation reference:  
 National Pension Act. 
 
(3)Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:  
 
Beneficiaries: Farmers and fishermen  who are enrolled in  the contracted Farmers and Fishermen's 
Pension Insurance Programme. 
      Type of subsidy: Grant.       Amount of subsidy per person: 2,200 won per month.        This subsidy is a decoupled income support , not related to production, price and the factors  of 
production, etc. (Paragraph 6 of Annex 2 of  the Agreement on Agriculture refers). 
 
(4)Cost of measure:  
 
1995 budget: 17.4 billion won.  
(5)Date of entry into effect:  
 
July 1, 1995.  
(6)Period of application: 
 
No limit. 
 
(7)Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s)):  
 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:   REPUBLIC OF KOREA  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
  
 
(1)Full title of measure:  
 
Assistance to farmers suffered from the disaster.  
(2)Domestic legislation reference:  
 
Basic Act for Agriculture. 
 
(3)Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:  
 
Beneficiaries:  Farmers who are insured with Fa rming Accident Security  Insurance and Farm  
Machinery Accident  Insurance of  the Agricultural Cooperatives. 
 Amount of subsidy per person: 50 percen t of the premium paid by farmers. 
 Classification of permitted subsidy: Income subsidy for farmers to work hard in farming to  prepare against unavoidable disasters (Paragra ph 6 of Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture 
 refers).  (4)Cost of measure:  
 
1996 budget: 10.9 billion won.  
(5)Date of entry into effect:  
 January 1, 1996. 
 
(6)Period of application: 
 
No limit.  
(7)Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s)):  
 
 None.  
 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  REPUBLIC OF KOREA  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
  
 
(1)Full title of measure:  
 
Subsidy for aged farmers who sell or lease their farmland 
 
(2)Domestic legislation reference:  
 
Direct payment regulations for pr oducers of agricultural products 
 
(3)Detailed description of measure with reference to  criteria (i.e. those in annex 2, paragraph 6):  
 
This measure was established to en courage the retirement of aged fa rmers and help the expansion of 
young professional farmers' farming s cale.  It is to grant support for fa rmers who want to either sell or 
lease their farmland, and it is not related to agricu ltural production and prices, thus, it conforms to the 
criteria for decoupled income support.  The beneficiaries are limited to the farmers w ho meet the following conditions simultaneously: 
a)  farmers over 65 years of age who are i nvolved in, or have experience of, farming, 
b)  farmers who either want to sell their own farmland or enter into a long-term lease contract of 5 years 
with professional farmers, c)  the beneficiaries are required not to co ntinue farming in marketable production scale. 
 The amount of subsidy per person is 258 won per m
2 of farmland either sold or leased, which is the 
amount for three years of the difference between a nnual farming income and rent.  The maximum limit 
of subsidy is 15 million won in total. 
 (4)Cost of measure:  31 billion won (budget 1997) 
  
(5)Date of entry into effect: 1 January 1997 
  (6)Period of application: no limit  
 
 (7)Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s)):       none 
 
 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT :  REPUBLIC OF KOREA 
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement: 
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction   
__________________________________________________________________________________ 
 
1. Full title of measure :  
  Support for building a sustainable agricultural zone 
 
2. Domestic legislation reference :  
 
 Sustainable Agriculture Promotion Act 
 
3. Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria (i.e. those in Annex 2, 
paragraph 12) :  
 
 This programme is to support installation of  facilities and equipments which are needed for 
encouraging sustainable agriculture and improvi ng environment -friendly farming practices as 
well as for reducing environmental contaminant. 
  This programme is divided into several parts as follows:    - Reducing the use of pesticide/chemical fertilizer 
 - Environmental contaminant reduction/prevention 
 - Preserving farm environment and enhancing amenities in rural areas 
 - Technical training for sustainable agriculture   Beneficiaries: farmers or farmers' organization in the areas designated as              a sustainable agricultural zone. 
 
4. Cost of measure :  8 billion won(budget 1998) 
 5. Date of entry into effect :  1 January 1998 
 
6. Period of application :  no limit 
 7. Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s)) :  none. 
 
 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  REPUBLIC OF KOREA  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
  
 
 
 
1. Full title of measure:  
Direct payment for environment-friendly agriculture. 
 
2. Domestic legisl ation references:  
Article 11:2 of the Special Act on the Implementation of the WTO Agreements 
Article 3 of the Direct payment regulati ons for producers of agricultural products 
 
3. Detailed description of measure with  reference to criteria, (i.e. those in  Annex 2, paragraph 12) 
This programme is to compensate farmers for inco me losses incurred in the course of implementing 
environment-friendly farming practices for the purpose of ensuring the conservation of agro-
environment in rural areas. 
 
Any farmers should comply with the following require ments to be eligible for direct payments under 
this programme.  - To reduce the use of fertilizer to meet the fertilizer standards as determined by the Rural 
Development Administration. 
- To reduce the use of pesticides to be less than half of pesticide standards as stipulated in 
relevant articles of the Pesticide Management Act. 
- To ensure that no pesticides are u sed within 30 days before harvest. 
- To ensure that pesticide re sidues in agricultural commoditi es produced through environment-
friendly farming practices are less than half of  the maximum pesticide residue levels in food 
as laid down in Food and Sanitation Act. 
 Beneficiaries: farmers or farmers' organizations in  sustainable agricultural zones which are specially 
designated for environment preservation purposes. 
 4. Cost of measure:  
5,731 million won 
 
5. Date of entry into effect: 
1 January 1999 
 6. Period of application: 
Duration of the programme is not specified. 
 
7. Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s)):   
None.  
 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  LATVIA  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
__________________________________________________________________________________ 
 
 
(1) Full title of measure:    'Support for Biological Farming'. 
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference:   Regulation:  'Support for Biological Farming'. 
 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to the criteria:  
 
Development of environmentally friendly farming practice:  farmers to be eligible for this 
support must acquire a Biological Farming Certificate. 
 A farmer to obtain the Biological Farming Certificate has to meet the specific criteria of 
biological agro-technology methods. 
 The support is limited to the extra cost to comply with biological methods of farming. 
 
The programme is exempt from reduction commi tments consistent with paragraph 12 -
Payments under environmental programmes - of  Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture. 
 
(4) Cost of measure:   105.8 thousand SDR in 2001 (annual allocation). 
 
