The European Commission has approved the Italian CAP Strategic Plan 2023-2027, including provisions that meet the requests of the Interprofessional Organization of the Tomato Industry. This includes continued coupled premium per hectare for tomato cultivation and access to additional agri-environmental aid through 'Eco-Schemes'. The plan also allows for financial support for extensive fodder systems in crop rotation, and the possibility to combine this with other interventions. The annual payment for Eco-Scheme 4 is provided as a compensatory payment for the entire area under commitment, with an additional payment for areas in Natura 2000 and Nitrate Vulnerable Zones.