Ocena modelu prawnej ochrony środowiska we Wspólnej Polityce Rolnej
Assessment of the Legal Model for Environmental Protection in the Common Agricultural Policy

Summary/Abstract: The aim of this article was to summarize long-term research on the legal instruments of the Common Agricultural Policy in which agricultural activity and rural development are treated equally as an element of sustainable development. Conducted research allows one to advance the thesis that Common Agricultural Policy has evolved over the years from a narrow production approach to agriculture to a holistic approach in which farming is viewed as a harmonious, sustainable use and rational management of natural resources and elements of nature, recognized as a highly protected public good. Agricultural activity gains a new approach that goes beyond the sphere of private professional or business activity. As a result of the imposition of environmental obligations, serving to the public interest, and reimbursement these activities from public funds, agricultural activity becomes the sphere of protection and production of environmental public good and, thus, extends the traditional concept of public good. Implementing environmental protection instruments in farming activities has specific consequences. Implementing the imposed duties increases the cost of farming. Failure to comply with regulatory requirements in subsequent years may result in penalties even exceeding the greening amount received, which would mean a partial reduction in other payments.

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