Translation of "Rural living standard " (English → French) :

Improvement of the competitiveness and efficiency of primary agricultural, forestry and fishery production; and also of agri-food sector; Improvement of quality and hygiene standards, as well as environmental and animal welfare standards; Additional employment opportunities and income for farmers and all people living in rural areas leading to improved living standards and working conditions; Achieving sustainable rural development through optimised and balanced economic development, envir ...[+++]onmental preservation and social cohesion.

(5) In the light of the experience gained it is therefore appropriate to fundamentally change the Community regime applying to the wine sector with a view to achieving the following objectives: increasing the competitiveness of the Community's wine producers; strengthening the reputation of Community quality wine as the best in the world; recovering old markets and winning new ones in the Community and worldwide, having regard, in particular, to the steadily growing demand in the Asian emerging markets, which offers competition and opportunities for European wine producers ; creating a wine regime that operates through clear, simple and effective rules that balance supply and demand; creating a wine regime that preserves the best tradit ...[+++]ions of Community wine production, improving grape producers' living standards, reinforcing the social fabric of many rural areas, and ensuring that all production respects the environment.

(5) In the light of the experience gained it is therefore appropriate to fundamentally change the Community regime applying to the wine sector with a view to achieving the following objectives: increasing the competitiveness of the Community’s wine producers; strengthening the reputation of Community quality wine as the best in the world; recovering old markets and winning new ones in the Community and worldwide, having regard in particular to the steadily developing demand in the Asian emerging markets, which offers competition and opportunities for European wine producers; creating a wine regime that operates through clear, simple and effective rules that balance supply and demand; creating a wine regime that preserves the best tradit ...[+++]ions of Community wine production, improving grape producers' living standards, reinforcing the social fabric of many rural areas, and ensuring that all production respects the environment.

Yes, we face huge challenges with respect to rural areas, in particular in our farming and agricultural communities, in our softwood lumber industry and in our cattle industry, but, generally speaking, living standards across our country are improving.

Funding on reparcelling will enhance the farm structure, while assistance for infrastructure on farms will improve living standards of the farming population. Resources earmarked for village renewal, diversification of agricultural activities and Leader type measures are of special importance to provide better living conditions to rural population, improve job prospects, and last but not least, boost local collective initiatives.

Economic cooperation does not exclude any area from the outset and aims at diversifying economic ties, boosting economies and standards of living, creating new jobs, encouraging rural development, promoting depressed border areas, supporting the Mercosur integration process, etc.