(5) Date of entry into effect:  2001 
 
(6) Period of application:  Ongoing 
 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s)):  Agricultural products. 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  LATVIA  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
__________________________________________________________________________________ 
 
 
(1) Full title of measure:  'Renovation of technical equipmen t of agricultural production'. 
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference:   Regulation: 'Renovation of technical equipment of 
agricultural production'.  
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to the criteria:  
 
 Diminish technological disadvantages of producer's operations.  
  Promote effective and rational production.   Promote use of energy saving technologies.  
The programme is exempt from reduction commi tments consistent with paragraph 11 -
Structural adjustment assistance provided thr ough investment aids - of Annex 2 of the 
Agreement on Agriculture. 
 
(4) Cost of measure:   6,037.01 thousand SDR in 2001 (annual allocation). 
 
(5) Date of entry into effect:  1998 
 
(6) Period of application:  Ongoing 
 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s)):  All rural producers. 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  LATVIA  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
__________________________________________________________________________________ 
 
 
(1) Full title of measure:    'Marketing and promotion services'. 
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference:   Regulation: 'Marketing and promotion services'. 
 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to the criteria:  
 
 Publishing informative mate rials on market situation. 
 
 Development of database of ag ricultural and food producers. 
  Marketing support for agricultural products a nd for participation in international farmer 
organisations. 
 
The programme is exempt from reduction comm itments consistent with paragraph 2(f) - 
Marketing and promotion services - of Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture. 
 
(4) Cost of measure:   300.11 thousand SDR in 2001 (annual allocation). 
 
(5) Date of entry into effect:  2001 
 
(6) Period of application:  Ongoing 
 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s)):  All rural producers. 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  LATVIA  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
__________________________________________________________________________________ 
 
 
(1) Full title of measure:    'Liquidation of consequences of natural disasters'. 
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference:   Regulation: 'Liquidation of  consequences of natural 
disasters'.  
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to the criteria:  
 
 Government participates in crop insurance sch emes to reduce production risk due to natural 
disasters (frost, hail, storm, flood, and drought). 
  Payments are made following a disaster and appl ied only in respect of losses of income.  No 
future production is required. 
 
The programme is exempt from reduction comm itments consistent with paragraph 8 -
Payments (made either directly or by way of  government financial participation in crop 
insurance schemes) for relief from natural disasters - of Annex 2 of the Agreement on Agriculture. 
 
(4) Cost of measure:   25.21 thousand SDR in 2001 (annual allocation). 
 
(5) Date of entry into effect:  1998 
 
(6) Period of application:  Ongoing 
 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s)):  All rural producers. 
 
 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  MEXICO 
  
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement: 
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
 
 
 
1. Full title of measure: 
 
 Alliance for Agriculture Programme 
 
2. Domestic legislation: 
  Agriculture and Rural Development Programme 1995-2000 
 
3. Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria: 
 
 Structural adjustment assistance provided throug h investment aids (Anne x 2, paragraph 11):  
Alliance for Agriculture (agricultural and livestock programmes). 
  Regional assistance programmes (Annex 2, para graph 13):  Alliance for Agriculture (rural 
development programmes). 
 4. Cost of measure: 
 
 Alliance for Agriculture (agriculture and liv estock programmes):  331.2 million pesos of 1991 
 Alliance for Agriculture (rural developmen t programmes):  123.7 million pesos of 1991 
 
5. Date of entry into effect: 
  1 January 1996 
 
6. Period of application:  
 Annual 
 
7. Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s):  
 
 Programme of general application for agriculture and livestock sector. 
  
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  NEW ZEALAND  
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
(1) Full title of measure:  Sustainable Farming Fund 
(2) Domestic legislation:   None.  Introduced in the 2000/01 Budget.  Programme administered 
by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria: 
The Sustainable Farming Fund was set up to su pport community-driven programmes aimed at 
improving the financial and environmental perfo rmance of the land based sectors. The Fund 
provides grants, allocated on a contestable basis,  to projects lasting from one to three years. 
Projects must seek to address a need that is iden tified by a community of interest. Applicants 
need to demonstrate commitment to the project  and be willing to contribute to it. The 
maximum grant payable will normally not exceed $200,000 per project per year.  Projects may include:  
 
investigations into the efficient use of  land-based resources, including water;  
 
information/technology transfer;  and 
 
identifying barriers to and options for improved land use and management.  
 
Funding will not be given to suppor t the activities of commercial entities. 
 This programme meets the fundamental criteria of Annex 2 to the Agreement on Agriculture, 
and meets the specific criteria of paragraph 2 – Ge neral Services (2(d), extension and advisory 
services). 
(4) Cost of measure:  NZ$1,492,000 includes Goods and Serv ices Tax of 12.5% (NZ$1,038,000 
on project grants and NZ$454,000 on project administration).  
(5) Date of entry into effect:   1 July 2000 
(6) Period of application:   Five years 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  NEW ZEALAND  
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
(1) Full title of measure:  Organics Initiatives 
(2) Domestic legislation:   None.  Introduced in the 2000/01 Budget.  Programme administered 
by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria: 
Four organic initiatives will receive  funding under this programme:  
 
(a) National Minimum Standard  – funding for the development of a National Minimum 
Standard for organic products.  The St andard will specify acceptable production 
methods for organic products.  This Sta ndard will be enforceable under the Fair 
Trading Act. 
(b) Small-Scale Organic Producers' Certification Scheme  – funding to develop a 
products' certification system for small-scale organic producers.  Once established, 
this scheme will be self-funding. 
(c) Organics Sector Strategy  – funding for the development of a growth strategy for the 
organics sector. 
(d) Organics Working Group  – funding for the development of an Organics Working 
Group that will interface between government agencies and organics producers. 
These programmes meet the fundamental criteria of Annex 2 to the Agreement on 
Agriculture, and meet the specific criteria of pa ragraph 2 – General Services (2(d), extension 
and advisory services). 
(4) Cost of measure:  NZ$335,000 (includes Goods a nd Services Tax of 12.5%).  
(5) Date of entry into effect:   December 2000 
(6) Period of application:   Three years 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s)):  Organic products across a 
variety of sectors 
 
 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  NORWAY  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
__________________________________________________________________________________ 
 
(1) Full title of measure:  
 
Producer retirement programme 
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference:  
 
The annual Agricultural Agreement approved by the Parliament 
 (3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:  
 
 The notified scheme is in accordance with the requirements of Annex 2 paragraph 9; 
structural adjustment assistance provided through producer retirement programmes. 
 
The scheme is a publicly funded government programme, where producers older than 62 
years and spouses older than 57 years are paid to retire from farming. Producers participating 
in the scheme are not allowed to continue farmi ng. The producer must have been a farmer for 
at least 15 years before retirement. The payments for retirement are given as an annual lump sum during a 5-year period or less.  
(4) Cost of measure:  
 
 1999: NOK 29.6 million 
 
(5) Date of entry into effect:  
  1 January 1999 
 
 (6) Period of application:  
 
 Not specified 
 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s)):  
 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  NORWAY  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
__________________________________________________________________________________ 
 (1) Full title of measure:  
 
 Scheme for purchase and resale of milk quota, including resource retirement 
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference:  
 
  The annual Agricultural Agreement approved by the Parliament 
 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:  
 
 The notified scheme is in accordance with the requirements of Annex 2 paragraph 10; 
structural adjustment provided through resource retirement programmes. 
 
 The scheme is a publicly funded government pr ogramme for permanent withdrawal of milk 
quotas. Quota holders currently producing milk may offer their milk quota for sale to the programme. Quota holders have to sell their entire quota. Therefore parts of the quota can not be sold to the programme. The scheme is d esigned to reduce milk production. Producers 
selling their quota are not allowed to restart milk production.  
 
 Payments are not related to neither the type or quantity of production or the prices, domestic 
or international, applying to production undertaken using the land or other resources 
remaining in production.  
 
In some cases parts of the milk quotas may be r esold to other producers. If the purchased milk 
quotas are resold, the scheme only works as a redi stributing system for milk quotas, and not 
as a support scheme. Producers purchasing milk quota pay the same price for the milk quota given to producers selling their quota. In addition there is an administration fee to fully cover 
the costs related to the administration of the scheme. 
 
(4) Cost of measure:  
 
 1999: NOK 148.6 million (including administration) 
 
(5) Date of entry into effect:  
 
 1997 for redistributing system 
 1999 for resource retirement scheme 
 
 (6) Period of application:  
 
 1999 and onwards 
 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s)):  
 
 Only dairy producers can take part in the scheme 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  SLOVAK REPUBLIC  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
 
 
 
(1) Full title of measure: 
 
Promotion of agricultural and food produc t sale at domestic and foreign markets. 
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference:  
 
Act of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Slovak Republic No. 307/1997-100 of 18 February 1997 on Subsidy Granting from State Budget including supplementary 
amendments. 
 (3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:  
 
Subsidy is granted for reimbursement up to 50 per cent of costs related to presentation of 
agricultural and food products at exhibitions and fairs as well as publishing of advertising 
leaflets and brochures.  Subsidy is granted to newly established pro duction-sales associations. 
(4) Cost of measure:   
 22 million Sk 
(5) Date of entry into effect: 
1 January 1998. 
(6) Period of application:   
 As from 1998. 
(7) Products to principally benefit ( if any individual product(s)):  
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  SLOVAK REPUBLIC  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
 
 
 
(1) Full title of measure: 
 
Partial damage reimbursement for agricultural producers in case of any natural disaster. 
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference:  
 
Act of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Slovak Republic No. 240/1997 Coll. of Law of 1 July 1998 on Agriculture. 
 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:  
 
Subsidy is granted either for reimbursement up to 20 per cent of disastrous damages or up to 
10 per cent reimbursement of interests fro m credits to cover direct damages. 
 
(4) Cost of measure: 
 109 million Sk 
(5) Date of entry into effect:   
1 July 1998. 
(6) Period of application:  
 As from 1998. 
(7) Products to principally benefit ( if any individual product(s)): 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  SLOVAK REPUBLIC  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
 
 
 
(1) Full title of measure: 
 
Conservation programme of riding horse breeding. 
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference:  
 
Act of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Slovak Republic No. 307/1997-100 of 18 February 1997 on Subsidy Granting from State Budget including supplementary 
amendments. 
 (3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:  
 
Subsidy is granted for conservation of riding ho rses, especially testing of sport endurance of 
racing horses.  Subsidy can be also granted for country representation in selected horse races. 
(4) Cost of measure:   
 105 million Sk 
(5) Date of entry into effect:   
1 January 1998. 
(6) Period of application:   
 As from 1998. 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s)):   
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  SLOVAK REPUBLIC  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
 
 
 
(1) Full title of measure: 
 
 Bee breeding programme adopted to preserve bee colonies for pollination.  
(2) Domestic legislation reference:  
 
Act of the Ministry of Agriculture of  the Slovak Republic No. 116/1998-100 of 
28 January 1998 on Subsidy Granting from State Budget. 
 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:  
 
Subsidy is granted to owner for preservation of at least 5 bee colonies and for purchase of bee 
breeding equipment in amount up to 120 Sk per one colony during current year. Subsidy is 
granted upon confirmation of bee colony number by respective bee breeding association. 
(4) Cost of measure: 
 17 million Sk 
(5) Date of entry into effect:  
28 January 1998. 
(6) Period of application:  
 As from 1998. 
(7) Products to principally benefit ( if any individual product(s)): 
 Medicaments and other bee breeding equipment. 
 
 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  SLOVAK REPUBLIC  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
 
 
 
(1) Full title of measure: 
 
Subsidies for procurement of generally usable and publicly available research and advisory 
services. 
 (2) Domestic legislation reference:  
 
Act of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Slovak Republic No. 928/2/1999-100 as of 16 April 1999 on Business Activity  Promotion in Agriculture. 
 (3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:  
 
Subsidies are being granted for reimbursement of  advisory service expenses in agriculture and 
food sector as well as implementation of extraordinary scientific and research results into practical sphere in the field of biological, bi otechnological, technical and economic sciences.  
Subsidy can be granted only after paying for respective services to advisory company or 
individual advisor after accomplishing the work.  The amount of subsidy represents max. 80% 
share on annual costs. 
(8) Cost of measure:   
 24 million Sk 
(9) Date of entry into effect: 
16 April 1999. 
(10) Period of application:   
 As from 1999. 
(11) Products to principally benefit ( if any individual product(s)):  
 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  SLOVAK REPUBLIC  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
 
 
 
(1) Full title of measure: 
 
Promotion of milk consumption by pupi ls who attend compulsory basic schools. 
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference:  
 
Act of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Slovak Republic No. 928/2/1999-100 as of 16 April 1999 on Business Activity  Promotion in Agriculture. 
 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:  
 
Subsidies are being granted in order to raise milk and milk products consumption by children 
who attend compulsory basic schools.  Daily dosage is up to 0.25 litres per pupil. 
 
(4) Cost of measure: 
 2 million Sk 
(5) Date of entry into effect:   
16 April 1999. 
(6) Period of application:  
 As from 1999. 
(7) Products to principally benefit ( if any individual product(s)): 
 Milk and milk products. 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  SLOVAK REPUBLIC 
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement: 
New or modified domestic support me asures exempt from reduction  
 
 
 
 
(1) Full title of measure: 
 
Subsidies for cow breeding without  market milk production. 
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference: 
 
Act of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Slovak Republic No. 928/2/2000-100 as of 16 April 
1999 on Business Activity Promotion in Agriculture. 
 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria, i.e. those in: 
 
Subsidies are being granted for cows bred not for market milk production up to 6,000 SKK 
per head based on land price.  Financial support can be granted,  as well, for cow breeding (at 
least 5 heads) if the number of  herd does not  decline compared to the previous year.  
 
(4) Cost of measure: 
 
5 million SKK. 
 
(5) Date of entry into effect: 
 
16 April 1999.  
(6) Period of application: 
 
As from 2000. 
 
(7) Products to principally benefit  ( if any individual product(s) ): 
 
Bovine meat. 
 
 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  SLOVAK REPUBLIC 
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement: 
New or modified domestic support me asures exempt from reduction  
 
 
 
(8) Full title of measure: 
 
Structural adjustment assistance provided thro ugh investment aids – "Reconstruction and 
modernization" 
 
(9) Domestic legislation reference: 
 
Decree of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Slovak Republic No. 3485/2/2001-100 as of 
3 January 2002 on Business Promotion in Agriculture.   
(10) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria, i.e. those in: 
 
 Subsidies for the above-mentioned title  are being granted for purchase and 
maintenance/reconstruction of agricultural  production buildings and equipment in the 
following spheres: 
 a)  irrigation equipment; 
 b)  renewal of vineyards, orchards, hop- yards and various plantations; greenhouses and 
unused buildings for mushroom growing; 
 c) new storage technologies for fruits, vegetables and potatoes;  d) production capacities including ecologi cal buildings and rendering plants; 
 e) packing equipment and harmful w aste treatment devices in food industry. 
 
 Specific conditions are as follows: 
 
 Ad a)  The support is granted up to 50% of pr ocurement costs.  In case of sole reconstruction 
a financial support cannot exceed 25% of new equipment price. Business target must 
be submitted when requesting support. 
 Ad b)  The support is granted up to 40% of procurement costs but not more than 
300,000 SKK per hectar (7,500 EURO/ha), for hop-yard establishment with virus-free 
material the subsidy cannot reach over 80% but not more than 400,000 SKK/ha 
(10,000 EURO/ha). In case of greenhou ses the support cannot exceed 50% of costs 
but not more than 700 SKK/m² (17.50 EURO/m²). 
 Ad c)  The subsidy is granted up to 40% of  credit repayment or 40% of procurement costs 
for respective equipment which includes post-harvest treatment belt, market treatment 
belt and handling equipment. 
 Ad d)  The subsidy is granted up to 40% of  credit repayment or 40% of procurement costs 
for respective technologies related to breedi ng of bovine animals, swine, sheep, goats, 
poultry, horses and fish. Financial support is also granted for rendering plants. 
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  Ad e)  The subsidy is granted up to 40% of  credit repayment or 40% of procurement costs 
for respective technologies. Business target  must be submitted when requesting 
support. 
 
(11) Cost of measure: 
 
789 million SKK (approx. 20 million EURO) 
 
(12) Date of entry into effect: 
 
15 January 2002 
 
(13) Period of application: 
 
1 January 2002 – 31 December 2002  
(14) Products to principally benefit  ( if any individual product(s) ): 
 
Products mentioned above in terms of their quality. 
  
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  SLOVAK REPUBLIC 
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement: 
New or modified domestic support me asures exempt from reduction  
 
 
 
(1) Full title of measure: 
 
Structural adjustment assistance provided  through resource retirement programmes – 
"Permanent grassing" 
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference: 
 
Decree of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Slovak Republic No. 3485/2/2001-100 as of 
3 January 2002 on Business Promotion in Agriculture.   
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria, i.e. those in: 
 
Subsidy for the above-mentioned title is being granted for: 
 
 a) grass covered arable land, vineyard, orch ard or hop-yard up to 6,000 SKK per hectar 
(150 EURO/ha); 
 b) renewal of permanent grassed areas up to 4,000 SKK/ha (100 EURO/ha). 
 
 Specific conditions are as follows:   Grassing project must be submitted when requ esting support. Farmers in less-favoured areas 
can receive a subsidy which is higher by 20%. Area must be grassed at least for a five-year 
period. 
 
(4) Cost of measure: 
 
76 million SKK (approx. 2 million EURO) 
 
(5) Date of entry into effect: 
 
15 January 2002 
 
(6) Period of application: 
 
1 January 2002 – 31 December 2002 
 
(7) Products to principally benefit  ( if any individual product(s) ): 
_ 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  SLOVAK REPUBLIC 
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement: 
New or modified domestic support me asures exempt from reduction  
 
 
 
(1) Full title of measure: 
 
Regional assistance programmes – "Worse natural conditions" 
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference: 
 
Decree of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Slovak Republic No. 3485/1/2001-100 as of 
3 January 2002 enacting Cadastral Territories Belonging to Agricultural Less Favoured Areas. 
  
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria, i.e. those in: 
 
Subsidy for the above-mentioned title is be ing granted for the following purposes: 
 a)  maintenance of grassed meadows in less-favoured areas by grazing down and mowing 
with adequate number of livestock herd; 
 b) compensation of less favoured production conditions for farming on arable land; 
 c) compensation of less favoured production conditions for growing of specific permanent 
species; 
 d) cow breeding without  market milk production; 
 e) sheep and goat breeding. 
 
 When requesting support, farmer must be a lega l or physical person and is obliged to submit 
a document on ownership or renting of real estate for farming purposes as well as a confirmation of non-taking of any other subs idy. In case of farming with livestock, a 
document on livestock marking and account is required. 
 
(4) Cost of measure: 
 
3,592 million SKK (approx. 90 million EURO)  
(5) Date of entry into effect: 
 
15 January 2002 
 
(6) Period of application: 
 
1 January 2002 – 31 December 2002 
 
(7) Products to principally benefit  ( if any individual product(s) ): 
_ 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  REPUBLIC OF SLOVENIA  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
 
 
 
(1) Full title of measure: 
 
Direct payments within nationa l agri-environmental programme. 
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference:  
 
Decree on the Implementation of Financial Interventions for the Preservation and 
Development of Agriculture and Food Production (OJ RS 27/2000)  
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:  
 
Direct payments per hectare of agri-environm ental programme are introduced to foster:  
(i) protection of nature against the negative impa cts of farming;  (ii) preservation of soil 
fertility and water quality by using environment-friendly cultivation and processing methods;  (iii) preservation of biodiversity for habitats ;  (iv) preservation of cultural landscape with 
traditional farming methods;  and (v) preservation of national parks.  In the year 2000 the 
following measures were applied: ecological farming, prevention of erosion of vineyards and integrated fruits production as measure for decreasing chemical inputs.  The program is available to all producers which meet the accepted environmental standards. 
 Notified scheme is in accordance with the re quirements of Annex 2 paragraph 12 of the 
Agreement on Agriculture; payments under environmental programmes. 
(4) Cost of measure:  Year 2000:  1,821,038 EUR. 
(5) Date of entry into effect:  29 March 2000. 
(6) Period of application:  As from 2000. 
(7) Products to principally benefit ( if any individual product(s)): 
 Measures are not related to an y specific agricultural product. 
  
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  REPUBLIC OF SLOVENIA  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
 
 
 
(1) Full title of measure: 
 
Payments per hectare of agriculture area. 
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference:  
 
Call for application of subventions for agricultu re and small enterprises in a local Community 
Cerklje in Gorenjska region (Official Gazette of Community Cerklje in Gorenjska region, 
1/2000, p. 9). 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:  
 
Payments are not product-specific since they are not related to any type or volume of 
production and are introduced on a hectare basis.   Support is available to all producers who 
own agriculture land with a minimum area of tw o hectares.  The purpose of the payments is 
prevention of overgrowing of the agricultural land by forest. 
 
Notified scheme is in accordance with the re quirements of Annex 2 paragraph 5 of the 
Agreement on Agriculture. 
(12) Cost of measure:   Year 2000:  44,860 EUR. 
(13) Date of entry into effect:  14 February 2000. 
(14) Period of application:   For the year 2000. 
(15) Products to principally benefit ( if any individual product(s)):    
 
Measures are allocated in a form  of decoupled income support. 
 
 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  REPUBLIC OF SLOVENIA  
 
Notification under Article 18.3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
 
 
 
(1) Full title of measure: 
 
Prevention of overgrowing by forests. 
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference:  
 
Calls for applications for the prevention of ove rgrowing of agricultural land by forests were 
published in official gazettes of the followi ng 6 local communities (Destrnik, Gorenja vas – 
Poljane, Mirna pe č, Škocjan, Zagorje ob Savi in Železniki). 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:  
 
Eligibility for these payments is limited to produ cers in disadvantaged regions as defined in 
the Regulation on criteria for defining less fa voured areas (Official Gazette No. 62/2000).  
 Payments were not related to, or based on, the type or volume of production but were meant 
only to prevent the overgrowing of agricultural areas by forests.  
 
Notified scheme is in accordance with the re quirements of Annex 2 paragraph 13 of the 
Agreement on Agriculture:  "Payments under regional assistance programmes". 
(16) Cost of measure:  Year 2001: 66,060 EUR. 
(17) Date of entry into effect:  1 January 2001. 
(18) Period of application:   For the year 2001 onwards. 
(19) Products to principally benefit ( if any individual product(s)):    
 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  REPUBLIC OF SLOVENIA  
 
Notification under Article 18.3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
 
 
 
(1) Full title of measure: 
 
Producer Retirement Programme 
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference:  
 
Calls for applications for Producer Retirement Programme were published in official gazettes 
of the following 10 local communities (Horjul, Maribor, Mežica, Miklavž, Nazarje, Polzela, 
Razkrižje, Starše, Trnovska vas in Žalec). 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria:  
 
Eligibility for these payments is determined by reference to clearly defined criteria in 
programmes designed to facilitate the retirem ent of persons engaged in marketable 
agricultural production, or their movement to non-agricultural production. Payments are 
conditioned upon the total and permanent retirem ent of the recipients from marketable 
agricultural production. 
 
Notified scheme is in accordance with the re quirements of Annex 2 paragraph 9 of the 
Agreement on Agriculture: "Structural adjust ment assistance provided through producer 
retirement programmes". 
(4) Cost of measure:  Year 2001: 56,260 EUR. 
(5) Date of entry into effect:  1 January 2001. 
(6) Period of application:   For the year 2001 onwards. 
(7) Products to principally benefit ( if any individual product(s)):    
 
 No products. 
 
 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  SOUTH AFRICA 
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
  
 
 
(1) Full title of measure:  General Services, Administration 
  (2) Domestic legislation:  Not applicable 
 
 
(3) Detailed description of measure:    
  
 To conduct the overall management of the Na tional Department of Agriculture and render 
specialised administrative services  (includes policy formulation func tions, management and advisory 
services, personnel, financial and le gal services). It cons ists mainly of salaries for personnel who 
conduct the overall management of  the National Department of Agriculture and other supportive 
administrative services to do this effectively. 
 
 
(4) Cost of measure:  R 53.515 million in 1995 
 
 
(5) Date of entry into effect:    
 
 This item has always formed part of the De partmental budget overhead cost, but was wrongly 
categorized as a non-exempt non-product specific suppor t in the base period. In the 1995 year this has 
been included as a “green box” measure.  
  (6) Period of application:  see (5) above. 
 
 
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Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
 
  
 
 
(1) Full title of measure:   Payment for relief from natural disasters, fire damage subsidy. 
  (2) Domestic legislation:   Not applicable  
 
 
(3) Detailed description of measure:    
 
 Subsidies were given for the restoration of fences, soil conservation works, incentives for the 
reduction of cattle, restoring of the infrastructure,  water provision works and rebates on transport 
costs of animal feed. 
 
