Water levy and grassland ploughing: what will change for farmers
The introduction of a flat-rate water cent of 10 cents per cubic metre for all water users and the planned changes to environmental law on ploughing up grassland and water edge strips are intended to create clarity and reduce bureaucracy - issues that cause great uncertainty among farmers. Source: www.wochenblatt-dlv.de
New funding opportunities in grassland management
There are various funding opportunities to promote biodiversity in the agricultural landscape. Consultants from the district administration explained how to apply for these. source: www.rosenheim24.de
Insect-friendly mowing: Unitrac with new implement combination
The Lindner Unitrac is now available with a new implement combination. It ensures insect-friendly mowing. There are also attractive state subsidies for this. source: www.agrarheute.com
Mountain farming creates a valuable cultural landscape
Agriculture is of central importance for decentralised settlement and the cultural landscape in mountain regions. Structural improvements must therefore be continued and agriculture and tourism should work more closely together, says Thomas Egger, Director of the Swiss Association for Mountain Regions, in the agricultural policy podcast. Source: www.lid.ch
Thanks to good administration: more PNRR funds for agriculture
The appeal to South Tyrol's farmers to apply for financial support for the modernisation of agricultural machinery for the introduction of precision farming technologies met with a great response: 761 applications were received by the deadline of 31 May. Source: www.suedtirolnews.it
ÖPUL programme change from 2025
Subject to approval, the second amendment to the CAP Strategic Plan provides for significant changes in the agri-environmental programme, such as adjustments to measures, premium increases or new supplements. source: ktn.lko.at
New promotional loans from Rentenbank for climate-friendly investments
Landwirtschaftliche Rentenbank has announced that loans are now available for the new federal funding programme. The Natural Climate Protection Action Programme (ANK) promotes investments in environmentally friendly and climate-friendly machinery and equipment, including special mulch seed drills. source: www.agrarwelt.com
Premium interest rates for the ANK programme
From 2 September 2024, it will be possible to apply for the optional loan component for the federal government's "ANK NABO" programme. The LR premium interest rates apply to these applications. This was announced by Landwirtschaftliche Rentenbank. source: www.bwagrar.de
EAFRD funding period 2014-2022
Structural measures are a series of support measures within the framework of the Rural Development Programme (RDP). According to Regulation (EU) No. 1305/2013 and the corresponding provincial resolution, the following measures apply in South Tyrol... Source: organismo-pagatore.provincia.bz.it
Agriculture: New website of the National Paying Agency now online
Over the past few months, the online presence of the provincial payment office has been revamped. The new site offers modern, user-friendly and quick access to important information on agricultural premiums and subsidies. source: news.provinz.bz.it
Application for orchard maintenance possible from 1 September 2024
Measure I82 from the Bavarian Cultural Landscape Programme (KULAP) promotes the care of orchard trees. The basic application can now be submitted from 1 to 30 September 2024. source: www.wochenzeitung-online.de
Important information on the ÖPUL 2023 nature conservation measure, application for new areas
Application for new NAT areas for MFA 25 Grassland not previously subsidised under the ÖPUL nature conservation measure can again be applied for nationwide. Pre-applications must be submitted by 31 December 2024 at the latest, without exception. source: bgld.lko.at