Land Parcel Identification System
Rationale of use
The Land Parcel Identification System (LPIS) is a key tool for monitoring agricultural land use and ensuring compliance with the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in EU member states. The system helps verify that farmers are complying with CAP regulations, particularly those related to land eligibility for subsidy schemes. By providing accurate mapping and verification of agricultural parcels, LPIS supports transparency, efficiency, and consistency in the management of land-based payments.Functioning
LPIS functions primarily through the use of geographical information systems (GIS) to map agricultural land parcels. It links land parcels to specific regulatory requirements, such as crop types or environmental practices, and facilitates monitoring of compliance. LPIS typically integrates satellite imagery, land parcel data, and farmer-submitted updates into a centralized system that is regularly updated and checked. The system enables authorities to assess whether land parcels meet eligibility criteria for CAP subsidies and ensures that farmers receive accurate support based on the land they manage.Types of outputs
The outputs of LPIS include: 1. Maps that identify and delineate agricultural land parcels. 2. Land verification reports that confirm compliance with CAP rules. 3. Compliance documentation, including details on land use and crop types. 4. Farmer data, such as submitted claims or proposed changes for review. 5. Georeferenced data that can be accessed and verified by farmers and authorities. 6. Satellite/geographical data, which helps confirm the actual use of land and any changes to the agricultural parcel.Applications
- Czechia: The LPIS in Czechia ensures that all supported land complies with regulatory requirements by using GIS analysis. The system verifies the correct overlap of map layers related to land areas to ensure that agricultural parcels are accurately identified. The tool outputs include map visuals, land verification reports, and compliance documentation, enabling efficient monitoring of land eligibility for subsidies.
- Malta: In Malta, the LPIS is part of the Automatic Claim System and provides annual updates to ensure comprehensive coverage of agricultural parcels. Farmers can propose changes to their land data for assessment by the Agricultural and Rural Payments Agency (ARPA), which then integrates those changes into the system. The LPIS allows farmers to verify or dispute the data, ensuring the accuracy of land information for subsidy claims. The system also supports informed decision-making for CAP-related payments and policies. Outputs include updated LPIS data, farmer claims, and information on land eligibility for future planning.
- Portugal: Portugal's LPIS, known as iSIP, is an interactive platform that integrates geographical datasets to monitor and verify compliance with CAP regulations. It enables farmers to update data related to agricultural parcels, such as surface area, delimitation, and crop type, while tracking their eligibility for subsidies. The tool provides public access outputs, including satellite/geographical data, legal constraints, and geotagged photos, all of which are verifiable through the IFAP-Mobile app. This system enhances farmer interactivity and allows for easy submission of claims and updates to support compliance monitoring and eco-scheme eligibility.
Relevant CAP objective
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Land Parcel Identification SystemCategory
Monitoring and data collection toolsTool category
Land Parcel Identification Systems (LPIS)MS
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NARelevant tasks
CSP Monitoring: Compliance
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