 
(4) Cost of measure:  R 1.768 million in 1995/96 
 
 
(5) Date of entry into effect:   Since 1991/92 financial year 
  (6) Period of application:  1991/92 to present 
 
 
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Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
  
 
 (1) Full title of measure:  
  
 Payment for relief from natural disasters, s ubsidy for the prevention of sequestration. 
 
(2) Domestic legislation:  
   Settling of debt under Article 22 and Article 21 
 
(3) Detailed description of measure:  
 
 Sequestration of farmers by the norm al process  is prohibited by law.  This measure is to prevent, as 
far as possible, the sequestration of farmers with the ab ility to recover from the effects of drought and 
economic downturns, usually in designated areas, th ereby to retain these farmers for agriculture and 
prevent escalated farm ba nkruptcies and the resulting negative effects on the rural economy in these 
areas.  
 A “Crisis room” was created in Pretoria at the Agricultural Credit Board, where identified cases 
were financed out of the existing loan sc hemes of the Agricultural Credit account. 
  The measures operate as follows:   All cases where the Landbank Board
 has decided to sequestrate farmers or to protect their 
securities, the cases are referred to the Agricultural Credit Board, to come up with a possible settling 
agreement or a ne gotiated solution. 
 All other hanging sequestrations from creditor s can possibly be stopped by way of negotiations 
between the debtor and creditor or, if unsuccessful, a reasonable settle ment can be forced by means of 
Article 21 - protection. 
 Settlement under Article 22 legally fac ilitates a settlement plan or solution. 
In accordance with recommendations of the Comm ission of Inquiry into the Provisioning of Rural 
Financial Services (Strauss Commission) the direct credit delivery function of the Department of Agriculture will be terminated during 1997. This assi stance measure is already in a process of phasing 
out by applying strict criteria when considering applications. 
 
 (4) Cost of measure:  R 0.066 million in 1995 
  (5) Date of entry into effect:   Since 1992/93 financial year. 
  (6) Period of application:  1992/93 to 1997 
 
 (7) Products to principally benefit ( if any individual product(s) ):   Not applicable  
 
 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  SOUTH AFRICA 
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement: 
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
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(1) Full title of measure:   General Services, Extension and Training 
 
(2) Domestic legislation:  Not applicable 
 
(3) Detailed description of measure:  
 
 Extension and training services rendered by the provincial departments of agriculture.  The 
measure involves the salaries of extension pe rsonnel, costs of transferring technology and 
information and the training of farmers a nd personnel.  Refinements in reporting by 
provincial administrations now allow for Extensi on and Training to be notified in a separate 
category under General Services.  This item or iginally formed part of the budgets of the 
“homelands” and self-governing states, and was, due  to its nature in the past reported in the 
category Regional Assistance Programmes:  Deve lopment Aid, from which it has now been 
separated.  “Homelands” and self-governing states have been incorporated into South African provinces. 
 (4) Cost of measure:  R 371.098 million in 1997 
 
(5) Date of entry into effect : From 1997 
 (6) Period of application:   Not applicable 
 (7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s)):  Not applicable 
 
 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  SOUTH AFRICA 
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement: 
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
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(1) Full title of measure:   General Services, Agricultural Engineering Services 
 
(2) Domestic legislation:   Not applicable 
 
(3) Detailed description of measure:  
 
 General agricultural services rendered by the National Department and provincial 
departments of agriculture.  The support measur e is directed at the construction of basic 
infrastructure for water supply, communal dippi ng tanks in rural areas and planning and 
design of animal housing structures.  
 
 The support measure conforms to the basic crit eria of paragraph 1 of Annex 2 as well as the 
policy specific criteria of paragraph 2 (g) of the Annex.  
 
(4) Cost of measure:   R 96.690 million in 1998 
 
(5) Date of entry into effect:  
 
 This item has previously formed part of the budgets of the former homelands and self-
governing states and was reported as developm ent assistance under the category regional 
assistance programmes.  In the process of implementation and notification more detailed information became available from the provinc ial Departments.  Ag ricultural engineering 
service is thus notified as a separate category under general services for the period 1998 and 
onwards. 
 
(6) Period of application:  Not applicable 
 
(7) Products to principally benefit(if any individual product(s): Not applicable  
 
 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  SWITZERLAND-LIECHTENSTEIN 
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement: 
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
 
 
  
(1) Full title of measure: 
 
 Marketing of eggs:  contribu tion in favour of producers. 
 (2) Domestic legislation reference: 
 
 - Ordinance of 11 April 1961 concerning the egg price compensation fund;  - Ordinance of 24 January 1996 concerning the egg market.  (3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria, i.e. those in:  
 On request domestic egg producers who fulfil the conditions of animal housing systems that 
ensure a particularly high standard of care and/or the conditions of a controlled free-range 
system receive for three years, during a transitional period of five years, three centimes per 
egg for consumption. 
 
(4) Cost of measure: 
 
 Sw F 3 million, in 1997.  (5) Date of entry into effect:  
 1 January 1997 
 
(6) Period of application: 
 
 1997-2001  
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s)): 
 
 Eggs for consumption. 
 
 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  SWITZERLAND-LIECHTENSTEIN 
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement: 
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
 
 
  
(1) Full title of measure: 
 
Surface area contributions form part of general direct payments.  They remunerate benefits 
provided by agriculture in the general inter est.  They replace the former supplementary 
payments.  
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference: 
 
 - Federal Law on Agriculture of 29 April 1998 (L .Agr.;  No. in the Systematic Compendium 
RS 910.1 (April 98), Art. 73); 
  - Ordinance of 26 April 1993 establishing supplementary direct payments in agriculture 
(Direct Payment O., OPD;  RS 910.131(Dec.98)). 
 (3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria, i.e. those in:  
 Surface area contributions are linked to the e nvironmental benefits required.  Moreover, the 
farmer must satisfy some structural and social criteria (minimum size, minimum need for labour, age limit, income and wealth limits). 
 (4) Cost of measure: 
 
 Sw F 1203 million, in 1999.  
(5) Date of entry into effect: 
  1 January 1999 
 
(6) Period of application: 
 
 As from 1999 
 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product (s)): 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  SWITZERLAND-LIECHTENSTEIN 
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement: 
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
 
 
  
(1) Full title of measure: 
 
The contributions for herding animals consumi ng coarse fodder form part of general direct 
payments.  They are intended for the farming of  land by pasturage (maintenance by use).  
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference: 
 
 - Federal Law on Agriculture of 29 April 1998 (L .Agr.;  No. in the Systematic Compendium 
RS 910.1 (April 98), Art. 73); 
 
 - Ordinance of 26 April 1993 establishing supplementary direct payments in agriculture 
(Direct Payment O., OPD;  RS 910.131(Dec.98)). 
 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria, i.e. those in: 
  The payment of the contributions is subject  to the environmental benefits required (a 
condition that is valid for all di rect payments).  Moreover, the farmer must satisfy structural 
and social criteria. 
 
