'Direct aids' cover those schemes, including the Basic Payment Scheme, under which farmers and growers are paid subsidies directly. 'Market schemes' relate to agricultural market support such as production aids, export refunds and costs associated with public and private storage of products. These two headings taken together comprise 'Pillar 1' of the CAP, and are paid from the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF).
'Rural Development measures' cover agri-environmental schemes and other measures under the UK's four Rural Development Programmes. This heading, also known as 'Pillar 2' of the CAP, is paid from the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD).
Further information can be found on the European Commission’s website using the following links: