Ansøgeren skal over for den pågældende medlemsstat bevise, at han på ansøgningsdagen for deltagelse i enkeltbetalingsordningen er landbruger i betydningen i artikel 2, litra a), i forordning (EF) nr. 1782/2003.
The applicant shall prove to the satisfaction of the Member State that, at the date of application for the payment entitlements, he is a farmer within the meaning of Article 2(a) of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003.