(4) Cost of measure: 
 
 Sw F 280 million, in 1999.  
(5) Date of entry into effect: 
 
 1 January 1999 
 
(6) Period of application: 
 
 As from 1999  (7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product (s)): 
 
 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  UNITED STATES  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
  
 
Title:  
 Income support for wheat, rice, cotton and  feed grains (corn, barley, oats, sorghum) 
 
Legislation reference:  
 The Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (the 1996 Act) 
 
Description of measures:   
 Decoupled income support conforming to Anne x 2, paragraph 6 of the Agreement. The 1996 
Act removes the link between income support pa yments and current commodity prices and 
production. It eliminates deficiency paymen ts and the Acreage Reduction Program (ARP). 
Constraints on individual farm  decision-making imposed by past  programs are greatly reduced 
or eliminated.  Farmers have much greater fl exibility in making planting decisions and the 
freedom to plant any crop on contract acres and receive payments, except for limitations on fruits and vegetables (in some cases, fruits and vegetables can be plan ted with no reduction in 
payments or a one-to-one re duction in payment acres). 
 
 The 1996 Act authorizes annual “production flex ibility contract payments ” which participating 
producers may receive independent of farm pric es and production.  To receive payments, 
farmers who have participated in  the wheat, feed grains, rice, and upland cotton programs in any 
one of the past 5 years (1991-1995) may enter into 7-year production flexibility contracts for the 1996-2002 crops.  They must comply with conservatio n requirements and keep contract acres in 
agricultural or related uses (production is not required, e.g., vegetative cover). 
 
 An eligible farm’s payment is based on its payment quantity for each contract crop multiplied 
by the respective annual payment rate determined  for that crop.  The payment quantity for a 
given contract commodity is equal to 85 percent of the farm’s contract acreage times its fixed 
program yield.  A per-unit payment rate (e.g., pe r bushel) for each contract commodity will be 
determined annually by dividing the total annual  contract payment level for that commodity 
(described under cost of measure below) by the to tal of all eligible farms’ payment quantities.  
Annual payment quantities may be affected by producers exiting the program or withdrawing 
some acreage, enrolling contract acreage into the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), and by 
previous CRP acreage becoming eligible for payments. The sum of such payments across 
contract commodities for an individual farm woul d be its annual payment, subject to payment 
limits. 
 
Cost of measure:  
 The total production flexibility contract payment levels for all commodities each fiscal year 
(October 1-September 30) ar e fixed at: $5.570 billion in 1996, $5.385 billion in 1997, $5.800 
billion in 1998, $5.603 billion in 1999, $5.130 billion in 2000, $4.130 billion in 2001, and 
$4.008 billion in 2002. The share of total annual pa yments is fixed for each commodity for the 
7-year period based upon February 1995 pr ojections of deficiency payments. 
 
Period application:   1996-2002 
 
Products to principally benefit:   
 Wheat, rice, upland cott on, and feed grains.  
 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  UNITED STATES  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
  
 
 
 
Full title of measure:  
 Emergency Crop Loss Assistance Programme. 
 
Domestic legislation references:  
 Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations and Emer gency Supplemental Appr opriations Act, 1999 
(P.L. 105-277). 
 
Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria, i.e. those in:   
 Provisions are consistent with criteria in Anne x 2, paragraph 8.  Fa rmers are eligible for 
compensation for losses suffered to their 1998 crop s.  Producers are eligible if their losses 
exceed 35 per cent of their historic yields.  Hist oric yields will be based on the greater of the 
five-year average county yield as calculated by the National Agricultural Statistics Service or 
the farmer's crop insurance yield or the yield established for the Noninsured Acreage Program 
yield.  Eligible losses will be compensated at 60 per cent of the crop insurance market price 
elections established for 1998 crops. 
 
Cost of measure:  
 Not to exceed US$1,500 million. 
 
Date of entry into effect: 
 P.L. 105-277 was signed into law on 21 Oct ober 1998.  Programme deta ils were published by 
the U.S. Department of Agriculture on 12 December 1998. 
 
Period of application: 
 Programme applies to 1998 crops. 
 Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s)):   
 All crops would be eligible.  
  
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  UNITED STATES  
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
 New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
 
 
 
(1) Full title of measure:  Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) 
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference:  
 
 Federal Agriculture Improvement and Refo rm Act of 1996 (P.L. 104-127, 4 April 1996) 
 (3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria, i.e. those in:  
 Provisions are consistent with crite ria in Annex 2, paragraph 12.   
 
The objective of the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)  is to encourage 
farmers and ranchers to adopt practices that  reduce agriculture-rela ted environmental and 
resource problems in areas of special environm ental sensitivity or having significant water, 
soil, or related natural resource concerns.  EQIP  offers financial, educational, and technical 
help to install or implement structural, vegetative, and management practices called for in 5- 
to 10-year contracts for most agricultural land uses.  All EQIP activities must be carried out 
according to a conservation plan.  
 
When cost sharing is involved, USDA may pa y up to 75 percent of the costs of certain 
conservation practices, such as grassed waterways,  filter strips, manure management facilities, 
and other practices to improve and maintain the health of natural resources in the area. 
Payments may also be made to encourage a producer to perform land management practices 
such as nutrient management, manure management , integrated pest management, and wildlife 
habitat management. These payments may be provided for up to three years to encourage 
producers to carry out management practices they may not otherwise use without the programme.  In all instances, the programme must maximize environmental benefits per 
dollar expended, and payment limitations are in effect for cost sharing and land management 
payments. 
 
