Council Regulation (EEC) No 2078/92 of 30 June 1992 onagricultural production methods compatible with the requirements of theprotection of the environment and the maintenance of the countryside Official Journal L 215, 30/07/1992 p. 0085 - 0090 THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEANCOMMUNITIES, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, andin particular Articles 42 and 43 thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1) , Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2) , Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3) , Whereas the requirements of environmental protection are an integral part ofthe common agricultural policy; Whereas measures to reduce agricultural production in the Community must have abeneficial impact on the environment; Whereas many factors affect the environment; whereas it is subject to verydiverse pressures within the Community; Whereas an appropriate aid scheme would encourage farmers to serve s...