HRDP

The programme’s objectives included:

• Preservation and support of the agricultural system with low inputs
• Protection and support of sustainable agriculture meeting environmental demands
• Preservation and strengthening of a viable social structure in rural areas

The most important share in the total allocation was represented by Agro-environmental measures and measures on support of less-favoured areas.

The allocation for the whole programme period of 2004-2006 amounted to EUR 697,175,741, of which the sum of EUR 542,800,000 came from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (80% supplementary funding). By the end of 2007, approx. 99.37% of this allocated amount had been applied for. By the end of 2008 more than CZK 18 billion was paid to the beneficiaries within this programme.