(4) Cost of measure:  Programme funding up to $200 million may be requested annually through 
2002.  In fiscal year 1996, funding was $130 m illion, fiscal year 1997 - $196 million, fiscal 
years 1998 and 1999 - $174 million.  The total Federal investment authorized from 1996-2002 
is $1.3 billion.  
 
(5) Date of entry into effect: P.L. 104-127 was signed into law on April 4, 1996.  The 
programme was phased-in over a 180-day period through an interim programme, and the final 
programme rules were announced on May 22, 1997.  
 
(6) Period of application: 1996-2002.  
 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s )): All agricultural producers 
are eligible for this programme.  
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  UNITED STATES 
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement: 
 New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
____________________________________________________________________________   
(1) Full title of measure: Livestock Indemnity Program  
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference: FY 1997 Emergency Supplementa l Appropriations Act (P.L. 
105-18); the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related 
Agencies Appropriations Acts for FY 1998 and FY 2000 (P.L. 105-86; P.L. 106-78); FY 1998 
Commerce, Justice, State, and Related Ag encies Appropriations Act (P.L. 105-119); FY1999 
Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act (P.L. 106-31). 
 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria, i.e. those in: 
 
 Provisions are consistent with crite ria in Annex 2, paragraph 8.   
 
 The Livestock Indemnity Program is an emer gency effort to help livestock producers who 
suffered losses from recent natural disasters. It provides a partial reimbursement to eligible 
producers for livestock losses. 
  Livestock Indemnity Program assistance is av ailable to eligible producers only in areas: 
 
  1 Where a disaster occurred in a specific time period; and    2  For which a Presidential Disaster Declaration or Secretarial Disaster Designation was 
requested as a result of the disaster and w as subsequently approved.  Assistance is 
available only in counties named as primary disaster counties. 
 
 Animal categories and applicable market va lues for the disaster period and normal mortality 
rates are used in the calculation of national payment rates.  Payments did not compensate for more than the total cost of replacing livestock losses (only 30 percent of eligible losses were 
covered). 
 
(4) Cost of measure: For FY 1997, $50 million was used to operate the Livestock Indemnity 
Program, for FY 1998 a total of $8 million was authorized, and for FY 1999, $3 million was authorized.  For FY 2000, programme funding was set at $200 million. 
 
(5) Date of entry into effect: The programme was first author ized by the FY 1997 Emergency 
Supplemental Appropriations Act (P.L. 105-18 ), which was enacted on June 12, 1997.  
 
(6) Period of application: FY 1997-2000.  
 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s)): Livestock . 
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Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement: 
 New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
____________________________________________________________________________   
(1) Full title of measure: Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP)  
 (2) Domestic legislation reference:   
Reauthorized by the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Refo rm Act of 1996 (P.L. 
104-127, April 4,1996); originally authorized by the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and 
Trade Act of 1990 (P.L. 101-624), which was enacted into law on November 28, 1990. 
 
(3) Detailed description of measure with reference to criteria, i.e. those in:  
 Provisions are consistent with crite ria in Annex 2, paragraph 12.   
 
The objective of the Wetland Reserve Program (WRP) is to restore and protect wetlands 
through retirement of land or implementation a nd compliance with a wetland restoration plan.  
The WRP offers landowners three options to preserve and protect wetlands: permanent 
easements, 30-year easements, and restoration cost-share agreements of a minimum 10-year duration (a new provision). 
 
With permanent easements (ie., conservation easeme nt in perpetuity), the payment will be the 
lesser of the agricultural value of the land, an  established payment cap, or an amount offered 
by the landowner.  For a 30-year easement, paym ents are 75% of what would be paid for a 
permanent easement.  For a restoration cost-share agreement (10-year contract), USDA pays 75% of the cost of the restoration activity.  
 
(4) Cost of measure:  Dependent on the annual number of acres authorized.  Maximum 
enrolment is set at 975,000 acres.  
 
(5) Date of entry into effect: P.L. 104-127 was signed into law on April 4, 1996.  
 
(6) Period of application:  1996-2002.  
 
(7) Products to principally bene fit (if any individual product(s)): All agricultural prior 
converted and farmed wetland, and associated lands that are restorable and suitable for 
wildlife benefits are eligible fo r enrolment in this programme. 
 
 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT:  UNITED STATES 
 
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction 
 
 
 
(1) Full title of measure:   Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP)  
 
(2) Domestic legislation reference:  Federal Agriculture Improve ment and Reform Act of 1996 
(P.L. 104-127, 4 April 1996). 
 
(3) Detailed description of measure with  reference to criteria, i.e. those in:  Provisions are 
consistent with criteria in  Annex 2, paragraph 12. 
 
The Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHI P) is the first USDA conservation program 
solely designed to protect and restore wildlif e habitat.  Priority is given to habitat 
improvement for upland and wetland wildlife, th reatened and endangered species, and aquatic 
species.  The WHIP provides cost sharing of up to 75 per cent to implement habitat 
improvements under 5-10 year contracts.  
 
In order to be eligible, participants must, among other requirements, provide the Natural 
Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) of USDA with written evidence of ownership or 
legal control of the subject habitat for the life of the proposed cost-share agreement period 
and develop a Wildlife Habitat Development Pl an (WHDP).  The WHDP must be approved 
by the participant, NRCS and the local conservation district.  The WHDP encompasses the 
parcel of land containing the wildlife habitat conditions of concern to the participant and 
forms the basis for the cost-sha ring agreement.  It includes a schedule for installation of the 
wildlife habitat development practices, maintenan ce, and related requirements to maintain the 
habitat for the life of the cost-share agreement. 
 
(4) Cost of measure:  The FAIR Act stipulates that the WH IP receive a total of $50 million by 
FY 2002.  Appropriations were $30 million in 1998 and $20 million in 1999 with 80 per cent 
of the funds being used to share the cost s of habitat improvements.  USDA provided 
additional funding for the WHIP in FY2001 by  allocating $12.5 million authorized for 
conservation assistance in the Agricultural Risk Protection Act (P.L. 106-224) to WHIP.  
Funding obligated for the WHIP will be expe nded in annual increments according to the 
schedules specified in the cost-share agreements.   
 
(5) Date of entry into effect:  P.L. 104-127 was signed into law on April 4, 1996.  Final program 
rules for the WHIP were announced on 19 September 1997. 
 
(6) Period of application:  1996-2002. 
 
(7) Products to principally benefit (if any individual product(s )):  Not specific. 
 
 
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