The agricultural producers that received subsidies in 2017 are obliged to use visual identity elements this year, IPN reports. This is provided in the regulations concerning the method of distributing the funds of the National Subsidization Fund for 2017-2021, said the Ministry of Agriculture and Regional Development.

There are three types of visual identity elements. The sticker is put on all machines and units of equipment the subsidy for which is higher than 20,000 lei. Another visual element is the informative plate that is put if the subsidy ranges between 100,000 and 500,000 lei. The informative panel is the third visual element, which is used if the subsidy is higher than 500,000 lei.

The Ministry said that within 15 days of the day the agricultural producers receive financing or approval of financing, they are obliged to apply visual identity elements or they risk being penalized According to the authorities, the visual identity elements ensure transparency in the distribution and utilization of national and foreign funds.

Details about the application and maintaining of the visual identity elements can be obtained from local offices of the Agency for Payments and Intervention in Agriculture. The visibility materials will be printed and placed at the own expense, in accordance with the models approved by the authorities.