1. Implementation of the 2009 work programme of the
SSG on WFD and agriculture
Meeting of the SCG
4-5 November 2009
Brussels
Andrea NAM
DG Environment

2. Meetings and exchanges of view
SSG meetings:
Brussels, 19 March 2009,
Lund (Sweden), 23 September 2009
Conference:
- Inland Water Brings Life into the Sea -
Lund, September 2009
Workshop:
Integrating water issues in Farm advisory services –
21 October 2009, Brussels
Lead countries - FR and UK - continue to be the lead countries during the period of the next mandate

3. Expected outputs and deliverables
1. An agreed detailed work program for 2009
2. A draft mandate for
3. A final report on the outcomes under the mandate to inform the SCG and the Water Directors.
4. A first draft for the detailed work programme for 2010
5. An in-depth assessment of the RD programs as regards water management
6. A paper summarising and prioritising the issues need to be addressed in the light of the new CAP achievements
7. A working paper will be developed including a summary of needs for further action regarding the Farm Advisory System
8. Assessment of the agricultural measures included in the draft River Basin Management Plans
9. Report on the exchange of views on ways of increasing the irrigation efficiency
10. Summaries of the workshops

6. Thank you for your attention!