Support system for producers of certain arable crops: use of land set aside

PURPOSE : to amend Regulation 1251/1999/EC establishing a support system for producers of certain arable crops. CONTENT : the main aims of this Regulation are to encourage the development of organic production methods, the use of land set aside under the support scheme for arable crops in order to grow fodder legumes on agricultural holdings taking part for the totality of the production in the scheme provided for in Regulation 2092/91/EC should be authorised. The land set aside may be used for producing materials for the manufacture within the Community of products not directly intended for human or animal consumption, provided that effective controls are applied; and for growing crops on a agricultural holding, for the totality of its production, in compliance wth the obligations laid down in Regulation 2092/91/EEC. �