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AI Summary of Article 505 Review of agricultural financing

The European Banking Authority (EBA) is tasked with preparing a report by 31 December 2030, assessing the impact of specific regulatory requirements on agricultural financing. This includes evaluating the necessity of a dedicated risk weight for credit risk related to agricultural enterprises, and identifying criteria justifying such a weight, in alignment with the EU's 'farm to fork' strategy.

Furthermore, EBA will issue an interim report by 31 December 2027. Building upon these findings, the Commission will present a comprehensive report to the European Parliament and Council, potentially accompanied by legislative proposals to mitigate adverse effects on agricultural financing.

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Article 505 Review of agricultural financing

1. By 31 December 2030, EBA shall prepare a report on the impact of the requirements of this Regulation on agricultural financing, including on:

(a) the appropriateness of a dedicated risk weight for own funds requirements for credit risk calculated in accordance with Part Three, Title II, for exposures to an agricultural enterprise;

(b) where applicable, prudentially justified criteria for the application of such a dedicated risk weight, including farming practices, as well as the inclusion of exposures in the corporates, retail or secured by mortgages on immovable property exposure classes;

(c) the alignment with the "farm to fork" strategy set out in the communication of the Commission of 20 May 2020 entitled "A Farm to Fork Strategy for a fair, healthy and environmentally-friendly food system" and the respective environmental impact within the meaning of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, in particular with the indicators as collected in the Union's Farm Accountancy Data Network, showing contribution scores with regard to:

(i) net greenhouse gas emissions per hectare;

(ii) pesticides and fertilisers usage per hectare;

(iii) soil's minerals efficiency ratios, including carbon, ammonia, phosphate and nitrogen per hectare;

(iv) water use efficiency;