30. 3. 85 Official Journal of the European Communities No L 93/1 (Acts whose publication is obligatory) COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) No 797/85 of 12 March 1985 ' ©  on improving the efficiency of agricultural structures THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Articles 42 and 43 thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the Commis- sion (%), ‘ Having regard to the opinion of the European - Parliament (3), Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3), Whereas it is not possible to achieve the objectives of the common agricultural policy set out in Article 39 (1) (a) and (b) of the Treaty without aiding the improv- ment of the efficiency of agricultural structures, especi- ally in regions  experiencing particularly acute problems ; Whereas this improvement of the efficiency of agricul- tural structures is an indispensable element in the development of the common agricultural policy; whereas it is therefore necessary that such improve- ment be based on Community concepts and criteria ; Whereas, because of the diversity of their causes, nature and gravity, structural problems in agnculture may require solutions which vary according to region and are capable of adjustment over a period of time ; whereas such solutions must contribute to the overall economic and social development of each region concerned ; whereas the best results can be achieved if, acting on the basis of Community concepts and () OJ No C 347, 22. 12. 1983, p. 15. ) O No C 127, 14. 5. 1984, p. 157. () OJ No C 103, 16. 4. 1984, p. 29. —— criteria, Member States implement the common measures individually through their own procedures laid down by law, regulation or administrative action ; Whereas agricultural structure in the Community is typified by the existence of a large number of holdings which lack the structural conditions which would ensure a fair income and living conditions ; Whereas, in the future, the only holdings capable of adjusting to economic conditions will be those on which the farmer has adequate vocational skill and competence, and on which profitability is verified by accounts and by a physical improvement plan ;- Whereas, in the present economic situation, Commu- nity or national aids should be concentrated on holdings where the labour income is less than com- parable incomes, and which therefore are in greatest need of such aid; Whereas the adjustment of farm structures by an improvement in productivity resulting in an increase in production is confronted by insurmountable limits because of the existing state of the market for many- agricultural products ; whereas it appears necessary to concentrate such aids on those investments which allow for a reduction in production costs and for the improvement in living and working conditions or which aim at conversion of production ; Whereas, in addition, the objective of market balance in the Community requires that specific conditions be attached to the granting of investment aids in the pig and milk sectors ; whereas it is indispensable in accor- dance with this objective to prohibit investment aids in the poultrymeat and egg sectors; Whereas the granting of specific benefits to young farmers may facilitate not their installation but also the structural adjustment of their holding after their first installation ;