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1. In order to accelerate agricultural development in certain regions of Greece, a common measure within the meaning of Article 6 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 729/70, to be implemented by the Hellenic Republic, is hereby introduced for the purpose of bringing about a significant improvement in the agricultural structure and the potential for agricultural production in the regions concerned.

2. The common measure shall apply to the less-favoured areas within the meaning of Directive 81/645/EEC of the administrative regions of Euritania, Karditsa, Trikala, Fthiotis, Fokis, Etoloakarnania, Arta, Preveza, Ioannina, Thesprotia, Grevena, Larissa, Kozani, Kastoria, Florina, Korinthia, Akhaia, Elia, Messinia, Lakonia, Argolis and Arkadia.

3. The Community may, in accordance with Title VIII, grant aid for the common measure by financing through the Guidance Section of the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, hereinafter referred to as ‘the Fund’, measures relating to:

(a) the improvement of rural infrastructure;

(b) irrigation;

(c) land improvement;

(d) the development of beef cattle, sheep and goat farming;

(e) the improvement of facilities for agricultural training;

(f) forestry improvement.

4. The measures referred to in paragraph 3 shall be undertaken within the framework of a programme to be drawn up by the Greek Government and approved by the Commission.