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Agriculture has always played an important role in sustaining the health of rural economies across Europe. North Rhine- Westphalia, the westernmost and largest Federal State of Germany, is no exception. More than 50 years ago, the European Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development created the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) to help meet the needs of local farmers. Initially, the program was designed to encourage agricultural productivity, ensure a stable supply of affordable food, and bolster Europe’s agricultural sector following World War II. Today, CAP has evolved to promote a healthy, competitive agricultural industry across Europe. To receive subsidy payments, farmers must meet certain standards concerning public health, animal and plant health, the environment, and animal welfare, and they must keep their land in good
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